CBD For Flu Season
Winter is coming! That means longer nights, colder weather, and endless bottles of NyQuil and bowls of chicken noodle soup. Or does it? Flu season is upon us, but we have a secret weapon in our pockets. CBD! While cannabidiol, also known as CBD, can’t cure the flu or the common cold, it can help support your immune system and make those flu symptoms a lot more bearable. Read on to discover how to beat flu season with CBD wellness!*
What is CBD?
CBD is the compound naturally found in the cannabis plant. The non-psychoactive cousin to THC, CBD can’t get you high. Instead, when ingested, CBD gets to work on your body’s endocannabinoid system. Our body’s endocannabinoid system is in charge of regulating sleep patterns, appetite and general mood. Our bodies already produce cannabinoids in its regulation of emotion and sleep – ingesting CBD can trigger the release of more.*
What does CBD do?
In addition to triggering the release of cannabinoids, CBD also works with the nervous system to intercept the transmission of pain signals in the body. It also influences the release of specific hormones and enzymes that can aid in digestive health and cognitive function.*
CBD & Your Immune System
CBD is a known anti-inflammatory agent. Inflammation is the body’s natural response to harmful stimuli. Some diseases such as arthritis and Crohn’s disease cause the body to respond with excess inflammation, which is the last thing we want during flu season. Many people who suffer from inflammatory diseases rely on CBD for a naturopathic treatment. In addition to soothing inflammatory symptoms, cannabinoids have been shown to interact with the body’s endocannabinoid system to promote maximum immune function and optimal health.*
CBD For Flu Aches & Pains
Millions of people living with chronic pain (or suffering from the aches and pains associated with the flu) turn to CBD as an alternative to harsh, potentially-damaging pharmaceutical drugs. CBD is a natural analgesic. It has been shown to inhibit the body’s absorption of anandamide, a compound associated with pain regulation. CBD helps calm inflammation, reduce pain and provide instant relief for head colds and body aches.*
CBD For Catching Z’s
The best medicine for any cold or flu is sleep. Rest jumpstarts the body’s ability to heal naturally. By calming inflammation, reducing anxiety and soothing chronic pain, CBD helps to promote relaxation and encourage deep sleep.*
Brothers Recommends
How are we gearing up for flu season? We’re hunkering down with a hot mug of Brothers caffeine-free Golden Dream CBD Tea with an added teaspoon of Brothers Wild Rosin Honey. Golden Dream CBD Tea was formulated especially with sleep in mind, to bring you sweet, golden dreams. Brothers Apothecary Wild Rosin Honey combines the natural antimicrobial, soothing properties of raw, ethically-harvested wildflower honey with CBD. By the time you finish your mug of steaming hot Golden Dream Tea with Wild Rosin Honey, you’ll be breathing easier, your pain will be dissipating, and you’ll be ready to fall into a deep sleep. No NyQuil needed… although we’ll still take that chicken noodle soup.
Want an easy immunity boost? The Brothers Immunity Support | CBD + Turmeric Capsules are an easy fix. Keep a bottle on hand for an extra kick of immunity all winter long.*
*The Apothecary LLC are not doctors and we do not provide medical advice. None of the information on this site, including information in any press release or blog post, constitutes legal or medical advice by us.
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
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Jesse Richardson is the co-founder of The Brothers Apothecary. He's an avid tea drinker and the primary creator behind The Brothers' products. An undergraduate of UCLA for Political Science, Jesse currently studies Medicinal Plants at Cornell University and The International School of Herbal Arts & Sciences.
