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When was the last time you had a good night’s rest?

If you’re like many who lack sleep due to stress, anxiety, pain, and more, maybe you need a helping hand.

From our Canna Relief educators, here are a few ways to improve your sleep:

Take up yoga because it may augment your quality of sleep! According to the Harvard Health Blog, a survey revealed that “over 55% of people who did yoga found that it helped them get better sleep. Over 85% said yoga helped reduce stress.”
Melatonin supplements may help reset your sleep-wake cycle. On a short-term basis, melatonin supplements are considered to be safe sleep aids if you haven’t slept well for a few nights. If you’re pregnant, breastfeeding, have diabetes and/or blood pressure issues, please speak to your doctor before consuming melatonin supplements.
Consider using CBD to help relieve triggers that cause poor sleep. According to many studies, CBD has been shown to help with numerous anxiety concerns. “Like SSRIs, CBD may also target the serotonin system by helping the brain cells transmit more serotonin signals, which help to alleviate anxiety and heighten mood,” explains Earl Mindell, RPH, MH, PhD, author of Healing with Hemp CBD Oil. Because CBD calms down anxiety, this may lead to improved quality of sleep.

Want to learn more about getting better sleep? Call us at 905-286-4420 or visit us in Streetsville to learn about our supplements for sleep. Click here for directions to our storefront.

Reference

https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/8753-201512048753

We can’t deny that we’re going through unprecedented times.

So what can we do when we feel anxious? How can we stay calm when we face stress? Here are some tips to try at home:

Look into deep-breathing techniques. According to Healthline, “When you’re anxious or angry, you tend to take quick, shallow breaths.” In turn, this may cause your brain to experience the fight-or-flight response whenever you face stress. So do your research on deep-breathing methods, which may encourage your body to naturally calm down.
Consider what you’re eating. If you tend to reach for the sugary treats like ice cream and candy, substitute these for healthier options. Berries are loaded with antioxidants, which are known to help safeguard cells from stress. Also, add spinach to your salads. Spinach is rich in magnesium, a mineral that’s known to induce calmness, improve sleep and lower blood pressure. (Do you want to learn more about magnesium supplements? Read this article here.)
Open up your mind to yoga. Maybe you’ve tried yoga in the past and thought, “nah, this isn’t for me.” We strongly suggest trying yoga again, and this is why: according to the International Journal of Yoga, “[y]oga encourages one to relax, slow the breath and focus on the present, shifting the balance from the sympathetic nervous system and the flight-or-fight response to the parasympathetic system and the relaxation response.” As a result, you may experience lower cortisol levels and a decrease in blood pressure. Want to make it a fun activity? Invite your friends to join you in a yoga session through Zoom or FaceTime.
Add CBD to your health routine. CBD oil, edibles, beverages and capsules are options to help you stay calm. Did you know that CBD has an impact on some receptor systems in the body? For example, when you take CBD, you activate serotonin receptors, which can help alleviate worrisome thoughts, insomnia and pain. (To read more about CBD oil and medical cannabis prescriptions, click here.)

Most of all, it’s important to carve out time for yourself, especially when you have a lot on your plate with work and family. Please reach out to your doctor or municipal health centre if your stress levels are interfering with your daily life. For more recommendations on anxiety relief, contact our educators at 905-286-4420 or visit us in Streetsville. Click here for our contact information.

References:

https://www.healthline.com/health/how-to-calm-down#1
https://www.healthline.com/health/magnesium-anxiety#other-benefits

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3193654/

https://www.webmd.com/anxiety-panic/ss/slideshow-calming-foods

Laura Lagano, MS, RDN, CDN. The CBD Oil Miracle. Castle Point Books, 2019.

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