When the temperature drops and the days get shorter, our bodies adapt to the changing environment. Between the reduced amount of sunlight and the dryness of the cold air, you may experience allergies, illness, and other symptoms of weakened immune health. Naturally, your body’s ability to adapt relies on the current status of your mental and physical health. For some, this adaptation is essentially undetectable. However, for others, the shift is palpable and requires facilitated support. That’s where Cloud City Supply comes in.
At Cloud City, we believe in the power of natural, earth-derived health aids to help your body navigate seasonal changes. Integrating CBD for winter months into your daily routine is more than just a trend– it’s a productive way to harmonize your mental and physical wellbeing.
4 Ways CBD supports winter wellness
Boost immune health
Because winter is practically synonymous with “sick season,” it’s important to note that our CBD integration suggestion is meant to complement, not replace, your vitamin and vaccine practices. CBD adds to these by interacting with your body’s endocannabinoid system. Importantly, your endocannabinoid system helps regulate basic immune system functions.
CBD is famously known for many therapeutic benefits– namely, its potent anti-inflammatory properties. By reducing inflammation, the first way CBD helps during winter is by allowing your immune system to focus on incoming free radicals and environmental threats associated with cold seasons. What’s more, quality CBD products, such as the ones you’ll find at Cloud City, contain terpenes that offer an additional boost of antimicrobial support.
So long, seasonal depression
The “winter blues,” formally referred to as Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), affects millions of people every year. The science behind SAD involves how your body adapts to winter’s environmental shifts. To that end, there is actually a chemical change that takes place in your brain in reaction to the lack of vitamin D exposure as sunlight becomes scarce. As a result, your circadian rhythm is inevitably disrupted. This natural cause-and-effect has a cascading impact on your energy and mood. As serotonin production plummets, cortisol levels rise. Hence, you may observe an increase in lethargy, agitation, and intrusive, negative thoughts.
One of the biggest research applications of cannabidiol is its effect on mood support. As a byproduct of its anti-inflammatory properties, CBD has a special way of influencing how the brain signals serotonin production. Unlike the harsh, synthetic chemicals many people rely on with pharmaceutical anxiety medications to balance hormone production and manage mood disorders (such as chronic depression), CBD provides an organic alternative that’s just as effective– without the unpleasant side effects or long-term health risks.
As such, CBD is becoming widely recognized as a positive change agent for mental health during those chilly winter months. Whether you prefer a CBD tincture to start/end your days or a convenient edible you can keep handy while on-the-go, daily cannabinoid consumption brightens up that overcast mood.
Get better sleep
Think of your circadian rhythm as your body’s internal clock. Because the sun sets earlier and the days are shorter during winter, one of the most common and notable effects is sleep disturbance. This is problematic because sleep is the cornerstone of wellness: Your body needs this time for its internal systems to communicate, repair, and restore balance. Without adequate sleep, the impact of lack of physical activity and holiday-related stress becomes more significant as your body becomes less equipped to adapt.
By pairing CBD with one of its most popular counterparts, CBN, you can address the root cause of restlessness. While the CBD puts your racing mind and any physical discomfort at ease, cannabinol (CBN) ushers you into a bubble of relaxation that’s nearly impossible to pop, thereby improving both the quality and consistency of your sleep habits.
Alleviate the “winter itch”
Crucially, this hormonal dysregulation can have severe consequences for your skin. The cold air outside and dry heat from cranking up the HVAC system inside strip your skin of its natural barrier, leading to moisture loss. You notice this as “dry skin,” characterized by visible symptoms such as redness, cracking, itching, and increased sensitivity. Since cannabidiol is rich in antioxidants and fatty acids that work wonders for skin moisture and barrier protection, it’s an obvious winter skincare staple. CBD topicals, such as Cloud City’s best-selling All Natural Relief Salve (200mg), are an easy way to soothe those dry patches and protect your skin’s barrier.
Your winter wellness plan
Don’t let these cold months stop you from operating as your best self during the winter season. By adding premium CBD products to your daily routine, you can proactively support the adaptations your body needs to accommodate environmental changes. By prioritizing your immune health, mood, and sleep hygiene, you can keep thriving right into Springtime.
Ready to build out your winter wellness routine? Shop our curated selection of top-rated CBD products online, or visit us in-store for a 1:1 consultation with a CBD expert to discover how this sophisticated extract can help you achieve balance and restoration.
