Wellness trends are some of my pet projects and many of them are now quickly becoming mainstream. By now, unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve probably heard of CBD and CBD products. Some of the reviews and testimonials are so positive that you wonder just how effective it can really be. In this post I want to share the benefits of CBD and what I have learned in researching Equilibria Women, a CBD company by women for women. I am partnering with them on this blog post in an effort to educate, promote and start a dialogue!
First things first…
What is CBD?
Based on Equilibria’s website of CBD Basics:
“CBD is a natural ingredient found within industrial hemp flowers that has been clinically proven to improve mental and physical well-being, when taken properly and consistently. CBD is completely safe and legal. It is a powerful health agent, but there are NO discernible impairment (no high!).”
What does CBD Do?
One of the main properties of CBD is reduce inflammation which is the root cause of most of diseases! Our own bodies have what is called an Endocannabinoid System (ECS), which is primarily responsible for creating and maintaining balance. As we get older, more stressed, and/or have kids the balance is thrown off and CBD can really help with getting the ECS back on track. Because our bodies already make CBD, it readily accepts it and responds well to the supplement!
Since CBD helps reduce inflammation, anxiety and helps the sleep cycle, many problems get solved when you take it. Therefore, when I asked for feedback from CBD users on a recent Instagram story, I wasn’t suprised to hear the feedback. Some of the main benefits people quoted were; inflammation reduction, pain management, sleep aid, anxiety aide. All of the feedback was positive and people were adament about me trying it!
Another surprising peice of feedback was that CBD really helps with transitioning off of medication. Specifically, pain medication, sleep aids and anxiety pills. I was so glad to ask for the scoop on CBD!
What to Look for in Quality CBD?
Full Spectrum
One of the most important things to look for in CBD is that it is a “full-spectrum” CBD. What that means is that it contains the phytocannabinoid found in the hemp plant as well as THC, another cannabinoid. These are all in the same family. Having this “blend” of cannabinoids allows our body to fully absorb and take advantage of the therapeutic effects. Essentially we are adding a plant substance to the CBD we make in our bodies naturally (including human breast milk)! I had no idea we made cannabinoids!
Same Farm Source
When you find a CBD you love, such as Equilibria, make sure that the company is using the same farm consistently. There is much variation in the source plant and you don’t want to lose the quality and “formula” of the product that you have found works!
3rd Party Testing
Since CBD is not FDA regulated, having 3rd party testing is extremely important. There are some plants that can be poorly grown which can affect your results. Some plants can also be doused in pesticides, so you want to make sure that an objective party is testing your CBD source!
Equilibria meets all of these criteria and are also passionate about sharing what you should know and need to know. They remind me of Beautycounter in their selfless mission to educate and really help people’s lifestyle, while being the trailblazers.
Why Equilibria? The Benefits of CBD
I’m excited to tell you about Equilibria for myriad of reasons! Firstly, I have spent time with the team and have been personally educated about their product. Along with this, it’s also uniquely formulated for women’s bodies, which is a competitive edge! And perhaps most importantly, I have a couple of friends that are using Equilibria and can’t recommend it more.
The Product Line
Equilibria has an array of CBD products that really serve different wellness purposes! Thanks to all these options you can find a combo of the products that work for you.
The Daily Drops– These drops are the most direct way to get the CBD effect! You place a dropper under your tongue and it gets absorbed immediately. One of the biggest differentiators of Equilibria is that they have a white glove service for dosing needs! You can contact a Dosing Specialist that can consult you on how to begin your personalized dosing.
The Daily Softgels– These are in pill form and have a slower release. Because of this, you can use them in tandem with the drops or if you like the effect of the slower release better! The Equilibria team recommends using them if you have trouble sleeping or if you have a sensitive tummy :).
The Relief Cream– This cream contains arnica, menthol and 500 mg of CBD. It’s recommended for muscle pains including sore muscles, tension and period cramps. The powerful combo aids in relief directly where you need it! I am a fan of arnica, so I’m really excited to test this first!
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The Scoop on CBD Equilibria
I had the privilege of getting testimonials from friends that have tried Equilibria. Here’s what they had to say!
For Women By Women
“I had never taken CBD before, but was intrigued after talking to a rep from Equilibria. I like that the company is run by women and for women, as our needs are different and often take a back seat to those of men. The company also has a pharmacist on staff, a dosage counselor, and their own farm where they grow their hemp, so any concerns I had were put at ease. They really know their stuff. If I was going to try CBD, I knew this was the company I had to go with.”
Help for Anxiety, Stress & Emotions
“While I don’t struggle with chronic anxiety, I do work in an industry where I have important client meetings somewhat frequently. I would feel myself getting anxious and sometimes even panicky before these meetings. What I do is drops in the morning on days when I have meetings and experience fewer stress symptoms, and feel I have a better ability to focus on my client and the work.”
“I have a loooooooot of patience as a teacher of the littles. However, I don’t want to be irritable with them or don’t want to snap. I’ve noticed I’m a bit more mellow. It takes a lot of energy to always be happy and excited, yet patient. No wonder I snap on my poor husband. He appreciates the more mellow mood as well.”
PMS & Digestion
“When I’m PMSing my husband notices, my kids notice, I’m a crying yelling mess. I did take it before my period started and noticed not every commercial was making me cry. “
Continuation
“I have also been taking the daily softgels. It hasn’t been that long, and I haven’t noticed anything revolutionary. However, I used to feel sick to my stomach after every time I ate. Every time! I tried Whole30/cutting out certain foods, but it was still happening. I’ve noticed a reduction in frequency since I started taking the CBD softgels, which hopefully is a trend that will continue.”
“I take it mostly to regulate my mood. I really like it and just got another bottle (signed up for a monthly membership) so shipping is quick and reliable. I’m really excited to try the ointment for cramps.”
The conclusion of the benefits of CBD
I hope that this was helpful in deciding on a CBD product. The combination of the recommendation of my friends, and some of you on Instagram, I think using CBD as a daily supplement can only help. In full disclosure, I have not tried CBD consistently and wanted to provide an objective perspective to you as well as to myself!
Inflammation, anxiety, stress, are all things that I’m familiar with. With all of the benefits of CBD, I’m excited to give the Equilibria CBD a good try! So make sure to follow-up on how I feel soon! Please let me know if you have any questions and please enjoy 20% off with this link or code: mazi. 🙂 Cheers to balance, XO, Z
