To some people, CBD is CBD. In reality, there are 3 main categories or forms of CBD that manufacturers add to their products, and it’s important to know the difference.
Full-Spectrum CBD simply takes all the Cannabinoids, Terpenes and Flavinoids found when extracting from the hemp plant and delivers them. Because this is the most natural form, there can be variations from lot to lot and plant to plant.
Broad-Spectrum CBD is the same as Full-Spectrum with one key difference; even the trace amounts of THC have been removed. Both of these forms deliver the benefits of the Entourage Effect.
CBD Isolate removes all Cannabinoids, Terpenes, and Flavinoids from the hemp extract, isolating the CBD only and delivering it.
Some manufacturers who sell CBD isolates in their products tout it as the purest form of CBD. Well, technically they are correct. But let’s explore the things they’re not telling you.
It is important to trust the company you’re buying your CBD products from. Can you trust a company that prioritizes saving money over delivering the most effective form of CBD? I don’t think so!
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]]>If you choose to eat or drink your CBD products, that could mean that traces of the cannabinoids could be in your system for 10, and up to 25 days.
That said, realize that CBD is a broader term for a number of cannabinoids found in the cannabis plant. Hemp, a variety of Cannabis often used to make CBD products, is by nature, very low in THC.
So if you are concerned about CBD in your system (for a drug test), it might be the levels of THC that you’re really concerned about.
In this case, COA stands for Certificate of Analysis. A COA is a laboratory-verified & certified issued document that provides a wide array of information about the product in question.
This information can include levels of potency for the ingredients listed and of course, would list any detectable levels of THC.
With such a rush to the booming CBD market, you can expect to have even more products put in front of you. Some will last, but most won’t and that’s just the free market speaking. Though, if you’ve lost your job over a product you thought would help your Monday morning anxiety, that’s just not a great way to retain your customers.
At Bimble, not only do we care about the sparkling CBD beverages we produce for the world, we take ‘broad spectrum’ CBD and all of our ingredients very seriously. For this reason, our innovative and healthful CBD drinks also contain; CBC, CBG, and CBN; this is considered the ‘Gold Standard’ of a CBD profile.
Finally, if even trace amounts of THC would raise issue with anyone that would like to administer a urine test to you, we’ve got you covered on that front as well as our beverages contain zero THC.
You can visit our published COA right here: Bimble CBD Drinks COA
Though, we’ll save you a click. As for the trace quantities of THC in our CBD drinks? ‘ND’ = None Detected.
]]>Getting a great night’s sleep is paramount, to not only our sense of physical well-being but our emotional and mental states as well. With all of our modern demands and distractions, even scrolling through our phones before getting off to sleep goes counter to having our most satisfying morning. Ask any Doctor.
Being relaxed and having a general sense of well-being is a great place to start when your head hits the pillow and frankly, the right, quality CBD product can help with that.
Unfortunately, many feel that sleep is almost a waste of time. That we have to do, do, do and go, go, go. Really though, sleep is when our body rebuilds, your subconscious processes the day, and without it, we’re mere shells of our best selves. Respect your sleep — your needs are different than everyone else's (including your partner’s).
The sense of release/relief from the day’s demands and general anxiety of perceived expectations is incredibly important. Many people can get stuck in the ‘monkey mind’ state of replaying conversations, countering perceived affronts, and/or even planning the next day. What good is that? Especially when you’ll probably wake up with the exact answers you needed anyway. It’s funny how that works isn’t it?
None of that is really very healthy, rarely produces workable results, and has nothing to do with living in the ‘Now.’ Especially when the Now is all about sleep.
So if you’ve had a full day, handled your business, exercised, ate well, enjoyed generally positive interactions with your fellow humans, and are lucky enough to savor a broad-spectrum, sparkling CBD beverage sometime in the latter part of the day — the chances are, you’ll snuggle right in and sleep super-well once it’s time.
When it comes to the subject of sleep and cannabinoids, CBN is the acronym that usually makes it quite quickly to the surface. It stands for ‘Cannabinol…’
“Cannabinol is a mildly psychoactive cannabinoid that binds to the cannabinoid receptors with more selectivity for CB2 over CB1 found in trace amounts from Cannabis. CBN is mostly found in cannabis that is aged and stored, and is derived from the plant's main psychoactive chemical, tetrahydrocannabinol.” Wikipedia
And…
“CBN has shown to have sedative properties that could relieve conditions like insomnia.” WebMD
The thing is, it’s generally considered that the cannabinoids work best together, the way nature intended them. Isolates are great to answer scientific questions and aid in the search for answers and possible cures to age-old problems, but always consider the power of the ‘entourage effect.’
Note: The entourage effect is the idea that the whole is greater than the sum of the individual parts, or in this case, the cannabinoids.
That’s the reasoning behind ‘broad spectrum’ products and it makes perfect sense.
