Can you take CBD for insomnia? Baked Goods answers

If you’re reading this at 2am – while tossing and turning between social media scrolls – you likely can’t sleep! So, you might be surprised to learn that CBD can help deal with insomnia. Baked Goods explains below.

What is insomnia?

Insomnia is a sleep disorder that affects how you fall asleep, stay asleep, and get good quality rest. There are two types of insomnia: short and long term. Short-term insomnia persists for days or weeks; insomnia is long term when it continues over three months. Symptoms may include:

• Mood swings, anxiety, depression
• Concentration issues
• Chronic concerns about sleeping well
• Waking up through the night and/or excessively early
• Chronic pain (i.e. headaches)
• Drowsiness
• Declines in mental performance (i.e. on the job)

If you think you’re fine with only a few hours of sleep, guess again! Sleep is just as important as eating food and staying hydrated, and it affects brain functions, nerve cells, immunity and detoxification processes. Finding ways to improve your sleep is significant for enhancing your overall wellness.

Using CBD and CBN as sleep aids

CBD and CBN are cannabinoids that can contribute to improving sleep, and these notions have been supported by scientists:

• A Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research article confirmed that taking CBD alone or as 1:1 (CBD:THC) has the potential to treat insomnia symptoms.
• A study featured in a journal article from Sleep found that CBN may be more effective for sleep improvements compared to taking melatonin.

CBD and CBN are available as sublingual oils; in fact, the makers of Baked Goods have crafted a combination oil to contain both cannabinoids. By uniting CBD and CBN in one product, you can benefit from their synergistic effects to help with sleep, pain, mood, and more.

You have the potential to get a good night’s rest – and we’ve got your back! Click here to place your order for our Baked Goods CBD/CBN Coconut oil, and let us know anytime if you have questions.

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. 

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https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/insomnia

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/insomnia/symptoms-causes/syc-20355167

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