I mentioned on Instagram stories that I've really been loving Equilibria CBD lately and you all had lots of questions! Today I'm going to answer those that I can and then I enlisted my Equilibria Dosage Consultant to answer the questions that I can't. If you ever thought about integrating CBD into your life, I hope this is a helpful post. And if you are interested in giving Equilibria a try you can get 15% off your first order with code: jill.gottgleason or use this link!
My Journey with CBD
I started taking CBD about 2 years ago after my husband did some research and thought it would be helpful for my (usually) low levels of anxiety. He did a ton of research and ordered drops for me and I instantly realized how helpful it was to me. I have never done any type of drugs, marijuana included, so I was nervous about taking CBD but in the end I'm so glad I did. The original brand I was taking was really cost prohibitive so I quit for a while. Then when a friend of mine online mentioned Equilibria, my husband and I did some more research (you can find out about their third party testing right on their site) and I started with their balance box in January of 2020.
What is CBD?
I took this directly from the Equilibria page because I think it's a super easy and succinct explanation.
CBD is short for cannabidiol. It is one of over 150 naturally-occurring compounds (aka “cannabinoids”) found in the Cannabis Sativa plant.
The Cannabis Sativa plant is bred and grown in two different ways:
- As “industrial hemp” with less than 0.3% THC content. Which makes it a completely federally legal agricultural crop in the U.S.
- As “marijuana” with up to 30% THC content. THC is the psychoactive part of cannabis. And in higher amounts, it causes the intoxicating “high” effect.
Bonus Fact: Equilibria’s advanced genetics program works to ensure the benefits of medical marijuana while falling under the legal limit of THC. The best of both worlds!
Most notably CBD helps regulate mood and sleep. For me this has been key with my anxiety.
How I use it!
Everyone will use it differently and you need to experiment with it a bit to figure out what works for you. That is where your Equilibria Dosage Specialist can help you. I started with the Balance Box in Mint and experimented from there. Currently I take two soft gels before bed to help me STAY asleep since I don't have problems with falling asleep but waking up in the middle of the night and not being able to slow down my mind is my biggest sleep problem. The two soft gels at night has helped me immensely. Then I do a dropper if/when I feel anxious. Sometimes that is before bed, sometimes it in the afternoon when the house is super hectic and dinner needs to be made and kids need to be driven places and it's all overwhelming to me - one dropper helps me take a breath and not go into full anxiety mode. When the chest flutters strike I take a dropper, which is only about 1x a day, sometimes 2x a day. This is just how I like to use it... everyone will be different.
I also LOVE their bath products. The Bath Bombs and Bath Salts smell incredible and are great for unwinding after hectic days.
Lastly my husband and I are really pleased with the results of the Relief Cream. It's GREAT for sore muscles (I use mine on my neck and shoulders) before bed or really any time of day and it smells great too. My husband uses it on his sore muscles after working out. And you can use the Relief Cream for headaches too. I just rub it all over my forehead and temples (where I usually get headaches) and find that it helps.
You all had some great questions for my dosage specialist so let's get to those... every customer gets access to a dosage specialist which is super helpful.
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Q. Where do I start? I'm a little nervous to start.
A. We always recommend starting with the Starting Routine instructions found in your box for 5-7 days, then meet up with your Dosage Specialist to discuss and customize your routine further. The starting routine is typically 1 Softgel in the morning with breakfast and 1 Full Dropper (10mg/1mL) of Drops at night. This routine is a great way to start low and slow -- we always want our Members to start out VERY gently and comfortably, so we've crafted this starting routine to be an easy, gentle way to start -- even if you're nervous/scared/totally new to CBD! Then during our Dosage Appointment on the phone, we'll talk about your experience and suggest any changes to your routine.
Q. Can I take CBD with other medications?
A. We always check medications in a Drug Interaction Checker before our Dosage Appointments. The Drug Interaction Checker tool will tell us if there are any known interactions with CBD -- and if a Member wants to speak with our on-staff pharmacist after our appointment, they have that option as well! Our pharmacists can help answer any questions about CBD and medications. The Dosage Appointments exist to help educate our Members on their products, explain how CBD works in the body, and make any recommendations based on their health and lifestyle goals. We always encourage women to speak with their doctor and keep their doctor in the loop when adding in a new product like CBD.
Q. I'm nervous about possible allergic reactions - is there anything I should know?
A. We typically do not hear of folks being allergic to CBD itself, however we may hear of women who are sensitive to the terpenes (or essential oils in the cannabis plant). If there is a sensitivity issue that arises (like dry mouth or dry throat) typically we see these issues resolve themselves after the first week of use, as your body gets more used to the CBD routine.
Q. Will I feel high? Does CBD show on drug tests?
A. Our CBD is labeled as "Medical Grade, Organic, Full-Spectrum CBD" -- meaning that there is a tiny trace amount of THC. The trace amount of THC is definitely not enough to get you high! Our formula has a federally legal limit of THC (under 0.2% THC) -- to get high from THC, you would need at least 10%-15% of THC. So we do not worry about our Members feeling "high" from our formulation.
If drug tests are a concern at your workplace, we always suggest buying an at-home THC test-kit to test for yourself. While it's not likely that CBD could cause someone to flag on a drug test, it theoretically COULD happen, so we always want our Members to be aware of this. (Feel free to check out our FAQ's for more info!)
Q. Which is better - the roller or or relief cream for headaches?
A. Both the Rollerball Duo and Relief Cream can be effective for headaches/tension-aches! If I have a really intense headache, I reach for my Relief Cream because it packs a punch with 500mg CBD + arnica and essential oils. I like a thicker-style balm for really tackling tough headaches! The Rollerball Duo can be used in a similar way, but it's a little more delicate and has a thinner base oil, so I like it for rolling on my temples, eyebrows, and jaw. Great for when I'm out and about -- yet want some relief!
Q. CBD gives me heartburn, what am I doing wrong?
A. If CBD is causing heartburn, it may be that the MCT oil base is causing the issue -- many women find that eating a small snack with their CBD really helps! Typically if an effect like heartburn does present itself, it usually resolves within the first week as your body gets more comfortable with the CBD routine.
Q. How does CBD work?
A. CBD works by interacting with a series of receptors in our Endocannabinoid System. The Endocannabinoid System (also called the ECS) is an umbrella system that manages all the other systems in our body, including our sleep cycle, our hormones, our immune response, etc. -- CBD's role here is to help get this master system back into balance! CBD also directly combats Cortisol, the stress-hormone and helps our body preserve anandamide (also called "The Bliss Molecule"). We often hear from women that CBD helps them "feel more resilient to stress"
Q. Are there withdrawl symptoms if I skip a day?
A. The World Health Organization has an official report on CBD and says that CBD has a generally safe profile -- with no potential for overdose or a habit-forming quality. We stress consistency when taking CBD, because we want to build up our internal storage of CBD in order for it to work properly! For more on why to take CBD daily, click here.
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