Really, there’s so much going on between the individual and the variants found within this plant and its derivatives it’s tough to give clear answers to clear questions. This is especially true because these effects, though often documented as ‘scientifically repeatable’ will be slightly different for each individual and this makes them subjective.
In some individuals, maybe. For the vast majority of people, no.
If you’re ingesting a quality CBD product at night and you can’t get to sleep, then chances are something else is going on. The best approach to a situation like this is to make sure you’re not stacking even more anxiety on top of what’s already making you toss and turn. Give yourself a break, you can’t control everything.
So, if you’ve had a full day as described above and you’re suffering from insomnia, just relax with some deep breathing exercises, or whatever meditation practice you use (even counting sheep could be considered a form of meditative work), and most likely you’ll soundly drift off.
Tip: Some people swear by removing almost, if not all of the electronics from their bedrooms. Frankly, that sounds like a great idea.
In closing; as one might suspect, these are huge and important topics. There’s a lot of theory mixed with science and baked in the mystery of history.
Ask yourself why the human brain has cannabinoid receptors? Yes, the body itself can produce cannabinoids, but it just doesn’t seem to be the whole story. That question alone is tough to explain away. (You can bring that one up at your next dinner party, as you all enjoy your Bimble sparkling CBD beverages.)
The one fact we are sure of is: We now have access to high-quality and quite tasty fizzy CBD drinks that offer us something very special — naturally occurring compounds that some would argue our bodies were made to not only receive, but to utilize and enjoy.
]]>So he got up and quit. He remembers driving home afterwards and thinking how great it felt. A load had been lifted from his shoulder. He had no plans, probably for the first time in his life. It began what would be 2 years off.
Jay now had time to focus on a new interest, beekeeping. He had tried unsuccessfully the prior 2 years, and finally Janet told him what should have been obvious; either you learn how to do it properly or quit, you can't just keep killing bees. Challenge accepted. A lifetime apartment dweller, Jay wasn’t the most natural candidate to be a beekeeper, but that made the challenge all that much better.
He studied YouTube videos, joined beekeeping forums, attended workshops, and was willing to drive up to 5 hours to purchase high quality bees. In addition to learning about all the fascinating bee facts, he began to realize that there was an unintended benefits well; being in touch with nature. Not in a hippie dippie way, but in a very practical sense. For now he was always in tune with which trees, plants and weeds were flowering, and became acutely aware of the subtleties of the spring through fall seasons through the lens of the bees.
When it was time to get back into the real world, Jay started investing in the cannabis industry. This eventually led him to learn about CBD and the endocannabinoid system. In his years on a trading desk, there were only 2 ways that were commonly used to relieve stress; smash your phone on the desk, yell and curse (he claims to have been fairly successful at avoiding this) or go out drinking (with far less less success at avoiding). While it was fun, it was unhealthy and the hangovers became overbearing. The idea of a healthy alternative to relieving stress was something that began to resonate. So at the ripe young age of 60, he decided the time was right to be a first time entrepreneur and launch a CBD drink.
There were several priorities. First, he didn't want to market a drink that was a novelty item, with an insufficient amount of CBD or artificial sweeteners or preservatives. In his research, when asking about an appropriate starting CBD dose, it was always a dropperful (or 25 mgs). Why launch a drink with less?
He also wanted to support sustainable beekeepers from the community he was now a part of. So we used raw honey sourced directly from the beekeepers as the drink’s only sweetener.
They haven't been shy about always improving their drink. First they decided to add premium minor cannabinoids to help turbo charge the effects. And they added significant amounts so that you can see in black & white (by comparing their COA to others) why they’re unique. They believe they were the first to publish lab results on our website. They always strive to be a responsible, adult source for a tasty alternative to an adult beverage.
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]]>The ‘entourage effect’ could be a discussion about full-spectrum (with up to 00.3% THC), or broad-spectrum (without any THC) CBD products. The real question is; does that trace amount of THC add anything to the overall effectiveness of the product?
The THC-specific issue aside, it’s generally considered that the 120 or so cannabinoids that have been isolated, work synergistically together to offer the greatest benefits to the end user. Though, some consider that the terpenes and flavonoids also contribute to the famed array of health effects. In this light, the full, entourage effect would contain these compounds as well.
Some CBD products are advertised to support or counter particular bodily, or life issues. So they could be heavy in certain cannabinoids and lighter in others, depending on what effect you’re targeting, e.g: relief from debilitating pain, or simply a general mood lift one afternoon.
This is usually achieved through (genetics) breeding and the varietal, or ‘strain’ of hemp used in the product.
For example; a makeup product could advertise as being high in CBC. CBC is an isolated cannabinoid considered great for skin care (and plenty of other things). It’s probable that there are other cannabinoids in that makeup that support the featured cannabinoid, and effect.
