Our Favorite CBD Life-Hacks

The CBD world is full of exciting products and emerging trends that help amplify our day-to-day lives. Here’s a few ways that you can add CBD into your life, and become a more knowledgeable CBD consumer.  

Enjoy Tastier Tinctures

Tinctures are one of the most popular ways to enjoy CBD products, and they actually absorb the fastest under the tongue (sublingually). But, tinctures can have a very powerful odor and taste than turns some people off of the product. Even flavored tinctures can have a very grassy, rabbit food like taste. To circumnavigate this, we suggest taking tinctures diffused in one of your favorite hot beverages like tea or coffee. The tincture will color your hot drink with a bit of an aroma and flavor, but it tastes markedly better than a raw tincture dropped straight beneath your tongue. If you still want to down the tincture rather than sip on it, we suggest mixing it with a shot of espresso to quicken the process. The best part about this life hack is that it gives you the ability to enjoy CBD products right out there in the open, without having to worry about any potential judgment or side-eye from those around you. We like to think of this as enjoying CBD in “incognito mode.”

Find Your Sweet Spot

New to the CBD lifestyle? Then try microdosing! Microdosing helps new CBD enthusiasts discover the right amount of measurable cannabidiol dosage over the course of a couple of days. After you’ve found the amount that works for you, then you can begin to take that amount once or twice per day.

Check out our microdosing video for detailed instructions on how to begin a daily regimen of CBD.

Prepare for the Gym

Working out is a practice of inflammation. After a workout, the body naturally experiences pain and inflammation as a part of the recovery process. Usually, the body takes between 48 and 72 hours to fully recover from a strenuous workout, but cannabidiol can quicken that time by reducing the pain and stiffness associated with the physical recovery period. The great thing about CBD is that it’s available in topical lotions so that you can treat specific sore spots on your body. But, you can also use a tincture, capsule, or even CBD joint to feel the overall physically relaxing effects that cannabidiol has to offer. We suggest packing a CBD freeze roller, or topical CBD cream in your gym bag so that you can use it to curb painful post-workout effects. For maximum benefits and absorption, use topical products immediately after a shower. Your pores will be more open, and the CBD topical will absorb more quickly.

Understand Absorption Times

The CBD world is full of different products that come in all shapes, sizes, dosages and consumption methods. Before trying any CBD products, you should understand that each one will affect your system differently, and that each type of ingestion method takes a different amount of time to be absorbed into the bloodstream.

Topicals that are applied to the skin– lotion, salves, rollers, patches – are absorbed through the skin, and take 25-45 minutes to kick in.

Edibles that are swallowed – capsules, drinks, or candies – take around 20-30 minutes to take effect.

Sublingual CBD products that absorb beneath the tongue – tinctures, CBD oil – take about 15-20 minutes to take effect.

Inhalation products that are absorbed through the lungs– inhalers, vaporizers, CBD flower – take about 10-15 minutes to kick in.

Visit Our Online Shop

Authentic CBD is your authentic resource for CBD products. Our online shop features numerous CBD products that can seamlessly fit into your life, and improve your day-to-day health. Check out our product page to learn more about the positive benefits of incorporating CBD into your life, and find the CBD product that’s right for you.

Consult Your Doctor Before Beginning a New CBD Regimen

If you’re new to using CBD, it’s always best to consult your physician before beginning a new regiment. They will be able to tell you more about the specific effects of CBD, and help you figure out a dosage that works for you.

FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION (FDA) DISCLOSURE

These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any disease. Always check with your physician before starting a new dietary supplement program.