Can you mediate with CBD? Baked Goods explains

Between daily obligations and constantly hearing bad news, we’re more stressed than usual! But meditation can support your inner peace, which can positively affect mood, sleep, chronic joint pain, and more. When meditation is combined with the effects of CBD, it’s possible to enhance calming effects.

What is meditation?

Meditation trains your mind to improve focus. It’s been practiced for thousands of years, but its benefits have only been uncovered in the last two decades. Today’s diagnostic techniques have shown that meditation affects brain structure. The Cleveland Clinic reports that the “…brains of people who meditate regularly are healthier and less likely to show age-related loss of function. They also have a stronger ability to deal with and process negative emotions like fear, anger and grief.”

There are different ways to meditate, such as listening to guided imagery, repeating mantras, or focusing on movements (i.e. yoga). When you add CBD to your meditations though, it could enhance relaxation.

What about using CBD for meditation?

Some people have trouble getting comfortable for a meditation, as racing thoughts can interrupt a calming state. CBD targets the endocannabinoid system, which is a network of receptors that regulates various body functions. If you consume CBD 30 minutes to an hour before you meditate, it may help quiet down the “mind chatter”. In turn, this can help you start your meditation and stay relaxed for the whole duration.

CBD could become a game-changer in your meditation routines. Let us know how it works – tell us by posting a comment below!

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NOTE: This article is not an alternative to formal medical advice and should not be relied on for diagnosing or treating your health condition or concerns. This post is published solely for the purpose of education. Please see your healthcare provider if you have concerns about your wellness or visit a nearby hospital if you require emergency help. 

Sources

https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/17906-meditation

Pascoe MC, Thompson DR, Jenkins ZM, Ski CF. Mindfulness mediates the physiological markers of stress: Systematic review and meta-analysis. J Psychiatr Res. 2017 Dec;95:156-178. doi: 10.1016/j.jpsychires.2017.08.004. Epub 2017 Aug 23. PMID: 28863392.