2020 is in full swing, but, already, many of us are starting to notice our fitness/wellness goals waning. Possibly, it’s a time issue you are up against, but, perhaps, it’s the aches and pains of a new workout that’s causing you to slow down progress. Changing or starting a fitness routine may cause DOMS, or Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness. Most of us feel DOMS a day or 2 after a workout. It is this soreness that keeps many from making exercising a lifestyle. It hurts!!
Muscle fatigue is caused by very small tears in the muscle fiber and as inflammation occurs, the tissue swells. We feel this pain and often stop or slowdown working out before it actually is a regular part of our routine.
Then enters CBD into our lives! CBD ( Cannabidiol ) is a naturally occurring pain reliever derived from the plant, cannabis or hemp. CBD is the non-psycho active compound in Marijuana. It does not contain THC ( tetrahydrocannabinol), the chemical responsible for most of marijuana’s psycho active effects.
CBD reduces inflammation in muscle and joint tissue. A known, added benefit of CBD intake is better sleep. While we sleep, our bodies go into repair mode. The deeper sleep the more your body can rejuvenate without stressors while awake. Reduction in anxiety over time has been felt by many who ingest CBD as well.
CBD can be ingested, sublingually, as an extract, taken in pill form or rubbed into the skin in a carrier oil/cream. Here at Prodigo, we have asked BodyChek Wellness to formulate special, potent products for us to use in a massage and facial. With regular massage and CBD, you will be able to push through those workouts and recover more quickly.
-Kim Z.
