101 of How Can CBD Products Make Your Fitness Game Stronger

May 8, 2019

Hemp oil, Medical marijuana products including cannabis leaf, dried bud, cbd and hash oil over black wood background

Many fitness enthusiasts reach a plateau and stall. They struggle to break through this plateau, which is intensely frustrating. Small tweaks to diet and training plans often have the desired effect. Sometimes, having a break can help, and you’ll return to your training stronger and more motivated than ever before. But what happens if none of the above make a difference?

CBD products are a rising force in the health and wellness industry. CBD oil can help treat various mental health disorders, including depression and anxiety, and it can reduce inflammation and pain. Sabaidee has several different products, including Good Vibes pure hemp extract with coconut oil. In this article, we are going to examine how CBD products can give your fitness game a significant boost.

Recover Faster with CBD

Recovery is an important component of any fitness regime. Every time you push your body to the limit, you are breaking down muscle fibers, so they grow a bit stronger. Inflammation is all part of your body’s recovery time. It’s the reason why your muscles ache after a tough workout. Stretching, ice baths, and taking anti-inflammatories help, but CBD is a natural anti-inflammatory that won’t hurt your stomach or cause you discomfort. Take CBD after workouts to reduce the time it takes your body to recover.

Keep a Handle on Your Anxiety

When you reach a certain level in your fitness game, it is not unusual for anxiety to rear its ugly head. Many athletes competing at a high level struggle with anxiety, particularly before a major competition. If you are not careful, anxiety and nerves can seriously derail your training and make it impossible to take part in events.

This is one area where CBD products have proven to be very effective. Many people who have used CBD products have noticed a fall in their anxiety and stress levels. CBD is known to affect the body’s serotonin levels, which are the neurotransmitters that affect our mood. When our serotonin levels are low, we feel anxious and depressed, which has an effect on our training. After all, it’s much harder to start a workout if your mood is low.

If anxiety and stress is impacting your fitness goals, try taking CBD products, such as edibles, oil, or vape juices. If you are interested in vaping, you could look at Vapeboss for your fix of vaping products. It might be enough to stabilize your mood and help you push through that plateau. If you like to vape, make sure you’ve got a premium oil cartridge battery.

Are CBD Products Legal?

CBD products extracted from industrial hemp are legal in all states. Hemp-based CBD contains very low levels of THC, so you don’t get ‘high’ from taking it. Always check that any CBD products you buy are made from hemp, not marijuana, as marijuana CBD is still illegal in some states.

How to Take CBD

CBD comes in several different forms. CBD oil is popular, as it is quickly absorbed when ingested. Many athletes put a few drops of CBD oil under their tongue to keep inflammation at bay. You can also buy CBD edibles, which last up to five hours. Another way to take CBD is to buy it in a salve, which you can rub into affected areas. Again, this is useful if you want to keep inflammation at bay. Finally, if you vape, try CBD vapes. It is fast-acting and, therefore, useful if pre-race anxiety is a problem for you. The effects are not as long-lasting, though.

CBD Side Effects

While side effects are rare, some people report dizziness, changes in blood pressure, a change in appetite, and a dry mouth after taking CBD products. Be on the lookout for side effects and if you experience any adverse effects, stop taking the CBD immediately.

ARQUEDERMA® ARTISTIC RESTORATION LIFT® WITH JENNIFER HOLLANDER

May 4, 2019

First of all, excuse the very peachy photos! My bedroom is basically a big peach (walls, curtains, all of it!) and I took these first thing in the morning.

So, what ya see is zero makeup and possibly sleep in my eyes. However – a couple of things to note! First I want to fill you in on an AMAZING lip enhancement that Jennifer Hollander of AuraSpa performed on me a few days ago. It’s called Arque Derma ( you may recall I featured this technique developed by master injector and trainer Leslie Fletcher of Torrance’s Injectability Clinic).

I arrived to Jenn’s office wanting to do something about my lip lines above my lips (“smoker’s lines”) and also for some general plumping. She took a look at me and said “we are doing Arque Derma on you”. The thing about this approach to plumping is it is not about stuffing filler in your lips and making you look like you have filler in your lips. It takes into account the entire chin to lip to nose area. So, Jenn wasn’t just filling in my lips, but rather using Restylane Refyne to restore an overall more youthful area, in total.

Pronounced ‘ARC DERMA,’ ArqueDerma® in Latin literally means ‘to inject the skin’. The name ArqueDerma® imparts a seamless mix of the artistic, ‘Arque’ (classical architecture – arches, buttresses, corbels), and medical science, ‘Derma’.

I have never seen my lips look so natural and fresh. I am NOT into the filler looking aesthetic, obviously. And if you are like me, then you strive for looking incredibly natural. This is the exact way to approach your lips if you are new to lip filler, or have been getting cheesy over-plumped lips. I actually really DO want them to be full and juicy and told Jenn I want a bit more. She said we do it in stages, never over-fill and we HAVE to look at my face and do what will look RIGHT. The profile needs to be seamless, no protruding upper lip. And that’s what this approach achieves. I could not be more thrilled!!!

