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  59. <p>May 15th &#8211; 21st 2023 marks <a href="https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/our-work/public-engagement/mental-health-awareness-week" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mental Health Awareness Week</a> in the UK, an event which has been running since 2001 and has become one of the world’s most significant observances for raising awareness of mental health conditions and removing the stigma.</p><p>This year, the theme is anxiety &#8211; an issue that Mental Health UK has estimated over 8 million people in the UK are experiencing at any one time.</p><p>It may come as no surprise that rates of anxiety have soared in the past few years, increasing by 25% in the last year alone. This has prompted the World Health Organisation to advise all global leaders to pay extra attention to mental health and wellbeing. However, we still have a long way to go in reaching all those who require help and providing the support they really need.</p><p>As anxiety has risen, so too have anti-anxiety drug prescriptions. <a href="https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/benzodiazepines-more-women-prescribed-than-men-b2184230.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Independent</a> recently published a report revealing that hundreds of thousands more women than men have been prescribed &#8220;powerful anti-<a href="https://www.independent.co.uk/topic/anxiety" target="_blank" rel="noopener">anxiety</a> drugs which experts warn are harder to come off than heroin”, referring to <a href="https://www.independent.co.uk/topic/benzodiazepines" target="_blank" rel="noopener">benzodiazepines</a>. And although women are diagnosed with anxiety twice as much as men, it’s thought that the reason for this is that men with anxiety are slipping under the radar due to cultural pressure to be stoic and suppress emotions.</p><p>Fortunately, this mental health crisis has also prompted us to start looking at anxiety (and the treatment of it) in a whole new, more holistic way. Those suffering from the condition are keener than ever to find ways to address the root cause of their distress, and they’re also turning to traditional plant medicines and practices for respite.</p><p>If you’ve found your way here to the Karma Coast website, you may be one of the 42.6% of people who use CBD to tackle self-perceived anxiety (the leading reason for using CBD). You may also be interested in learning more about other adaptogens, plants and fungi, such as Reishi mushrooms, chamomile and Ashwagandha, all of which have garnered global fame for helping to manage stress levels. Hopefully, you’ll also be curious about mindful practices, retreats and talk therapies, because when it comes to mental health it’s vital to take care of yourself in ways that go beyond taking a capsule of a few drops of oil each day.</p><p>So, for Mental Health Awareness Week, let’s take a look at some of the world’s favourite natural anti-anxiety modalities, as well as some practical tips for managing anxiety that has been provided by the Mental Health Foundation as part of their #tohelpmyanxiety campaign.</p><p><img fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-35296" src="https://www.karmacoastcbd.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/bottle-of-cbd-oil-on-beach.jpg" alt="bottle of cbd oil on beach" width="1200" height="800" title="Mental Health Awareness Week: Helpful tips #tohelpmyanxiety 1" srcset="https://www.karmacoastcbd.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/bottle-of-cbd-oil-on-beach.jpg 1200w, https://www.karmacoastcbd.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/bottle-of-cbd-oil-on-beach-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.karmacoastcbd.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/bottle-of-cbd-oil-on-beach-768x512.jpg 768w, https://www.karmacoastcbd.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/bottle-of-cbd-oil-on-beach-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /></p><h2>CBD oil for anxiety </h2><p>Of course, our expertise lies in CBD oil. While this supplement isn’t a panacea (or even a ‘medicine’, officially speaking) and it won’t solve all your problems, the CBD molecule (the most abundant cannabinoid in CBD oil) has been shown to interact with the body in fascinating ways, which may help support balance in the mind and body overall.</p><p>When it comes to anxiety, endocannabinoids (the cannabinoids naturally produced by the body) play an integral role. One endocannabinoid, Anandamide (named after the Sanskrit word for ‘bliss’), has been found to work rather like a gatekeeper for stress (and therefore anxiety) in the brain, keeping the fight or flight response under wraps unless it’s actually needed.</p><p>When levels of Anandamide are healthy in the brain, this neurotransmitter naturally helps to keep anxiety and stress in check. But when it’s depleted, as may happen as a result of lack of sleep, illness, or chronic stress, it’s easier for that stress response to cascade inappropriately.</p><p>Fortunately, the CBD molecule temporarily inhibits the enzyme which breaks down endocannabinoids, resulting in higher levels of endocannabinoids flowing around your body and brain.</p><p>Many terpenes (aromatic compounds, of which there are over 50,000 in nature and often over 100 in certain cannabis cultivars) are also thought to have anti-anxiety potential. So, many CBD consumers prefer full spectrum oils or terpene-infused oils to take advantage of this. </p><h2>Reishi for anxiety</h2><p>Mushrooms have stolen the spotlight recently as the new big thing in wellness supplements, and with good reason! Mushrooms such as Reishi, Cordyceps and Lion’s Mane have been found in numerous studies to support the nervous system and to contain polypeptides, which can act as precursors to neurotransmitters and endorphins, both of which help to manage the stress response. And, of course, chronic stress can lead to anxiety.</p><p>There’s also evidence to suggest that functional mushrooms may help support good gut health, which also plays a key role in mental health.</p><h2>Ashwaganda for anxiety</h2><p>People are gradually starting to realise (again) just how powerful plants can be! In 2000, <a href="https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0944711300800306?via=ihub" target="_blank" rel="noopener">a study</a> suggested that the Ashwagandha had a “comparable anxiety-reducing effect with lorazepam” &#8211; a sedative and anti-anxiety medication. More recent studies have echoed this conclusion, showing reduced stress and cortisol levels post-Ashwagandha use. As usual, the main difference is that Ashwagandha has fewer harmful potential side effects and doesn’t induce drowsiness or weakness.</p><p>Chamomile is another plant often overlooked for its anti-anxiety potential because it’s usually relegated to the back of the tea cupboard! But Chamomile is actually one of <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5646235/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">the most researched plants</a>, and it has demonstrated potent anti-anxiety and antidepressant qualities.</p><h2>Mindfulness for Anxiety</h2><p>If you’re experiencing anxiety, try to remember that you’re not alone. Not only in terms of millions of others suffering the same conditions (with symptoms ranging from headaches, stomachaches, exhaustion and poor sleep to heart palpitations, shallow breathing and agitation) but also in the people out there ready and waiting to help.</p><p>If you’re struggling with anxiety, the first port of call is your GP (who may even prescribe ‘green therapy’ such as gardening or simply getting out in nature more!). But beyond that, there are many therapists, mindful retreats, breath work practitioners and well-being workshop leaders who have dedicated their lives to helping people struggling with their mental health.</p><p>And it’s not just for the wealthy! Organisations such as <a href="https://www.you-revolution.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">You Revolution</a> in Scotland have created a programme called ‘Enter’ (the opposite to Switzerland’s ‘Exit’ programme), which offers a ‘pay it forward’ system, enabling financially disadvantaged people to access transformational mental health support, using natural healing modalities. Courses include Mantra Menswork (coaching and immersive retreats for men), Medicine of Breath (helping people integrate breathwork and inner education as a means of personal transformation and well-being) and CAIM (a health and wellness retreat centre in Highland Perthshire for the body, mind and soul that specialises in nutrition, breathwork, yoga, sauna therapy and natural medicines).</p><p><img decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-35297" src="https://www.karmacoastcbd.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/karma-coast-tea.jpg" alt="karma coast tea" width="1200" height="800" title="Mental Health Awareness Week: Helpful tips #tohelpmyanxiety 2" srcset="https://www.karmacoastcbd.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/karma-coast-tea.jpg 1200w, https://www.karmacoastcbd.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/karma-coast-tea-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.karmacoastcbd.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/karma-coast-tea-768x512.jpg 768w, https://www.karmacoastcbd.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/karma-coast-tea-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /></p><p>Of course, you can also practice mindful techniques on your own to manage anxiety, many of which have been provided by Mental Health UK as part of their #tohelpmyanxiety campaign for Mental Health Awareness Week. To round off, here are a few you can try at home:</p><ol><li><strong> Focus on your breathing.</strong></li></ol><p>When you’re having anxious thoughts try focusing on your breathing, concentrating on the feeling of your body as you breathe in and out. It can help you control the thought.</p><p>Try the 4-7-8 breathing technique. Close your mouth and quietly breathe in through your nose, counting to four in your head. Hold your breath and count to seven. Breathe out through your mouth, making a whoosh sound while counting to eight. Repeat three more times for a total of four breath cycles.</p><ol start="2"><li><strong> Get moving</strong></li></ol><p>Exercise is a good way of dealing with anxiety.</p><p>Remember, the activity doesn’t have to be vigorous; try some gentle stretches, yoga, or seated exercises. Or just go for a walk. Going for a run, swimming, or taking part in a fitness class can give you something else to think about. It needs a bit of concentration, so it takes your mind off the anxious thoughts. Any amount of exercise will help.</p><ol start="3"><li><strong> Keep a diary</strong></li></ol><p>It’s important that we don’t try to ignore our worries. Taking the time to keep a record of what’s happening in your life and how it’s affecting you can help you understand what is triggering your feelings of anxiety. Knowing this can help you better prepare for and manage situations that may cause anxiety.</p><p>Sometimes it helps to give yourself a certain time of day to be your ‘worry time’. It could be half an hour first thing in the morning to sit with your worries and write them down in your diary. When that’s out of the way, you can move on with the rest of your day. This can help you take control and stop anxiety from getting in the way of what you want to do.</p><p><a href="https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/our-work/public-engagement/mental-health-awareness-week/what-can-we-do-cope-feelings-anxiety" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Read the full list of top recommendations from the Mental Health Foundation, here.</a></p> </div>
