Nothing reminds us that we were created to hibernate like summer time.
Work or school days that begin and end with a cloudy black sky and six hours of insignificant sunlight that barely keep up with the West Hills ridge line are enough to darken the dispositions of even the most sunny. And I should know: I’m a cheerful, playful, professional person, and no amount of SAD light has yet to reprogram my DNA to thrive during a season without sun. Oh no, love, I need grass for that.
Fortunately, we have found that many of the upcoming seasonal effects on mood and sleep can be mitigated with the right cannabis products. Whether you have seasonal problems getting in and out of bed, or getting up and staying awake, there may be a cannabis panacea for you. Here are some of the highlights we’ve auditioned so far this year:
GO TO BED!
Chocolate bar in the evening Greater Goods
Greater Goods uses full-spectrum CBD and a CBN isolate in its nightclub set. The results are deeply relaxing but sensitive, meaning a square or two of this chocolate bar can help you with a light, afternoon sleep, calmed by anxiety (as I experienced on a flight to earlier this year). The same dose can also support eight hours of restful and complete sleep. The effects depend on the resting state of the users when they take a dose: a whole bar contains 60 mg of CBD and 30 mg of CBN, perfectly divided between 12 scored sections. Either way, users can expect manageable and buildable waves of relaxation that can easily turn into a super restful sleep.
Get it at: hellogreater.com
Dosist Sleep
The recreational cannabis market is full of CBD oil tinctures (only this year we tried several dozen), but Dosist stood out for a couple of reasons: first, it includes CBD and CBN exclusively, using isolated cannabinoids instead of a full spectrum infusion. Without THC and other minor cannabinoids, Dosist tincture feels as suitable for the family first aid kit as it does for the sleeping box. Second, the mouthfeel of this MCT oil is directly ethereal. It dissolves under the tongue and against the cheeks, leaving behind a refreshing and soothing mint vapor that won’t interfere with your oral health routine before sleep. Third, the formula offers a uniform 1 to 1 ratio of CBD and CBN per dose, 15 mg per dropper, which can be easily dosed drop by drop, simplifying the search for the perfect amount per user.
Get it at: dosist.com
Rhythm CBD Dream Seltzer
Seltzers with CBD Rhythm infusion are very simple CBD-enhanced soft drinks, flavored with ultra-soft fruit essences. The Rhythm’s Dream variety has a taste of blackberry and lavender essences and includes 3 mg of melatonin along with 10 mg of broad-spectrum CBD. For users who have a strong relationship with melatonin and CBD, but who are less eager to experiment with new cannabinoids, this playful snack is an easy and low-stakes way to drink slowly in your sleep. Real talk, an hour after trying this soda, I was asleep and the next day I felt well rested and refreshed.
Get it at: drinkrhythm.com
WAKE UP!
Energy Blend Cookie Caps
We first met Caps by Cookies while gathering functional mixtures of mushrooms and cannabis, and of the various products we ended up recommending, Caps is the only one that remains part of my daily routine. Its energetic blend of lion mane, cordyceps, CBD and CBG puts me together better than any cup of coffee, green tea or freshly squeezed juice. As for the effects, I found that the increase in energy without shaking was at the height of a powerful yerba mate or an ambitious espresso blend. For those who feel the effects of seasonal changes more deeply in the early hours of the morning, a hibernation ban relief can be found on two of these ice caps every morning.
Get it at: cbd.cookies.store
Vibe Check Tincture Telescopes
Vibe Check is a terpene-enhanced oil tincture developed with defined-spectrum hemp CBD – a form of broad-spectrum extraction that allows manufacturers to increase or decrease cannabinoid percentages to create highly specialized products. Vibe Check’s Defined Spectrum is based on a 2 to 1 CBD-CBG ratio, but also includes minor cannabinoids and cannabis-derived terpenes to mark an accurate formula. Overall, the finished product is a terp-rich tincture that, when included in a morning routine, tempers caffeine, improves mood and concentration, and offers a pure hint of euphoria that could make you up to and all the summers of mountain kayaks delight in these short and foggy. long, foggy days and nights.
Get it at: telescopeCBD.com
Willie’s Remedy breakfast mix tea
You don’t have to be a fan of the outlaw music genre to appreciate Willie Nelson. His dedication to the defense of cannabis has overshadowed his strange celebrity for red; it is literally a brand of cannabis. Willie’s Remedy Breakfast Blend (also available as green tea) is a blend of Assam / Ceylon black tea impregnated with full-spectrum hemp extract, which, despite its no-frills formulation, is quite exceptional. The first impression is basic, but the simplicity of this tea is appealing. The 12 mg of CBD in each tea bag provides a boost of satiny humor that comes with zero fanfare. For all intents and purposes, it’s simply a black tea that calms, cheers, and can make a 6 a.m. call or lunch break at dusk slightly more bearable.
Get it at: williesremedy.com