Sunday Scaries No More!

CBD me, please! By now you have most likely heard of CBD. From literally everyone everywhere. The stuff has exploded and people are loving it! BUT... most people still have absolutely no idea what it actually is or how to find a quality product. So let's chat, shall we?

What the hell is it?

CBD (Cannabidiol) is a product derived from cannabis that does not create the high we all associate with cannabis.. womp, womp. Sorry, that's THC. You can find products that combine both out there and there may be health benefits found from both combined, but let's say you'd like to not be high at work probably... CBD is what you're looking for.

Why, what does it do?

Did you know you have an Endocannabinoid System (ECS) in your body? Welp, ya do now! When CBD interacts with receptors in our ECS it can provide certain health benefits. For instance, CBD is great at lowering anxiety and stress, is anti-inflammatory and can be used as a sleep aid. It can be used topically for aches and pains, arthritis and sore muscles. Some medical practitioners even use CBD as part of treatment plans for advanced disease states, such as, cancer, multiple sclerosis, epilepsy, etc.

How Much Do I Take?

First things first.. I am not a doctor. I'm just sharing my general knowledge from the research I've done and my personal experience. Always make your doctor aware of what you're taking so they can look into potential adverse outcomes with your health status and other medications. Second things second... most doctors do not study CBD, THC, etc. in their schooling. Just sayin'. So ideally, find a medical practitioner who knows what’s up.

Back to dosing... Dosage varies per person. Start low (something like 5-10mg) and gradually increase as needed and tolerated (10-20mg typically once or twice a day).

So I can pick up CBD from any ol' random shop right now and it'll be all good?

Noooooo. I repeat, no. The world of CBD and THC in general is kind of like the Wild West right now. Similar to vitamins and supplements, it is not regulated. So basically any Joe Shmo can sell a CBD product and if you want to pick up a bottle of who-the-hell-knows-what at the gas station to save a buck, be my guest. Most likely you'‘d be better off just lighting that money on fire, though. As with all things, I'd encourage you to do your research regarding products.

Things to look for when choosing a CBD:

-Does not contain THC (unless you want THC and the high)

-Where it's sourced from

-A guarantee that the dosing is accurate and third party testing to prove the ingredients are accurate

-That it's organic because why add more crap into your body when you're trying to essentially use the product to assist in healing your body?

-Whether it's CBD isolate, broad spectrum or full spectrum

Let's explore that last bullet point more…

-CBD isolate is CBD in it's purest form. Just the cannabidiol. Nothing else.

-Full spectrum contains all of the compounds extracted from the plant, which can include other cannabinoids, flavonoids and fatty acids found in hemp. This form has been linked to having more health benefits than the isolate alone.

-Broad spectrum is a cross between the two-- it contains most of the compounds from the plant to potentially enhance the benefits, but removes the THC. So ya know... you don't get stoned. :)

I've been on the CBD bandwagon for a little over a year now and the brand I love is Sunday Scaries. I use this brand only for several reasons... Aside from my admiration over their witty and smart marketing, Sunday Scaries products are all broad spectrum and organic. This brand also sources from their own family-owned hemp farms in Colorado and goes to the extra mile to have their products third party tested to prove what's in there is what they say. Colorado is probably the only place I want my CBD coming from at the moment because there will be better regulatory requirements than elsewhere. All Sunday Scaries products include supplement facts, suggested use and include Vitamin B12 to regulate the nervous system and D3 to boost the immune system. Also, they have Vegan options which is AWESOME.

Now let's get into the nitty gritty of their products, because I've used them all and even my dogs have used their sister company's dog treats.

CBD Gummies:

-10mg per gummie

-traditional gummie bear taste; aka delicious

Vegan AF Gummies:

-10mg per gummie

-sour patch kids-like flavor; aka even more delicious (my personal fav)

CBD Oil tincture:

-500mg bottle; 10mg per serving

-I've tried other hemp oils, this one has a superior taste

-drop sublingually under the tongue and hold for 30 seconds for best absorption (my favorite way to take it because no added sugars)

-Add to beverages/foods if desired

YOLO Shots:

-Energizing supplement meant to give you energy without the jitters

-200mg caffeine with 50mg CBD

-Flavors include: Coconut Lime, Sour Fruit Punch and Tropical Pineapple

Unicorn Jerky:

-CBD CANDY!

-Taste is sweet and sour

-Each pack contains 10 rainbow belts of candy containing 10mg CBD each

CBD Bath Bombs:

-50mg CBD

-Also contains coconut oil, Italian lemon, lavender, orange and pepperment essential oils

-Fragrance is Black Raspberry & Vanilla

-Fun fact: it comes looking like a rainbow of colors, but dissolves into black bath water and is super duper cool (very scientific term)

At the moment Sunday Scaries has their Holiday Scaries gummies available which make excellent stocking stuffers for others (and more than likely for yourself, too, to deal with said family). ;-)

Use code: DIETITIAN for 15% off at checkout or follow this link https://geni.us/dietitianCBD to automatically apply my code at checkout and say BOY BYE to the Holiday Scaries!

Stay Wild,

Danielle

MS, RDN, LDN