How using CBD can help parents combat stress and anxiety
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Sarah Lafarge
Editor, Netmums ReviewsIf there's one thing we've learnt in the last year it's that looking after your mental health is vital.
Long days balancing work deadlines and home schooling stir-crazy kids has taken its toll on even the most stable individual, leaving many parents with high levels of stress and anxiety.
Rather than reaching for a glass of wine or a cigarette to calm nerves and ease stress, there's something else that could balance your mood and help you get a better night's sleep – CBD.
You might heard of it already, but maybe aren't EXACTLY sure what is.
CBD stands for cannabidiol, which as the name suggests is derived from the cannabis plant, and it can work with your body to calm its stress response.
CBD is thought to aid our endocannabinoid system, often described as a bridge between our mind and body, which helps to regulate functions such as sleep, immune response and pain.
It's popping up as an ingredient in everything from massage oil to face masks and has been clocking up rave reviews about its health benefits.
But CBD is not just a flash in the pan trend and could be a simple way for parents to ease stress and live a calmer, more focused life.
And, before you start worrying, CBD is non-psychotropic and WON'T get you high – it simply brings down stress levels and helps you feel calm – in a completely legal way. Read more about its health benefits here.
VAAY is a brand new wellness brand with a whole host of CBD-infused products for every parent's need, whether they need to relax after a long day or a better night's sleep including massage oil, capsules and even a mouth spray.
Excitingly, Netmums readers can bag an exclusive 25% off using the code NETMUMS25. Shop the VAAY range here.
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1. VAAY CBD Bath Bomb, £15.90
Scented with soothing lavender and with a CBD-infused shea butter core, this bath bomb is the perfect way to de-stress, unwind and give your skin a well-deserved treat.
2. VAAY CBD Capsules, £34.90
Choose from either day or night capsules depending on your needs. Night capsules will help lull you into a deep sleep, whilst day capsules will keep you calm and focused – however busy your day is.
3. VAAY CBD Active & Sports Gel, £34.90
With a blend of CBD and essential oils, this gel will help alleviate and rejuvenate tired and aching muscles, and also help you relax after strenuous sports activity or a gym session.
4. VAAY CBD Mouth Spray, £34.90
Using a CBD oil may help decrease pain, improve sleep, and lower anxiety. Using it in a mouth spray speeds up absorption, so you'll feel results more quickly.
5. VAAY CBD Massage Oil, £34.90
Infused with jojoba and ginger, this oil is a must for soothing body massages to help invigorate and soothe muscles and to calm and sharpen your mind.
VAAY's CBD range is attracting attention from celebs such as will.i.am, who raves about the brand's products:
He uses the VAAY CBD bath bomb for 'extra chill factor' and was first introduced to the range through his masseuse, “when she massaged me, I saw the difference between that and traditional oil.”
Now he uses VAAY's Active Gel to aid his recovery in between home workouts.
As parents navigate their way through these unprecedented times, we think CBD could be an effective way to help manage both physical and mental signs of anxiety and stress.