Sleep and Anxiety Study
I recently took part in a study with Synergy Wellness e in which various forms of CBD were used to therapeutically assist in mitigating anxiety and sleeplessness. The forms which were used were: tincture, capsules, gummies, and vapor cartridges for inhalation. All four different forms consisted of the same formulation of CBD/CBDa, CBG, CBN, and a very small amount of THC/THCa. We were asked to integrate these products into our daily lives and observe and report how the introduction of these compounds affected our ability to relax throughout the day, and ease into sleep at night. I’d like to use this opportunity to say just how effective these products were at helping me, a recently widowed mother of two, relieve some stress out of my body and mind.
It’s no wonder that I experienced the results I did while using the expertly formulated blends that were given to me. There are several studies from the National Institute of Health that exhibit the calming effects of CBD and CBDa, particularly its anti-depressive and anti-anxiety effects. CBG has been found to play a positive role in influencing neurotransmitters responsible for enhancing pleasure and motivation, regulating appetite and sleep, and alleviating pain. CBN is well known for its sedative properties that can relieve insomnia, but it has also been found to effectively lower inflammation and thus relieve pain as well. Studies have shown that THC and THCa have anti-inflammatory, neuroprotective, anti-convulsant, and anti-seizure effects. The formulations made by Healing Essence are key not only for the quality of the active ingredients, but also what the inactive ingredients are. Let me explain…
When preparing a molecule of active ingredient for absorption, what it is encased in (aka the inactive ingredient) is arguably as important as what the molecule is. If you use a compound that enhances absorption then you’re going to have a much more effective treatment. That is the case with all of the products from Synergy Wellness. Sesame oil has a molecular size compatible with crossing the blood-brain barrier. This assists the various forms of CBD encased in the formulations to be maximally absorbed on contact, and get where they need to go to get the job done. When I use the products from Synergy Wellness, I feel results immediately because the moment it is consumed it passes straight to the bloodstream, bypassing the liver, straight to the brain. This prevents one from having to wait to feel the calming effects of what they’re using. It works instantly! That’s what you want when you’re feeling stressed or sleepless, isn’t it? That’s why so many reach for an alcoholic beverage or medication, we want a quick fix. Well this my friends is just that but much better for you!
Overall, the results of including this CBD regimen in my life has been very helpful on my healing journey. I can speak to the struggle of having an overloaded nervous system that is stuck in fight or flight for an extended period of time. I have to say that if it weren’t for the assistance of my cannabis products I really don’t know if I could have soothed myself out of the pain I was in. Cannabis opens a gateway to calm, a gateway that allows the body to heal at a rate it cannot do when it is stressed or in fight or flight. Similarly, our sleep cycles are going to be chronically adversely affected by stress or unaddressed trauma and pain. Cannabis gives our overworked and overloaded nervous systems a break so that they can rest and do the healing they are longing to do. My sleep quality has improved, but more importantly, as a mother to a toddler, when I get woken up in the night I now have the ability to fall back asleep. This has been life changing for me as this was not the case for a very long time. I accrued much sleep trauma due to my husband’s fight with brain cancer and sleep was very difficult for me. It affected every single facet of my life negatively. When I combined cannabis medicine with exercise, healthy diet, yoga and meditation my life transformed into something more magical and beautiful than I could ever hope to express in words. By assisting me to calm the physiological side of stress, cannabis provided me the ability to save my own life. I am forever indebted to this magical plant and the wonderful purveyors of purity over at Synergy Wellness. They are doing the good work!
In terms of the CBD study group, we started with a dozen participants, two of whom weren’t compatible because of other medications. Of the ten participants who followed the course, results were positive across the board. Significantly only two participants suggested more THC would improve their sleep and anxiety levels. This clearly shows that the broad spectrum alliance of CBD, CBDa, CBN and THCa ( the non psychoactive form of THC) are effective for alleviating sleeplessness and anxiety.
If these are issues that you are dealing with I highly recommend starting a cannabis regime as soon as possible, your body will thank you!
Sending Love-
Nurse Lauren
