Organic CBD oil to relieve sleep apnea?

Sleep apnea is a breathing disorder that occurs when breathing is interrupted during sleep. When left untreated, sleep apnea has short- and long-term consequences for quality of life and health.

What is sleep apnea?

 

In France, sleep apnea syndrome affects up to 19.7% of the adult population and up to 30.5% of people over 70 years of age.

Sleep apnea is caused by an obstruction of the airways; the muscles of the throat and tongue relax and block the passage of air, causing temporary pauses in breathing. These pauses can last from a few seconds to several minutes and occur several times an hour. The consequences of these pauses include decreased oxygen saturation, increased blood pressure, and frequent awakenings during the night, all of which disrupt sleep quality.

Some people are more at risk of developing sleep apnea, such as the elderly, smokers, people who regularly consume alcohol or sleeping pills, and people with a family history of sleep apnea.

People who are obese and/or have excess fat around their neck, anatomical abnormalities such as a narrow throat or enlarged tonsils, are more at risk of developing sleep apnea.

Sleep apnea can also be caused by a problem with the brain's breathing signals. This occurs when the brain doesn't send the appropriate signals to the respiratory muscles to breathe. Finally, certain medical conditions (hypotension, diabetes, heart failure, etc.) can also increase the risk of sleep apnea.

In cases of severe sleep apnea , it is obviously recommended to consult a doctor to obtain appropriate medical treatment.

How to treat sleep apnea? 

In addition to affecting sleep, sleep apnea proves to be a daily handicap for those who suffer from it. It can cause fatigue, mood disorders, decreased attention span, chronic stress, and an increased risk of heart disease.

To prevent and reduce sleep apnea, here are four tips to adopt in your daily life:

• Engage in regular physical activity: Regular physical activity can help prevent sleep apnea syndrome. It helps reduce cardiovascular risk and the risk of being overweight, while promoting daytime sleepiness and better sleep quality.

• Perform breathing exercises: certain exercises promote relaxation and deep breathing, and can therefore help combat sleep apnea. Meditation exercises, in particular, allow you to focus on your breath; a few minutes a day is enough to improve your respiratory capacity.

• Changing your sleeping position: sleeping on your side, rather than your back, can help prevent airway obstruction. There is a custom-made device called a mandibular advancement device that holds the lower jaw forward during sleep, helping to keep the airway open.

• Avoid consuming certain products: stimulants such as coffee, tea, sodas, alcohol, and energy drinks should be avoided in the late afternoon and evening. Their consumption can lead to difficulty falling asleep and nighttime awakenings.

What is CBD?

CBD , or cannabidiol, is a molecule extracted from hemp plants (Cannabis sativa). Like THC, it belongs to the large family of cannabinoids.

Unlike THC, CBD poses no health risks as it does not produce any psychotropic "high" effect and does not lead to addiction.

CBD is favored for its calming properties. According to scientific studies , cannabidiol may help relieve stress, regulate emotions, soothe pain, and combat sleep problems. It's important to remember that, despite CBD's widespread consumption, no scientific studies are officially recognized, and therefore, we cannot make any health claims about CBD.

How to consume CBD to promote sleep?

It is important to know that CBD acts on the endocannabinoid system and specifically on the CB1 and CB2 receptors, which are associated with anxiety and pain.

Délicure offers precisely an organic CBD oil enriched with plants and melatonin designed to promote relaxation, accelerate falling asleep , and therefore increase the quality of sleep.

If someone is prone to stress or has had a stressful day, consuming this broad-spectrum CBD oil before bed could help them fall asleep more quickly. The active ingredients in this oil, particularly poppy, passionflower, and melatonin, are said to soothe the nervous system and prevent the brain from dwelling on stressful events.

This broad-spectrum CBD oil, thanks to its active ingredients, can help improve sleep quality. Sleep can be a source of stress and anxiety; by relaxing the body, the poppy and passionflower contained in this oil can promote relaxation and prepare the body for sleep.

Best practices: dosage, timing and synergies to optimize the effect of CBD

To fully benefit from the relaxing and sleep-promoting properties of CBD in the context of sleep apnea, a personalized and gradual approach is recommended. Start with a microdose of 10 mg of CBD approximately 60 minutes before bedtime, ideally in the form of sublingual oil for rapid absorption.
After one to two weeks of observation, gradually increase the dose in increments of 5 mg every 3–4 days until faster sleep onset and less interrupted sleep are achieved, without exceeding 50 mg per night.
Always combine your CBD intake with strict sleep hygiene: elevated bedding to limit positional apnea, a cool and darkened environment, and the use of a mandibular advancement device or CPAP mask if prescribed.
Finally, incorporate relaxation routines (4-7-8 breathing, sophrology) right after taking CBD: cannabidiol potentiates the effect of these techniques by reducing muscle tone and anxiety levels, thus promoting a more natural onset of sleep and better sleep continuity.

 

Delicure's Organic CBD Oil for Strong Sleep 

To promote relaxation and sleep, Délicure has created a natural, organic CBD sleep oil. Discover the sleep oil

This organic CBD oil is guaranteed to be free of THC, the psychotropic molecule of cannabis, and is made in France with excellent quality cannabidiol, derived from organic French hemp.

Composition of organic CBD sleep oil

To manufacture this product, Délicure chose an organic sweet almond oil as its base to distinguish itself from other CBD oils on the market, which are often composed of refined coconut oil (MCT oil).

In addition to containing broad-spectrum CBD (cannabidiol), this product contains poppy and passionflower, two plants well-known for their calming effects, as well as melatonin, more commonly known as the "sleep hormone." Melatonin helps reduce the time it takes to fall asleep and is also frequently used to combat jet lag and regulate sleep cycles.

Instructions for using organic CBD oil for sleep

To fully benefit from the relaxing effects of this CBD oil and relieve sleep problems (insomnia, difficulty falling asleep, night awakenings…), it is recommended to take 7 to 11 drops of oil 30 minutes before going to sleep.

For better bioavailability, these drops of oil can be placed under the tongue and left for 1 minute before swallowing.

Contraindications of organic CBD oil for sleep

Before consuming any CBD oil or CBD-based products, pregnant or breastfeeding women and people undergoing medical treatment are advised to seek advice from a healthcare professional.

All CBD products such as CBD gummies , oils, capsules... are reserved for adults and prohibited for minors.