CBD products are relatively new on the wellness scene, so it makes sense that older adults may not automatically turn to it for everyday support. With that said, CBD can help manage a variety of common issues that affect older people — and is therefore a great choice to help make their ride that little bit smoother in the day-to-day. Here are four reasons that using CBD — for elderly people and older adults — can be a game changer.
1. CBD Can Help Relieve Muscle Soreness
Whether you’re experiencing muscle soreness or discomfort or you simply slept a little weirdly, CBD can help provide the support you need to manage these unpleasant sensations. Notably, CBD shows promise in relieving soreness, especially when applied topically — as in Level Select CBD’s Sport Rolls and Sport Creams.
2. CBD Can Help You Manage Stress
Young and old, almost everyone gets stressed. However, as people age, they physically and mentally aren’t able to handle stress as well as they could when they were younger. Many people turn to CBD to support them in managing stress. For older adults, CBD may also be a good supplement to turn to if you’re feeling stressed out and if you have trouble relaxing. Why not try integrating Level Select’s CBD Oil Drops into your daily routine? It could be the key to reducing your stress levels in the long run.
3. CBD Can Help You Sleep Better
Older adults may find it harder to sleep than they might have in the past. This can be frustrating and affect every other aspect of your health and well-being, from how well you’re able to focus to how hungry you feel. Trying CBD with melatonin is a great option to help regulate your sleep-wake cycle, meaning you’ll feel more alert during the day and find it easier to sleep at night. Additionally, because CBD can help you manage stress, this can help you sleep better.
Trying CBD For Older Adults
Though CBD may not be the first wellness-supporting supplement older adults turn to, it shows promise for helping manage a range of everyday issues that can affect people as they age. If you’re experiencing muscle soreness, overwhelming stress and or difficulties falling asleep, CBD may be for you. Shop our CBD products today to feel youthful.
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Iris Goldsztajn is a London-based writer and editor with seven years of experience creating content for various outlets. Her work has appeared in the likes of InStyle, Stylist and Cosmopolitan, and she won first place in Writing Magazine’s Grand Prize for a short story in 2020.
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