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  104. <p>CBD oil is a very unusual supplement, in that it has a vast array of mechanisms through which it works in the body. In fact, a whopping 65 molecular targets have been discovered for CBD alone, and they just seem to keep on coming. While all of these play vital roles in the effects CBD has (explaining in a nutshell how CBD can affect so many different things), it’s perhaps the interaction with the endocannabinoid system that has the most over-arching impact.</p><p>For those of you new to this, the endocannabinoid system is a major physiological system in the human body. Actually, it’s in the body of pretty much every animal &#8211; vertebrate and invertebrate, from your pet dog to a sea squirt. It’s made up of a sprawling network of receptors, present in every skin cell, your muscles, joints, all organs, within all other physiological systems, and even in your mitochondrial cell walls.</p><p>In essence, this system is in the very fabric of your being. And, to activate these receptors, we produce neurotransmitters called Endocannabinoids.</p><p>It’s these Endocannabinoids, which are synthesised and released on demand as and when the body needs rebalancing, that cannabinoids (from the cannabis plant, such as THC and CBD) mimic and support.</p><p>But what are Endocannabinoids?</p><p><img decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-35134 size-full" src="https://www.karmacoastcbd.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/the-bodys-endocannabinoid-system.jpg" alt="the bodys endocannabinoid system" width="1200" height="800" title="What Are Endocannabinoids? 3" srcset="https://www.karmacoastcbd.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/the-bodys-endocannabinoid-system.jpg 1200w, https://www.karmacoastcbd.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/the-bodys-endocannabinoid-system-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.karmacoastcbd.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/the-bodys-endocannabinoid-system-768x512.jpg 768w, https://www.karmacoastcbd.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/the-bodys-endocannabinoid-system-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /></p><h2>What are Endocannabinoids?</h2><p>The two endocannabinoids we currently know most about are called Anandamide and 2-AG. Anandamide is named after Ananda &#8211; the Sanskrit word for ‘bliss’, while the less snazzy named 2-AG is largely responsible for the sensation of an orgasm.</p><p>As you can probably guess, the presence of these lovely little chemical messengers make us feel pretty great. But there’s a lot more to it than that.</p><h2>Anandamide &#8211; the Bliss Molecule</h2><p>When you wiggle your finger, then stop again. When you push yourself during a workout and you body needs a boost to get through. When your mind and body needs equilibrium restored in any way &#8211; it’s endocannabinoids that will get you there.</p><p>Anandamide is one such endocannabinoid that is produced in the brain, and it’s role is well-established in regulating stress, pain, appetite, pleasure and reward responses. It’s also believed to play a key role in ovulation, conception and fetal development, as well as being present in breast milk.</p><p>Cannabinoid experts have described Anandamide as being a sort of ‘gatekeeper for stress’, as appropriate levels of this Endocannabinoid in the brain also help to mediate the fight or flight response, helping you to keep your cool until it might actually be beneficial to trigger survival mode.</p><h2>2-AG</h2><p><strong>Although it’s Anandamide that often gets all the attention, fellow endocannabinoid, 2-AG, is just as important. In fact, this endocannabinoid is naturally present in the body at considerably higher levels than Anandamide. Hundreds of thousands times higher!</strong></p><p>Unlike Anandamide, which only partially activates endocannabinoid receptors, 2-AG fully activates them to help the body maintain and regain homeostasis.</p><p>Research into endocannabinoids is ongoing, but so far studies have found that 2-AG can help <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4770330/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">reduce pain and inflammation</a>, can <a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11156943/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">help control spasms</a>, <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4654430/" rel="noopener">can be neuroprotective</a>, has <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4268380/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">anti-depressant and anxiolytic effects</a>, and can <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3481532/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">reduce the strength</a> of the pain signals being sent. It’s also thought that a huge rush of 2-AG might be what creates the sensation of arousal and orgasm!</p><p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-35033 size-full" src="https://www.karmacoastcbd.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/presynaptic-and-postnaptic-diagram.jpg" alt="presynaptic and postnaptic diagram" width="1200" height="800" title="What Are Endocannabinoids? 4" srcset="https://www.karmacoastcbd.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/presynaptic-and-postnaptic-diagram.jpg 1200w, https://www.karmacoastcbd.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/presynaptic-and-postnaptic-diagram-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.karmacoastcbd.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/presynaptic-and-postnaptic-diagram-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://www.karmacoastcbd.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/presynaptic-and-postnaptic-diagram-768x512.jpg 768w, https://www.karmacoastcbd.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/presynaptic-and-postnaptic-diagram-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /></p><h2>What is an Endocannabinoid deficiency?</h2><p>There are numerous ways to keep your Endocannabinoid levels up, including yoga, meditation, taking a regular dose of CBD oil, exercising, and even high quality dark chocolate. But what happens if your Endocannabinoids become depleted</p><p>Endocannabinoid Deficiency is a term coined by world-leading cannabinoid researcher, Dr Ethan Russo, who was the first to propose that a lack of Endocannabinoids in the body <a href="https://cannabishealthnews.co.uk/2022/05/30/ecs-deficiency-the-root-cause-of-hard-to-treat-conditions/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">may be the root cause of numerous treatment resistant conditions</a>. These include <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5576607/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">IBS, migraines, fibromyalgia</a> and, as revealed in more recent research, <a href="https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-022-34327-0" target="_blank" rel="noopener">bronchial asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).</a></p><p>In short, if your endocannabinoid levels are low, then your body is unable to regain, or maintain, balance. Fortunately, cannabinoids provide the perfect supplement.</p><p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-35037 size-full" src="https://www.karmacoastcbd.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/hand-holding-a-cbd-vape-pen.jpg" alt="hand holding a cbd vape pen" width="1200" height="800" title="What Are Endocannabinoids? 5" srcset="https://www.karmacoastcbd.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/hand-holding-a-cbd-vape-pen.jpg 1200w, https://www.karmacoastcbd.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/hand-holding-a-cbd-vape-pen-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.karmacoastcbd.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/hand-holding-a-cbd-vape-pen-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://www.karmacoastcbd.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/hand-holding-a-cbd-vape-pen-768x512.jpg 768w, https://www.karmacoastcbd.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/hand-holding-a-cbd-vape-pen-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /></p><h2>CBD and Endocannabinoids</h2><p>You may be wondering, what have endocannabinoids got to do with CBD? As the name suggests, quite a lot. Endocannabinoids (and the endocannabinoid system) were actually discovered while scientists were researching the effects of cannabinoids (from cannabis) on the body.</p><p>The main psychoactive molecule in cannabis, THC, mimics Anandamide almost exactly, fitting like a lock and key into endocannabinoid receptors. CBD, on the other hand, works in an entirely different way, supporting the endocannabinoid system by inhibiting the enzymes which ordinarily break down endocannabinoids (which don’t usually hang around long). This then increases production and overall levels of endocannabinoids in the body.</p><p>We’re learning more about the endocannabinoid system and the importance of endocannabinoids in just about every function every day, which is giving us transformative insight into how the body works. Want to know more about your endocannabinoid system? Take a look at our ‘Insights’ page.</p> </div>
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  121. <pubDate>Tue, 21 Feb 2023 14:04:59 +0000</pubDate>
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  125. <description><![CDATA[Most people enjoy a drink from time to time, and why not? Just like coffee, cannabis and the many other drugs out there, it’s part of human nature to want to experience these things and the altered states they produce. Providing you’re old enough, taking care of yourself and are in a healthy place to do so, there’s really no reason not to. However, understanding our limits, and the limits where these substances become an issue, is vital for enjoying alcohol and anything else responsibly and safely.]]></description>
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  137. <p>Written by:&nbsp;Ruby Deevoy</p> </div>
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  149. <p>Most people enjoy a drink from time to time, and why not? Just like coffee, cannabis and the many other drugs out there, it’s part of human nature to want to experience these things and the altered states they produce. Providing you’re old enough, taking care of yourself and are in a healthy place to do so, there’s really no reason not to. However, understanding our limits, and the limits where these substances become an issue, is vital for enjoying alcohol and anything else responsibly and safely. And a new study has revealed that there’s actually no safe amount of alcohol consumption.</p><p>The study, which has led to a review of recommended drinking limits in Canada, has revealed that consuming three to six alcoholic drinks a week can significantly increase the risk of developing certain cancers, such as breast cancer or colon cancer. More than seven drinks per week were found to increase the risk of developing heart disease and stroke. Further to this, alcohol (which is referred to as “a toxic and psychoactive substance with dependence-producing properties” by the World Health Organisation), has been found to contribute to 3 million deaths worldwide every year, and is responsible for 5.1% of the global burden of disease.</p><p>If you were on the fence about ditching drink, or reducing how much you consume, these alarming facts might be enough to push you over the edge! But what can you do to support yourself in cutting down? And can CBD help you quit drinking?</p><p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-35048 size-full" src="https://www.karmacoastcbd.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/hemp-tea.jpg" alt="hemp tea" width="1200" height="800" title="CBD and Alcohol 6" srcset="https://www.karmacoastcbd.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/hemp-tea.jpg 1200w, https://www.karmacoastcbd.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/hemp-tea-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.karmacoastcbd.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/hemp-tea-768x512.jpg 768w, https://www.karmacoastcbd.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/hemp-tea-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /></p><h2>Can CBD help you quit drinking?</h2><p>CBD is amazing stuff, but it’s not a panacea. Nor is it a medicine, or a therapy. Alcohol addiction is serious business, so if you’re really struggling to quit drinking, CBD might support you on your journey but it won’t provide you with all the help you need.