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Summer, We Need to Talk…
We are summer lovers, through and through. Bright mornings, lazy afternoons and twinkly golden evenings are the backdrops for some of our fondest memories. However, we do have a bone to pick with what is the favorite season for many.
Summer steals sleep.
There, we said it.
If you’ve found yourself running on fumes by late July, it isn’t in your head. Summer is actually proven to be pretty rough on our sleep. Data points to a few different causes of poor sleep during the summer months, including restless sleep due to higher temperatures and fewer hours logged in dreamland because of busier social calendars and travel schedules.
Even more significant is the impact of sunlight exposure on our sleep hormones and circadian rhythms. While we love our 8pm sunsets, the longer exposure to sunlight in the summer months delays the production of important sleep hormones (we’re looking at you, melatonin), which, in turn, signals our brains to rest later than in months without extended sunlight. Consistently later bedtimes go even further to impact our circadian rhythms, or our bodies’ internal clocks, which can leave us feeling depleted after days filled with fun-yet-exhausting summer activities.
Weekends are utilized differently in the summer as well; while we may turn to them for rest during the other parts of the year, the typical adult loses double the amount of sleep on summer weekends as compared to the week. So, how do we help ourselves get the sleep we need in order to enjoy the rest of summer and have a smooth transition into fall?
COAST into Sleep
Finding a high quality cannabis sleep product is an excellent place to start when overhauling your summer sleep. We’ve already discussed how sleep is a major reason people utilize cannabis, and when we are off the rails in summertime, we have to bring in the best reinforcements.
Enter our summer slumber saviors: COAST Cannabis Co.’s Cranberry Pomegranate and Goodnight Grape infused gummies.
Both of these COAST products contain CBN (cannabinol, for our bud brainiacs), a minor cannabinoid that is really having its moment. CBN is present in more mature cannabis plants because it is a product of THC degradation. In other words, as THC breaks down with age, the CBN content increases. Many users share anecdotal evidence for CBN helping them sleep, and this was supported by the findings of a recent clinical study in which participants experienced improved sleep after being given products containing THC and CBN, as well as THC, CBD, and CBN.
COAST’s Cranberry Pomegranate infused gummies contain a perfectly balanced blend of a 1:1:1 ratio of THC:CBD:CBN. The cannabinoids work together to have an entourage effect, which leads users to feel relaxing, sedative effects.
Goodnight Grape kicks up the CBN for a 5:1 ratio of CBN:THC. With 25mg of CBN, this product really kicks the sleepy effects up a notch and is excellent for when you find yourself in need of some help to get the restful, rejuvenating deep sleep you so desperately need!
Beyond the thoughtfully blended cannabinoids, COAST Cannabis Co. uses only organic and all-natural ingredients. Free of dyes, artificial flavoring, and preservatives, you can be sure you are treating your body well when it is relying on you most.
Take Back Control
The good news is, unless you are seriously suffering from an insomnia disorder (in which case we urge you to turn to professional help), there are plenty of actions you can take in order to get your summer sleep back on the right track. Pair these lifestyle tweaks with COAST’s handcrafted infused gummies and drift right off into dreamland.
First, take note of your current schedule and routine to pinpoint where there might be room for small, achievable changes. Can you start your evening wind down half an hour earlier? What if Saturday’s cookout was scheduled for the late afternoon instead of the evening? Do you really need to watch House of the Dragon right when it premieres at 9pm on Sunday? Okay, that one might be non-negotiable!
Raising your self-awareness and combining it with your new knowledge of summer sleep science is key for making changes in your routine. Keeping things as consistent as possible when your schedule allows is important for steadying your circadian rhythm.
Make sure your environment is conducive to sleep, too. Opting for heavier curtains that block out early morning sunlight can help prevent you from waking too soon. Keeping your bedroom as cool as you can with AC or strategic fan placement can also make a world of difference for a restful night.
Focus on recovery when you’re awake. Be sure to hydrate adequately and early enough in the day so you aren’t having to catch up at night. Nourish yourself with balanced meals and consider a pre-bedtime snack that is rich in healthy fats and protein to keep your blood sugar steady and to avoid late-night snacking that might do more harm than good. Getting sunlight early in the morning before its rays are too strong can help regulate your circadian rhythm. Even doing just one of these recommendations can have a positive impact on your sleep quality! Pick one to try and then build in more changes as you feel ready.
Dream Big
We know the summer months are precious, and so is your sleep. A little help from our favorite COAST Cannabis Co. sleep products paired with taking some steps to prioritize sleep quality will leave you feeling refreshed and ready to fully enjoy whatever August has to offer and beyond!
From our Friends at COAST Cannabis Co.
We’re on a mission to make feeling good feel good because, for us, cannabis is a wellness tool that should help you be your best self. But unfortunately, all the additives and junk that often come with it can make it anything but healthy. At Coast Cannabis Co., we craft quality products to give our customers the cannabis we wanted to see in the world.
We’re making sure everything that goes into our products is something we’d be proud to put into our bodies. That means using only high-quality, natural, artisanal ingredients, with no artificial dyes or colorings. But beyond that, we’re also sourcing conscientiously: Choosing fair trade, ethically grown ingredients because they’re better for you and the world around you.
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