‘Isolates’ are products that only contain a single, particular cannabinoid, with none of any of the other plant’s compounds, terpenes or cannabinoids included.
Many novice users are under the impression that if they buy an isolate, they’ll enjoy greater benefits- as if the other compounds somehow diluted, or cut the desired effect. Fortunately, that has all but been ‘proven’ to be a misconception. We’ll get to that in a second.
Fundation-canna.es says, “As more scientific literature emerges supporting the entourage effect, and increased benefits of full-spectrum CBD compared to CBD isolate, we can expect the manufacture and sale of CBD goods based around isolate to greatly reduce in the coming years.”
As intimated above, it’s possible that some cannabinoids won’t be expressed in the user without other cannabinoids, terpenes, or flavonoids present. So some qualities/compounds are activated or switched-on by others. This makes the topic that much more interesting, layered, nuanced, subjective, and understandably, confounding for scientists. Still, this supposition completely supports the industry-accepted theory of the ‘entourage effect.’
Note: Terpenes are botanical aspects of most plants, responsible for the way they smell. They are part of the flavor and aromatic profile. Flavonoids are found in many foods and seem to have properties to counter issues like oxidative stress. It’s easy to see how these two common compounds, though not categorized as cannabinoids, could contribute to the full entourage effect.
After reading the above, it’s easy to imagine how the benefits of a full-spectrum CBD product would outshine any particular cannabinoid isolate when used alone. That’s just how nature intended it and we won’t argue with nature.
“The benefit of the entourage effect is the increased likelihood of a therapeutic experience. More compounds consumed in whole plant medicine typically means a higher likelihood of pain relief, anti-inflammatory action, anxiety relief, etc.” Medmen.com
On the other hand, it’s also understandable to imagine that a newcomer to this vein of the wellness market could mistake an isolate-only product for being more effective than another that’s coupled, or supported by the other naturally occurring compounds found in the plant.
In this Scientific American article about the entourage effect, the writer admits, “The conventional science on this topic is scant.” Fair enough S.A., but that doesn’t mean it doesn’t exist. Absence of proof is not proof of absence.
The term was coined all the way back in 1998 by Raphael Mechoulam. Disappointingly, though there are all sorts of research on this topic, the answer that seems to come out of most of the laboratories is a collective shoulder shrug- usually, with more testing (and funding) needed.
A recent study by Nature released in April 2021 addressed the question. Here’s the lead quote from the abstract: “Limited evidence has suggested that terpenes found in Cannabis sativa are analgesic, and could produce an “entourage effect” whereby they modulate cannabinoids to result in improved outcomes. However, this hypothesis is controversial, with limited evidence.”
If you’re curious, here’s another 2019 article by Nature, titled: Cannabis’s Chemical Synergies which references a number of studies on the topic.
In closing, the entourage effect isn’t only limited to the effects of Cannabis and her derivatives on humans. The same sorts of synergistic relationships are found all throughout nature, and even in the balanced diet you pursue daily. Would you only eat carrots or only shellfish? How about only peanut butter? Well, some might, but it’s probably not recommended.
One way to find out if you’ll enjoy a broad-spectrum CBD is to try an easily accessible and delicious drink by Bimble. Not only are our sparkling CBD beverages refreshing and taste great, but they're made with 25mg of certified, broad-spectrum CBD and other natural goodness like raw honey.
]]>When the plant is younger (than when it would normally be harvested) its dominant cannabinoid is CBGa. In other words, it’s the precursor molecule for all other cannabinoids.
As the plant starts to mature and flower, CBGa (also called an ‘early phase cannabinoid’) turns into a whole array of over 120 cannabinoids, including THCa and CBDa.
At the same time, it’s sometimes referred to as a ‘minor’ CBD. This is because when the hemp or marijuana plant is ready to harvest for normal production needs, CBG, though still present, is found in much smaller quantities than many of the others found in the normal battery of cannabinoids.
This makes CBG-oriented products expensive to produce (and often hard to find) because it takes much more biomass (plant matter) to isolate than normal, full-spectrum CBD products.
That said, through cross-breeding and genetic engineering, growers are now producing plants with much higher levels of CBG found at normal harvest times, while still keeping the THC levels below 00.3% to meet federal hemp regulations.
Note: A farm in Oregon has created a multiple award-winning strain called ‘White CBG’ that has 10% CBG, while still only having 00.3% THC.
That’s all great, but why the fuss? What’s so special about CBG? Let’s explore…
The deeper you dig, the more you’ll find about this particular cannabinoid. Science has jumped on CBD studies because they’ve shown so much promise, in so many arenas of the human experience- they just can’t be ignored.
Also, the more society’s norms, opinions, and regulations open up, the more the populace shares experiential information. This piques the interest of others, causing them to become curious about this blossoming node of the health and wellness market. That curiosity, leading to wider adoption is what drives a market.
