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CBD Oil 101: From A Stressed Out Female Millenial’s Perspective

October 7, 2018

Happy Sunday Funday! Time to talk all things CBD oil. High quality CBD oil has been one of coolest things I’ve added to my holistic wellness routine since living in California. The general public out here in the City of Angels seems to view hemp, CBD, and cannabis, all as normal selfcare supplements. This def took some getting used to. Previous states I’ve lived in (NY and TX) aren’t on board yet, so this is a new way of living for sure.

CBD Oil 101: From A Stressed Out Female Millenial’s Perspective

I love this description for CBD oil I came across in an awesome article from Mind Body Green:

“Somewhere between the hemp seeds you sprinkle on your smoothie bowl and psychoactive marijuana is CBD hemp oil.”

I’ll admit though, I was a bit naive about the differences of them all, so I want to give you guyz the full rundown. First and foremost,

CBD (or more formally, cannabidiol) does NOT get you high.

It’s actually legal and sold in all 50 states. Basically, CBD is from the hemp plant, the same plant as the stuff you would smoke, but only contains less than 0.3 percent of THC- the plant stuff that has psychoactive effects, aka gets you high as a kite, makes you want to watch Animal Planet, and eat vegan cookie dough- ya know?

The cannabinoids in CBD are naturally occurring chemicals in the hemp plant that are anti-inflammatory and help achieve and support a stable balance in our bodies, also known as good old, happy, healthy homeostasis peeps. I also recently learned it’s used by Integrative Medicine Doctors all over the country for cancer, brain injuries, anxiety, insomnia, PTSD, & more.

Additionally…

Did you know we actually all have an endocannabinoid system?

It’s a whole network in the body that knows how to process this natural stuff. As Mind Body Green puts it, “the human body and the cannabis plant both make cannabinoids, so we are biologically programmed to be able to use CBD effectively to help us reduce inflammation and pain.”

Benefits, you say?

I’ve been testing out CBD oil for about two months now. I could give you all my honest opinion and so far, so good! I was introduced to the brand Vitalibis after meeting the founders through work and I fully trust the quality of their products. Also, I use the little oil dropper and drop it straight onto my tongue. You can also take in supplement form, put in coffee/tea, etc. 

Taking CBD oil at the end of the day when I get home from work or before I go to bed or even when I’m feeling incredibly anxious during the day has worked best for me.

Getting real here for a moment. I’ve actually always had major trouble managing stress and recently have had stress turn into a bout of major anxiety. Taking a dose of this, then laying on my acupressure mat and meditating for a few minutes have been SO helpful. No gonna lie, sometimes I take a dose of this and wash it down with a glass of organic red wine or two as well. I know, call me CRAZAYYY.

I find the CBD doesn’t make me feel sleepy or less focused but DOES help me wind down way quicker at night. With sleep in particular, I can sleep deeper through the night without waking up. I’m a super light sleeper so this has really been a game changer. If I take it during the day, I get a bit of a mood boost, which is a nice bonus! Ladydeez, last thing- I also recco for pain during that time of the month. So fun being female am I right? #BLESSUP.

Look, obviously, to each their own and choose to take what you want from this, but I just had to share my honest thoughts because it truly has impacted my life lately! It’s not just some woo woo hippie BS- I swear. Also, what is this digital diary for if not for me to babble on about wellness shiz? Right? Anywho…

SoOoOo, have you tried CBD oil? Did it help with anything for you guyz? Lemme know!

Until next time,

XOXO- Dani

 

photo of CBD Oil 101 from vitalibis

 

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  1. Michele Kim says

    January 22, 2019 at 8:46 pm

    Thanks for sharing this very important information.

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    • Danielle.estes2 says

      August 11, 2019 at 11:15 pm

      Of course! Thanks for stopping by!

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I started my Instagram account back in college whe I started my Instagram account back in college when Instagram first came out (yikes aging myself here lolz) and the same year my Mom got diagnosed with a very aggressive form of stage 4 ovarian cancer. 

Most of you guys have seen me over the years post about how this changed the course of my life, pushing me into a deep rooted passion for all things health & wellness - out of fear of wanting to avoid the same future diagnosis for myself AND to heal myself, specifically my lifelong issues with my skin.

11 years ago we spent Christmas in Seaton Hospital here in Austin, Texas as my Mom was pushed into surgery as the first wave of her “treatment.” If you’re new to following me, the story goes that my Mom decided to treat her cancer 100% holistically. 

