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Short weekend getaways or longer journeys abroad – who among us doesn't enjoy traveling? Although travel is primarily a pleasure, sometimes it can be associated with unpleasant ailments.
These may include muscle aches, stomach problems, and, when changing time zones – jet lag. Is there a way to prevent these conditions? And what
CBD oils
have to do with it? We encourage you to read the article.
Circadian rhythm
Surely everyone who has had a sleepless night knows how destructively it affects the body. Irritability, nervousness, a lack of focus, and even problems with motor coordination. This is
how a disruption of the circadian rhythm affects our bodies. Maintaining and adhering to it is crucial for the body, as many of the human body's biological processes occur in a 24-hour cycle.
A properly regulated body has its rhythm, and the body knows when it should receive energy, i.e., food, when to wake up, when to rest, and when to prepare for sleep. While we sleep, internal
organs are constantly working, and the body cleanses itself and gathers energy for the next day and upcoming challenges.
Disrupted sleep, resulting from factors such as long journeys or changes in time zones, often brings many side effects. This includes an increase in cortisol levels, the stress hormone.
Too high cortisol levels can cause stress and impair cognitive functions, leading to problems with concentration and memory.
Elevated cortisol levels are just one of the symptoms of long journeys. So, what is jet lag and what characterizes it?
What is jet lag?
Currently, with air travel being easily accessible, many of us choose this mode of transportation. Sometimes these are flights between two time zones. Unfortunately, such journeys
often lead to the occurrence of jet lag, a syndrome also known as time zone fatigue. Jet lag is a disruption of the body's circadian rhythm that occurs after flying across time zones.
It results from an imbalance between the body's internal biological clock, which regulates many bodily functions, and the actual time at the destination.
Symptoms of jet lag can vary depending on individual factors such as age, overall health, and lifestyle. The most common symptoms include:
- Sleep disturbances: difficulty falling asleep, early waking, or daytime sleepiness,
- Balance and coordination issues: problems with walking, dizziness, and difficulty maintaining balance,
- Fatigue and weakness: feeling tired and lacking energy, persisting for most of the day,
- Concentration difficulties: trouble focusing, short-term memory problems, and overall reduced productivity,
- Digestive problems: indigestion, diarrhea, constipation, and appetite issues,
- Mood changes: irritability, restlessness, or anxiety.
These symptoms can last from a few days to several weeks, depending on the intensity of the time zone shift and how each person's body reacts to it.
CBD oils in the fight against jet lag
If you follow social media and the
Cannoffi blog,
you probably know that
CBD oils
have a beneficial impact on the quality of sleep. This is achieved by reducing cortisol levels and calming the body. The oils also help in achieving a more efficient
sleep in a short amount of time. This is beneficial, especially when traveling, and we may not have the opportunity to sleep for 6-8 hours a day.
A variety of vitamins and minerals found in oils (including vitamin E, phosphorus, potassium, magnesium, Omega 3 and Omega 6 acids) relax tense muscles and allow you
to unwind during and after a long journey. This is particularly important during air travel, where we may not have the opportunity to stop and stretch our legs. Often,
airplane seats are not very comfortable, leading to neck and back muscle discomfort, which can, in turn, cause migraines. Moreover, CBD-containing oils may alleviate
nausea and other stomach issues caused by jet lag.
Although jet lag can complicate and hinder daily functioning, thanks to supplements such as CBD oils, we don't have to give up on travel. We can minimize its effects
and enjoy our dream vacation.
Let's disenchant the cannabis
CBD oil for cats – properties and effects
The abbreviation CBD can be seen in drugstores on the packaging of care cosmetics, in supermarkets on the packaging of food products, and in social media, in influencers' posts, and special shops selling dried herbs or teas with CBD are located in the centers of larger cities. Recently, information can be found more and more often about CBD for animals. Is this a marketing trick or can CBD really have a positive effect on pets, including cats?
Is CBD oil addictive? - See what the research says
CBD is now becoming much more popular and more and more people are using it because they know what beneficial properties it can have for our body. For some people, however, the topic of CBD is still synonymous with taking a drug, and they associate it mainly with a strong addiction. How much truth is there in this and can we really become addicted to taking CBD oil? In today's article we will answer all these questions.
