Curious About Cannabis or CBD for Sleep? Here’s What You Need to Know

The Doze Podcast

Ep. 47 In this episode of The Doze Podcast, we dive deep into the benefits and potential downsides of using CBD and cannabis as sleep aids. While these natural remedies are gaining popularity, they might not be the perfect solution for everyone. Join Certified Sleep Coach and Host, Soda Kuczkowski as she explores how different forms like gummies, tinctures, and teas can impact your sleep, and the surprising effects sweeteners in edibles can have on your rest. She also discusses how cannabis might disrupt your sleep cycle, reduce REM sleep, and lead to next-day grogginess. If you’ve been considering using it for sleep, this episode will help you decide if it’s the right choice for you.

Learn how THC and CBD affect sleep quality, which forms work best for conditions like anxiety, pain, and PTSD, and why dosage, quality control, and potential interactions with medications are crucial.

This episode offers a balanced look at whether cannabis can truly improve your sleep, while providing key insights into safe and effective use. Don’t miss out on expert advice that will help you incorporate cannabis into your sleep routine responsibly.

What's Inside?

• Understanding Cannabis for Sleep: Learn how THC and CBD, the main compounds in cannabis, affect sleep differently and how they can be used to address specific sleep challenges.
• Potential Risks and Benefits: Gain insight into the benefits for conditions like insomnia, anxiety, PTSD, and chronic pain, while being aware of potential risks like reduced REM sleep and interactions with other medications.
• Forms of Cannabis Products: Teas, tinctures, edibles, vaping, topical products, and oral sprays, and how they differ in terms of onset and duration of effects.
• Quality and Sources: Understand the importance of purchasing cannabis from reputable sources and the significance of quality control in ensuring product safety and effectiveness.
• Tailoring Use to Individual Needs: Get practical tips on how to determine the right dosage and form, and the importance of consulting with healthcare providers before incorporating cannabis into your sleep regimen.

Notable Quotes:

1. "Cannabis isn’t a solution for everyone. The American Academy of Sleep Medicine advises against using it to treat sleep disorders such as sleep apnea because of the potential side effects like excessive daytime sleepiness."
2. "For those with PTSD, reducing REM sleep can help with nightmares. But using cannabis long term might affect your memory and emotional health."
3. "Start low and go slow, as sensitivity does vary significantly from one person to another."

Resources:

• Order Home Sleep Test
• Ep. 9 - Diagnosing Sleep Disorders at Home: Your Easy Guide

Chapters:

0:00 Exploring Cannabis as a Potential Sleep Aid

2:18 Cannabis and CBD for Sleep Improvement and Health Benefits

5:34 Exploring Various Cannabis Products for Better Sleep

9:00 Importance of Quality Control in Cannabis Products

9:25 Cannabis for Sleep: Benefits, Risks, and Best Practices