Good Night: CBD Nightly Routine

As we grow older, our night time routines can sometimes become hectic. Late nights with friends, trying to lay children down to sleep, graduate papers due, overtime work could all be reasons we don’t take the time to have a stable night time routine. Life might be a whirlwind, but it is our night time routines that set the stage for our mornings. CBD (cannabidiol) offers many products that could be added to your nightly routine to help you have better rest and an easier morning. 

Nightly Routine: What Should it Look Like?

Everyone has a different nightly routine. Our nightly routines even change as we grow older. According to The National Sleep Foundation, there are five healthy night time habits that will lead to a better night’s sleep and a happier morning. These habits are;

1. Stay on schedule

Our bodies have a circadian rhythm which is our internal clock. Having a schedule of going to sleep at the same time every day as well as waking up at the same time helps our circadian rhythm.

2. Be mindful of what and when you eat and drink

Stimulants, such as caffeine and nicotine, make falling and staying asleep harder. 

Products containing these should be avoided four to six hours before your set bedtime. While alcohol makes some consumers feel sleepy, the sleep that comes is not of good quality. Not eating before bed could cause you to wake up hungry or make it hard to fall asleep.

      3. Prioritize the bedroom

Bedrooms that help promote sleep are quiet, cool, and dark. Shades that block out light are helpful for bedrooms that have a lot of outside light. The mattress and pillow need to fit your idea of comfort.

      4. Begin an evening ritual

Reading books, sipping on tea, or a warm bath are some ways that you can ease and prepare your body for a good night’s sleep. Finding what is helpful for your body to become relaxed will also become a signal to your body that it is time for rest. Avoid things that stimulate your brain such as TV and other screen-based activities.

5. Avoid being a clock watcher

Just as a watched pot won’t boil, the same goes for watching the clock as you try to fall asleep. Turn the clock away from your view to avoid continuously checking it. 

While these five habits are recommendations, they do create a general template that is personalisable to fit individual needs. 

CBD in Nightly Routines

CBD has been on the rise lately as a subject for research. Most studies in regards to CBD have been done with animal trials, though human trials are becoming more common with positive outlooks. NaturalWorks CBD has the properties that help our bodies to maintain their balance naturally, and support their sense of homeostasis. 

CBD and Nightly Drinks

One of the best ways to get both the body and mind ready for sleep is to have a relaxing tea. Blosum, a CBD product seller, has recipes for helpful drinks that promote a good night’s rest.

CBD Tea

Ingredients

• 1 tea bag of chamomile tea
• 3 large sprigs of fresh mint
• ½ tsp dried lavender
• 1 ½ cups boiling water
• 1 lemon peel
• 5-7 drops of CBD Oil
• Honey, to taste

Method:

1. In a small French press machine, mix together the tea bag, mint sprigs, dried lavender, and lemon peel.
2. Pour over the boiling water.
3. After one minute, remove the tea bag and place the lid on the French press firmly.
4. Allow the tea to steep for five minutes.
5. Pour the tea into your desired cup.
6. Add the hemp extract with MCT oil one drop at a time, making sure to stir the tea after every addition. Make sure to taste-test in between drops to see if the taste is to your liking.
7. Optional: Mix in honey.

Another option, if you are not a fan of tea, is the CBD hot chocolate.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup unsweetened plant-based milk 
• 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 tbsp maple syrup
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 dropper full of CBD Oil 
• Pinch of Sea Salt

Method:

1. In a small pot, bring milk to boil.
2. Add cocoa powder, maple syrup, vanilla extract, sea salt, and CBD oil.
3. Stir until the mixture is well-combined.
4. Serve immediately.

CBD and Night Time Relief

At times, it is hard to balance our minds enough to have a good night’s sleep. CBD tinctures and edibles can be helpful in this situation. Tinctures, placed under the tongue, are absorbed through the bloodstream. They come in a variety of flavours and concentrations. Generally taking about 30 to 60 minutes to start feeling effects, tinctures last around 7 hours. Edibles are proportioned with tasty options. CBD delivery this way has an onset of 30 minutes up to two hours. Their effects last 7 to 8 hours. 

Evening Bath and Shower CBD

We often forget that a luxury bath and shower is a form of self-care. Self-care can have a positive effect on our general health and wellbeing. Improved mood, cardiovascular health, lower blood sugar, and burning calories are all benefits of self-care. CBD can enhance this ritual in the bath and the shower. Bath and shower CBD bombs can offer relaxation and comfort.

CBD and the Night Time Skin Routine

Skin routines are not just for the morning. Night time skincare products offer an improvement in skin texture. Consumers also discuss the benefits of having a healthier, calmer, radiant skin. 

The Take-Away

NaturalWorks CBD has many benefits. Despite its benefits and low-risk side effects, speaking with your health professional before beginning any CBD product is always recommended. Begin identifying things you can do for your night time routine. Find what is helpful and what is not. Begin small and build up. You know your body best and are your own advocate. Keeping a journal or log of doses, CBD product, time taken, and effects felt can help find what is the best for you. 

Please remember that this article is based on opinion founded through research and science. It does not offer medical advice in any way.