[REVEALED] The Secret Ingredient to Better Sleep and Less Anxiety
(AscendHealthy)- Cannabidiol (CBD), a cannabis extract, is being touted as the next revolution in sleep aids. Although CBD has the same chemical formula as the main psychoactive component in cannabis, tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), its atoms are arranged differently.
This means that users can get all the benefits of using cannabis without getting high. This has prompted an explosion of CBD products into the natural supplement market, a fact that has not gone unnoticed by those with sleep difficulties.
Pitfalls of Not Getting Enough Sleep
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than a third of adults regularly sleep less than seven hours per day, which leaves them at risk for major health consequences. Lack of sleep has been linked with an increased chance of being involved in a fatal automobile accident, as well as an increased chance of having the following medical issues: obesity, dementia, depression, heart disease, colorectal cancer, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure and cognitive deficiencies.
Even those who regularly get more than seven hours of sleep a night are not out of the woods. The quality of sleep matters as well. Poor sleep can cause as many issues as not getting enough sleep.
Why Sleep Is Elusive for Many
Several factors can lead to restless nights, including poor sleep habits, lack of exercise, stress and diet. Medical conditions can cause insomnia too. Depression, chronic pain and sleep apnea all contribute to sleep deprivation, as well as hormonal fluctuations.
Fortunately, many people can get a better night’s sleep simply by improving their sleep hygiene. For those that have tried everything and still can’t sleep, CBD may help.
How CBD Improves Quantity and Quality of Sleep
It is believed that CBD improves sleep and can reverse short-term sleep problems. But how? Products that contain CBD are known to alleviate anxiety, which can make it easier for some to fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer. Cannabis may also interact with select brain receptors that are responsible for the body’s natural sleep/wake cycle.
As people search for non-habit-forming and all-natural sleep aids, you can bet that CBD products will continue to be part of the discussion. Since it has such a great track record of alleviating sleep difficulties, it may also become a large part of the solution.
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