The problem is, once a cannabinoid isolate is chemically synthesized, out come the patents (and too often, a long list of side effects listed in tiny print).
Thankfully, most in the know understand that these pharmacological products (unfortunate chemical side effects included) usually don’t even come close to Mother Nature’s true originals.
This is, of course, a cursory list. What really is interesting about this ‘stem-cell’ of the Cannabis sativa L plant is its described mental effects and the fact that it works with our brain’s cannabinoid receptors in a functionally similar way to THC.
Reportedly, it’s an elevated, energized, and intensified focus without the intoxication- though you might find a refined version of ‘the munchies’ on the back end.
Generally speaking, CBG has a calming, focusing, and slightly invigorating effect as it works with our brain’s (CB1) receptors, and the (CB2) receptors for the endocannabinoid system throughout the body. However, it seems that CBG leans further into the ‘neurological’ systems of the brain while still supporting the body on certain physical maladies. In a complementary nature, CBD tends to be more of an overall, generalized effect.
It’s this synergistic relationship that gives it most of its acclaimed properties. For example, you might administer a CBG product in the morning, and enjoy a CBD (sparkling beverage) product at night. This is an increasingly common combination that more and more are aligning with in an effort to maximize the different facets and phases as they move through their day.
It’s reported that CBG has a clear, calming, even elevated effect, while never intoxicating. At the same time, it offers an amplified focus to whatever needs to be worked on at the moment- while quelling some forms of physical pain and other particular bodily issues.
However, it’s some of those neurological aspects that seem to shine a light on the darker parts of modern mental issues like depression and a number of forms of anxiety, while supporting the higher aspects of your brain at work.
That really seems to be what is intriguing people about CBG. Our modern world is tough, don’t pretend it’s not- it would be nice to operate (if only mentally) just a bit above the fray.
Regardless, there’s so much more study to be done. Yet the human experience optimizers, aka- biohackers are out there doing it for themselves and reporting back with what is working for them- to be picked up by those that will listen. So could we call CBG a smart drug?
Anyway, there’s no reason to get lost in the weeds on this topic. Bimble is a tasty and healthy way to start incorporating some of the more refined qualities of a broad-spectrum CBD product into your life. And yes, CBG is present and accounted for in every beautiful and bubbly, bottle of our sparkling CBD beverages.
]]>Though both CBD and THC are considered the two ‘major’ cannabinoids, CBC would be considered one of the premier ‘minor’ cannabinoids. It was first isolated after being discovered in the mid-1960s.
Finally, with changes in attitude, social mores, and legislation; research is opening up and being refocused on CBC itself and the potential range of properties it holds.
Through the growth cycle, time, and activated enzymes within the plant, these three and over 100 more cannabinoids are generated from CBGa. Because of this, CBG is considered the ‘mother of all cannabinoids,’ as it’s their precursor molecule.
Further, as the plant ages, the cannabinoid profile changes as well and this is why some growers pick just the right moment to harvest their plants.
The main physiological difference between CBC and CBD is how they work with the TRPV1 receptors in your peripheral nervous system. CBC attaches to the TRPV1system, making itself more useful for inflammatory issues. Whereas, CBD links more with the 5-HT1A receptors, which has more to do with alleviating neurological pain.
If you’re new to this topic, the benefits of CBD are still being studied and discovered today. Though the positive effects have been impressive when the cannabinoid is used in the correct doses- the best results have been when these cannabinoids are used in concert with the other naturally occurring derivatives from the plant.
CBD is most commonly used to treat anxiety, chronic pain, loss of appetite, dependency issues, insomnia and PTSD. CBD may also work by positively affecting the receptors in the endocannabinoid system which can help regulate everything from your mood to memory.
We don’t want to give the impression that CBD is a cure-all, but it’s so good on such a wide number of fronts that it’s definitely worth taking a personal look at to see if it’s a fit for your needs and lifestyle. You might be surprised.
As mentioned above, CBC was isolated over 50 years ago, but when it comes to clinical, or laboratory studies, it still has a ‘new kid’ stigma. In fact, we wouldn’t be surprised if you’ve never heard of it before. However, it has been used to treat everything from neuropathy to depression and it’s even used to treat opioid addiction and Alzheimer's.
Once isolated, CBC was first studied in relation to the treatment or suppression of cancer. Studies have shown a reduction in cancer cells and even the shrinking of tumors. There’s also anecdotal evidence found in other studies to show neurogenerative properties that could do well to counter the effects of Alzheimer's and other neurodegenerative diseases in some patients.
Even though they are both very different cannabinoids, obviously CBD is the better-studied and it could be argued that it holds a wider range of benefits. That, along with its public adoption through word of mouth (name recognition) and general curiosity, has led to its market availability and is now near omnipresence, at least in the U.S.
