If you’re thinking about ways to shed stress that don’t involve alcohol, you’re in good company! With the growing awareness that there are alcohol alternatives that won’t leave you feeling fuzzy the next morning, many people are investigating the benefits of cannabis, meditation, and other sustainable lifestyle choices. And what they’re finding is that products such as CBD oil promote gentle, sustainable, and all-natural relief from muscle strain, stress, and other common complaints.
Ready to try something new? Here are five ways to take off the edge, sans alcohol.
Try CBD for Muscular Discomfort
To an extent, we’re still learning just what all CBD is capable of. But thus far, much of the research around CBD has to do with its ability to relieve aches and strains. And one of the simplest and most effective ways to use it is by applying it directly to the source. After all, Papa & Barkley made our name with our best-in-class Releaf Balm, a handcrafted topical salve that uses the natural anti-inflammatory power of CBD to deliver gentle, soothing, sustainable relief.
Try CBD Oil for Stress
As it turns out, CBD works as well from the inside as it does from the outside. And as a growing crop of studies suggests, CBD oil taken orally exhibits powerful stress-reducing effects. One such study found evidence that “strongly supports the potential for CBD as a treatment for anxiety disorders,” suggesting it may have a role to play in helping us unwind the all-natural way.
If you’re interested in trying out a CBD oil to try, we’d like to recommend our popular Releaf Oils. Relying on nothing more than the power of pure, organic, USA-grown hemp flowers, oils can support your emotional wellbeing with nothing more than the power of an all-natural plant medicine.
Meditation as an All-Natural Stress Reducer
We’ve talked about meditation before, how this ancient practice for calming and centering ourselves delivers real-life benefits. Believe it or not, meditation has been shown to reduce anxiety levels over 60% of the time it’s employed. Now that’s a free, easy-to-access anti-anxiety practice we can all get behind!
Alcohol Alternatives: A Book Club!
Especially with winter settling in, there’s no better time to start a book club with friends. Meeting in-person or virtually, reading a book with friends and then gathering to discuss it is a great way to rekindle our childhood love of reading and engage in an inspiring discussion. If you’re searching for a theme, might we suggest:
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Grass Roots, by Emily Dufton
This engaging and highly readable tale traces the rise, fall, and rebirth of cannabis in the United States. Available from Amazon or your local bookseller.
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High on Design: The New Cannabis Culture, by gestalten
This beautiful coffee table book is a sure sign that cannabis culture has moved way past Grateful Dead t-shirts and homemade brownies. Available from Amazon or your local bookseller.
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The Ultimate Guide to CBD, by Jamie Evans
With interest in CBD sky-high, it’s perfect timing to dive into the science and the lore of this fascinating compound. Available from Amazon or your local bookseller.
Alternatives to Alcohol: Virtual Game Night
While Covid put a crimp on the age-old pursuit of getting together for laughs, we’re grateful to the programming whizzes who create online team events to help us unwind. Gather a pack of your friends together, log on and get cracking on an online murder mystery, a pub-style trivia night, or even an online version of the ever-popular Catan series of games!
Do you have other questions about using CBD or other non-alcohol related activities to unwind and improve the quality of your life? Just ask! We’re here to help.