</p><p>That being said, if you’re looking for ways to keep yourself right while cutting back on booze, several studies have shown promise for using CBD in this way.</p><p>A group of researchers have peer-reviewed 26 animal studies spanning a whopping 44 years to find out if CBD might help reduce alcohol cravings. Overall, the results showed test subjects reduced alcohol consumption and were also less likely to relapse when treated with regular doses of CBD, even under stress.</p><p>Other studies have explored the same subject and noted similar results, as well as exciting results in mitigating some of the physical damage, such as neurodegeneration, caused by alcohol consumption.</p><p> <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-35052 size-full" src="https://www.karmacoastcbd.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/a-cbd-vape-on-rug.jpg" alt="a cbd vape on rug" width="1200" height="800" title="CBD and Alcohol 7" srcset="https://www.karmacoastcbd.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/a-cbd-vape-on-rug.jpg 1200w, https://www.karmacoastcbd.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/a-cbd-vape-on-rug-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.karmacoastcbd.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/a-cbd-vape-on-rug-768x512.jpg 768w, https://www.karmacoastcbd.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/a-cbd-vape-on-rug-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /></p><h2>Can I switch alcohol for CBD?</h2><p>If you’re looking for an alternative to getting drunk, CBD won’t meet that need. In the UK, legal limits of THC (without a prescription) are so low that CBD products won’t induce any sort of high, so you won’t get that woozy feeling. However, there are ways that CBD works in the body that could potentially lead it to act as a sort of social lubricant, without the messy side effects of alcohol!</p><p>One mechanism through which CBD interacts with the body is via serotonin receptors. By activating these receptors, serotonin (the neurotransmitter well known for lifting mood, as well as many other important actions) is naturally boosted. When serotonin is elevated, you can expect happy feelings and relaxation &#8211; which might make you feel more comfortable about being in a social situation sans alcohol.</p><p>There is of course also CBD’s interaction with the Endocannabinoid System that could make a difference. While there’s not enough THC in our products to get you stoned, CBD still supports the Endocannabinoid System in producing and releasing endocannabinoids (literally, cannabinoids within, which cannabinoids like THC mimic). By increasing levels of Anandamide and 2-AG (our two best-known endocannabinoids), which deliver feelings of bliss to the brain (anandamide is actually named after the Sanskrit word for ‘Bliss’, and 2-AG is largely what makes up the sensation of an orgasm!), stress levels are reduced and bliss is increased! Some might say that’s even better than getting pissed!</p><p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-35047" src="https://www.karmacoastcbd.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/karmacoastcbd-alcohol-blog-dropper.jpg" alt="cbd mylk being dropped into coffee" width="1200" height="800" title="CBD and Alcohol 8" srcset="https://www.karmacoastcbd.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/karmacoastcbd-alcohol-blog-dropper.jpg 1200w, https://www.karmacoastcbd.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/karmacoastcbd-alcohol-blog-dropper-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.karmacoastcbd.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/karmacoastcbd-alcohol-blog-dropper-768x512.jpg 768w, https://www.karmacoastcbd.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/karmacoastcbd-alcohol-blog-dropper-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /></p><p> </p><h2>Can I mix alcohol and CBD?</h2><p>If you’re happy with your alcohol intake and have no intention of cutting down, but you’d like to add CBD to your lifestyle as well, you may be wondering if it’s OK to do so.</p><p>The short answer is, yes! In fact, it’s a great idea. It could even help with the dreaded hangovers.</p><p>In one study published in the journal of Free Radical Biology and Medicine in 2014, researchers found that CBD has the ability to protect the liver when binge-drinking, by inhibiting oxidative stress and increasing the destruction of damaged cells. Another, published in the journal of Pharmacology Biochemistry and Behaviour, found that transdermal deliver of CBD (think patches and balms) appears to reduce neurodegeneration caused by drinking. This was supported again in a later study in 2019.</p><p>So, making CBD part of your daily routine, whether you’re drinking alcohol or not, is probably not a bad idea at all!</p> </div>
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  163. <link>https://www.karmacoastcbd.co.uk/sisters-and-the-sea</link>
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  166. <pubDate>Mon, 05 Sep 2022 07:12:11 +0000</pubDate>
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  172. I had just qualified as an intensive care nurse in March 2020 which coincided with the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. The prospect of being a brand new nurse was already pretty daunting but this was a whole other level. I’ll never forget my first shift on nights, being helped into layers of PPE by my new colleagues, my heart beating a million miles an hour, walking onto the unit feeling very much out of my depth.]]></description>
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  196. <p>I’ve been involved in film photography since 2020. I think, like everyone at the time, I was feeling like I had been shaken, rattled and rolled with no say in the landing.</p><p>I had just qualified as an intensive care nurse in March 2020 which coincided with the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. The prospect of being a brand new nurse was already pretty daunting but this was a whole other level. I’ll never forget my first shift on nights, being helped into layers of PPE by my new colleagues, my heart beating a million miles an hour, walking onto the unit feeling very much out of my depth.</p><p>I suppose, at that time, my mental health was very poor. I was incredibly low. It felt like a lot had fallen apart and I was feeling very adrift in life. I remember feeling like I needed to force myself out into the world again.</p><p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-35060 size-full" src="https://www.karmacoastcbd.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/tatooed-legs-standing-in-the-sea.jpg" alt="tatooed legs standing in the sea" width="1200" height="800" title="Sisters And The Sea 9" srcset="https://www.karmacoastcbd.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/tatooed-legs-standing-in-the-sea.jpg 1200w, https://www.karmacoastcbd.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/tatooed-legs-standing-in-the-sea-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.karmacoastcbd.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/tatooed-legs-standing-in-the-sea-768x512.jpg 768w, https://www.karmacoastcbd.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/tatooed-legs-standing-in-the-sea-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /></p><p>One positive of that time was the connections I started making with local communities that were making a positive impact and I felt drawn in. I had my first 1:1 surf lesson with Sally McGee from Yonder Surf and I was hooked. I’m not a great surfer by any stretch but I started making some of the best friendships through surfing and the water.</p><p>During the summer of 2020, I remember going surfing every night after work with my friend and colleague, Emillie, and it just felt so wonderful after being in PPE all day. Creating connections through the water and nature.  The bonds the water gave me made it more important to me.</p><p>Outside of work and the water, I would walk around with my dog, Obi, and my first film camera (an Olympus Trip) and I really for into how capturing the everyday could be fun. It gave me something creative to focus on that wasn’t work. I would get such a thrill when scans of my negatives would come back from Tanner’s Darkroom and when the photos weren’t totally under or over exposed (bit of a learning curve for me).</p><p>I love that about shooting film &#8211; learning what works and what doesn’t. Photography also helped me connect with other photographers, who would generously share any advice and ideas on how I could get the best out of anything I was wanting to try.</p><p>The idea for this project was something I had tried previously with my friend, Meena, a while back when I was first learning how to shoot portraiture.</p><p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-35061 size-full" src="https://www.karmacoastcbd.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/woman-in-the-sea-with-arms-out.jpg" alt="woman in the sea with arms out" width="1200" height="800" title="Sisters And The Sea 10" srcset="https://www.karmacoastcbd.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/woman-in-the-sea-with-arms-out.jpg 1200w, https://www.karmacoastcbd.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/woman-in-the-sea-with-arms-out-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.karmacoastcbd.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/woman-in-the-sea-with-arms-out-768x512.jpg 768w, https://www.karmacoastcbd.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/woman-in-the-sea-with-arms-out-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /></p><p>I wanted to recreate the shoot but this time involving more women. I met Magda from Karma Coast in my friend Jo’s coffee shop (Regular Jo’s Coffee in Tynemouth) and we ended up connecting over how the surf and water had been a huge positive impact on our mental health.</p><p>Our focus was the experience and mental health of women and how the water had such positive impacts on their lives and mental health. Magda was awesome and helped me to get a platform that to connect me with other female surfers and swimmers who would be happy to be photographed as part of the project.</p><p>It was both exciting and slightly unnerving. The project was open to all women who loved the water or were part of communities connected to the sea.</p><p>The photos were mainly taken at King Edwards’s Bay and a few on Longsands beach. A mix of surfers and swimmers doing their thing as the sun came up with me in the water, wetsuit on so I didn’t get too cold.</p><p>I used my Pentax for the colour shots and my trusty Olympus for the black and white shots. The result was a total mix in how some of them came out but that’s all part of it. Tom Bing from Yonder lent me his digital camera and waterproof housing to use which was very cool. Yonder are hugely supportive of people wanting to create in the community. The photo sessions were so fun, photographing good friends and meeting new women in the water, talking about their passion for swimming, surfing and the sea. It was inspiring and invigorating as well as being very grounding and nurturing for all involved.</p><p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-35062 size-full" src="https://www.karmacoastcbd.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/woman-standing-in-the-sea.jpg" alt="woman standing in the sea" width="1200" height="800" title="Sisters And The Sea 11" srcset="https://www.karmacoastcbd.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/woman-standing-in-the-sea.jpg 1200w, https://www.karmacoastcbd.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/woman-standing-in-the-sea-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.karmacoastcbd.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/woman-standing-in-the-sea-768x512.jpg 768w, https://www.karmacoastcbd.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/woman-standing-in-the-sea-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /></p><p>There were so many other women I would love to have photographed that didn’t have time to before we moved to America.</p><p>It would be amazing to continue this project in the future and it’s definitely something I would love to build on.</p><p>I feel like since the darker days of 2020, I’ve become part of this amazing sisterhood of women (and men) who empower each other and who are beautifully authentic in their own individual way.</p><p>I think it’s these women, the glass half full women, the women who lift each other up, who have no hesitation in being they are, who laugh together and listen to each other with kindness and compassion that has made the biggest impact on me the past few years. They are incredible role models and I admire them all so much.</p><p>I’m going to be back home in the U.K. in November and Karma Coast will be hosting an exhibition of my work on the 18th of November.</p><p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-35063 size-full" src="https://www.karmacoastcbd.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/woman-sat-in-the-sea.jpg" alt="woman sat in the sea" width="1200" height="800" title="Sisters And The Sea 12" srcset="https://www.karmacoastcbd.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/woman-sat-in-the-sea.jpg 1200w, https://www.karmacoastcbd.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/woman-sat-in-the-sea-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.karmacoastcbd.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/woman-sat-in-the-sea-768x512.jpg 768w, https://www.karmacoastcbd.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/woman-sat-in-the-sea-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /></p><p>Everyone is welcome and it would be great to see you all there.</p><p>Thanks for reading and hopefully see in November.</p><p>Hannah</p> </div>