Though the two cannabinoids are different, they do share many of the same properties. Most of those would probably be in the general arenas of pain and depression. What’s interesting is they both work on, or at least favor different receptors to treat different kinds of (physical) pain.
Though these cannabinoids may work well enough alone. It’s considered by most, best to take a full-spectrum CBD product to enjoy the ‘entourage effect’ of best results.
There is still so much study to be done in this field in general and on CBC specifically. However, for CBC, there are a few main effects reported for conscious consumers, and scientists to take a deeper look into- and in no way is this an exhaustive list of the cannabinoid’s potential properties. They are:
Neurogenesis/Anti-cancer: Neurogenesis is when new neurons are formed in the brain and some studies have shown that CBC supports that growth and has been used to treat Alzheimer's patients- showing some promising results. This study and this study show the reduction in certain types of cancer cells, as well as in the size of some tumors.
Anti-inflammatory properties: CBC when coupled with THC has shown to have a much greater effect on the pain and inflammation of osteoarthritis than when the isolates are used separately- which further leans into support for the ‘entourage effect.’ Also, when used in concert, the level of pain modulation can be controlled better and to a greater level of relief than if these compounds were used separately.
CBC might win over CBD to counter depression and anxiety: From Leafly.com: “The third most prevalent cannabinoid in hemp and cannabis, CBC’s mood-elevating properties are about ten times more effective than CBD, making it a promising cannabinoid for reducing stress.” We think that’s huge.
Like CBD, one thing CBC doesn’t do is produce a ‘high.’ So, like most hemp-produced CBD at 00.3% THC. So no matter how much CBC is ingested, there would be no intoxicating effects.
CBC has been shown in studies to reduce certain types of physical pain. Often these types of pain have to do with inflammation and that’s really where CBC seems to shine.
Leafwell.com says, “CBC is capable of interacting with receptors outside of the ECS, which distinguishes it from other cannabinoids. Through this interaction with various receptors, CBC appears to have an especially strong effect on pain and inflammation, possibly even stronger than dangerously addictive opioids.”
Though it’s important to really consider the value of that statement, remember that this is most likely not CBC (as an isolate) alone. It’s safe to assume that these results were reached with CBC working in tandem with other cannabinoids.
Has nature, the public, and science zeroed in on something that could really take the pain away while still leaving the patient in good stead and without an opioid addiction as a result of the ‘healing’ process?
If you’re ready to bring a broad-spectrum CBD (including CBC) into your daily regime, try Bimble sparkling CBD beverages. Our CBD drinks are clean, crisp, and quite tasty- all bottled with 25mg of certified CBD and other healthful goodness.
]]>According to a study at the University of Sydney, “Preclinical studies have observed robust anti-inflammatory, neuroprotective and analgesic effects of CBD in animal models.” A different 2020 study revealed that CBD use dramatically reduced muscle soreness and improved the speed of the body’s post-workout recovery.
So if you’ve recovered faster, would you be more likely to fit in 5 gym days over your normal 4?
These issues can range from almost eliminating epileptic fits, to calming the symptoms of fibromyalgia, to alleviating your average post-workout muscle soreness and your not-so-average DOMS: Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness.
DOMS can occur after taking a break from your regular workout routine, or after trying something new at the gym, like targeting a different muscle group or simply pushing yourself much harder than usual. It’s a particular type of muscle soreness that usually kicks in a full day after a workout.
So you’ve worked out, and now you’re sore. A friend in the locker room overhears you mentioning your discomfort and asks if you’ve tried CBD yet…
Yes, ‘CBD’ that darling little acronym is everywhere these days — and for good reason. With the profound and diverse benefits of the hemp plant being further explored and applied to the exercise-o-sphere, pro-athletes and weekend warriors alike can expect welcomed pain relief from this justifiably revered, practical, and healthful plant.
Thankfully, the demands of culture, supported by peer-reviewed science have pushed the isolated derivative compounds found in this plant, forward into an over-caffeinated and sometimes anxiety-ridden populace. A populace that is well-ready for commercial access to CBD and its bundle of benefits- including post-workout muscle relief.
So pick your poison. Is it the gym, the track, the trail, or the dojo, because broad spectrum CBD may be just the antidote your sore and achy, post-workout body is looking for.
You put the best of yourself into your workouts and it’s true, some of that muscle soreness is a badge of honor — yes, it hurts so good (However, know that extreme pain could be a sign of a dangerous condition.).
Though not all of us feel the same way about that soreness, and some of us push it a lot harder than others. What’s a serious workout for you, might not even get David Goggins out of bed in the morning and that’s okay. If you’re sore, you’re sore, no matter where you are on your physical journey.
As you push and demand more of your body and the muscles that drive it, micro-tears take place. As your muscles heal, they build and become stronger.
This, along with the other great effects of exercise, is what you’re purposefully putting yourself through. Generally, that’s a great thing.