As you know, I am full on in love with Jenn’s work and everything going on at AuraSpa. It is just getting better and better and is reveals all its new treatments.

Please see Jenn and tell her we sent ya!

(424) 303-5800 RoxSan Medical Building 465 N Roxbury Dr., Suite 755, Beverly Hills, CA 90210

Looking for Wines That Won’t Slow You Down This Summer

May 2, 2019

As tempting as a second or third glass of a refreshing white wine or sparkling rose sounds on a hot summer night, it’s easier to resist when thinking about the aftermath: the dreaded hangover or maybe you’ve been working on that summer body and are counting the calories.

Enter: Dry Farm Wines. What we like to think of as the best of both worlds.

Dry Farm Wines is the only health-focused, low-alcohol, natural wine club in the world providing wine imbibers with no-sugar, low carb wines. So you can enjoy a few glasses and still WANT to go to the gym the next morning and not feel guilty. Too many times, due to commercialized and processed wine, we’re forced to compromise our priorities for those little pleasures, but Dry Farm Wines meets us halfway with their quantifiably clean wine that’s healthier for your body. That means no additives, no added sugars, and friendly to every diet including Paleo, low-carb, and Keto – making these wines worry-free.

But you might be thinking, how can they promise all of this? All Dry Farm Wines are lab-tested to ensure they meet all their standards of purity. In lab testing, wines are inspected to be statistically sugar/carb free, mycotoxin/mold free, and low alcohol. Dry Farm Wines believes sugar to be public health enemy #1. All wines are tested for fructose and glucose, leaving the total sugars to <1g/L. And since carbs in wine come from sugar content, that makes the Dry Farm collection statistically sugar free and carb free. While there are no standards or testing for mold in the United States, all Dry Farm wines meet the E.U standard for mycotoxin Ochratoxin A, or OCA—a known carcinogenic. Similarly, alcohol labels in the United States are not required to be accurate and aren’t even tested for accuracy. As long as it’s stated, they’re good to go! With a Dry Farm wine, the alcohol volume is tested to verify it is at or below what is stated on the label.

Basically, you can’t go wrong with a Dry Farm wine this summer, or ever.

To learn more or order you some wine go to: www.dryfarmwines.com

CLEAN MEETS CLINICAL: HONOR MD SKINCARE

April 30, 2019

How about we introduce you to Honor MD Skincare by first sharing their brand mission called “The Honor Code”

“Our dedication to clean ingredients is way more than skin deep. Honor MD is committed to using products that are clinically proven to be effective, but are free of any “nasties” like parabens, phthalates, sulfates, synthetic fragrances, oils, and many more. We use only clean, ethically sourced ingredients and all of our products are non-toxic, vegan, cruelty-free, and feature environmentally friendly packaging. “

– Ursula and Dr. John Diaz, Founders of Honor MD

This expression and commitment sums up one half of why I fell head over heels for the debut of this exquisite, perfectly edited, tidy line of 4 powerhouse products to take you from morning to night and back again.

The other reason is what they’re made of. Let’s take a peek at what goes in this crystal clear purveyors of gorgeous, radiant skin, and why.

ROSE HIP SEED OIL

Extracted from the seeds of the wild rose bush in the Andes mountains, it is a rich source of Vitamins A,C and E that not only nourishes and regenerates skin, but also work together to provide powerful anti oxidant protection.

CAT’S CLAW BARK

An herbal medicine found in South America, and used in Peru for centuries, which has been shown to have remarkable anti inflammatory and healing properties. 

MORINGA

Leaves of the Moringa oleifera plants are found throughout the Dominican Republic and its skin rejuvenation properties have been known to natives for hundreds of years. 

COFFEE

Coffee is a South American staple, and has powerful anti oxidant activity. Its extracts have been shown to improve fine lines, wrinkles, pigmentation and overall skin appearance. 

PAPAYA

This tropical fruit is widely used throughout the Caribbean, Central America and South America for its skin healing properties. In addition to protecting the skin from UV damage, papaya is said to make the skin glow.

SAGE

Wild sage was is found in Spain and was eventually brought to Latin America because of its multitude of uses. It is legendary for its numerous health benefits, including its powerful antioxidant properties on skin.

So there you have it. Packed with natural ingredients, but also, there is the clinical side. For example: H(ope)2O Moisturizing Serum Contains both low and high molecular weight hyaluronic acid to effectively penetrate the skin, helping to plump and moisturize.

What’s it all do? This baby is all about moisture and helps plump the skin to reduce the appearance of lines and wrinkles while providing a protective barrier on the skin for long-lasting hydration. Boom.

This has been my daily go-to:

I sat down with Ursula Diaz…

We dove deep into why this skincare works. As we were talking I was falling so in love with the line, I basically couldn’t wait to crack it all open and get busy testing it all out. So far, I love every product. I’ve been using them daily, my skin feels perfectly hydrated, I’ve had no reactions, and they feel great going on.

