CBD and Laughter: The Ultimate Medicine

CBD and Laughter: The Ultimate Medicine

If the pandemic has taught us anything, it’s been the importance of laughter and humor to get through hard times. From sharing jokes with a friend, to viral memes, and funny tik-tok videos, laughter was an essential medicine. But when combined with the natural mood-boosting benefits of CBD, laughter and CBD have recently proven to be the ultimate healing combo.

Fall Back and Stay Well with our Time Change Tips

Fall Back and Stay Well with our Time Change Tips

Though the extra hour of sleep is always nice, the end of daylight savings time also comes with its challenges. Shorter days and darker evenings are always a tough adjustment and can leave us feeling low energy and unmotivated. Instead of dreading early sunsets, we encourage you to take these changes as an opportunity to reset and adjust your routine. From adjusting your daily schedule to shifting your outlook, here are a few ways to embrace the end of daylight savings and promote winter wellness: 

The Benefits of Gratitude

The Benefits of Gratitude

November marks the beginning of the holiday season and a season of gratitude. As we start thinking about our Thanksgiving menus and shopping lists, we also begin to think about everything we have to be thankful for – friends, family, health, and happiness. 

But why limit this gratitude to only one time a year? Science has found that being thankful throughout the year could have tremendous benefits on your health and well being. Five benefits of gratitude include:

Halloween in Oceanside

Halloween in Oceanside

Spooky season is back in Oceanside and there are festive events happening around town all month long. Check out these upcoming activities perfect for witches and ghouls of every age to take part in and enjoy!

Pumpkin Spice Latte – CBD Edition

Pumpkin Spice Latte - CBD Edition

Pumpkin spice is the ultimate flavor of fall. As Eliza Cross, author of Pumpkin It Up notes, pumpkin spice encompasses the warmth and coziness of the holidays and being home. These associations have led to the growing popularity of pumpkin-spice flavored products, particularly the Pumpkin Spice Latte.

So why not make the pumpkin spice latte even more cozy and relaxing by adding CBD? CBD chef Carylann Principal puts a new spin on this seasonal favorite that will make you feel your fall-best.

Best CBD Food Pairings

Best CBD Food Pairings

The general rule of thumb when it comes to taking any medication is to take it with food- and this applies to CBD as well. Not only can food prevent adverse side effects, but studies have shown that the body absorbs more CBD when taken along with certain foods. Fat-rich foods in particular have been found to increase CBDs effectiveness and bioavailability.

CBD Coffee: The Perfect Way to Start the Day

CBD Coffee: The Perfect Way to Start the Day

Coffee goes through many fads… from frappucinos to oat milk concoctions and pumpkin spice lattes, it seems like each season there is a new coffee beverage to try. But the latest trend, CBD coffee, might just be a trend worth trying out. 

CBD coffee is as straightforward as it sounds: CBD mixed with coffee. The CBD can either be infused during the roasting process or added as CBD oil after the coffee is prepared. CBD coffee can be in the form of drip coffee, a latte, cold brew, or however else you like your morning cup of joe!

CBD + Estrogen Replacement Therapy (ERT)

CBD + Estrogen Replacement Therapy (ERT)

Menopause is a normal and inevitable part of aging. During menopause, a woman’s estrogen levels significantly drop and this causes various symptoms and side effects. Symptoms vary among women but often include hot flashes, bone loss, higher cholesterol, decreased sex drive, and increased anxiety or irritability,

To ease these symptoms, women are often prescribed Estrogen replacement therapy (ERT). However, ERT has been linked to serious health risks for some patients, such as the increased risk for heart attack, blood clots, gallstones, stroke, breast cancer, and even Alzheimer’s disease. For women that are more susceptible to these risks, due to breast cancer risk or other medical problems, there are several alternative options. 

While many women are often prescribed non-hormonal prescription drugs, research continues to show that CBD is an optimal alternative. CBD can help ease several menopause symptoms and provide the following benefits:

Surfing Into Wellness: How CBD Can Benefit Surfers

Surfing Into Wellness: How CBD Can Benefit Surfers

Next weekend, Oceanside will be welcoming the world’s top professional female surfers for the 14th annual Nissan Super Girl Surf Pro. This 3 day event, happening September 17-19, 2021, will be jam-packed with world-class surfing competition and a festival village loaded with female-inspired vendors, activities and amazing entertainment.

This event marks another highly anticipated competition in what has been an exciting year for surfing. Just a few months after surfing made its Olympic debut in Tokyo, several of these Olympic athletes will be competing in Oceanside and are expected to make big waves.