And she’s successfully managed it herself since Dec 2011. Her 10 year anniversary was last year and this year the message of how lucky our family is has been on loop in my mind. I know this is rare and it’s not lost on me for one second how special and unique our circumstances are. 

I specifically remember eating take out pizza from Whole Foods (before I even knew what a health food store was ha!) in the hospital room on Christmas Day watching my Mom recover in her hospital bed, all of us so full of fear of what the future would bring.

Now being back in Austin, living here, driving by that hospital, going grocery shopping at that same Whole Foods, it’s a wild TRIP. So, this is an appreciation post for everything this major life circumstance taught me. And how it has 200 million bajillion % only changed my life for the better. 

Happy holidays babes.

XO, Dani
WHO IS YOUR CLEAR SKIN SELF? Who is the best ver WHO IS YOUR CLEAR SKIN SELF? 

Who is the best version of you, the future self version of you, the acne free YOU?

Start meditating on this and daydreaming about who she is, what she looks like, and how she feels everyday.

This mindset trick changed the game for me when it came to finally breaking through barriers and repeated patterns around my skin! I swear it’s like the secret weapon for a good skin day. I know it sounds crazy but it’s so true because here’s the thing…

If we constantly program our minds to identify as someone who is “acne prone,” we inevitably will repeat that cycle, that loop, that pattern. So, rewire and change the story in your brain.

Need help getting started? DM me “meditation.”
Xo, Dani
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Feel overwhelmed and confused about what foods are Feel overwhelmed and confused about what foods are or are NOT safe for a clear complexion? What is or isn’t going to trigger ACNE? Or just even what is or isn’t generally healthy?

This morning I was trying to think back to when I first got really into the health & wellness world and slowly started flirting with diet changes - of course with the ultimate goal of healing my skin and a slew of other symptoms.

I became obsessed with reading books and listening to podcasts and soaking up every piece of info I could find and then (treating myself like a personal science experiment lolz) would spend hours in my local health food stores applying what I had learned that week and picking out new foods to try, cultivating recipes in my little apartment kitchen.

I totally get going to the grocery store can be overwhelming as f*ck. So here are just a few of my favorites and go to brands to grab from the inner aisles at Whole Foods:

- @tolerantfoods pastas
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- Eden organic beans black, kidney, garbanzo aka chickpea
- @foodforlifebaking gf breads and English muffins
- @sietefoods anything
- @artisanaorganics cashew butter
- @threetreesfoods almond or oat milk, etc! Love all their stuff so much.

At the end of the day, a good rule of thumb is to stock up on the fresh produce section first and foods in their freshest, most wholesome state. Then, when it comes to the other ailes like this, buy products with simple ingredient lists that are as minimally processed as possible. 

Have questions on grocery lists for clearing acne? Want more of my favorite brands? DM me “grocery”

XO, dani

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Girlies who know clear skin starts with the weekly Girlies who know clear skin starts with the weekly grocery run….
But also Whole Foods take all my money.
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Instead of having a hot girl summer… I’m havin Instead of having a hot girl summer… I’m having a clear skin girl summer: not picking at breakouts, sticking to a nontoxic beauty routine, and showing up to take charge of my health every damn day. Ya feel me?

Follow for tips to holistically treat skin from the inside out!
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Feeling good everyday and clearing your acne isn’t always about the perfect diet or skincare routine. Trust me, you can be eating all the kale in the world and applying all the right products but if your internal world is a wreak, it will show up externally as physical ailments & symptoms. 

This is your body’s way of trying to talk to you and part of healing skin from the inside out is making space for the key nutrients of joy, adventure, and time away to experience the world outside of the sometimes daily monotonous routine. 

And of course the salt water, sunlight, & fresh mountain air can also be magical for the soul and skin 🤪🤍

Hawaii- you were epic. 
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Now I know the truth about why I got breakouts! An Now I know the truth about why I got breakouts! And trust me, it’s not from sweating. 🤪 
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But like… it IS somewhat of my secret weapon ya But like… it IS somewhat of my secret weapon ya know?! 🤪

Just not the whole solution.

Want to know the real way to clear skin? If you have adult acne, listen up. 

It’s internal AND external work. 

It’s slowly overhauling your lifestyle to create change mentally, emotionally, and physically. Building healthier habits with what foods you use as fuel everyday, how you speak to yourself, what products you choose to put on your skin, and so much more. 

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