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  241. <p>Inflammation gets a bad rap, but it actually plays a vital role in the body. When you’re injured, or you get an infection, chemicals released from white blood cells enter your blood and tissues to increase blood flow to the at-risk area to help protect and heal.</p><p>As with all bodily processes, when this is balanced and working just as it should, inflammation helps you survive and thrive. But when this function goes awry, becoming ‘chronic inflammation rather than ‘acute inflammation, it can cause huge problems. <a href="https://www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/understanding-acute-and-chronic-inflammation#:~:text=Research%20has%20shown%20that%20chronic,to%20know%20its%20exact%20impact." target="_blank" rel="noopener">The latest research indicates</a> it may trigger a wide range of conditions from arthritis, asthma and possibly even autism, to cancer and diabetes and much, much more.</p><p>If you were to visit your GP with an inflammatory condition, you may be prescribed NSAIDS (over the counter non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) such as ibuprofen or aspirin. However, there are a number of lifestyle changes you can make to try and naturally reduce inflammation in the body.</p><p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-35069 size-full" src="https://www.karmacoastcbd.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/woman-wearing-a-cbd-t-shirt.jpg" alt="woman wearing a cbd t shirt" width="1200" height="800" title="Can CBD help with inflammation? 13" srcset="https://www.karmacoastcbd.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/woman-wearing-a-cbd-t-shirt.jpg 1200w, https://www.karmacoastcbd.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/woman-wearing-a-cbd-t-shirt-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.karmacoastcbd.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/woman-wearing-a-cbd-t-shirt-768x512.jpg 768w, https://www.karmacoastcbd.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/woman-wearing-a-cbd-t-shirt-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /></p><h2>Can diet reduce inflammation?</h2><p>A diet high in refined sugar, processed foods and trans fats is thought to be one of the leading causes of chronic inflammation in the world today. But, just as diet can cause problems, it can also help.</p><p>There are many anti-inflammatory foods you can choose instead of inflammatory foods which have been shown to make a huge difference to inflammatory markers.</p><h2>What is the best diet to reduce inflammation?</h2><p><strong>Anti-inflammatory foods include:</strong></p><ul><li>Sources of Omega-3 such as salmon, flax seeds, tofu and hemp seeds/hemp seed oil</li><li>Fresh, organic fruits and vegetables including blueberries, grapes and celery</li><li>Spices such as turmeric, ginger and rosemary</li></ul><h2>Can exercise reduce inflammation?</h2><p>Just one 20 minute session of moderate treadmill exercise has been found to reduce inflammation, <a href="https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0889159116305645" target="_blank" rel="noopener">according to a 2017 study</a> performed by researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine. The short burst of activity resulted in a five percent decrease in the number of stimulated immune cells producing TNF &#8211; a key regulator of local and systemic inflammation.</p><p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-35070 size-full" src="https://www.karmacoastcbd.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/cbd-tea.jpg" alt="cbd tea" width="1200" height="800" title="Can CBD help with inflammation? 14" srcset="https://www.karmacoastcbd.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/cbd-tea.jpg 1200w, https://www.karmacoastcbd.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/cbd-tea-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.karmacoastcbd.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/cbd-tea-768x512.jpg 768w, https://www.karmacoastcbd.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/cbd-tea-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /></p><h2>Can CBD reduce inflammation?</h2><p>Although non-prescription CBD oil is not intended to cure or treat any illness or disease, the CBD molecule has been found in a multitude of studies to possess <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7023045/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant properties</a>. As such, this novel food supplement is thought by many to be a perfect pairing to an anti-inflammatory diet if you are suffering from chronic inflammation.</p><h2>How does CBD reduce inflammation?</h2><p>One key way that CBD interacts with the body is through the endocannabinoid system (ECS): an overarching system made up of receptors and neurotransmitters called endocannabinoids, which can be found just about everywhere in the body, from every skin cell, in muscles, joints, organs, the brain, throughout all other physiological systems and even in our mitochondrial cell walls. Its role is to keep all (yes, all) bodily processes in balance.</p><p>Rather than directly activating the ECS by slotting into the receptors (which cannabinoids such as THC and CBG can do), the CBD molecule (the most abundant cannabinoid in CBD oil, prescription or not) supports the ECS by attaching itself to the side of receptors and inhibiting the enzyme which ordinarily kicks in to break down our naturally produced endocannabinoids. This then results in higher levels of endocannabinoids in the body, which can then travel round the bloodstream to find areas that are in need of rebalancing. When they find something out of whack, such as a site of chronic inflammation, these endocannabinoids then relay information from the outside of cells, into cells, to trigger the appropriate response to restore homeostasis.</p><p>So, for example, if you’re experiencing <a href="https://www.nature.com/articles/s41419-020-02892-1" target="_blank" rel="noopener">chronic inflammation that has resulted in arthritis</a>, these free-flowing endocannabinoids can activate the ECS receptors within the immune system, informing them that there is currently no need for an inflammatory response in that area. Then, your body will start working towards bringing that inflammation down and restoring equilibrium.</p><p>When given the right tools, that’s all your body ever really wants to do – find balance.</p><p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-35071 size-full" src="https://www.karmacoastcbd.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/cbd-vape.jpg" alt="cbd vape" width="1200" height="800" title="Can CBD help with inflammation? 15" srcset="https://www.karmacoastcbd.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/cbd-vape.jpg 1200w, https://www.karmacoastcbd.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/cbd-vape-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.karmacoastcbd.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/cbd-vape-768x512.jpg 768w, https://www.karmacoastcbd.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/cbd-vape-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /></p><h2>What CBD is best for inflammation?</h2><p>Wondering which CBD oil to buy? Here are a few things to look out for…</p><h2>Full Spectrum CBD oil</h2><p>Full spectrum CBD is likely to deliver the best results, simply because in these products you have a wide range of cannabinoids, terpenes and in some cases, cannabolic acids, available to support your journey to wellness. The CBD molecule is incredible, and it’s interaction with the ECS is just one way in which it has been noted in studies to reduce inflammation. Other actions include activation of serotonin, naturally increasing serotonin levels, which regulates almost all immune cells in response to inflammation.</p><h2>Raw or Cold Pressed CBD oil</h2><p>CBDa (a cannabolic acid you find in the raw cannabis or hemp plant) is also one to look out for, as <a href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/18556441/#:~:text=Furthermore%2C%20the%20crude%20extract%20of,selective%20inhibitor%20for%20COX%2D2." target="_blank" rel="noopener">this molecule has been found to inhibit COX-2</a> – an enzyme expressed by inflammatory cells, usually after an infection or injury. Although further research is needed to fully confirm the potential of this action, we do already know that <a href="https://www.spine-health.com/treatment/pain-medication/understanding-cox-2-inhibitor-side-effects" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Pharmaceutical COX-2 inhibitors (like NSAIDs) are commonly used to target inflammation, pain and conditions such as arthritis and back pain.</a></p><h2>CBD Topicals</h2><p>If you get a topical that works transdermally (going through the layers of the skin, into the body), this is a great choice for local application. <a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4851925/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">One study</a> showed that topical application of a transdermal CBD gel on arthritic joints significantly reduced joint swelling, limb posture scores as a rating of spontaneous pain, immune cell infiltration and thickening of the synovial membrane.</p><p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-35072 size-full" src="https://www.karmacoastcbd.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/cbd-topicals.jpg" alt="cbd topicals" width="1200" height="800" title="Can CBD help with inflammation? 16" srcset="https://www.karmacoastcbd.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/cbd-topicals.jpg 1200w, https://www.karmacoastcbd.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/cbd-topicals-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.karmacoastcbd.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/cbd-topicals-768x512.jpg 768w, https://www.karmacoastcbd.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/cbd-topicals-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /></p><h2>The Takeaway</h2><p>Can CBD help reduce inflammation? According to the latest studies, it would certainly appear that the CBD molecule is able to support the body in such a way that could be beneficial. Anecdotally, many regular CBD oil users swear by it. So, in combination with other lifestyle factors such as an anti-inflammatory diet and exercise, you may be on to a winner!</p> </div>
