Sep 4, 2019

Has anyone else noticed that CBD is totally having a moment?
You’re probably wondering ‘What is CBD?’ ‘Can I Get High From CBD?’
and ‘Is CBD legal?’ I put out a poll on IG stories and asked you if
you’d want me to have an expert on to learn more about it and it
just so happens that my bestie Boronia Fallshaw is
the founder of Mello. We’re
recording from my bed, just like the episodes with my other besties
Sara and
Amanda.
“I think it’s important, when you’re talking about
something like CBD, to completely understand it scientifically so
you know how it’s going to affect your body.”
What Is CBD vs THC? Why Is CBD Legal?
- A cannabinoid is a chemical compound that exists in
cannabis—there are about 85. They work with your endocannabinoid
system which regulates homeostasis.
- Our bodies already create endocannabinoids, but when we get
sick things get deficient and the system doesn’t function
properly.
- You can bring your body back to homeostasis through the use of
cannabinoids.
- CBD is a cannabinoid that works with the cannabinoid receptors
outside of your brain, that’s why it doesn’t give you the
high.
- THC works with the receptors inside your brain, thus causing
highs.
- CBD only recently became legalized. For a long time, it was in
a grey area.
- As of December 2018, the Farm Bill was approved, which
legalized products containing hemp-derived cannabinoids, including
CBD and THC. However, the concentration of THC within each product
can never be above 0.3%.
- Something to be aware of: CBD sometimes comes up on drug
tests.
How To Identify A Good Product
- “Read the packaging labels and read the
ingredient labels.”
- Check the amount of CBD. A reputable brand will list the gross
amount (total in the package) as well as the recommended
serving.
- Cannabinoids only come from: stalks, leaves, flowers, buds, and
stems. Seed oils do not contain cannabinoids, but can function well
in beauty products.
- See if it is full spectrum, broad spectrum, or an isolate. Make
sure it is hemp-derived!
- Full spectrum includes the limited amount of THC, the
anti-oxidants, the omega 3’s.
- Broad spectrum is the same, minus the THC. Isolate is when ONLY
the CBD is extracted.
What You Need To Know About Edibles
- A lot of cafes will have drinks that include CBD, but you
should be careful of that.
- “When you’re ingesting any edible, you’re only
getting 20% of it.”
- So if they are using an oil that is designed to be held under
the tongue in your coffee you are wasting its value. If you want to
add CBD to your coffee make sure you are using a product that is
designed to be digested.
- The brand you are buying from should be clear about the product
being a tincture (ie: designed to be held under the tongue) vs a
water soluble product that is designed to be drunk or
eaten.
- It’s important to make sure that anything you are using as an
edible is being marketed as an edible. If it’s not meant to be an
edible, you’re wasting your money.
How To Use CBD
- Making sure you’re dosing correctly is trial and error. Boronia
journals every day to track her responses.
- “That got me to a point where I know that 33 mg
every day is perfect for me.”
- If you’re new to CBD products, use the recommended dosage for
the product and go from there.
- “Get into a regime because then you’re
operating from a place of fullness rather than
deficiency.”
- If you’re not feeling any change after three days, get in
contact with the company you bought it from and ask questions.
Figure out the best way to use it for you.
Perks of CBD
- Boronia swears by CBD because it helps her but gives her no
side effects.
- “It’s like coming out of a really epic meditation
but it’s with you throughout the whole day.”
- Any time people say it doesn’t work for them it is often
because they are expecting to feel something in their head, but
that is not where CBD is at work.
- “It doesn’t fix you, it helps your body fix
itself.”
- “How can I bring balance back into my
life?”
Some Of Your Questions:
Should I get off of my anxiety medications and switch to
CBD?
- Absolutely not—get in touch with your doctor and discuss with
them that you want to try cannabinoids. Plenty of people do
both.
Should you take CBD when you’re pregnant?
- No. We don’t know the science of what it does to a fetus. If
you really want to, consult your doctor.
What are the top reasons to take CBD?
- Effective pain reliever, anti-inflammatory, anxiety reducing,
helps sleep, appetite control, moderates the number of seizures
people have.
What are your favorite products?
- Boronia’s company sells bath
bombs and she also loves vaping. It
hits your bloodstream really quickly so you can take as needed.
And, Mello just launched their own product, delicious Sea
Salted Caramels with 15mg of CBD in each bite.
Boronia advises that you should just give CBD a go! Test it for a
while, journal about what it does for you, and make it work for
you. However, if you experience any adverse effects, absolutely
stop taking it. You can keep up with Boronia on Instagram at
@boroniamarie
and visit her website at MelloDaily.com, Instagram at @mellodailycbd, or email her at hello@mellodaily.com.
If you want to learn more, head over to https://mellodaily.com/cbd-facts/.
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