The effect of CBD oils on dogs' bodies
There has been a lot of talk about CBD in recent years. The hemp industry has developed enormously over this time, and CBD is now an ingredient of many cosmetics, care products and teas, and CBD oils or dried products can be ordered not only online, but also in stationary stores. There is a lot of talk about the beneficial effects of cannabidiol in relation to humans, but when it comes to animals - and specifically dogs - many people begin to have doubts. Is it right?
Endocannabinoid System - what it is, functions and actions
Many people wonder how hemp products and CBD itself affect us at all. On the one hand, we can see and feel the positive effect of hemp oil on every cell in our body, but you will probably meet many people who will try to convince you that this is just a placebo effect. The truth is, however, that each of us has our own natural body system that responds to cannabinoids, namely the endocannabinoid system, or ECS for short. Today we will take a closer look at how cannabis uses it to affect our body and why endocannabinoids should not be feared.
What Are Adaptogens? Which Plants and Herbs Are the Most Effective?
Every day we deal with stress, the pace of our life is much faster than even a dozen or so years ago. Multitasking is the order of the day and unfortunately the day is still 24 hours long. More and more often and easier we reach for various preparations that are designed to further improve our day. Painkillers are a daily companion for many people. We forget, however, that there are very good natural methods of dealing not only with stress, but also with regulating our entire body.
CBD oils for athletes – is it a good choice?
In sports, the rules are clear. The winner is the one who is faster, stronger and better prepared. Athletes avoid stimulants that have a negative impact on the body and in sports it is forbidden to take doping substances in professional sports. CBD was on the banned list, is it still on it now?
CBD Oil - How Does It Work on Our Body? Discover the Benefits of Using CBD
CBD, or Cannabidiol, is one of the many substances found in cannabis. It helps in relieving pain, relieves anxiety, helps fight insomnia, helps with various diseases, and above all, CBD oil is completely safe and is not a psychoactive substance, unlike THC, it does not cause the intoxicating effect with which many people just equate cannabis (confusing eats often with marijuana).
How to take care of your mental well-being?
The 21st century gives us a lot of opportunities, but it also demands a lot from us. Due to, among other things, the popularity of social media, celebrities and influencers, we feel constant pressure. Images presented in the media tell us - you can do more and better if you really want it. The truth is more complicated and, however, "willingness" is not always enough to achieve the goal. Is it possible to take care of your mental well-being in such a world without living in the middle of the forest and leading a hermit's life? Yes, there are several ways that can help you maintain your well-being. The Cannoffi brand was created to help achieve mental well-being by using what nature gives us.
Are CBD oils safe for children?
We all know that the body of an adult is different from that of a child. We need other vitamins and supplements. Although CBD oils have many positive properties and are natural, should we give them to children?
What Is the Difference Between Cannabis Indica and Cannabis Sativa?
A lot of people ask themselves what is the difference between cannabis and what is the difference between cannabis sativa and cannabis indica. While you certainly think that they are two completely different plants that are very different from each other, there are actually not that many differences between the two plants. Hemp is a very interesting plant, they all come from one main species - Cannabis sativa, however, as a result of very restrictive laws, they had to be divided into two main groups, although this division is very general and actually only applies to one variable that makes that one cannabis is fully allowed and the other is not.
Cannabis Sativa and Cannabis Oil - history, use and medicinal properties
Cannabis sativa is one of the longest-grown plants in the history of mankind. The evidence in the possession of scientists clearly shows that human ancestors used it more than 12,000 years ago. Since then, for the next thousands of years it has been used for spiritual, social and, above all, medical purposes. It was perfect for the production of ropes and clothing (mainly hemp fibers). It can be safely said that it was one of the most popular plants used for medicinal purposes in the entire history of mankind. Its crops were grown all over the world, regardless of the region. Currently, it is estimated that around 250 million people consume some form of hemp products at least once a year.
Cannabidiol - what is it and how does CBD cannabis oil work?
Although hemp is a plant that has been with us for a long time, we still know little about them. The first traces of their use by humans come from more than 12,000 years ago from the area of present-day Taiwan. It was there that the hemp ropes that were used by local potters were found. It can therefore be said that hemp (in various forms and forms) is one of the oldest plants that accompany humans.