The Benefits of Gratitude
November marks the beginning of the holiday season and a season of gratitude. As we start thinking about our Thanksgiving menus and shopping lists, we also begin to think about everything we have to be thankful for - friends, family, health, and happiness.
But why limit this gratitude to only one time a year? Science has found that being thankful throughout the year could have tremendous benefits on your health and well being. Five benefits of gratitude include:
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Pumpkin Spice Latte - CBD Edition
Pumpkin spice is the ultimate flavor of fall. As Eliza Cross, author of Pumpkin It Up notes, pumpkin spice encompasses the warmth and coziness of the holidays and being home. These associations have led to the growing popularity of pumpkin-spice flavored products, particularly the Pumpkin Spice Latte.
So why not make the pumpkin spice latte even more cozy and relaxing by adding CBD? CBD chef Carylann Principal puts a new spin on this seasonal favorite that will make you feel your fall-best.
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CBD Coffee: The Perfect Way to Start the Day
Coffee goes through many fads… from frappucinos to oat milk concoctions and pumpkin spice lattes, it seems like each season there is a new coffee beverage to try. But the latest trend, CBD coffee, might just be a trend worth trying out.
CBD coffee is as straightforward as it sounds: CBD mixed with coffee. The CBD can either be infused during the roasting process or added as CBD oil after the coffee is prepared. CBD coffee can be in the form of drip coffee, a latte, cold brew, or however else you like your morning cup of joe!
CBD + Estrogen Replacement Therapy (ERT)
Menopause is a normal and inevitable part of aging. During menopause, a woman’s estrogen levels significantly drop and this causes various symptoms and side effects. Symptoms vary among women but often include hot flashes, bone loss, higher cholesterol, decreased sex drive, and increased anxiety or irritability,
To ease these symptoms, women are often prescribed Estrogen replacement therapy (ERT). However, ERT has been linked to serious health risks for some patients, such as the increased risk for heart attack, blood clots, gallstones, stroke, breast cancer, and even Alzheimer’s disease. For women that are more susceptible to these risks, due to breast cancer risk or other medical problems, there are several alternative options.
While many women are often prescribed non-hormonal prescription drugs, research continues to show that CBD is an optimal alternative. CBD can help ease several menopause symptoms and provide the following benefits:
Surfing Into Wellness: How CBD Can Benefit Surfers
Next weekend, Oceanside will be welcoming the world’s top professional female surfers for the 14th annual Nissan Super Girl Surf Pro. This 3 day event, happening September 17-19, 2021, will be jam-packed with world-class surfing competition and a festival village loaded with female-inspired vendors, activities and amazing entertainment.
This event marks another highly anticipated competition in what has been an exciting year for surfing. Just a few months after surfing made its Olympic debut in Tokyo, several of these Olympic athletes will be competing in Oceanside and are expected to make big waves.
Brush, Floss, and CBD
Due to its countless benefits, CBD continues to find its way into a growing number of industries. As a powerful anti-inflammatory and antibiotic, it shouldn't be too surprising that the latest field to incorporate CBD has been oral care.
Even though there is still more to learn, there are significant findings already that indicate CBDs oral health benefits. First of all, CBD is antibacterial, and it can prevent various bacterial diseases. CBD is also anti-inflammatory, making it great for treating various types of pain caused by different conditions. Due to these two significant effects and many others, CBD can positively impact dental hygiene in several ways: