CBD for Sleep

For those of you suffering from chronic health conditions, this article is for you. Lack of
sleep is impacting our society in more ways than one. I am going to break down for you
the importance of sleep and how CBD BioCare CBD oil may benefit a healthy sleep
cycle.

If you are not sleeping, you are not alone. Just look at some of the alarming data below
from The American Sleep Association.

50-70 million US adults have a sleep disorder

48% report snoring
37.9% report unintentionally falling asleep during the day at least once in the preceding
month.
Drowsy driving is responsible for 1,550 fatalities and 40,000 nonfatal injuries annually
Insomnia is the most common sleep disorder
One hundred thousand deaths occur each year in US hospitals due to medical errors
and sleep deprivation!!!!!! YIKES!!!!

Why does the body need to sleep? There are two primary reasons our bodies need
sleep.

Restoration and consolidation of memories

Detox and recovery

How do our bodies know it’s time for rest?

Do you have an internal alarm clock? Do you find that even on Sunday's when you want
to be in bed, you wake up early?

The circadian rhythm is an internal clock within the human body that regulates our
biological functions over 24 hours. This clock dictates when you are awake and asleep,
aka the sleep-wake cycle. This clock regulates more than just sleep. The circadian
rhythm is also responsible for bowel movements, blood pressure, body temperature,
hormone production, appetite, and cell regeneration.
This clock is governed mainly by the hormone melatonin. Melatonin is also a common
over the counter sleep supplement. During daylight hours melatonin levels are low.
When the sun is out the body produces less melatonin, as the sun begins to go down
melatonin production ramps up. Melatonin production can be negatively impacted by
stress, environmental factors, meal timing, job, alcohol intake, nicotine usage, kids, and
travel.

Common symptoms of circadian rhythm disorders include:

● Trouble falling asleep

● Daytime fatigue and tiredness
● Headaches
● Brian fog/ lack of concentration
● Decreased cognitive function
● Chronic fatigue
● Mood fluctuations

What happens when we sleep?

Sleep is how the body heals. Sleep is crucial when it comes to recovering from physical
injury and illness. Lack of sleep has been linked to almost all disease processes that
involve systemic inflammation. Chronic inflammatory diseases include diabetes, heart
disease, autoimmune disease, some cancers, GI disorders, insomnia, and many more.
Recall our earlier podcast on chronic inflammatory disease, if not, please give it a listen.
Think of it this way: sleep plays a significant role in decreasing the amount of
inflammation in your body.

High quality sleep (something we will discuss in a moment) is critical for brain function
and keeping our mind sharp. The information you learned during the day is moved from
short term memory to long term memory during sleep. Our memories are consolidated
while we sleep; your brain literally strengthens your memory while you sleep!

Lack of sleep may also lead to elevated or decreased cortisol levels. For any of our
listeners out there who have experienced adrenal fatigue, yes sleep is pertinent in your
recovery. Elevated cortisol disrupts our brain's ability to organize memories properly.
Elevated cortisol can result in forgetfulness, difficulty processing new information, and
trouble with focus.

People love going on a detox diet, but have you considered detoxing your brain?
Age-related dementia and Alzheimer's disease are now being assessed as a failure of
the brain's lymphatic detox systems. These diseases result as a buildup of beta-amyloid
and tau protein plaques (aka waste products that build up in the brain). During a quality
night of sleep, your brains own

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lymphatic detox system flushes out these waste products. It has been studied that
during acute sleep deprivation, beta-amyloid levels rise in the brain.

Why is it that some nights I feel more rested than others even though I slept the same
number of hours?

There is no mystery to this question. The answer comes down to sleep quality, not sleep
quantity. Generally speaking, 6-8 hours of sleep each night is enough for most people.

Sleep is a series of cycles, not one but several cycles. According to the American Sleep
Association, sleep has five cycles.

Light Sleep: During light sleep, body movement is decreased, and we are easily woken
up. This is the lightest stage of sleep. Your brain wave activity is slightly slower than
when you are awake.
Stage 2: This is a deeper sleep. At this stage, it is harder to wake a person up. We
spend a lot of time in this stage of sleep. Stage 2 is where the body begins to refresh.
During stage two sleep, our body temperature should decrease 1-2 degrees. This
drop-in body temperature is critical for a good night's sleep. This is why many people
never feel refreshed after a night of humidity. Think about how wine and other sources
of carbohydrates increase body temperature; no wonder these choices can negatively
impact sleep.
Stage 3-4: This is considered slow wave sleep. In this stage of sleep, the person is very
difficult to wake. This is the most restorative stage of sleep. If a person is awakened
from this stage of sleep, they will most likely feel groggy and fatigued the entire day.
Waking up during this stage of sleep can also decrease cognitive function.

Stage 3 deep sleep: It is during the "deep sleep" portion of the evening where memory
consolidation occurs. During deep sleep, the brain repairs itself from its daily activities.
During deep sleep, there is an increase in glucose (sugar) metabolism and a release of
growth hormone. This is the stage of sleep where our bodies heal and recover.

Many people lack deep sleep. People who do not successfully achieve deep sleep are
subject to

Heart disease
Diabetes
Mood disorders
Autoimmune conditions
Memory issues
Micronutrient dysfunction
Lower pain tolerance
Learning disorders
Seizures
Cancer progression
Impairment comparable to alcohol consumption

People who do not have quality sleep are also more likely to develop an addiction to
alcohol, weed, and other drugs. These people are also at a higher risk of anxiety and
anger.

