CBD is an organic chemical compound found in the cannabis/hemp plant. It is found in high concentrations in the flower or bud of the plant, with small amounts in the stalk. CBD is one single chemical compound from the plant. It has immense therapeutic potential and a whole host of medicinal properties in its own right.
Terpenes…and why you need them
Terpenes are some of the most common compounds in essential oils which contribute to the aroma, colour and flavour of the plants. Although broad-spectrum CBD oil contains proprietary terpenes, adding additional natural and concentrated terpenes from complimentary botanical extracts boosts the formulation significantly by making the cannabinoids in CBD work faster and harder in the body to induce sleep; this is called ‘the entourage effect’.
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How to shop CBD
There are 3 types of real CBD on the market (by real I mean actual CBD, not to be confused with hemp oil which, whilst nutritious, is not therapeutically active in terms of sleep/stress): CBD Isolate, Broad Spectrum, and Full Spectrum. Lookout for buzzwords on the packaging: Non-GMO/certified organic, Concentration of CBD, % of THC.
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Immunity in Difficult Times
Immunity: your good health shield Immunity. It’s the buzzword of our times and more than ever protecting our natural defenses is key. The immune system is complex; a network of cells and proteins that guard against infection. So, every time you bank a good night’s sleep, you’re investing in you.
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What do my dreams mean?
Scientists in 2020 have taken the much less glamorous approach – that dreams are simply the brain’s way of dumping the day’s information. One theory states that similar dreams occur across different people of all ages and all cultures because they’re responding to something primal.
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How does CBD work?
A well-functioning endocannabinoid system is the gateway to great health, from a happy gut to deep, restful sleep. The ability of a CBD oils to trigger this important inner ‘self-improvement’ is very much connected to its purity and potency. Which is why Dreem Distillery uses broad-spectrum CBD extract in all products.
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