Enhancing Your Sleep with CBD

Struggling to sleep well at night? You’re not alone. Recent statistics indicate that roughly 68% of all Americans struggle with sleep at least once a week. Low-quality or lack of sleep can seriously affect our productivity, emotions, physical attributes and overall health. For decades people have been searching for answers to a better-quality sleep, and while most of these answers fall within lifestyle changes (reduced stress, diet, exercise), there are some substances available that help support a quality nights’ sleep. One of those substances is CBD.

Unfairly lumped together with Cannabis, CBD is found in the hemp plant and has a long history of medicinal success. Lauded for its ability to reduce pain and fatigue while increasing rest and relaxation, CBD has recently burst into the mainstream as an ideal sleep aid that can be used by people of all ages. Let’s take a look below to further understand where CBD comes from, what it does, and how we can use it to improve the quality of our sleep each and every night.

What is CBD?

First discovered in 1940, CBD is a non-psychoactive component found in hemp plants. CBD is primarily used as a wellness active and has been shown to help those who battle with anxiety, experience joint pain, inflammation and suffer from seizures. The powerful extract interacts with our body’s neurotransmission system, helping regulate essential aspects of life such as our mood, memory and appetite. CBD is completely free from THC, the psychoactive component present in cannabis that gives users a “high”. Because CBD is natural and is free from THC, it is safe for people of all ages (including kids) and is often used as an oil, supplement, or part of a skin cream.

CBD is becoming an increasingly popular additive for those who have trouble sleeping; let’s take a look at how CBD can help you slumber soundly through the night.

CBD for Rest and Relaxation

In this modern day in age, it’s common to hear those around you often complain about their lack of quality sleep. There may be a number of factors for this, however stress is often listed as a major cause. Stress is essentially the body’s natural way of coping with something it perceives as “danger”. When stressful situations arise, our body produces larger amounts of the hormones cortisol, adrenaline and noradrenaline, which increase our heart rate, make us feel alert and cause us to sweat. During the day and in the heat of stressful situations, this is not such an issue, however at night, this increased hormonal activity can seriously affect sleeping patterns.

CBD works by stabilizing these stress hormones, which allows your body to settle into normal nightly rhythms as it prepares for quality sleep. CBD also stimulates serotonin receptors in the brain, which help uplift your mood, stabilizing your emotional state. For those who suffer from depression or anxiety, this may be particularly helpful.

CBD for Pain Relief and Cellular Restoration

CBD has been used for centuries as an herbal medicine. Dating back to its first known use in ancient China, CBD interacts with our body’s ECS (endocannabinoid system) system, a complex neurotransmission system that helps regulate important functions in the body such as pain, immune system response, appetite and sleep. CBD works by impacting endocannabinoid receptor activity; this altered activity travels through our central nervous system, reducing our response to pain. Studies on adults have shown that CBD is particularly effective for those who experience joint pain and related disorders such as arthritis.

Recent studies have also shown that CBD works wonders on inflammation, which is our body’s natural response to injury (either external or within cells) or infection. Inflammation occurs when our bodies create white blood cells to help protect us from unfamiliar invaders such as viruses and bacteria. CBD works by binding to cannabinoid receptors in the body; these receptors are microscopic proteins that are attached to our cells and help our body to stop over-compensating on inflammatory responses, while helping to regenerate cellular activity.

CBD in Bedding

As discussed, traditionally CBD has been used as an oil, supplement or skin cream, however with advancements in technology and a better understanding of how cannabinoid receptors work, CBD is now available in a host of different forms. One of the more recent innovations is micro-encapsulation onto textiles and in particular, bedding.

Micro-encapsulation is a process in which CBD is separated into microscopic droplets and individually encapsulated within a membrane which protects the CBD from evaporation, oxidation and contamination. These membranes are then woven into bedding (or fabric) and lie dormant until the membrane comes in contact with friction (body heat / movement).  At this point, the membrane tears and CBD is released onto the skin and into our CBD receptor channels throughout the body. This is an incredibly effective way to receive the benefits of CBD slowly and naturally through the night.

For people who are concerned about their quality of sleep and think CBD may be the answer, we recommend you visit the Amore Beds website, where their unique CBD infused fabric is available with every sized mattress. The fabric is spun from an organic cotton and is incredibly soft on the touch, ensuing you not only receive a luxurious, comfortable nights’ sleep, but benefit from the numerous therapeutic properties of CBD oil. Only available as an upgrade to their 12.5” Luxury Hybrid and the Natural Hybrid mattresses, feel free to take a closer look here.