As the world is well aware, we are in an unfamiliar and stressful time. The fear of an unknown time and what that means for our well-being is weighing on us all. The largest adjustment in our house, as it has been for so many, is the transition to temporary homeschooling a 3rd grader. (Side note: I respected and admired teachers before, but my love for teachers is now off the charts!)
While so much of what lies ahead is out of our control, I have been choosing to focus on my personal health and what I can control. Depending on the type of stress I’m under I have several actions that I take to try to calm my system when I feel as though I’m running on all cylinders.
Muscle tension calls for yoga and stretching or a brisk walk. When I can’t quiet my mind or experiencing anxiety I prefer to practice yin yoga or meditation. Lately, I’ve also added cannabidiol (CBD) into my wellness plan to combat anxiety and insomnia.
CBD is an essential component in medical marijuana. Commercially available non-prescription CBD products are typically derived from the hemp plant. The main psychoactive component in medical marijuana is tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). Pure, THC-free CBD, does not produce the well-known “high” feeling. CBD works at different receptors in the body than THC. High-quality, human studies are limited for CBD, but animal studies have shown that CBD may lower heart rate and blood pressure during times of stress. The Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has approved CBD products for use in epilepsy, but CBD has been used for a wide range of ailments from anxiety and insomnia, to inflammatory conditions and chronic pain.
While studies reviewing the safety are limited, CBD is generally considered to be well-tolerated and there have been no reported addiction or abuse potential. Among the reported side effects of CBD the most common include nausea, fatigue and irritability, but there are potential drug interactions so please discuss the use of CBD with your healthcare provider prior to starting any CBD therapy.
Currently, most available products are not FDA approved, and are considered dietary supplements which means that their production is not regulated. The lack of production oversight can create uncertainty in the quality of the product that you are receiving.
What I look for in a supplement brand is transparency in how they present their sourcing and production process. The commitment to sourcing high quality ingredients, and good manufacturing processes is incredibly important to me. I am thrilled to discover the Joy Organics CBD brand.
Offering natural, high-quality CBD products, Joy Organics produces a full product line including gummies, tinctures, topicals and more. What drew me to the Joy Organics brand was their mission to develop premium CBD products through innovation and excellence. Additionally, Joy Organics provides full transparency into their production process and ingredient sources. (You can read more about the family-owned company here.)
The commitment to transparency is apparent on the Joy Organics website provides access to the third-party lab results from every product lot tested along with a certificate of quality assurance.
Two Joy Organics products that I love are the Tranquil Mint Tincture and the CBD Softgels with Melatonin for Sleep. I will be providing a full post on the benefits of CBD and Melatonin for sleep next week, and will the softgels in that post.
All I can say about the Tranquil Mint Tincture is that it is divine. The aroma and taste provide a delicate mint flavor. Whether taken straight or added to my evening tea, I have very much enjoyed this product. The added benefit of the tincture formulation is the ability to adjust the dose that you are using fairly easily. The Joy Organics tincture vial contains a dropper cap with well-defined markings to easily determine the amount you are using.
If you have not tried CBD products previously, gummies are also a good option. Again, prior to starting any new therapy, please discuss CBD with your healthcare provider to ensure the safe use of these products.
The wonderful team at Joy Organics is offering us a 15% off discount code on your next order! Use code FRECKLES at checkout.
This blog post and product review was done in collaboration with Joy Organics. While this is a sponsored post the product review and opinions are my own. I only work with brands and companies that provide products that I have tried and/or tested personally and will always provide my true and honest opinion.
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