Many things can contribute to a good or bad nights sleep so its important to consider your lifestyle habits holistically in order to spot things that could be causing sleep issues. 

Getting yourself into sleep debt can have an effect on both your physical and mental health so t’s important to try to be rigid about going to bed at a certain time. The recommended amount of sleep for adults is at least seven hours. Sticking to a consistent schedule reinforces your body's sleep-wake cycle so your body will programme itself to naturally fall asleep and wake up at certain times.  

Stress-induced sleep problems are common so it’s good practice to take the time to relax before you go to bed. Whether it’s taking a warm bath, reading a book, or writing a to-do list of things you need to do tomorrow to help free your mind from worry, winding down is vital for good sleep. It’s also worth cutting down on the screen time. Phone, laptop and tv screens emit blue light which suppresses the sleep hormone melatonin. Avoiding devices for at least an hour before bed can help promote better sleep. 

Introducing CBD to your routine 

Bea Lyus, Registered Nutritional Therapist, College of Naturopathic Medicine, and Resident CBD Expert at Cannabotech UK, says, “We know very well that anxiety and stress contribute to sleep problems such as insomnia and that CBD can effectively reduce anxiety and stress, therefore aiding a better quality of sleep.” CBD works by activating our serotonin receptors, which in turn calm the mind and any anxious feelings, and in-turn improve sleep quality. 

Every brain and body works and reacts differently, but half an hour is the common amount of time for the anxiety-reducing effects of CBD to take place. Longer-term benefits seem to become clear after two weeks. Figuring out what percentage and dose is best for you personally is an important part of experiencing the benefits of CBD oil. It may take some time to figure out what works for you. Our Rest CBD has is made of pure  CBD Isolate which is CBD in its purest form. It doesn’t contain any other phyto-cannabinoids or terpenes that can have an effect on the body. CBD Isolate products are a good option for those wanting to test the effectiveness of CBD without any interference from other compounds. Mixed with herbal blend of chamomile and passion flower extract, both of which are known to have calming effects, it is used for relief from anxiety, insomnia, stress, pain, and other sleep related conditions.

(It should be noted at this point that CBD is not medically approved as a sleep supplement, and should not be construed as a ‘cure’ or treatment for sleep problems or medical conditions such as insomnia.)