Please know that at AHS, all of the staff tests the products before they are put on to our shelves to make ensure it works as intended and is safe to consume. Employees are able to give recommendations based on their own experience or the experience of other clients who have also taken the products.

Gummies

Gummies are a tasty way to get your daily dose of CBD! But what are the exact benefits of taking it in this form? Well, let’s use our SoCal Yummy Gummies as an example. They are used for anxiety, stress, depression, mood balance, sleep, etc. With gummies, they have a set dosing, such as 25mg per gummy and 750mg for a whole container, this allows you to have a very exact knowledge of your dosing. Gummies can be taken any time of day when you’re feeling an onset of symptoms. For example, if you had anxiety and you felt the heart palpitations and overwhelming stress, you would be able to take a gummy and feel relief in about 30-45 minutes. Depending on the level of your symptoms/condition, this would determine the gummy that would be recommended and the dosing. You feel the relief of this product for about 4-6 hours, but this can depend on the person.

Tincture

CBD oil, also known as tincture, is another good method to ingest CBD. Tincture can help with many conditions and overall care. This would be taken as follows: you would fill the dropper to your recommended dosing (the droppers we carry have markers that show how much you are taking, a full dropper being 1ML), put said amount under your tongue for 30 seconds, and swallow. The flavors are more limited, though what we have is a minty flavor that is easy on the tastebuds. What makes the oil so special is that it is much stronger than the gummies and stay in your body much longer due to going through your bloodstream (via under the tongue.) We carry bottles that contain 750mg, 1500mg,
2000mg, and 3000mg. The dosing can look like this: 50mg in the morning and 25mg at night, we do morning and night because the oil stays in your body for about 12 hours at a time. So, with taking it both times of the day, you get a full 24-hour coverage. But with this comes higher risk. If clients are taking medications, such as blood pressure or heart medication, we recommend spacing them two hours a part, so they don’t interact. This is an issue because the CBD can raise the dosing of these medications in your body, which can be dangerous. But don’t fret! We have professionals on staff along with a nurse who are able to help dose you safely if you want to give it a try.

Depending on your condition, there is always a product for you! At AHS, we provide free consultations if you have any questions about your condition or if you want recommendations. We provide products for sleep, anxiety, stress, topical pains, internal pain, and more!

Cannabidiol, more commonly known as CBD, is a non-psychoactive chemical that comes from the cannabis plant that holds many medicinal properties. It can be used either topically or internally, depending on what you’re using it for. There are different CBD products that work
better for different conditions, such as stress/anxiety and topical pains. Along with the different conditions it can help, it also comes in different forms. There are gummies/edibles, oils (or tinctures), creams and lotions, capsules or pills, and even vapes! Early studies have found that CBD may be a potential alternative to traditional medications for treating anxiety and depression. Now that cannabis is legal in most of the U.S. (medical marijuana in 33 states and recreational cannabis in 10 states, plus Washington D.C.), more people have had a chance to experience the plant in a whole new way.

What’s nice about CBD in the beauty world is that it can really help with facial care. Because of how this cannabinoid has anti-inflammatory and analgesic (pain killing) properties, it can help with dry skin, eczema, psoriasis, etc. CBD is also ‘sebostatic’ meaning it can help to regulate the skin’s oil production. This is why this ingredient has been showing up in a lot more body lotions, face creams, and serums. For example, if you had acne prone skin, the CBD component can highly improve the inflammation of the skin and reduce pain. CBD offers different benefits depending on the treatment. Another example being CBD being used during massage to aid deep relaxation and hypertension release. There are even facial treatments, which are excellent for calming irritated skin.

At AHS, we have a few different products to try for your beauty regimens. Such as our Kuraitv 500mg 4pk Bath Bomb, these will help you unwind add a little extra relaxation into your evening. Another being our Kurativ 50mg CBD Lip Balm, this product can improve your lip care and can give you a little dose of stress relief throughout your day. We also carry gummies to help with internal care! An example being our SoCal Peach Rings, these can help relieve immediate stress and anxiety on an as needed basis, they also give a wonderful flavor to add to
the stress relief.

Always consult a health care professional before trying CBD. We provide free consultations and have a nurse on staff if you have any questions.

This cannabinoid has also been shown to help regulate the immune system and works to relieve the pain and inflammation caused by several conditions, including arthritis and Crohn’s disease. A 2019 rat study found that both CBD and CBN were able to reduce myofascial pain in rats. A combination of CBN and CBD was even more effective than either alone. The researchers concluded that CBN and CBD may be able to relieve pain from temporomandibular disorders and fibromyalgia. Did you know while CBD can also act as a mild appetite suppressant, CBN tends to stimulate one’s appetite? Both CBN and CBD are known anecdotally to relieve symptoms of pain and inflammation, by potentially altering pain signals that the brain receives.

Despite their similar names, CBD and CBN are still different molecules. CBD is usually the second most common cannabinoid in a cannabis plant. Manufacturers can breed cannabis plants to have a higher amount of CBD. Manufacturers cannot directly adjust the amount of CBN in a plant, as it is created from the breakdown of THC. Here at AHS, we carry CBD as well as CBN products. A couple examples of CBN products we carry would be our Coastal Clouds CBD:CBN Sleep Capsules. Another being our new Sleep Well gummies that contain the CBD:CBN, as well as melatonin and elderberry! Both being perfect for your sleep needs.

