#cbd subscription

As you guys have seen even on this blog, there is no shortage of CBD out there. From my experience and research, there is little doubt that high quality full spectrum CBD, used regularly, does help regulate your mood and minimize symptoms of anxiety, as well as diminish chronic pain. For me, CBD is like the most mild, subtle Xanax combined with 3 Advils. I would never take Xanax regularly (in fact I’ve only taken it like 3 times in my life - it is habit-forming and overall too strong for me) and, while the anti-inflammatory pain relief of Advil is amazing and real - I wouldn’t take 3 a day of those either because it’s hard on your stomach and liver.

I reached out to Equilibria because I saw a ton of people who swore by it really using it in their regular routine, and staying loyal to the brand over time as a source of medicinal supplements - and not because they were “sponsored” or otherwise incented.

The brainchild of Marcy Capron Vermillion, the brand was created after many years of experience in the category. While CBD had indeed changed Marcy’s life, helping her decrease her reliance on traditional medicine for both mental health and spinal nerve pain concerns, she didn’t rush to launch a get-rich-quick CBD product. An engineer by trade, she dove into the science and regulatory landscape, and became a leading speaker on CBD long before she co-founded Equilibria with Coco Meers.

As I got to know the brand, it became obvious that the combination of product efficacy/quality, dosage expertise and intelligently designed subscription packages are the recipe for Equilibria’s success and development of a truly loyal consumer base.

For example, the Brilliance Box contains $160 worth of products and you can subscribe for $128 a month. There is a potent 300mg Daily Drop (10mg per drop), which can be used as quick dose under the tongue before bed or as needed. There are 30 daily soft gels, at 10mg each, which the brand recommends you take in the morning. Lastly, there is an awesome Relief Cream balm, which is one of my favorite CBD balms EVER. It contains 500mg of full spectrum CBD in a really natural, soothing base of coconut oil, shea butter, arnica, menthol, lavender, and rosemary. This is perfect for trouble areas (I use it on my shoulders and this recurring issue I have on one side of my lower back). It’s the perfect chill out before bed!

If you’re reading the above and thinking, how the hell do I know if this is even right for me … The best thing about the brand is its dosage consultation, which is part of every purchase. You simply schedule a time to talk, and they help you figure out where to begin and what the best package would be. If it’s not working for you, just hop on the phone again and the scenario can be adjusted.

CBD, like any other health/wellness element of your routine, should just be one part of the holistic picture. Anxiety, mental health concerns, and physical pain should all be approached as serious matters requiring expert advice and a consistent, monitored approach! The worst thing you can do for yourself is mix a bunch of meds, supplements and approaches - because you’ll never figure out what’s working, and you might actually make things worse.

But if you’re curious about exploring CBD as part of that plan, or know that it works for you and want to be more consistent about your use, I really recommend looking into Equilibria, because the system is so organized and the support you’ll receive is second to none.

Lastly, right now they have an insane 30% off pre-holiday sale - buy a gift set (they are all amazing) and get 30% off your order … so it’s a win-win because you’re set with a great gift, and you’ve hooked yourself up too.

When it comes to relatable phenomena, there really are none as universal as stress. We’ve all experienced it on one level or another, and we all know its ill effects (as well as, of course, some of the positive impacts it can have on our lives, such as giving us all-important motivation). 

Still, stress is one of those things that many of us know, without in many ways, truly knowing. 

So, with April being Stress Awareness Month, we thought we would put the spotlight on just three common beliefs about stress that are not what they seem. 

1. “Stress causes illness”

Stress, especially a major life-changing episode of stress, is believed to help drive up the risk of physical disease. But that’s not the same as saying stress causes illness.

As almost anyone who has undergone significant stress probably knows, it can push people into taking up certain less-than-helpful coping mechanisms, such as drinking alcohol, smoking, or overeating. 

While these things can all heighten the risk of illness or even addiction, it isn’t necessarily the stress itself which brings on illness. However, it reminds us of an important lesson: you shouldn’t allow whatever you’re getting stressed about to cause you to slide into habits that will compromise your longer-term health. So, be sure to keep up with that healthy and balanced diet, regular exercise, and sleeping seven to eight hours a night. 

2. “Stress is everywhere, so there’s no point trying to do anything about it”

Sure, stress is, indeed, all around us. But your ability to handle stress can be greatly impacted by how you plan your life, and it isn’t inevitable that you will be overwhelmed with stress. 

Many of us have had that feeling of being so stressed out, that every problem can seem equally difficult and overwhelming. 

However, that’s not actually the case; by taking a step back, you can prioritise tasks that you have to do, working on addressing simple problems first, before moving onto more complex challenges. 

So, having a strategy, not allowing yourself to be simply ‘buffeted by the winds’ of stress, can definitely help. 

3. “This stress-relieving strategy worked for this person, so will work for me, too” 

Stress-reduction tips have become something of a cliché at this point. That doesn’t automatically mean a certain overfamiliar tip you might have been given six or seven times now, such as “take up yoga” or “meditate”, definitely won’t work for you. However, there are also no guarantees that any given tip or practice will work for helping you manage stress. 

The fact is, we are all different in terms of our temperaments and lifestyles, so we do tend to differ when it comes to what does and doesn’t help make us feel less stressed. 

Mindfulness meditation, for instance, is a practice associated with “slowing down” and “being in the here and now”. But some people’s engagement with mindfulness may be better-served by moving around, for example, going for a walk with a camera and consciously noting and taking photographs of things they see, hear, smell, and feel, than by trying to sit still for an extended period. 

Others, meanwhile, feel that taking CBD greatly helps them to feel at ease in their lives. They might even feel so strongly about this, that they go as far as committing to a CBD subscription with an online store, such as fourfive, that specialises in premium-quality and independently tested CBD products. 

Our mission is dictated by the core belief that CBD should be accessible to everyone that needs it, regardless of economic class or financial position.