Stressed? Find Some Relief With CBD, From Gummies to Coffee

Let’s face it: we’re all under a lot of stress. In fact, according to a 2021 Gallup survey, 41 percent of adults worldwide reported feeling high levels of stress. Luckily, a number of wellness practices and products can help minimize stress. 

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Activities such as exercise, meditation, and spending time outdoors can help people find calm. Products, too, can aid with stress. Here, we take a closer look at CBD-infused products and how they can help melt stress away. 

What is CBD? And does CBD actually work?

CBD—short for cannabidiol—is derived from hemp plants. This compound is also found in marijuana plants, but unlike THC, CBD does not produce a high. 

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CBD has been reported to help treat a number of disorders. According to the Association of American Medical Colleges, Epidiolex—“the only CBD-based treatment approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration”—is effective in reducing the number of seizures in those with severe seizure disorders. 

Additionally, CBD has gained a reputation for helping to ease anxiety, reduce pain, improve sleep, and reduce symptoms of stress. According to Verywell Mind, studies have shown that CBD can impact heart rate variability, which is “a physiological marker of stress.” 

CBD products to help you fight stress

We’ve collected seven must-have vegan CBD products (listed in no particular order) to keep you feeling more relaxed.

Momo’s CBD

1Momo’s CBD Vegan Milk Chocolate Peanut Butter Bean to Bliss Bar

Did someone say chocolate? Don’t mind if we do. As if we needed more reasons to eat chocolate, this peanut butter-infused bar contains bits of crunchy peanuts and packs 40 milligrams of CBD. It’s just like eating a peanut butter cup but with the added relaxation benefits of CBD. 
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Nordic Oil

2Nordic Oil CBD Chewing Gum

This minty, animal-free chewing gum is perfect for when you need a dose of CBD on the go. Packed with 10 milligrams of CBD per piece, Nordic Oil’s spearmint gum is sugar-free and keeps your breath minty fresh. 
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Black Dahlia

3Black Dahlia CBD Lollipops

Who said candy is void of benefits? Each of Black Dahlia’s sugar-free CBD lollipops contain 20 milligrams of the compound. Plus, they come in 13 mouthwatering flavors including Coconut Cream, Mango Chili, Sour Apple, Honeydew, and more. The brand recommends starting with just one lollipop and waiting up to two hours for the effects to kick in. 
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Sträva Craft Coffee

4 Sträva Craft Coffee

It’s time to rethink the meaning of caffeinated. With Sträva’s CBD-infused coffees, the more you sip, the more mellow you’ll invite. The whole-bean coffee is available in several varieties designed to “activate your daily well-being and provide you with the energy and focus” needed to conquer your day.
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Premium Jane

5Premium Jane CBD Gummies

Remember that great Velvet Underground song, “Sweet Jane”? Well, now you have a reason to sing it, because these sweet gelatin-free Premium Jane CBD Gummies will keep you feeling upbeat through the stresses of daily life. The maker suggests the sweets’ benefits include a sense of calm, relaxation, and improved sleep. 
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Lazarus Naturals

6Lazarus Naturals CBD Coconut Oil

Coconut oil comes in handy whether you’re cooking up dinner or concocting your own cosmetics. Now you can use this CBD-infused coconut oil in place of the traditional ingredient in your stress-baking confections and DIY cosmetics. Why not stir up some homemade coconut oil-based body scrubs that will keep you feeling groovy during your self-care routine.
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Charlotte’s Web

7Charlotte’s Web CBD Cream

Just like us, our skin can get irritated due to stress, too. That’s where Charlotte’s Web comes in with its popular CBD products. Namely, its hemp-infused topical cream that gives a healthy dose of moisturizing ingredients (think aloe vera, plant-based squalane, and jojoba oil) plus 300mg of hemp extract per ounce to soothe skin. Keep it by you at all times to apply after washing your hands.
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