I’ve been meaning to write this post for a couple months, but now feels like the actual perfect time to share because a) the anxiety-inducing pandemic happening out there and b) I just gotz a promo code for you guys!
Why I Take CBD:
The best way I can describe the experience to someone is: You don’t really feel it working until you forget to take it.
An important thing to note to anyone who is really skeptical or thinks it’s drugs (lol!): Taking CBD is nothing like smoking weed. It won’t get you high or make you feel stoned, and it’s federally 100% legal. Most people just feel relaxed, but not sleepy.
And this is exactly what it does for me. (Side note: I’ve also discovered it helps with period cramps but that’s not the main reason why I use it!) I take one Equilibria 10mg CBD softgel in the morning, and my head is quite a bit calmer that day. I feel more focused and less flustered.
And, on rare occasions, if my brain is a bit worked up towards the evening because of something that happened that day, I pop one in an hour before bedtime. This makes it so much easier to fall asleep without my mind going a mile a minute thinking about what I could’ve said differently in a disagreement or that stupid typo I sent in an email to my coworkers – ya feel me?
FYI: I tried out a couple different CBD brands, but they did not work until I used Equilibria. I think this is really important to know because there are a lot of different CBD retailers out there, and from my own experience I have learned that they are not all equal.
Not all CBD is grown and processed equally.
Equilibria (EQ) is a premium brand and they use CBD that is fully traceable from their 1,100 acre partner farm in Colorado. There’s no fillers or middle-men so you know you’re getting consistent and reliable quality batch after batch. All their full-spectrum CBD products are GMO, solvent, heavy-metals, pesticide and herbicide free. Each plant is hand harvested and the oil is carefully extracted from flowers only—the purest source of cannabinoids. They never use stalks, stems, seeds, or isolates.
They’re also a women-owned small business which feels DAMN good to support 👊
Another thing to note is that Equilibria’s products are all full spectrum. Um ok, what the heck does that even mean?!
Types of CBD: Isolate vs. Broad Spectrum vs. Full Spectrum
Isolate: This is literally just CBD in its purest form – without other active ingredients (like cannabinoids and terpenes) or THC. This is generally good for targeting very specific cases (or in the instance that you should not be using THC for other medical reasons) but overall not as effective as other forms.
Broad Spectrum: If a CBD product is broad spectrum it means it has a combination of cannabinoids and terpenes, minus THC. This is definitely better than isolate, but it’s still not as effective as full spectrum.
Full Spectrum (what EQ products are): This is broad spectrum plus THC. THC is the cannabinoid that talks to your receptors and tells them how to receive the other cannabinoids. Without it, your body has to work harder to understand how to use it.
How to use CBD:
Super super SUPER important: CBD only works if it’s used consistently.
Don’t expect to swallow some CBD drops or pop a softgel and feel different immediately (although it’s definitely possible). As far as my daily anxiety goes, it took a few days for the CBD to get into my system (which is the normal timeline), and then I slowly would start to feel it working better each day.
EQ suggests that CBD be taken daily and consistently, just like you would a medication or vitamin. Like working out or eating healthy in a consistent manner for optimal health, the same is true for your CBD routine.
Softgels:
Taken like a vitamin, so you do lose some strength to your digestive system, but it also acts as a slow release. The softgels are easy to add into your daily routine, and are great for anyone who doesn’t like the flavor of the drops (me 🤓).
The softgels are recommended for anyone who has trouble staying asleep; can be used in tandem with the oil to maintain a consistent base; anyone with stomach troubles as it can act as a “internal” topical; or anyone with daily anxiety.
Drops:
Drops are the more popular form of taking CBD – they’re easy to take and start working fast! They are the strongest product EQ offers, but are not one that I have tried myself. My experience before trying EQ was that my (ridiculously sensitive) tastebuds just couldn’t handle the strong taste of CBD drops (flashback to me dry heaving in a conference room in my office a year or so ago 😅). I have heard from multiple sources though that EQ’s drops taste far less offensive than other brands.
The oil is held under your tongue for 30-60 seconds before swallowing, which allows it to bypass the digestive system so it starts working much quicker, but it also leaves your system sooner.
The Daily Drops are great for immediate relief and are recommend if you’re struggling with anxiety, chronic pain, or falling asleep; among other things. The Daily Drops are also great for microdosing. The Equilibria dosage team often starts people on the drops while they work out their personal doses.
What is this Equilibria ~dosage team~ you speak of?
Yeah… another fabulous thing about EQ! The use of their dosage team is completely FREE with purchase/use of any of their products.
After purchasing the softgels for the first time, they recommend starting with one softgel with breakfast, coffee or tea every morning. Repeat routine for 5 days, then schedule your one-on-one dosage consultation to further personalize your dose.
After purchasing the drops for the first time, they recommend starting with one full dropper every evening. Hold under tongue for 30-60 seconds then swallow. Wait 15 minutes. If you don’t feel any effect, take another full dropper. Repeat routine for 5 days, then schedule your one-on-one consultation.
What else is CBD good for?
CBD can not only help you feel less anxious and sleep better but it also can help with:
- skin conditions like psoriasis or acne
- autoimmune diseases
- blood pressure
- bone strengthener
- hormone regulation
- improved focus
- mood improvement
- pain management
- period cramps
- regulate digestion
Ok, now for the discount code details! yay!
Discount Code Details:
Use code CAROLINE.DURKEE at checkout to get $10 off your first Equilibria order – yaaaaay!
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Questions about trying CBD? Or have your own experience to share? I’d LOVE to hear about it in the comments below!