Ursula and her husband, renowned Beverly Hills plastic surgeon, Dr. John Diaz (we will be getting their practice on here too soon!) were dismayed by the lack of clean, results driven skincare on the market, when Ursula was pregnant with their daughter, Sage.

That’s when they decided to create: “a line of clean skincare products that was supported by science and inspired by nature and our roots. Our extensive backgrounds in skincare, plastic surgery, and beauty combined with the blessings of genetics provide the recipe for beauty that seems genetically blessed.”

The products are available on their Honor MD website. The gorgeous mist and cleanser are only $40 and $42 and I would grab that mist, my ‘go-to all day make me happy pick me up’, are a great way to get a feel for the line at an affordable price point. The get-to-work crew, Genetically Blessed and Hope2O are $185 and $95. They have an option where you can subscribe and save 10% too.

Excited for you to check out this line and please let me know what you think!!

Svn Space Revealed. A Q&A with Svn’s founders.

April 25, 2019

We are thrilled to present a Q & A with the lovely trio behind Svn Space, a modern, female-focused, multi-media digital + print platform aimed at exploring the depths of the cannabis plant, with an emphasis on Hemp.  We’ve been obsessing over their epic print magazine and it lives smack down in the middle of our coffee table.

Tell us more about Svn Space?

We create positive change through awareness, conversation, understanding, and innovative product.

We elevate and share topics that break the stigma of this historical green plant while introducing the benefits and lifestyle to a progressive audience.  

Our aim is to put a fresh, modern perspective on what was once considered counterculture, bringing awareness to the mainstream.

How did the three of you come to create this unique magazine and e-commerce platform?

Monica identified the opportunity early on to get into the Cannabis space well before CBD became the Media darling. Both Monica and Megan come from a male-dominated Action sports world with Transworld Media and had the desire to focus on a plant that had many parallels to Skateboarding… yes, you read that correctly skateboarding.

The mission, to take something that was once considered counterculture and make this mainstream. They aligned with Grace who launched several successful mega brands at retail from Calvin Klein at Bloomingdales to The Pioneer Woman at Walmart and had a thorough understanding of mainstream markets and omni-channel strategies.

Together, they create 3 strong pillars including Megan, Creative + Content, Monica, Brand partnerships and Grace, Marketing + Product Development along with an extremely talented and dedicated team.

(left to right: Monica, Grace + Megan)

Historically, why has it taken so long for Hemp to become a household name? Why did CBD rise to the top so quickly?

Hemp has taken so long in becoming a household name because it has been considered a Schedule 1 drug since 1970 and has had limitations on cultivation since the late 1930’s. It was lumped in with marijuana so many people just assumed they were the same thing. Years of outlandish propaganda and absurd claims, thankfully we have stewards and change agents in this space that have fought tirelessly to see this plant removed from a Schedule 1 drug.

CBD has gained so much momentum in recent years due to its therapeutic benefits and because it is non-intoxicating, unlike its fellow cannabinoid THC which is intoxicating.

Can you tell us about some of the newest innovations in Hemp?

There are some exciting things happening in Hemp right now.  We are learning more about other beneficial cannabinoids outside of just CBD.  Hempcrete is a carbon negative building material that is gaining momentum.  BMW is using hemp-based biocomposites in their “i3” electric car.  There is also a lot of research going on in the hemp biofuel and hemp bioplastics space as well as they search for alternatives for fossil fuels and plastic.

Why did this country originally regulate Hemp and how do you think the industry will shift?

Greed and power fueled decisions early on and in our opinion, not having a real valid understanding and grasp to monetize a plant that could easily be grown in someone’s yard. How do you regulate or control something that everyone has access to? That would be like trying to regulate how we breathe.

The industry is embracing and accepting what this plant can do. We’ve not even begun to scratch the surface as we emerge from old stigmas, years of propaganda and false claims. More money will be invested into companies that are focused on education and innovation. We will shift the way this country things about this plant as there are many things that need to happen in order to do so:

  1. Educate the masses on this often-misunderstood plant.
  2. Decriminalize and eradicate records especially to minority groups punished for possession on a plant that is becoming LEGAL state by state.
  3. Speak to your elected representatives that are in favor of legalization so that regulations are set in place like Alcohol for both cannabis and CBD respectively, as one is very different than the other.

In 5 years, where do you hope Svn Space will be?

We hope to continue to educate and normalize Hemp globally and align with similar change agents on a path to bring the Hemp plant as a viable option for our planet in crisis. To continue to ignite conversations and be on the forefront to bring the masses innovations and opportunities.

How can women get involved in the space?

Do what we do best… educate ourselves, take charge and discover the many uses Hemp can do. From there the opportunities are limitless from clothing to food. Turn those ideas into actionable results and seek those that are on a similar path.

Anything else to add to this growing industry?

It is an exciting time in the Hemp industry.  We still have so much to learn about this incredible plant from its potential health benefits to additional industrial uses.  Now that Hemp has been removed from the Controlled Substances Act (due to the passage of the 2018 Farm Bill) and is no longer considered a Schedule 1 Drug, we can do more research and learn a lot more about the numerous uses and benefits of the plant.