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  271. <h1 class="elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default">CBD - My Journey</h1> </div>
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  287. <p><span data-preserver-spaces="true">In February 2020, I hit rock bottom. I found myself in a position where I wasn&#8217;t able to move around my house, let alone succeed at work. I didn&#8217;t want to be alive again. I took a week off work at the advice of my doctor. I was once again told I was at the point where I needed to take medication for my mental health. Twenty-four hours later, I binned them all.</span></p><p><span data-preserver-spaces="true">I began using Karma Coast products shortly after. I started by simply taking 600mg oil, two drops twice daily, and quickly realised their impact on my ability to self-regulate. I felt physically different at first. I felt slightly closer to being myself again. There was a point in that first morning of consumption where I noticed I was experiencing things </span><span data-preserver-spaces="true">emotionally different to before. It was like my ability to feel broadened. It was previously just darkness and more darkness, but now there was this tinge of light coming through. It was the start of the road. I went back to Dylan at the market within a week and asked for the next steps. I needed more of this. This was going to work. He suggested I try the Karma pen.</span></p><p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-35079 size-full" src="https://www.karmacoastcbd.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/karma-pen-close-up.jpg" alt="karma pen close up" width="1200" height="800" title="CBD - My Journey 17" srcset="https://www.karmacoastcbd.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/karma-pen-close-up.jpg 1200w, https://www.karmacoastcbd.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/karma-pen-close-up-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.karmacoastcbd.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/karma-pen-close-up-768x512.jpg 768w, https://www.karmacoastcbd.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/karma-pen-close-up-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /></p><p><span data-preserver-spaces="true">I was hesitant. Having never smoked and detested those grenade-looking sickly fruit smelling vapes, I was more than reluctant. I was assured that this product is absolutely nothing like the aforementioned. Dylan is incredible. I found more wisdom there that day than I had encountered in years. Arguably ever. &#8216;Lasting change happens slowly&#8217;, he said to me once, at a later date. That has stuck with me. I feel so lucky to have met both him and Magda. I owe them everything. I can genuinely say this particular product has changed my life, and I couldn&#8217;t nor wouldn&#8217;t go without it now. I&#8217;ve pretty much had every strand of the deluxe pen. Simply put, it&#8217;s the single biggest positive well-being influence on my life today.</span></p><p><span data-preserver-spaces="true">I love Sativa dominant strains during the day, in the car, most often on the way to work. Bhutan is incredible, as is Lemon Crush. There&#8217;s no simple way of expressing how it makes me feel uplifted, focused, motivated, confident, calm, myself. When trying to relax and settle in the evening, an Indica strain is my preferred choice. Painted Lady is excellent. They all are. I can confidently say there hasn&#8217;t been a strain I&#8217;ve not felt some sort of benefit from consuming. Read the strain profiles on the website and experiment as to what works best for you and when. That is key.</span></p><p><span data-preserver-spaces="true">I like keeping at least a couple of fully charged pens with different strains attached on my person at all times. It&#8217;s a comfort blanket of sorts. I can&#8217;t go anywhere without them. My job doesn&#8217;t allow for use throughout the day though. It&#8217;s the only issue I&#8217;ve got, really. I&#8217;ve tried with capsules through the day as a substitute, but the release of CBD is much slower</span></p><p><span data-preserver-spaces="true">than with the pens; therefore, it&#8217;s not a fit for purpose replacement. The positive thing here is that my newfound Karma routine has gotten me to a position whereby I can manage without through the day, in those specific hours where I can&#8217;t use the pens.</span></p><p><span data-preserver-spaces="true">My current routine looks something like the following:</span></p><ul><li><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Three drops of 1200mg oil in the morning, every morning, without fail.</span></li><li><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Use of a deluxe Sativa/hybrid pen on the way to work and again on the way home from work in the evening.</span></li><li><span data-preserver-spaces="true">As I&#8217;m winding down in the evening, I use only Indica strain deluxe pens to relax</span></li><li><span data-preserver-spaces="true">A cup of Karma tea with added manuka honey before bed = guaranteed awesome sleep</span></li></ul><p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-35080 size-full" src="https://www.karmacoastcbd.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/man-wearing-karma-coast-t-shirt.jpg" alt="man wearing karma coast t shirt" width="1200" height="800" title="CBD - My Journey 18" srcset="https://www.karmacoastcbd.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/man-wearing-karma-coast-t-shirt.jpg 1200w, https://www.karmacoastcbd.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/man-wearing-karma-coast-t-shirt-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.karmacoastcbd.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/man-wearing-karma-coast-t-shirt-768x512.jpg 768w, https://www.karmacoastcbd.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/man-wearing-karma-coast-t-shirt-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /></p><p><span data-preserver-spaces="true">The use of CBD before bed has all but eradicated 10-15 years worth of sleep issues. It&#8217;s incredible to find myself even saying that. Sleep is so important. I had previously tried every recommended strategy in the book. Nothing worked. Some do now, alongside CBD, though. I was notorious for battling on with 2-4 hours sleep a night and then crashing for 12+ hours once every couple of months. An awful position to be in. It&#8217;s such a lonely time during the night when you can&#8217;t sleep. A time where your support network is at its thinnest. A time where your anxiety eats away at you. For me, it specifically became a time where I strongly believe I developed many of the OCD traits I battle with now as an </span><span data-preserver-spaces="true">adult. Not only is Karma Coast CBD tea incredibly effective, but it also tastes amazing. Comforting. Not quite as intense as adding powdered root of asphodel to an infusion of wormwood, but depending on how long you brew it, possibly not far off, but in the best way imaginable.</span></p><p><span data-preserver-spaces="true">The majority of my OCD symptoms are fairly mild and to be honest. I&#8217;ve purposely done very little research to support my understanding of them, as this &#8216;diagnosis&#8217; only occurred 18 months ago, and I&#8217;ve been labelled many different things over the years, or pigeonholed is more how I&#8217;ve felt. When I was previously medicated for depression, I was told it would take me four years to come off the tablets due to the significant dosage I was </span><span data-preserver-spaces="true">consuming. I came off them immediately with little to no side effects. I struggle, in good conscience, to advise friends to go down the medication route. I see what it does to you. The fragments of your soul disappearing into the abyss. They don&#8217;t fix anything at all. You&#8217;re sold a lie. Become a target met. A number in an ever-increasing system. I feel let down as a result of how my medication was managed. I became zombified. Had I not had this experience, things might be different. CBD isn&#8217;t directly going to fix you either, don&#8217;t get it twisted, but wow, it allows you to feel again. It gives you that super strength needed to drag the giant black shadow around with you at work. It gives you the brain capacity to problem solve. It gives you that ability to be the version of yourself you choose to present.</span></p><p><span data-preserver-spaces="true">It has taken me months to start writing this. I have lost count of the number of times I&#8217;ve tried to start writing, became immersed by the hurricane of anxious, obsessive thoughts that often plague my existence, put my iPad down and walked away. I&#8217;ve spent the majority of my adult life struggling to fit in, confused by the way I felt in social situations. </span><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Witnessing a majority seemingly having the time of their lives whilst I stood silently carrying the overwhelming weight of every possible decision I would have to make over the coming hours, strapped to my chest like a bomb with no ability to disarm. Confidence beyond belief playing sport. The comfort and confidence I experience at work is often a </span><span data-preserver-spaces="true">facade, an act, a show, a one-man band, drained lifeless as soon as I come off the proverbial stage and dress back down into my real clothes.</span></p><p><span data-preserver-spaces="true">I&#8217;m now heading towards two years sober again, having done three years before a short relapse. I was using alcohol as a coping strategy. Pain relief, a dumfounded anti-inflammatory and antidepressants rolled into a litre of whiskey. 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I experience much less swelling and pain now. I move more freely and easily. I get out of bed easier in the morning, perform all day at work, on my feet constantly, and have begun to run on a treadmill again. Karma Coast also offers CBD in balm form. I can&#8217;t even begin to describe this product. How it works, I have no idea. Use this balm to melt away physical pain. Trust </span><span data-preserver-spaces="true">me. Within minutes of a thin application, you&#8217;re pain-free. It blows my mind a little bit. It also smells incredible; side-note.</span></p><p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-35081 size-full" src="https://www.karmacoastcbd.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/close-up-of-a-karma-pen.jpg" alt="close up of a karma pen" width="1200" height="800" title="CBD - My Journey 19" srcset="https://www.karmacoastcbd.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/close-up-of-a-karma-pen.jpg 1200w, https://www.karmacoastcbd.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/close-up-of-a-karma-pen-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.karmacoastcbd.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/close-up-of-a-karma-pen-768x512.jpg 768w, https://www.karmacoastcbd.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/close-up-of-a-karma-pen-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /></p><p><span data-preserver-spaces="true">Additionally, I&#8217;ve started giving my dog CBD too. 600mg oil, one drop, twice a day. She loves it. After having an operation as a result of hip dysplasia, she became slower, and her mobility suffered. We tried other products to help with this, but nothing has had as great an impact as CBD. She now flies around the garden daily, barely suffering from her arthritis. There is also a noticeable calmness now around bonfire night (or just any old Thursday for some people, it seems) where she would previously cower in a corner in the house as a result of the noise from fireworks.</span></p><p><span data-preserver-spaces="true">I thought Karma Coast might be a couple of months worth of consumption, and if I were lucky, I&#8217;d feel slightly more human. Instead, using a combination of their incredible products has allowed me to be free of my demons. I have recently secured a permanent contract in a different place of work in which I love. I feel passionate about things again, motivated, determined. I&#8217;ve found value in my life again. It cuts me deep to think I was in a place where I wanted to take my own life. I&#8217;ve written the best part of 2000 words here and barely scratched the surface of my mental or physical difficulties over the past ten years or so. Nothing worked. Nothing helped. Until this point. These products work.</span></p><p><span data-preserver-spaces="true">These products will change your life. I can&#8217;t thank Karma Coast enough. 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  302. <title>Emilie Chartier Art &#8211; Healing And Creating by The Sea</title>
