During the Winter, many of life’s uncomfortable issues may become exacerbated.

When the Winter bleakness starts to weigh us down, we need to make sure we find ways to stay happy, positive and healthy. In addition to vitamin D supplements and consistent exercise, CBD can help with many of the symptoms associated with the winter blues.

If you struggle with sleep, you may find the shorter days make it even more difficult to get a good nights sleep.

Problems with anxiety and low mood are often made worse by a lack of sunlight and natural vitamin D

Muscular aches are often worsened in winter as our muscles contract in cold weather to conserve heat, increasing tension. The cold weather also causes blood vessels to narrow, which decreases blood flow to muscles. This decreases the amount of nutrients and oxygen circulating the body, making muscles stiffer and more sore.

Nerve sensitivity increases in the cold weather, increasing perceived pain, and often exacerbates symptoms of motoneuron diseases.

• The CBN content in CBD oils has been shown to improve sleep cycles, increasing RNEM and REM in observed participants. In a recent human study (2022), participants who took 20 mg CBN nightly reported fewer nighttime awakenings and overall reduced sleep disturbance, compared with placebo. By achieving better, and deeper sleep, we are able to awaken with more vigour for the day, despite the darkness of the winter.
  
  
• Whilst vitamin D supplements will help with the lack of sunlight we experience over the winter months, many people will still experience heightened anxiety during this time of year. CBD has been demonstrated to improve symptoms of anxiety. This is achieved through the modulation of the endocannabinoid system which in turn reduces hyperactivity in areas like the hippocampus and parahippocampal gyrus. This modulation of brain activity works in conjunction with the health benefits of improved sleep to help ground individuals, leading many to find symptoms of anxiety are lessened when taking CBD into their daily routine.
  
  
• CBD can cause relaxation of the muscles by regulating calcium movement in muscle cells and soothing overactive nerves. This can relieve the additional tension caused by cold-induced contraction, leaving muscles feeling looser and less sore. The CBC compound found in full spectrum oils can reduce inflammation in the body, this happens as the CBC inhibits the breakdown of anandamide, an endogenous cannabinoid found in the body. Anandamide regulates and reduces inflammation in the body, the heightened CBC presence means there will be more anandamide, and therefore less inflammation. A decrease in inflammation results in greater mobility and relaxation of muscles in the body.
  
  
• This decrease in inflammation can decrease nerve irritation and hypersensitivity that contributes to symptoms of motoneuron diseases.

If a cup of hot chocolate in the evening helps you stave off the winter blues, why not add a couple drops of CBD? Aside from the additional health boost, its flavour pairs very well with chocolate.

A midwinter bath can do wonders for mental health, this ritual to slow down and take time for yourself can be elevated with a CBD bath bomb!

Smoking outside in the freezing cold often does more to exacerbate discomfort, & smoking in general won’t help with colds and the negative effects in winter. If you’re looking for a softer alternative you may find our CBD vapes to be a way to relax without having to brave the coldness of the outside evening chill.

If a cup of herbal tea is your thing before bed, you may find great benefits from CBD teas, the CBN content of which will improve your sleep, and help you awake feeling more refreshed and ready to tackle the winter days.

Explore Our CBD Range for Winter

Whether you’re focused on sleep, mood, muscle comfort or simply staying grounded through the darker months, CBD can be an easy ritual to add into your routine.