As you demand more of yourself and push your training, or simply overdo it one evening, or one marathon — the right CBD product could help you recover and get your sneakers back on a bit faster than you otherwise would.
This is an understandable question. We don't want to lose our focus (or motivation) with our workouts. If we’re too relaxed, Netflix & chill might sound like a more manageable idea.
Remember that most CBD is derived from hemp and has less than 00.3% of THC (the psychoactive property found in cannabis) so though you may be a bit relaxed with cannabinoids in your system, you won’t be intoxicated. This way, you’ll still choose your sneakers over the remote control.
Also, being relaxed can be a big plus at the gym. You can expect a better stretch and warm-up with CBD in your system because your muscles are already relaxed and ready to be exercised.
After your workout, if you’re sore, you would do well to consider CBD as a post-workout recovery tool. Also, knowing that CBD has been shown to help people get a full night of deep sleep, should fit well into your muscle recovery needs.
The choice is up to you and depends on your needs and those will vary. Both options have their benefits, but if your workout was severe for the day, you might want to add a bit more to your system before trying to get to sleep for the night.
It’s generally considered that a person should start with 15-25 mg of CBD in an effort to seek muscle relief. If you’re still sore an hour after that, add another 5-10 mg to your system and that should offer the relief you’re looking for.
Those numbers lead us to one of the best benefits of Bimble sparkling CBD beverages. Each uniquely flavorful bottle contains 25mg of the highest quality, domestically sourced, broad-spectrum CBD along with other healthy ingredients — including raw honey. This way, you could start one on the way to the gym and finish it post-workout, just before your shower.
What could be easier than that? You know exactly what you’ve ingested with our CBD drinks and can expect your mind and muscles to feel relaxed, yet vibrant, allowing you to be ready for whatever comes next.
]]>CBD drinks are becoming more popular as people learn about the benefits of CBD oil. This blog post will discuss some of the reasons why people are reaching for CBD drinks. We’ll also discuss the benefits of drinking CBD and why it’s becoming so popular. Keep reading to learn more!
A CBD drink is a beverage that contains CBD oil. CBD oil is derived from the hemp plant and has been shown to provide numerous health benefits. Some of the reported benefits of CBD include reducing anxiety, relieving pain, and improving sleep. As you can imagine, CBD Oil isn’t water-soluble, so companies use various methods to convert CBD oil into a water-soluble liquid. Some of these methods also help the CBD enter the bloodstream quicker and more effectively.
CBD beverages come in an assortment of flavors and styles. Some are sparkling CBD drinks, and some are “flat” like a sports drink. CBD sparkling beverages also vary in that some are sweetened with traditional sugar, some with honey (our favorite), some with stevia, and unfortunately, some are sweetened with artificial sweeteners or high-fructose corn syrup.
There are many reasons why people choose to drink CBD. As we mentioned, CBD has been shown to provide numerous health benefits. For some people, drinking CBD is a way to improve their overall health and well-being. For others, it’s a way to reduce anxiety or relieve pain. And for some, it’s simply a delicious and refreshing beverage! Often, people just need to take a break from alcohol, whether it’s a month off, a day off, or a round-off. A CBD drink is a great alternative when consumed as a relaxing and refreshing mocktail and doesn’t result in headaches or hangovers.
If you’re looking for a way to relax without drinking alcohol, CBD is a great option. CBD can provide a sense of relaxation and calm without the adverse side effects of alcohol. In fact, many people find that CBD even helps them sleep better!
One of the best things about CBD is that it’s non-psychoactive. This means that it won’t make you feel “high” like THC will. You can continue with life, drive home and spend time with the kids. This is one of the reasons why CBD is becoming so popular; people are looking for the benefits of cannabis without the psychoactive effects.
CBD (cannabidiol) is just one of many various cannabinoids in the hemp plant. Others include CBG (cannabigerol), CBC (cannabichromene), and CBN (cannabinol). Full and Broad Spectrum CBD oil contains all of these cannabinoids, while CBD isolates only contains cannabidiol. We believe that the best CBD drink is one that contains broad-spectrum CBD oil. This way, you get all the benefits of the various cannabinoids working together in what is known as the “entourage effect.”
All of these cannabinoids have different effects on the body. CBD is known for its calming and anxiety-reducing effects. CBG is known for its anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving effects. CBC is known for its antidepressant effects. And CBN is known for its sedative effects. When used together, these cannabinoids can provide a well-rounded effect that can improve your overall health and well-being.
Because of the Farm Bill passed in 2018, CBD drinks are Federally legal as long as they contain less than 0.03% THC. This trace amount of THC will not produce any psychoactive effects. You can purchase CBD drinks online and have them shipped to your door without any worry! Bimble drinks contain no THC as they are a "broad-spectrum" product.
