Considering our everyday busy schedules, getting a good night’s sleep is crucial for overall health and well-being. A Johns Hopkins research study suggests about one-third of adults experience insomnia symptoms at any given time. Poor sleep quality can lead to various health issues like a weakened immune system and a decrease in mental health or cognitive function.
Cannabis has become an efficient and natural solution to better sleep – with cannabinoids like CBD, THC, and CBN gaining popularity for their potential to promote better sleep. Learn about the studied connection between sleep and cannabis and the best products for sleep at our Haverhill & Lowell dispensary.
Cannabis and Sleep: The Connection
For centuries, cannabis has been used as a natural sleep aid. Its therapeutic potential lies in the complex combination of terpenes and cannabinoids found within the plant.
Some of the most well-known cannabinoids we know of today are THC (tetrahydrocannabinol), CBD (cannabidiol), and CBN (cannabiniol), each offering distinct benefits for sleep. When combined all together in the perfect ratio, these cannabinoids will have you falling asleep faster than counting sheep will!
THC: Fall Asleep Fast
As we know, THC is responsible for the “high” psychoactive component of cannabis, giving off euphoric, blissful effects.
Researchers have found that THC can help reduce the time it takes to fall asleep and increase sleep duration overall.
On the other hand, CBD is non-psychoactive and known for its calming and anti-anxiety properties. A study in The Permanente Journaldemonstrated that CBD significantly reduced anxiety and improved sleep in a majority of participants
Additionally, anxiety is a common cause of insomnia and lack of sleep – many products high in CBD content have been found to alleviate uneasy feelings of uneasy. With CBD, your worries can feel melted away as you soothe into a dreamy state of rest.
CBN: The Sleep-Inducing Cannabinoid
Similar to CBD, CBN is another non-psychoactive cannabinoid that recent studies have discovered for its strong calming and sedating properties. At our Haverhill or Lowell dispensary, you’ll often find many products with CBN designed for a better night of sleep.
How to Choose the Right Cannabis Product for Sleep
If you’re struggling to catch some Zzz’s and looking for a natural sleep aid solution, come by our Lowell or Haverhill dispensary to explore our range of product options. Our team of budtenders is familiar with cannabis for sleep and understands how important your rest is to you!
If you take a look at our recreational dispensary’s range of sleep-inspired products, you’ll find many edibles with a sweet 1:1:1 formula of CBD, THC, and CBN.
Camino’s 1:1:1 ‘Deep Sleep’ Blackberry Dream gummies feel like you’re drifting into dreamland through a whimsical woodland forest filled with fragrant blackberry bushes. Its THC/CBD/CBN blend gives a tranquil effect. Shop the 100mg gummies at our Haverhill dispensary.
Sleep like a log with Zzzonked Edibles’ 1:1:1 Zzzonked Sleepy Mixed Berry Gummies. This award-winning CBN, CBD and THC edible can help you fall asleep faster, deeper and regulate your sleep cycle for a more replenishing rest. Available at the Full Harvest Moonz Haverhill dispensary.
Vibations’ Berry Chamomile Infused Tea packs are blended with a higher dose of 5mg of THC & CBN. Mix a pack into water, tea, or a beverage of your choice before bed and sip your way into sweeter dreams. Shop Vibations Berry Chamomile Tea now at our Haverhill dispensary.
A few puffs of a Purple Punch vape cartridge from Coast Cannabis Co. and you’ll be dozing into dreams in no time. This strain gives you a one-two punch to the head and body, it’s a delicious dessert strain best suited for after dinner. Its effects may help with managing discomfort or sleepless nights. Available now at our Lowell recreational dispensary.
Tips for Using Cannabis for Sleep
Ready to stop counting sheep and enter dreamland? Consider these tips to getting started with using cannabis for sleep:
First and foremost, remember everybody’s body is different in how it reacts to cannabis. Chat with your doctor before using or swapping cannabis for any medical reasons.
Go for the Indica strains! As the kids say, Indica means “in-da-couch” – Indica-dominant strains are typically more sedating than sativa strains, relaxing and unwinding the mind and body and helping you doze off to sleep.
Create a relaxing bedtime routine to get you into the state of sleep. Incorporate your cannabis product into a daily calming pre-sleep routine that helps you fully unwind and clear the mind before a night of sleep. This can be reading, meditating, listening to soft music, or taking a warm bath.
Keep a sleep journal to monitor your sleep and track how different cannabis products and dosages affect your sleep quality. This can help you find the optimal dose and product to dial in for your ideal sleep schedule and routine.
And of course, if you’re trying a new product or cannabis for the first time – be sure to start slow and low. Start off with a low dose and gradually increase until you’ve found what amount works for you.
Ready for Bedtime? Visit Full Harvest Moonz Dispensary in Massachusetts
For those struggling with a plethora of sleep issues and disorders, cannabis offers a promising natural solution.
Whether you’re struggling to reduce the time it takes to fall asleep, feeling anxious before bedtime, or hoping to generally improve overall sleep quality, finding the right cannabis product can make a significant difference. With ongoing research and innovative products designed for better sleep, cannabis continues to provide natural benefits to our health and wellness regimen. Stop by our recreational cannabis dispensary in Lowell or Haverhill to explore a wide range of cannabis products & categories!