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  307. <pubDate>Fri, 13 Aug 2021 13:35:34 +0000</pubDate>
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  311. <description><![CDATA[At Karma Coast, as well as our passion for health and wellness, our roots are sunk deeply into music and the arts, and we firmly believe in the soul-healing power that comes with connecting through creating. The recently launched Karma Sessions are our way of sharing our love for music and its healing properties; bringing the community together, whilst showcasing some amazing local talent in the North East. In this same spirit, we’ve decided to launch a new section of our blog, chatting to local artists, musicians, and creatives, and sharing their stories with you. Our first guest is local artist Emilie Chartier, sharing about her connection to the North Sea, healing through creating, and the beauty in community.]]></description>
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  331. <p>At Karma Coast, as well as our passion for health and wellness, our roots are sunk deeply into music and the arts, and we firmly believe in the soul-healing power that comes with connecting through creating.</p><p>The recently launched <a href="https://www.shingigs.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Karma Sessions</a> are our way of sharing our love for music and its healing properties; bringing the community together, whilst showcasing some amazing local talent in the North East.</p><p>In this same spirit, we’ve decided to launch a new section of our blog, chatting to local artists, musicians, and creatives, and sharing their stories with you. Our first guest is local artist Emilie Chartier, sharing about her connection to the North Sea, healing through creating, and the beauty in community.</p><p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-35117" src="https://www.karmacoastcbd.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/emilie-chartier-art-blog-blog-image-2.jpg" alt="emilie chartier art blog blog image 2" width="1200" height="800" title="Emilie Chartier Art - Healing And Creating by The Sea 21" srcset="https://www.karmacoastcbd.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/emilie-chartier-art-blog-blog-image-2.jpg 1200w, https://www.karmacoastcbd.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/emilie-chartier-art-blog-blog-image-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.karmacoastcbd.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/emilie-chartier-art-blog-blog-image-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https://www.karmacoastcbd.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/emilie-chartier-art-blog-blog-image-2-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /></p><p><b>Hey Emilie! Thank you so much for taking the time to chat with us. Let’s start by getting to know you a little?</b></p><p>I&#8217;m Em. I am 30, I live in Cullercoats and I’m an artist. I love the outdoors and try to spend as much time as possible in nature; in the sea (surfing or swimming) or in the hills as I love hiking and wild camping. I also love being cosy at home with a good book and a cup of tea. When I’m not outside, I’ll be either in my studio painting and managing my little art business or at my desk working as a success, project &amp; ops manager for a SaaS company.</p><p><b>You moved to England from your home country, France, what brought you to the North East?</b></p><p>Yes, I moved to the UK nearly 7 years ago. I spent the first 4 years in London and by the end of it, it left me very unhappy. I was a little lost on where to go next. All I knew is that I wanted to leave the city and move by the sea. After a weekend spent in the North East at the beginning of 2018, everything became clear. I simply fell in love with the North East coast and its people. I remember walking on longsands feeling a sense of home, for the very first time in my life since leaving my hometown. I promised myself to move here by the end of that year and I did. 6 months later I was quitting everything, packing my stuff and jumping on a train for Newcastle. The rest is history.</p><p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-35119" src="https://www.karmacoastcbd.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/emilie-chartier-art-blog-blog-image-7.jpg" alt="emilie chartier art blog blog image 7" width="1200" height="800" title="Emilie Chartier Art - Healing And Creating by The Sea 22" srcset="https://www.karmacoastcbd.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/emilie-chartier-art-blog-blog-image-7.jpg 1200w, https://www.karmacoastcbd.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/emilie-chartier-art-blog-blog-image-7-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.karmacoastcbd.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/emilie-chartier-art-blog-blog-image-7-768x512.jpg 768w, https://www.karmacoastcbd.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/emilie-chartier-art-blog-blog-image-7-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /></p><p><b>Tell us about your connection to the sea?</b></p><p>It is an interesting one. Being from the north east of France, I didn’t grow up by the sea at all. I would only spend time by the sea during the summer holidays. Yet, I always felt something towards it. I somehow managed to have the sea in my life one way another without realising it. I did my military training in the Navy when I was 18 then joined the reserve until I moved to London. Then I joined the marine conservation organisation Sea Shepherd for 4 years and got involved in different conservation projects like the Coextinction film. I also spent a lot of time learning about the sea while writing my masters dissertation on ocean governance. Now, I live right by the sea, spend hours walking on the beach, swimming and surfing. I’ve also recently joined the RNLI so the sea really has a very predominant role in my life. It has always been a part of me really.</p><p><b>This connection is evident in your beautiful art. What else inspires your creative work?</b></p><p>I paint any feelings, emotions, or energy that I feel inside me. It can be memories or experiences too that I want to relive, process or simply let go of.</p><p>I have noticed that my paintings are becoming more and more personal with time. So I guess, what inspires my creative work is also the deep connection I have with myself and my own emotions.</p><p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-35120" src="https://www.karmacoastcbd.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/emilie-chartier-art-blog-blog-image-4.jpg" alt="emilie chartier art blog blog image 4" width="1200" height="800" title="Emilie Chartier Art - Healing And Creating by The Sea 23" srcset="https://www.karmacoastcbd.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/emilie-chartier-art-blog-blog-image-4.jpg 1200w, https://www.karmacoastcbd.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/emilie-chartier-art-blog-blog-image-4-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.karmacoastcbd.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/emilie-chartier-art-blog-blog-image-4-768x512.jpg 768w, https://www.karmacoastcbd.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/emilie-chartier-art-blog-blog-image-4-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /></p><p><b>Your paintings are a visual delight of textures and fluid patterns, could you give us a little insight into your creative process?</b></p><p>Aw thank you, that’s very kind! I absolutely love playing with texture to portrait the North Sea and it’s roughness. I also have a preference for fluid acrylic paint to create that constant movement of the water. It is never stagnant despite what you might think and I like to reflect this in my paintings: the moments and emotions of life, like currents that take you to places you don’t necessarily want to go. I also like to play with the light and the darkness that we all have inside us, that is part of us and makes us who we are as individuals.</p><p>I believe that’s what comes across from my paintings, but really I don’t have a process at all. I certainly don&#8217;t have any control over my creativity; it controls me more than anything else. I usually don’t remember how I do things and can never do it again. It is very pure in that sense. It has a life on its own and that’s something I really like.</p><p><b>How would you describe the way your creative practices, like painting, have been with you through the ebb and flow of life? Would you say painting supports your wellbeing?</b></p><p>It definitely supports my mental health and I wonder how I managed to live without doing it for so long. It has become an integral part of who I am. It found me when I needed it. The more I let go and let my creativity run free, the deeper I go within my own mind and the more I get to know myself.</p><p>Painting has been the most cathartic experience of all, it has been a real therapy for me. It is a very personal and intimate practice. My last collection, for example, is the most personal body of work I have ever created and it took me to some really dark places which I had in the corner of my mind for a very long time. It’s helped me come to terms with grief, and let go of a pain that was haunting me. I feel the connection I have with myself growing after each painting. It helps process my emotions, brings me peace and keeps me balanced.</p><p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-35121" src="https://www.karmacoastcbd.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/emilie-chartier-art-blog-blog-image-3.jpg" alt="emilie chartier art blog blog image 3" width="1200" height="800" title="Emilie Chartier Art - Healing And Creating by The Sea 24" srcset="https://www.karmacoastcbd.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/emilie-chartier-art-blog-blog-image-3.jpg 1200w, https://www.karmacoastcbd.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/emilie-chartier-art-blog-blog-image-3-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.karmacoastcbd.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/emilie-chartier-art-blog-blog-image-3-768x512.jpg 768w, https://www.karmacoastcbd.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/emilie-chartier-art-blog-blog-image-3-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /></p><p><b>What else do you do to support your wellbeing? Do you have any non-negotiable practices that you incorporate into your everyday?</b></p><p>I do. My main rule is to go outside every day to walk, swim or surf &#8211; this is non-negotiable. The outdoors is my happy place when I&#8217;m not in my studio or working. The sea &#8211; particularly the cold water &#8211; like painting, has become a big part of my life and it has really helped me when it comes to my mental health. I have my own struggles like anyone else. I suffer from health anxiety, insomnia and really bad PMS too. So creating, getting outdoors, and spending time in cold water are my things. Combined with whole food, a mainly plant-based diet and some CBD oil, I’ve got everything I need to thrive and be the best version of myself whilst navigating the storms that come my way from time to time.</p><p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-35122" src="https://www.karmacoastcbd.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/emilie-chartier-art-blog-blog-image-6.jpg" alt="emilie chartier art blog blog image 6" width="1200" height="800" title="Emilie Chartier Art - Healing And Creating by The Sea 25" srcset="https://www.karmacoastcbd.