Think about this, when you sleep your brain organizes and interprets events from that
day. Imagine never fully processing those events, of course, anxiety would worsen. If
one copes with anxiety via drugs and alcohol, you can see how this cycle progresses.

Stage 5 (REM Sleep): Dreaming occurs during this stage of sleep. There is also a
decrease in heart rate. For those of you using THC, you may have noticed less
dreaming. This is due to THC's impact on REM sleep. The relevance and importance of
REM sleep is currently a large area of debate.
If you are looking to improve your sleep, consider the following factors:

Decrease carbohydrates, grains, and other potential food allergens from your diet.
These can significantly impact sleep and in turn, all aspects of one's health.
Regulate your sleep cycle. Go to bed and wake up at roughly the same times every day.
Cut off the TV and Phone. Blue light can be very stimulating for the nervous system.
Eliminate all caffeine. Let me say that again ALL CAFFEINE, even the half cup of coffee
in the morning. Even the square of dark chocolate before bed, yes, all caffeine.
Seek help if you suffer from psychiatric disorders such as anxiety, depression, and
addiction.
Consider reviewing your medications with your physician. Did you know that
amphetamines, antidepressants, blood pressure pills, cholesterol drugs, steroids, and
thyroid medication can all negatively impact sleep?
Eliminate any sources of chronic inflammation. This is vital. Sleep disorders are often
related to low levels or high levels of inflammation. Listen to our podcast on chronic
inflammatory disease to learn more.

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Before jumping into it, let me make this clear. I have benefited from using CBD oil to
support a healthy sleep cycle as have many of my patients. In my experience, sleep is
one of the main areas of people’s health, they report improvement when using CBD.

As a disclaimer, I will begin by saying certain strains of cannabis Indica (marijuana)

have been shown to support healthy sleep patterns. Although the long-term
consequences are not yet fully understood. THC appears to be more beneficial than
CBD for sleep, or at least a combination of THC and CBD.

Sleep and CBD is a tricky subject. This is due to the fact CBD has a bi-phasic action. At
too low of a dose CBD will not work, at too high of a dose it may have the opposite
effects. To make matters further complex, we all metabolize and respond to CBD
differently.
Many individuals who use CBD may report more alertness during the day and less
fatigue. This is an excellent thing for those who do not get a good night's sleep. A study
carried out by Anthony N. Nicholas MD, Ph.D. showed that 15mg of THC had sedative
effects while 15mg of CBD promoted wake activity during sleep. Generally speaking,
those that find THC has a non-sedative effect, CBD may provide these people with a
calming effect. While those that find THC creates a sedative effect may find CBD
stimulating.

On the flip side, CBD has been shown to reduce anxiety and stress significantly. I tell
my patients if you find yourself lying in bed with your mind racing through millions of
thoughts CBD may be for you! Anxiety, stress, and depression can ruin a good night's
sleep. By using CBD to support a healthy "stress" response, we may be able to improve
one's ability to fall asleep.

CBD has also been shown to improve symptoms of sleep apnea and inflammation. If
you are not sleeping due to inflammation, CBD may be of benefit. If you suffer from a
chronic inflammatory disease and have a sleep disorder give CBD a try.

For those suffering from PTSD and sleep disorders, CBD may be of benefit. If night
terrors are present, consider speaking to your physician about THC containing
cannabis. THC has been shown to decrease and, in some cases, eliminate dreaming.

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Recall CBD is a potent anti-inflammatory and has been shown to help reduce pain.
Anyone who has ever suffered from acute or chronic shoulder or low back pain knows
that pain will often wake them up during the evening. Clinically, one of the first things I
ask my patients is "does this pain wake you up at night." This is a vital question if my
patient is not sleeping due to pain, I know it's going to take a long time to get them
better. Without sleep, our bodies cannot recover, and the prognosis goes down.

If pain is keeping you awake at night, I have two recommendations.

Use oral CBD oil for systemic inflammation.
Apply a small amount of the 500mg 3.8oz Pain Cream to the area of pain before bed.

For most starting with the micro or standard dose range will suffice between .5-100mg
of CBD, taken right before bed or an hour or so prior. When you take CBD, and how
much CBD you take will require intuition. It should be noted 5mg of CBD before bed
may result in alertness while 50mg of CBD before bed may act as a sedative.

Other things to consider:

You may want to ditch over the counter sleep aids. Many sleep aids not only contain
sugars (syrup oral solutions which lead to weight gain), diphenhydramine (causes
constipation and heart issues), and acetaminophen (can result in liver damage) but they
are not a good long-term solution.

Begin a healthy exercise regimen. Exercise and sauna usage have both been shown to
increase deep sleep.

Decrease your carbohydrate intake and explore food allergy testing options. Both food
allergies and excessive carbohydrate consumption have been shown to prevent deep
sleep.

Ditch the nightcap drink or drinks. Alcohol will induce a light sleep while inhibiting a
deep sleep. Alcohol is not your friend when it comes to a night of quality sleep.

Purchase a sleep tracker off of Amazon. This is a great way to track your sleep.

Purchase a weighted blanket from Amazon. I use one every night. Now I never want to
be without one.

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*This content is strictly the opinion of Dr. Frank Michalski and is for informational and
educational purposes only. It is not intended to provide medical advice or to take the
place of medical advice or treatment from a personal physician. All viewers of this
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