Spring Forward With CBD — Your Daylight Savings Time Helper
It’s that time of year again! Daylight Savings is upon us and — be honest — it’s not always the easiest thing to adjust to. If you feel this way, too, you’re not alone.
Let’s see if we can unwind the struggle and find healthful ways to tick forward.
DST 101
The US first implemented Daylight Savings in March of 1918. Its original intent was to “preserve daylight and provide standard time for the United States” by moving the clocks forward an hour in Spring and back an hour in Fall.
DST has always suffered unpopularity. This led to a federal repeal of the law, which deferred the option of observing DST to the states. Most states are still on the Daylight Savings bandwagon. However, several states are proposing or passing legislation to do away with DST.
Because it’s still unpopular. And super disruptive to many people, businesses, and other organizations.
The Problem With Daylight Savings Time Is…
Yes, we’re jumping right in and stating that DST can be a real stinker. Not to be unduly negative. But because it can and does cause real issues.
It may be quick and simple to set your swanky timepiece forward or backward an hour. But that def doesn’t mean it’s just as easy to shift your life.
Now, how the time change impacts you and how long it’ll take you to adjust is highly personal. It can depend on things like your health, lifestyle, and more. In general, though, experts believe that it’s harder to deal with “losing” an hour from your day than “gaining” an hour.
It all evens out in the end. But on the day that we skip an hour, we’re experiencing a 23-hour day. So, yah, you’re really functionally losing a whole 60-minute chunk. (And your sleep-deprived, addled self doesn’t care at that point that you’ll get a 25-hour day when you switch the clocks back in the Fall.)
Daylight Savings Time Messes With Your Bio Clock
You probably know from your own experiences that DST mucks with your mind and body. This is largely due to us getting off-kilter with our circadian rhythms.
Our bodies are naturally tuned in to the ebbs and flows that accompany daily light and dark cycles. Historically, plants and animals rose and slept with the rising and setting of the sun. This circadian system is involved in regulating our sleep cycles, various hormones, biological processes, and more.
When we get out of sync, we can have issues with:
- Sleep deprivation
- Maintaining energy and focus
- Eating habits
- Mood and mental wellbeing
- Heart health
- Immune-related conditions
- Accidents and injuries
- Poor judgement and decision making
CBD To Help You Cope With DST?
Why yes! CBD has lots of benefits. It stands to reason, then, that it could lessen the negative impacts of Daylight Savings on health and wellness.
You can incorporate CBD oil or Delta 8 products into your I’m-gonna-beat-the-DST-blues plan. CBD and Delta 8 are touted for its calming or restorative properties — so it could be a sensible fit for an all-out attack on the adverse effects of Daylight Savings.
Here are several possible methods for using CBD that jive with our Tips.
- Add some CBD drops to your evening beverage or snack. The fresh mint CBD oil would go nicely with your mint tea.
- Go for the gummies. Many customers enjoy having CBD or Delta 8 gummies in the evening (or anytime they’re trying to relax or switch gears from a busy day).
- Simplify with smokeables. No fuss, no muss. Delta 8 infused smokeables work best for fast relief. So, make them part of your evening routine. Smoke 1-hour prior to bedtime for best results.
- Try aromatherapy. Our hand-poured Hemp Infused Candles are intended to boost your natural sleep cycle, and help you get a good night’s sleep. Most clients light their Julia candle 2-hours before bedtime for better sleep. In the morning, the Minerva candle helps boost energy with notes of blood orange.
- Top your day off with a topical. Maybe part of your relaxation regimen is giving or getting a back or foot rub. (Or massaging out any of those everyday aches that seem to accrue….) A topical muscle and joint cream could level up the ahhhhh! factor.
CBD For DST May Be A-OK
Daylight Savings Time has proven adverse effects on our health. There are tons of great tips on how to minimize the negative effects. Incorporating CBD or Delta 8 into your DST-transition plan may help the adjustment go more smoothly.