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/emilie-chartier-art-blog-blog-image-6.jpg 1200w, https://www.karmacoastcbd.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/emilie-chartier-art-blog-blog-image-6-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.karmacoastcbd.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/emilie-chartier-art-blog-blog-image-6-768x512.jpg 768w, https://www.karmacoastcbd.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/emilie-chartier-art-blog-blog-image-6-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /></p><p><b>Your local town, Cullercoats, is known for its communal creative history. How would you describe the sense of community along our coast?</b></p><p>It is a beautiful thing. The sense of community you find on the north east coast is unique and you will never be able to find it anywhere else. The people here have always made me feel like I belong here and like I am home. You are never alone and there is always someone around the corner to help you if needed.</p><p>I grew up in the North East of France and while we don’t have the sea, we have a very similar past and the heavy industry has left its mark on the area and its people too, making it unique, welcoming and beautiful in its own way.</p><p>I still feel very new in the area as I have only been here in Cullercoats for 2 years, but the more time I spend here the longer I want to stay.</p><p><b>Do you have any advice for people that would love to explore their own creativity, but don’t know where to start?</b></p><p>I would say, whatever you feel called to do, have a go at it. Do it without any pressure, expectations, nor goals to achieve. Another important thing to remember is that you don’t have to be good to do something.</p><p>I stopped myself from painting for a long time because I thought I wasn’t good enough to do it. I would tell myself you didn’t study art, you don’t know what you are doing so just forget about it. I am glad I listened to that inner voice telling me to do it. I hope you’ll do the same!</p><p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-35123" src="https://www.karmacoastcbd.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/emilie-chartier-art-blog-blog-image-5.jpg" alt="emilie chartier art blog blog image 5" width="1200" height="800" title="Emilie Chartier Art - Healing And Creating by The Sea 26" srcset="https://www.karmacoastcbd.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/emilie-chartier-art-blog-blog-image-5.jpg 1200w, https://www.karmacoastcbd.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/emilie-chartier-art-blog-blog-image-5-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.karmacoastcbd.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/emilie-chartier-art-blog-blog-image-5-768x512.jpg 768w, https://www.karmacoastcbd.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/emilie-chartier-art-blog-blog-image-5-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /></p><p><b>And finally, where can people find you, and your beautiful work?</b><b><br /></b></p><p>You can find me on social media (<a href="http://www.instagram.com/emiliechartierart" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/EmilieChartierArt" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Facebook</a>) under the name @emiliechartierart where I share my new work, some insights and behind the scenes. I also have a website where you can see all the paintings I’ve created, my contact details for purchase or commission enquiries and the link to my etsy store for my prints and postcards. </p><p><a href="https://www.emiliechartierart.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">www.emiliechartierart.com</a> </p><p>I am starting to sell my work in person at markets and will be doing my first market next week at the boiler shop in Newcastle (Sunday 15 August from 10 to 4 pm). It will be full of creatives and makers from the North East so I am definitely excited about it. Maybe I’ll see you there!</p> </div>
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  369. <p>Written By : Sarah Jean Henderson</p> </div>
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  381. <p>When was the last time you felt stressed? With over 50% of the population reporting feelings of overwhelming stress in their daily lives*1, it’s probable that it isn’t too difficult to recall.</p><p>Many of us are aware that prolonged periods of stress can have damaging effects, both mental and physical, but few of us understand why, or what to do with this knowledge.</p><p>So, let’s talk about it.</p><p>Why is long term stress so damaging to our mind, body, and general wellbeing? And what can we do to help ourselves effectively manage stress whilst finding balance within the ebb and flow of our everyday lives?</p><p>First, let’s look at what’s actually going on in the body when we experience stress.</p><h2>What happens when we experience stress?</h2><p><em>“Stress arises when individuals perceive that they cannot adequately cope with the demands being made on them or with threats to their well-being” R.S. Lazarus (1966)</em></p><p>Stress is our body’s response to danger &#8211; whether it’s real (like being chased by a bear) or perceived (like worrying about something that hasn’t happened yet).</p><p>In the early days of human existence, when the main stress stimulus was life-threatening danger like predators, hunting, and fighting &#8211; all based entirely on survival, and all very much worth the raise in heart rate &#8211; our bodies developed an innate system that’s entire purpose is to help us navigate dangerous situations and keep us alive: the Autonomic Nervous System (ANS).</p><p>When we encounter danger, a signal is released in the part of our brain that perceives fear, the amygdala. The amygdala responds to this by sending signals to the hypothalamus, which then activates the Autonomic Nervous System (ANS), instructing the body to release the relevant hormones (cortisol and adrenaline) to respond to stress.</p><p>The ANS is comprised of two systems: </p><p><strong><em>Fight or flight/fight-flight-freeze</em></strong><strong><em>, </em></strong>responsible for controlling our body’s response to danger, medically referred to as the s<em>ympathetic nervous system</em>.</p><p><strong><em>Rest and digest/the parasympathetic nervous system</em></strong>, which plays an important role in maintaining balance (homeostasis) within the body.</p><p>When our bodies feel we are in danger (whether its real or perceived), our <em>fight or flight </em>stress response engages: our pupils dilate so we can take in more of our surroundings; our muscles tense and tremble, ready to take action; we breathe quicker as our heart rate and blood pressure increase, helping to spread nutrients and oxygen to our major muscle groups that will help us either fight or flee.</p><p>Have you ever noticed that your digestion feels sluggish and uncomfortable after a particularly stressful situation? Well, whilst our body is in this stress response, it’s trying to reserve energy by prioritising functions that are going to keep us alive in that moment, meaning other aspects, such as digestion, hormone production, tissue repair, and immune function, slow down or halt completely.</p><p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-35028 size-full" src="https://www.karmacoastcbd.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/picture-of-the-human-body-and-stress-zones.jpg" alt="picture of the human body and stress zones" width="1200" height="800" title="The Effects Of Stress On Our Physical And Mental Health 27" srcset="https://www.karmacoastcbd.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/picture-of-the-human-body-and-stress-zones.jpg 1200w, https://www.karmacoastcbd.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/picture-of-the-human-body-and-stress-zones-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.karmacoastcbd.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/picture-of-the-human-body-and-stress-zones-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://www.karmacoastcbd.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/picture-of-the-human-body-and-stress-zones-768x512.jpg 768w, https://www.karmacoastcbd.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/picture-of-the-human-body-and-stress-zones-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /></p><h2>So if this is our body&#8217;s way of protecting us, why can it so easily do us harm?</h2><p>The optimal function of the ANS is a balance between the two systems: when we encounter danger, our <em>sympathetic nervous system</em> activates, and when the danger subsides, we move back into our <em>parasympathetic nervous system </em>so that attention can return to prioritising normal function.</p><p>Being in a state of high alert, whilst extremely useful in the face of danger, isn’t beneficial long term. When stress moves from short term to chronic, our body essentially spends less time maintaining balance and ensuring all of its vital systems are functioning optimally, and more time believing it is in immediate danger and acting accordingly, which leaves a lot of room for general well-being to fall by the wayside.</p><p>Chronic stress has been linked to various mental and physical health conditions, including*2:</p><ul><li>Depression and anxiety</li><li>Insomnia</li><li>Gastrointestinal problems such as GERD, IBS, and ulcerative colitis</li><li>Cardiovascular disease</li><li>Immune dysfunction</li><li>Sexual dysfunction</li><li>Acne, psoriasis, alopecia</li></ul><h2><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-35139 size-full" src="https://www.karmacoastcbd.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/picture-of-sunset.jpg" alt="picture of sunset" width="1200" height="800" title="The Effects Of Stress On Our Physical And Mental Health 28" srcset="https://www.karmacoastcbd.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/picture-of-sunset.jpg 1200w, https://www.karmacoastcbd.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/picture-of-sunset-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.karmacoastcbd.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/picture-of-sunset-768x512.jpg 768w, https://www.karmacoastcbd.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/picture-of-sunset-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /></h2><h2>Stress in modern-day society</h2><p>Stress isn’t inherently bad. In fact, in small doses stress is useful. Not only does it help keep us alive through danger, but it can motivate us, aid us in performing better under pressure, achieving goals, and short bursts of stress have even been proven to increase immune function.</p><p>The trouble is that in the frenzy of modern day’s fast-paced society, the main causes of us slipping into our <em>fight or flight </em>response are no longer life-threatening, but instead come from aspects of our every day &#8211; such as being late, or nervous for an event (which are considerably less dangerous than being chased by a bear). Contrary to actual life-threatening instances, these perceived threats often don’t have a clear start and finish and generally bleed into one another, which means we may see ourselves moving from one stressful circumstance to the next, never having the chance to return to our resting state.</p><h2>So what can we do to help ourselves?</h2><p><em>“Between stimulus and response, there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom.” Victor Frankl</em></p><p>It’s clear to say that we cannot avoid potentially stressful situations, but what we can do is gradually change the way we respond to them.