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]]>Do you know what the endocannabinoid system is? If not, you’re not alone! This system is relatively unknown, even though it’s responsible for a variety of essential functions in the human body. The endocannabinoid system (ECS) was discovered in 1992, and scientists still learn new things about it daily. In this blog post, we will discuss the endocannabinoid system, its functions, and how it affects your health.
The endocannabinoid system was discovered in 1992 by Dr. Raphael Mechoulam, a scientist from Israel. Dr. Mechoulam was studying THC, the primary psychoactive compound in cannabis, when he made this groundbreaking discovery. He and his team found that THC binds to specific receptors in the brain, which they named cannabinoid receptors.
They also found that the human body produces cannabinoids called endocannabinoids. These endocannabinoids bind to cannabinoid receptors and create various effects in the body. For example, they can help regulate mood, pain, appetite, memory, and inflammation.
The ECS is present in all mammals and plays an essential role in maintaining homeostasis, which is the body’s process of maintaining a stable internal environment. The endocannabinoid system helps to regulate many different bodily functions, including appetite, metabolism, immunity, reproduction, and pain sensation.
The ECS is a complex network of receptors, enzymes, and endocannabinoids. This system is found throughout the body but is primarily concentrated in the brain and central nervous system.
There are two main types of cannabinoid receptors: CB₁ and CB₂.
The body produces two main endocannabinoids: anandamide and arachidonoylethanolamide (AEA).
Now that we know what the endocannabinoid system is and how it works, you might wonder if CBD affects this system.
CBD interacts with the endocannabinoid system but does not bind to cannabinoid receptors. Instead, it inhibits the enzymes that break down endocannabinoids. This inhibition of enzymes allows endocannabinoids to stay in the body for longer and produce their effects.
CBD has been shown to produce a variety of beneficial effects on the body, including reducing inflammation, pain perception, and anxiety. It can also help to improve sleep quality.
While more research is needed to understand the effects of CBD on the endocannabinoid system, it is clear that this compound has various potential health benefits.
CBN, CBC, and CBG are all cannabinoids that interact with the endocannabinoid system.
These three cannabinoids all have different effects on the body, but they share one important trait: they are all non-psychoactive. This means they will not produce the “high” associated with marijuana use.
The “entourage effect” is a term used to describe the synergistic properties of cannabinoids. This means cannabinoids can work together to produce more significant effects than they would if they were used alone.
For example, CBD and THC are both known for their anti-inflammatory effects. However, when used together, they are thought to produce greater anti-inflammatory effects than either compound would on its own. The same is true for CBD’s sibling compounds, CBN, CBC, and CBG.
The endocannabinoid system is a vital part of the body that helps regulate various functions. CBD-infused drinks or oil can help provide the body with the cannabinoids needed to maintain a healthy endocannabinoid system. Broad-spectrum products can also offer other cannabinoids, such as CBN, CBC, and CBG, each of which has unique benefits and work together to create the “entourage effect.”
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]]>CBD drinks are becoming more and more popular as people discover the health benefits of CBD. But how long do they take to kick in? And what are the best ways to drink them?
CBD drinks can be enjoyed in many different ways. The effects of CBD are usually felt within minutes, but it depends on how you consume it. For example, if you drink a CBD-infused beverage, the effects will kick in much faster than if you eat CBD-infused food, and the effects of CBD drinks can last for several hours.
Typically, effects from CBD drinks can be felt within 10-30 minutes and will last up to 3-4 hours. Comparatively, eating food infused with CBD can take up to an hour for the effects to be felt. The effects can last from 4-6 hours after ingestion when infused with food.
So, if you’re looking for a quick and easy way to enjoy the benefits of CBD, then drinking it is the way to go.
CBD drinks have many benefits over CBD oil. First of all, they’re much more convenient to take. You can simply drink them anywhere, anytime. And because the effects of CBD drinks kick in faster than CBD oil, you can get relief from your symptoms more quickly.
Another great benefit of CBD drinks is that they taste great! A lot of CBD oil can have an “earthy”, pungent flavor that turns people off of using it regularly. CBD drinks, on the other hand, are typically formulated with flavor in mind, and use a variety of ingredients to add tasty elements to the beverage that make the CBD-infused drink taste no different from a typical sparkling water. Many can also be used as Ready To Drink Mocktails
There are many different ways to enjoy CBD drinks. You can drink them cold or hot, with or without added flavors. And you can even find CBD-infused waters and sodas!
Here are some of the best ways to drink CBD-infused beverages:
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]]>CBD, or cannabidiol, is a compound found in cannabis that offers a variety of health benefits. One of the most well-known benefits of CBD is its anti-inflammatory properties. This has led to many people asking if they can drink CBD beverages for inflammation relief. In this post, we’ll explore the answer to that question and discuss the potential benefits of drinking CBD beverages for inflammation relief.
