If you’re wondering how to look after your heart health, stay tuned because we’re about to explore this one together. Fun starter fact: did you know that heart disease is the leading cause of death in women in the US? That’s one in five women, with around one in 16 having coronary heart disease. The UK doesn’t fare much better either, with it still being in the number one spot.
Not that this is meant to induce a sense of existential dread. That would just be plain mean. But a little education goes a long way, right? And knowing that your heart (health) is in your hands is an empowering thing. Trust us. This is your mini-guide with practical tips (including CBD for heart health) to show your heart the TLC it deserves, so it can keep pumping strong for you.
Stats aside, looking after our heart comes down to good old plain common sense. Eating healthily, exercising, you know, all those types of things. Sometimes a little reframing is needed here because effectively, this stuff is all about self-care and self-love. It might feel like you’re loving yourself when you’re binging on a bucket of ice cream on the sofa, but your heart says no. (But we’re totally with you if that’s your guilty pleasure. Sometimes. That sometimes is the key.)
If we’re talking about the traditional risk factors that play a part in developing scary old heart disease, here’s the rap sheet:
A good question here is, what the heck do we do now you’ve shared all this scary stuff? Well, we have some answers, worry not. Here’s the antidote to that frightening list up there.
To start, think of it as a wellness plan with self-care management tools that will nurture your heart, your health overall, and your mental wellbeing at the same time. This isn’t about starting a punishing routine that you hate (and drop) but making life-long changes that make you feel good inside and out. Here are some starter tips:
While there still needs to be considerable clinical research done before we can make any conclusions, the existing preclinical data available is very promising. Research shows that CBD may help maintain healthy cardiovascular function while preventing heart disease. It may offer comprehensive therapeutic value for heart disease by defending against hardening arteries, reducing high blood pressure, and lowering the occurrence of potentially dangerous arrhythmias.
When the linings of the artery walls become injured, plaque build up can cause the arteries to narrow. This is referred to as atherosclerosis, which is a preventable heart disease. The leading cause of this condition is inflammation and high blood pressure. Preclinical studies showcase CBD’s promising vasodilator properties and ability to slow the progression of atherosclerosis.
Other studies have also displayed CBD’s potential for reducing high blood pressure. According to one of the researchers of this study, “The reduction of arterial stiffness, and improvements in internal carotid artery blood flow and endothelial function after chronic CBD treatment, indicate a positive effect in vascular function that warrants further investigation in relevant patient populations.”
CBD may also offer therapeutic promise for cardiac arrhythmias. Arrhythmias refer to irregular heart beats which can be caused by long-term stress. Chronic unmanaged stress introduces high cortisol levels that can lead to high blood pressure, blood sugar, and other risk factors for heart disease. CBD’s potential stress-relieving properties may help combat this by lowering cortisol levels and addressing the root causes of certain cardiac arrhythmias.
Studies have shown CBD’s encouraging antioxidant properties and promising ability to fight off free radicals. Its antioxidant nature may help to prevent heart disease by lowering cellular damage that occurs when we’re exposed to free radicals from things like environmental toxins and processed foods.
All cannabinoid therapy varies from person to person and is also true in terms of cardiovascular health. The results and effectiveness highly vary on the person, the administration method, product cannabinoid profile, timing, and dosage. For heart health, it’s recommended to take CBD consistently for potential preventative and overall wellness benefits. We also recommend taking CBD as-needed to combat stress which is a significant risk factor for women and heart disease. Remember, you should never solely rely on CBD for improving your cardiovascular health– it should be one of many self-care management tools you utilize in addition to healthy diet, exercise, and lifestyle habits.
We recommend self-experimenting with dosage and timing to find what works best for you. When it comes to understanding the effects of any new supplementation, it’s also wise to keep a journal where you track your dosage, timing, and any risk factors you have. This can give you a clear set of data points for creating the proper CBD regimen for heart health, stress, and other contributing factors, allowing you to better understand how it affects you.
If you are taking any medication for blood pressure, cholesterol, or other heart diseases, it’s vital to speak to your doctor before trying CBD. CBD can cause potential drug interactions and may also further lower blood pressure.
Tip: Try incorporating our Glow Capsules into your daily wellness routine for overall cardiovascular support.
As women, we understand the complicated nuances of our body chemistry and how it impacts our search for optimal heart health. That’s why we’ve handcrafted our high-quality CBD products just for you. We’re always happy to help you find the right products for improving cardiovascular health and addressing the underlying causes. Shop our heart health products or contact us for more information!
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