Insomnia
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The potential of medical cannabis for insomnia
We all have trouble sleeping from time to time. Restless nights are at least a semi-common occurrence for most people, but if you find yourself battling through weeks or months-long issues surrounding sleep, there may be more at play.
Insomnia
9 min read
The five best terpenes for insomnia, and how they work
Terpenes are clusters of volatile hydrocarbons that react with the body’s endocannabinoid system (among a range of other regulatory systems) much in the same way as cannabinoids like CBD, THC, and CBG. Studies suggest that terpenes have their own innate properties that can help to regulate the body’s hormone levels and achieve the restful state that is necessary for sleep. Different terpenes can affect the body in different ways that are conducive to sleep.
Insomnia
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How to determine how much CBD to take for insomnia
Cannabidiol (CBD) is one of the most abundant cannabinoids in the cannabis plant. Lauded for its potential anti-inflammatory, anxiolytic and antioxidant effects, it has found great popularity around the world as a health supplement. While there is evidence to suggest that CBD may help to alleviate the causes of insomnia and aid restful sleep, it’s essential to find the correct dosage.
Insomnia
9 min read
Does hemp seed oil help with sleep? Experts explain
Hemp seed oil is an edible oil that’s cold-pressed from the seeds of the cannabis sativa L. plant. It has a pleasantly mild and nutty taste and can be taken as a health supplement, used to stir-fry or bake, or even to make salad dressings. Being packed with antioxidants, it has naturally inflammatory benefits and is rich in omega-3 fatty acids. Depending on the cause of the individual’s sleep disorder, hemp seed oil may or may not help with sleep.
Insomnia
8 min read
How to get a medical cannabis card for insomnia in the UK
Insomnia is a poorly understood and debilitating condition where sufferers find it difficult to either fall asleep, stay asleep for long periods, or get good quality sleep in general. Although there are conventional pharmaceutical treatment options available, most come with some pretty heavy side effects. Patients in the UK are increasingly looking at medical cannabis as an effective complementary treatment option to reduce the symptoms of insomnia.
Insomnia
9 min read
Do Sativa or Indica strains offer better sleep?
Sativa and Indica are the two main types of cannabis, and while they are essentially the same plant, they can have vastly different effects on the mind and body. With recent studies suggesting that the differences between the two may be more nuanced than the recreational cannabis market would have you believe, the question of “Does Sativa or Indica make you sleepy?” is becoming increasingly relevant.
Insomnia
8 min read
The potential benefits and risks of taking CBD for insomnia
Cannabidiol, otherwise referred to as CBD, is the second most prevalent cannabinoid that cannabis produces after THC (tetrahydrocannabinol). Over the past decade or so, CBD has become increasingly popular as a natural remedy for many health conditions, including insomnia.
Insomnia
8 min read
How to take medicinal cannabis for insomnia
We all have trouble sleeping from time to time. Restless nights are at least a semi-common occurrence for most people, but if you find yourself battling through weeks or months-long issues surrounding sleep, there may be more at play.
Insomnia
9 min read