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Daylight Savings Time: Spring Forward with Wellness
March 14th marked yet another Daylight Saving Time, where we spring forward into warmth and renewal. However, this spring reset also comes with losing an hour of sleep. An hour of lost sleep doesn't seem like much, but this change in daily pattern throws off our circadian rhythm, or internal clock, and can have severe health impacts.
CBD for Winter Sports
For many snow enthusiasts, ski week is a time of great fun and excitement, but also great pain- from sore muscles to bruised bums. Skiing and snowboarding are some of winter's favorite activities, and as the season approaches, the preparation starts. Whether you are adding new skis, poles or bindings to your arsenal, perhaps you should consider adding CBD to the mix too.
Winter sports and activities, especially skiing and snowboarding, can take a toll on the body. Whether it’s just over worked muscles or a bruise or twist from a fall, the day following your mountain adventure could be a pretty sore one. CBD has been shown to have anti-inflammatory properties that can help with pain management and reduction. Having CBD ready-to-go in your winter coat pocket could be a life-saver for getting you back on the slopes.
Whether you're brand new and facing your first bunny slope, or you are carving through fresh powder on a black diamond run, below are a few products to help you feel your best on the slopes:
Valentine's Day Gift Guide
Valentine's Day is right around the corner, and many of us are wondering how to express your gratitude towards our significant other in a safe and relaxing way. Thankfully, Flourish + Live Well has curated a variety of products that also have an intimate touch—just right for Valentine’s Day.
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CBD Holiday Cookies
Like most things in 2020, the holidays are a bit different than usual. Whether you are digitally celebrating with family over Zoom or navigating Covid-era Christmas shopping, this season will likely have more stressors than usual.
To combat this stress, people are adding CBD to their favorite holiday foods to provide the same seasonal comfort with the added benefits of CBD. Anything from desserts to savory dishes can be given a much needed boost with a bit of CBD tincture, and is an easy DIY way to spice up your quarantine festivities. Read on for a recipe for CBD sugar cookies that make the perfect holiday treat- or gift- this season.
Stretching to Relieve Stress
Now that the days are getting shorter and a pandemic and election still in our midst, it's easy to feel overwhelmed and worn out during the day. However, we have learned to never underestimate the power of stretching our bodies to relieve anxiety and stress. When energy is waning and stress is rising, it’s pretty incredible how a little deep breathing and muscle movement can completely reinvent your mood, energy, and outlook.
Below are a few stretches that can be done when you need a quick pick me up. They don’t require any special clothing, equipment, or training – just a willingness to take a break and recharge.
Dealing with Election Anxiety
With the election nearly one week away, you may find yourself feeling more anxious than usual. The seemingly endless stream of news, debates, polls, and even ads and videos you’re seeing online is enough to stress anyone out. If you’re experiencing election anxiety this month and finding it difficult to stay positive, here are a few ideas to help you stay relaxed and calm when anxiety strikes.
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Can CBD Help Treat COVID-19?
As we continue to see coronavirus outbreaks around the world, we are growing more and more eager for a cure to this novel disease. As research continues to develop, quite unconventional candidates have been identified as potential treatments to COVID-19.
While CBD has been used since the beginning of the pandemic to relieve stress, research is suggesting that CBD could have an even more powerful impact in the treatment of COVID-19. A recent study from researchers at The University of Nebraska and the Texas Biomedical Research Institute suggests that CBD’s anti-inflammatory properties could help fight the acute infection that is associated with Cytokine Superstorm, which contributes to the many symptoms of COVID-19.
Plant-Based Sleep Remedies
An estimated 1 in 3 Americans fails to get enough sleep each night. Sleep deprivation can not only impact your mood and productivity, but also lead to several serious long term health defects.
While some turn to pharmaceutical sleep aids to find relief, they are far from a healthy solution. In fact, they can seriously escalate the issue. A New York Times article reported that prescription insomnia drugs zolpidem (Ambien, Edluar, Intermezzo and Zolpimist), zaleplon (Sonata) and eszopiclone (Lunesta) can lead to injury and death from sleepwalking, sleep-driving and engaging in other hazardous activities while not fully awake.” In addition, pharmaceutical sleep aids can be habit-forming and may cause daytime sleepiness
With growing awareness of the risk associated with these sleep aids, many are looking for a more natural approach to a good night of sleep. And with more Americans looking to enhance their wellness, it’s easier than ever to find holistic sleep remedies.
Veganism + CBD
Despite the many fleeting trends in the wellness industry, it has become clear that veganism is here to stay. Veganism is a way of living which seeks to exclude all forms of exploitation of, and cruelty to, animals. Though there are many ways to embrace a vegan lifestyle, all vegans eat a plant-based diet avoiding all animal foods such as meat, dairy, eggs and honey.
The benefits of veganism spread far and wide, helping this trend outlast other diet fads. First off, there are great environmental benefits that come from reduced meat and dairy farming. In addition, a vegan diet helps support the humane treatment of animals. And lastly are the personal health and wellness benefits that stem from a plant based diet. Veganism harnesses the benefits of plant based superfoods, giving your body a healthy and robust assortment of nutrients.
CBD is becoming an increasingly popular superfood in the vegan diet. CBD is a naturally occurring compound which is extracted directly from the hemp plant. CBD is a healthy and powerful addition to a vegan's wellness regimen.
Cool Off with CBD Summer Popsicles
With temperatures on the rise, we are constantly searching for new ways to cool off in the summer heat. But what if there was a way to cool our bodies, while also calming our minds? Queue DIY CBD Popsicles!
These summer treats are easy to make and can be adjusted to best suit your needs and sweet tooth! Below are three of our favorite popsicle recipes.If you are new to CBD, remember the golden rule: start low and go slow. And always speak with your healthcare provider before mixing CBD with other medications.
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Holiday Weekend Wellness Tips
This past month of action, activity, reopening and unrest has sparked feelings, emotions and anxiety for many of us. We are all searching for ways to process current events while keeping our minds and bodies healthy. Surprisingly, a powerful resource to deal with our emotions and wellness is already within many of our homes- our pets!
A pet can be a great source of comfort, companionship, support and motivation for their owners. Pets offer companionship, love, and support. Research published in 2018 confirmed that pets can be beneficial to people with a variety of mental health issues, including anxiety. This being said, we must consider the wellness and anxiety of our furry friends during these times as well. The sudden surge of activity with both reopenings and protests, coupled with the holiday weekend ahead, our pets are likely to experience anxiety similar to our own.
But there’s good news: practices used to keep us healthy can benefit our furry friends as well. Below are a few tips and practices to help keep our minds healthy and powerful, and our pets, as we proceed forward in our ever-changing world.
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CBD + Pets
As CBD has gained great popularity for its healing properties, people have begun to extend these benefits to their pets as well. In a recent survey conducted by the Veterinary Information Network, an online community of veterinarians, nearly two-thirds of respondents said they were asked about cannabis by their patients at least once a month. People are turning to CBD to help manage pain, arthritis, seizures and other health problems in their dogs and other pets. But with this recent emergence, many questions are raised: How do I use these products? How much should I use? And, is it even safe? We explore these questions and more to help you determine if CBD is right for your furry friends: