Supplement Your Immune System with Whole Hemp™ CBD, Plus Two Simple Activities that Reduce Cortisol Levels

With COVID-19 affecting us around the globe, many of us are beyond stressed out. The new mandate of necessary social distancing has led to social isolation as many of us begin to work from home without childcare options, or worse yet, entering the new week without a steady job. A new reality is shaping before our eyes.

When we’re stressed from the unknown, our body’s survival mode kicks in by releasing a hormone called cortisol. Known as the “stress hormone,” cortisol functions as a beneficial anti-inflammatory in small, healthy doses (say, when a bus is coming at you or maybe even a tiger). However, having too much pumping through the body in our everyday life can suppress the immune system and wreak havoc on our health.

According to Today’s Dietitian, an unchecked immune system responding to unabated inflammation can lead to myriad problems, including increased susceptibility to colds, flu, and other illnesses, anxiety and depression, and potential weight gain.

Now more than ever, we need to get creative in the strengthening of our immune systems through stress-reducing practices so we can better manage this modern-day viral pandemic. Here are three methods Onda is using to cope with our own stress levels as we navigate the unknowns.

Get Moving, No Matter Where You Are.

Many of us are now working from home rather than commuting to work. Not only has this disrupted work routines, but also any exercise routine you’ve created during workdays. However, to stay healthy and centered, exercise and moderate to vigorous movement is a necessity to lower unchecked cortisol levels.

Exercise produces endorphins, the chemicals in your brain that make you feel good (like chocolate, but even better). Endorphins can help elevate your mood, decrease underlying tension, improve sleep, and boost self-esteem. A great way to implement this, especially for those now working remotely, is by “exercise snacking.” Now, this doesn’t mean you’re eating chips after a spin class. It simply means doing short bursts of exercise throughout the day. The extra nuggets of movement may be as effective as taking that spin class or doing sprints on your own, some experts say.

⁠In an article published by Forever Free Form, “Exercise Snacking: How-To Guide“, the author explains this concept as an effective alternative to other types of long and continuous periods of exercise which can temporarily suppress the immune response. Ultimately, we can use fun-sized routines to get the blood pumping and endorphins moving in a very short amount of time, thus conveniently reducing overactive cortisol levels.

Exercise Snacks You Can Practice Today:

  • Sprinting up and down your stairs 3-6 times, 3x a day
  • A virtual or solo dance party for 5-20 minutes
  • Jumping jacks and burpees for 3-5 minutes
  • Energy-boosting stretches
  • Desk-friendly squats or yoga moves

Practice Mindfulness and Meditation

Mindfulness and Meditation for Stress

More and more folks are turning to meditation to help cope with the extraordinary times we are currently facing. And there’s good reason to do so.

Research shows that regular (mindfulness) meditation may help improve emotional reactivity—the way we respond to stress—which then reduces cortisol levels and inflammation. Mindfulness meditation lowers the cortisol levels in the blood suggesting that it can lower stress and may decrease the risk of diseases that arise from stress.

Meditation is a fundamental practice in the Onda community. Here are five of our co-founder and CEO, Stephen Smith’s, favorite guided meditations:

Supplement with Whole Hemp™ CBD Oil⁠

By working in harmony with the endocannabinoid system (ECS), CBD may have the ability to naturally improve mood, calm anxiety, and regulate stress levels by acting directly on the allosteric sites of the cannabinoid receptors located in the central nervous system (CNS) and throughout the body. Studies show that CBD works to inhibit counteract cortisol from being released, which is helpful in normalizing elevated cortisol levels and promoting the body’s return to homeostasis. a great thing when cortisol levels disadvantageously elevate. A study published in 2018 shows that phytocannabinoids support the activity of the prefrontal cortex and amygdala, two brain structures involved in stress, by attaching to specialized receptors in the body as part of the endocannabinoid system⁠.

A holistic approach to CBD medicine means supplementing the ECS with Whole Hemp CBD products, which deliver you a full range of beneficial phytocannabinoids like CBG, CBD, and very trace amounts of THC for boosted efficacy. All help with stress management in their unique ways. A study published in 2018 shows that phytocannabinoids support the activity of the prefrontal cortex and amygdala, two brain structures involved in stress, by attaching to specialized receptors in the body as part of the endocannabinoid system⁠.

Staff’s Favorite Products to Reduce Stress:

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CBD, mindfulness, and regular movement and exercise can help level out stress hormones and help them work advantageously with the immune system like they’re meant to.

A healthy immune system requires a calm and balanced body and mind so all systems can function in a harmonized matter. And while it’s not always easy to get there, Onda is here to help. We’ll continue to provide great ways to keep in the flow and your stress low during this challenging and uncertain time.

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