The endocannabinoid system is a network of receptors and enzymes that are responsible for maintaining homeostasis in the body. This system helps to regulate a variety of functions, including inflammation. CBD works by interacting with the endocannabinoid system to reduce inflammation in the body.
CBD is just one of many cannabinoids that can be found in the hemp plant. Other cannabinoids include CBC, CBN, and CBG. These cannabinoids work together to produce the entourage effect, which is believed to offer more health benefits than any single cannabinoid alone.
Each of these cannabinoids has its own unique properties within the body.
CBD is known for its anti-inflammatory properties, while CBC is known for its pain-relieving properties. CBN is known for its ability to improve sleep quality, and CBG is known for its ability to reduce inflammation.
When small amounts of THC are included in a CBD oil blend, it is known as “full-spectrum” instead of “broad-spectrum”.
THC is the most well-known cannabinoid found in the hemp plant. However, THC is also known for its psychoactive properties, which is why many people choose to avoid it. Fortunately, there are now many THC-free, broad-spectrum CBD products available on the market. These products allow you to enjoy the potential benefits of CBD without the psychoactive effects of THC.
So, can you drink CBD beverages for inflammation relief?
While it’s possible that CBD-infused drinks may reduce inflammation, it’s not a particularly good reason to drink a CBD beverage. Pain is best treated in a localized manner, with a topical cream. A drink that is not formulated with an emphasis on treating pain and inflammation would likely not yield particularly good results. In fact, most infused drinks are formulated to enhance relaxation.
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]]>Cannabidiol, or CBD, is a compound found in cannabis plants. It has recently gained popularity because of its potential health benefits. CBD is non-intoxicating and does not produce the “high” associated with marijuana.
Many people are curious about how long the effects of CBD last. In this blog post, we will discuss the duration of CBD’s effects and how they vary depending on the method of administration.
CBD effects can last anywhere from one to six hours. The length of time depends on the dosage, the method of administration, and the person’s physiology. When taken orally, CBD is absorbed through the digestive system and metabolized by the liver. When using CBD in an oil tincture, this process takes longer than other administration methods, so the effects may not be felt for up to two hours. The effects of oral CBD can last for four to six hours.
It’s important to note that there is a difference between drinking CBD-infused beverages, or ingesting CBD oil, compared to eating CBD-infused food. Due to advances in Nano emulsion technology, a high-quality CBD drink, for instance, may not take as long to metabolize, and some report feeling effects within 10-30 minutes.
When inhaled, CBD is absorbed through the lungs and enters the bloodstream more quickly than when taken orally. The effects of inhaled CBD can be felt within 10 minutes and typically lasts one to three hours.
CBD is also available in topical form, which can be applied to the skin. Topical CBD is absorbed through the skin and does not enter the bloodstream. The effects of topical CBD are localized and can last for four to six hours.
CBD is known to produce a variety of effects, including reducing anxiety, relieving pain, and improving sleep. Most people tolerate CBD well and do not experience any severe side effects. If you are considering taking CBD, it is essential to talk to your doctor first. They can help you determine the best dosage and method of consumption for your individual needs.
CBD is non-toxic and does not have any known adverse side effects. However, starting with a low dose is important and increasing gradually as needed. Taking too much CBD can cause some people to feel drowsy or dizzy. If you experience any adverse side effects after taking CBD, stop taking it and talk to your doctor.
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]]>If you are looking into CBD oil, you may have come across the terms “broad-spectrum” and “full-spectrum.” But what do these terms mean? And which one is better? In this blog post, we will discuss the differences between these two types of CBD oil and help you decide which one is right for you.
Broad-spectrum CBD oil is made from CBD that has been extracted from the hemp plant. However, it has removed all of the THC (the compound in cannabis that gets you high). This means that broad-spectrum CBD oil will not make you feel high. On the other hand, full-spectrum CBD oil is made from CBD that has not been processed to remove the THC. This means that full-spectrum CBD oil may make you feel high, depending on your tolerance and the dose. Be sure to check the packaging on the CBD products you use to know how much THC is included in the full-spectrum product you choose. Remember to start with small amounts if you are new to products that include THC.
Broad-spectrum CBD oil and full-spectrum CBD oil both have similar effects on the body. Broad-spectrum CBD oil is said to help with anxiety and pain. Full-spectrum CBD oil can help with stress, inflammation, pain, and sleep. You can expect more sedative effects from the full-spectrum due to the included low doses of THC.
The type of CBD oil you choose should be based on your needs. If you are looking for a product that will not make you feel high, then broad-spectrum CBD oil is the way to go.
You can find broad-spectrum CBD in our line of sparkling CBD beverages. With 25mg of broad-spectrum CBD, you get the full benefit of the entourage effect in a variety of delicious flavors, like Cucumber Melon Lime, Blueberry Lemon Ginger, and Grapefruit Basil Mint.
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