Always consult your primary care physician before starting a new treatment.

Our team of specialists are always available to provide you with education and assist you with any questions regarding CBD.

How Does it Work?

CBD and THC interact with our bodies in a variety of ways. One of them is by mimicking the effects of the compounds in our bodies called endogenous cannabinoids. These cannabinoids are part of what scientists refer to as the endocannabinoid system. This system plays a crucial role in regulating a broad range of physiological processes that affect how we experience pain, stress, sleep, and more.

CBD Benefits

This fascinating plant is gaining tremendous momentum in the health and wellness world since many people are seeking

alternatives to pharmaceuticals with harsh side effects. Extensive scientific research highlights CBD’s potential as a way to relieve a wide range of symptoms, conditions, and ailments such as, but not limited to:

• Autoimmune diseases (inflammation, rheumatoid arthritis,lupus)
• Neurological conditions (Alzheimer’s, dementia, Parkinson’s, multiple sclerosis, epilepsy, stroke)
• Metabolic syndrome (diabetes, obesity)
• Mental health conditions (anxiety, depression, PTSD)
• Gut disorders (colitis, Crohn’s)
• Sleep problems
• Chronic pain

Best Ways to Take CBD

Ingest It Orally

If you’ve never taken CBD before, ingesting it is an easy place to start. Here are some ways you can ingest it:

• Tincture, also known as CBD Generally, it’s consumed it by placing it under your tongue and holding it there for up to a minute. Some people use it in their food or add a few drops to their favorite smoothie recipe. It’s also easy to adjust your dose by adding or subtracting a few drops, and it might work a little faster
• Capsules or soft You’re probably familiar with and maybe already using capsules and pills, so taking CBD this way won’t feel too different. Plus, monitoring dosage is easy with capsules since they come in pre-measured sizes. Capsules can take 45 minutes or longer to work themselves into your system and may last for several hours
• Chewable gummies: These small, tasty, tidbits can be found in

a variety of flavors and sizes yet still pack a CBD punch. Gummies are a perfect way to combat stress, anxiety, sleep, and sometimes nausea. This route can take anywhere from 30-45 minutes to kick in

Topical Application

If you are mostly looking to try CBD for muscle aches and pains, a topical application (the one you put on your body, not in your mouth) can be a good option. Topical products can be applied using different methods such as:

• Topical creams: used for acute/chronic pain, muscle aches, joint pain, neuropathy, and more
• Topical patches are a discreet way to use They may help with pain, inflammation, stress, and anxiety

In Conclusion

Hopefully, you now feel more informed about the potential CBD benefits to your life, even if it’s just taking CBD as a daily supplement to keep your body and mind in optimum health.

Although CBD is still being researched, we still have a long way to go until it receives the recognition it deserves.

Interested in learning if CBD is right for you? We invite you to come by our store and speak to our CBD Specialists to find a regimen that works for you. For more information please visit www.ahealthysolutionwellness.com

]]> https://www.ahealthysolutionwellness.com/what-is-cbd-by-lorraine-sandoval/feed/ 0 https://www.ahealthysolutionwellness.com/cbd-for-menopause/ https://www.ahealthysolutionwellness.com/cbd-for-menopause/#respond Mon, 19 Aug 2019 19:32:03 +0000 https://www.ahealthysolutionwellness.com/?p=5412 As women age, we start to go through different life changes. One stage that every woman faces when they reach their 40’s or 50’s is Menopause. Menopause is the natural decline in reproductive hormones, it marks the end of your menstrual cycle which no longer allows you to get pregnant.

Menopause can officially be diagnosed after you’ve gone 12 months without a menstrual period. Early signs of menopause include irregular periods, hot flashes, night sweats, mood swings, fatigue, and loss of libido and sexual discomfort. Many people wonder how long does menopause symptoms last. Although there is a usual range for how long menopause symptoms last, each woman’s journey is different. The transition often takes about four years, but for some symptoms may last longer. Treatment for menopause includes hormone therapy, vaginal estrogen, low-dose antidepressants, gabapentin, and clonidine.

Unfortunately, we are faced with side effects from hormone replacement therapy such as bloating, breast sensitivity, headaches, mood changes, nausea, vomiting, and vaginal bleeding.  Many women dealing with menopause suffer many side effects from just the change alone. The thought of side effects from medication makes it a very unappealing solution. Menopause treatments cause side effects and long-term use complications. There is a growing body of evidence and clinical studies that prove cannabidiol (CBD) helps alleviate menopause symptoms. There is an extensive amount of research on the complex role of the endocannabinoid system in female fertility, including the onset of menopause.

Current research indicates that some fundamental changes occur in the endocannabinoid system and related biological systems during the menopausal transition.  CBD works wonders in relieving symptoms due to menopause such as anxiety, depression, hot flashes, and night sweats.

Our CBD products such as our tinctures, gummies, and vape pens are perfect for alleviating those uncomfortable symptoms. Here at AHS we make it our mission to provide the best forms of education for our clients.