</p><p>Whilst the stress stimulus (such as traffic, a bad day at work, or an overflowing inbox) may be beyond our control, our response to the stimulus (how we react in the moment) is largely within our control, as much as it can often feel the opposite. If we can intercept our knee-jerk reaction to a stress stimulus before it sends us into <em>fight or flight, </em>we can remain in control of our reaction to whatever it is we’re experiencing, thus consciously reducing our stress levels. Here are some steps to consider next time you notice yourself becoming stressed:</p><p><strong><em>Notice and Pause: </em></strong>Neurologists say that emotions have a 90-second physiological lifespan in the body. <em>“When a person has a reaction to something in their environment, there’s a 90-second chemical process that happens… For those chemicals to totally flush out of the body it takes less than 90 seconds… After that, any remaining emotional response is just the person choosing to stay in that emotional loop”</em> writes neurologist Jill Bolte. What this suggests is that if we pause and simply notice the emotion (in this case, stress) rather than interacting with it by allowing a series of thoughts to follow, the emotion will dissipate on its own. We need to notice the stress arising in our body, and resist the urge to jump to the worst-case scenario narrative our minds want to create. By taking a moment to catch our thoughts before they run away with themselves, we can act from a wiser, more grounded place that allows us to formulate healthier responses.</p><p><strong><em>Identify:</em></strong> We can refrain from giving our stress power and still identify what it is that’s distressing us. Identifying what exactly it is we are feeling stressed about can help us rationalise our thought process and take steps towards accepting and navigating the situation at hand.</p><p><strong><em>Shift Perspective:</em></strong> Stress can quickly cloud our judgement. Asking ourselves clarifying questions can help us rationalise and put things into a more logical perspective when we feel ourselves becoming swept up in a negative narrative:</p><ul><li>What is the worst that can happen?</li><li>Can I solve this problem by worrying about it?</li><li>Are my thoughts based on fact, or imaginary scenarios?</li><li>Is there another way I could look at this?</li><li>How can I best support myself through this?</li></ul><p><em><strong>Be compassionate: </strong></em>Criticising ourselves in times of stress only ever exacerbates the situation. Treating ourselves with self-compassion and understanding, just as we would a friend in need, can take a great deal of pressure off our shoulders in already stressful circumstances. This is especially important when we begin the process of trying to change the way we respond to stress. Imagine trying to learn to write with your left hand after a lifetime of using your right; learning something new takes time! Whilst in the process of retraining our minds, we must move forward with patience, forgiving ourselves if we take a step back, and celebrating every step small forward.</p><p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-35140 size-full" src="https://www.karmacoastcbd.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/sunset-over-the-ocean.jpg" alt="sunset over the ocean" width="1200" height="800" title="The Effects Of Stress On Our Physical And Mental Health 29" srcset="https://www.karmacoastcbd.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/sunset-over-the-ocean.jpg 1200w, https://www.karmacoastcbd.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/sunset-over-the-ocean-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.karmacoastcbd.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/sunset-over-the-ocean-768x512.jpg 768w, https://www.karmacoastcbd.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/sunset-over-the-ocean-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /></p><h2>Additional ways to manage stress</h2><p><strong><em>Mindfulness Practices</em></strong> such as meditation, breathwork, and yoga all encourage us back into our <em>parasympathetic nervous system</em> simply by slowing down: the breath, our thoughts, and our movement. Introducing even just 5 minutes of mindfulness practice into your morning and evening routine can help to build self-awareness and guide the body back to its natural resting state.</p><p><strong><em>Physical Activity </em></strong>reduces the stress hormones in the body and increases endorphins, lifting our emotional state and often clearing away residual feelings of stress. Being physically active also promotes better sleep, which in turn lowers our stress levels by strengthening our emotional threshold.</p><p><strong><em>CBD</em></strong> can have positive effects on reducing and regulating stress by interacting with our endocannabinoid system (ECS). Studies*3 indicate that one way CBD aids in stress reduction and regulation is by inhibiting the enzyme that metabolises the endocannabinoid Anandamide (AEA). Both CBD and Anandamide have been shown to have anxiolytic (anxiety-reducing) effects. Read more about CBD and wellness here: https://www.karmacoastcbd.co.uk/cbd-for-mind-body-and-soul-wellness</p><p><strong><em>Social Support</em></strong> plays a crucial role in managing our everyday stress levels and helps us feel supported and held in our daily lives. Establishing connections with people that we trust and can rely on in times of need can ease stress by providing us with the knowledge that whatever it is we’re going through, we need not brave it alone.</p><p><strong><em>Professional Support </em></strong>is something to consider when we find that stress is becoming an unmanageable and overwhelming issue in our life, and is clearly negatively impacting or inhibiting our day-to-day. Visiting the GP to rule out any underlying health issues that could be contributing to symptoms of stress, and looking into talking therapies such as counselling and CBT (cognitive behavioural therapy), are a great place to start.</p><p><em>Sarah Jean is a writer and psychotherapist in training. Find more of her work <u>here</u> (<a href="https://www.theoceanleadshome.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">www.theoceanleadshome.com</a>)</em></p><h2>Sources ETC:</h2><p>Anatomy Image source: <a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/stress/effects-on-body" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.healthline.com/health/stress/effects-on-body</a></p><h2>Stress percentage</h2><p><a href="https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/news/stressed-nation-74-uk-overwhelmed-or-unable-cope-some-point-past-year" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/news/stressed-nation-74-uk-overwhelmed-or-unable-cope-some-point-past-year</a></p><h2>Side effects stress</h2><p><a href="https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/feelings-symptoms-behaviours/feelings-and-symptoms/stress/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/feelings-symptoms-behaviours/feelings-and-symptoms/stress/</a></p><h2>ECS/CBD and stress</h2><p><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6486906/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6486906/</a></p><p><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3073528/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3073528/</a></p><p><a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5871913/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5871913/</a></p> </div>
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  417. <p>Here at Karma Coast, we are firm advocates of wellbeing practices and using our natural resources for the greater good and their lifestyle benefits on the body and mind. For example, the North Sea in the UK, which is on our doorstep, has very low sea temperatures, but that doesn&#8217;t stop people from swimming in it. In fact, on the northeast coast of England, there are many beaches where you can swim in the icy water year-round! </p><p>In particular, Tynemouth Longsands beach and Cullercoats Beach have some fantastic spots for wild swimming. This article will explore how this benefits your health, as well as its popularity around these two beautiful beaches. So if you are looking to start cold water swimming, then this article is for you and outlines all the benefits cold water swimming brings.</p><p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-35153" src="https://www.karmacoastcbd.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/tynemouth-priory-from-the-sea.jpg" alt="tynemouth priory from the sea" width="1200" height="800" title="The Benefits of Cold Water Swimming In the North Sea 34" srcset="https://www.karmacoastcbd.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/tynemouth-priory-from-the-sea.jpg 1200w, https://www.karmacoastcbd.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/tynemouth-priory-from-the-sea-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.karmacoastcbd.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/tynemouth-priory-from-the-sea-768x512.jpg 768w, https://www.karmacoastcbd.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/tynemouth-priory-from-the-sea-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /></p><p> </p><h2>How cold shock response helps the body</h2><p>Cold temperatures benefit the body in several ways. The cold shock response shocks you, forcing you to use up energy reserves and produce heat as quickly as possible. Coldwater temperature is vital as this is different from warm or hot water, where your muscles can relax with less effort because they don&#8217;t need to work so hard (and be cooled down).</p><p>All that extra warmth a swimmer generates will also help protect against hypothermia if someone falls into icy waters &#8211; something that can happen around these beaches! </p><h2>Why do cold water temperatures take your breath away?</h2><p>Cold water is colder than cold air, and when we swim in it, our body immediately sends blood to this newly exposed skin surface. This causes a reaction called vasoconstriction, where the vessels inside the skin shrink so that less heat leaves with each breath of warm air breathed out through the mouth or nose.</p><p>The cold water feels like ice because there are no receptors outside your body for cold sensations (except maybe those nerves near your ribs).</p><p>We all have an internal sense of temperature controlled by various thermal sensors throughout our bodies, such as our mouths, noses, throats, and deep brain tissues. These sensors detect only warmth or coldness, not actual degrees Fahrenheit/Celsius. </p><p>This is also known as the cold shock response or cold water shock and is a natural defence mechanism to preserve our core temperature.</p><h2>How long should I swim in cold water?</h2><p>The time it takes to acclimatize is different for everyone. If, after 15-20 minutes, you start feeling lightheaded or dizzy as the sea temperature starts to fall, then get out of the water and drink plenty of fluids. After 20 minutes, if your fingers are still very cold, that means they have been in the water too long, and it&#8217;s time to get out and get a hot drink. It is easier to start your outdoor dips in summer when the water temperature is at 16°C and above, and then keep on taking to the water as the temperature drops. </p><h2>Cold Water Swimming and hypothermia?</h2><p>Outdoor swimming or taking a dip in the sea to cool down on hot summer days is becoming more popular. The sensation of jumping into cold water can feel invigorating and refreshing, but why does it happen? Swimming (or any other form of physical exercise) raises your body temperature, increasing blood flow.</p><p>The onset of hypothermia is likely to occur when a person is exposed or prolonged to cold air or water, lowering the core temperature. Even when out of the water, swimmers are at increased risk, more so if also exhausted or dehydrated. The colder the water, the higher the risk of hypothermia will occur.</p><p>The UK North Sea at Cullercoats Beach has long been regarded with awe due to its icy water that laps on shores just above freezing point. </p><p>Meaning year-round sea adventure is possible when a swimmer may require to wear wet suits or other neoprene undergarments rather than just a swimming costume. The good news is that wetsuits do not remove the cold water shock response.</p><p>Exposing our bodies to the colder water temperature also affects mental health: people who swim regularly report feeling calmer, more alert, and happier when taking a dip during winter months. Cold water activates endorphins in the body, which can help reduce pain. </p><h2>Health Risks of Cold Water and Ice Swimming</h2><p>When swimming, it is essential to be aware of potential cardiac and pulmonary risks due to cold exposure. The optimal core temperature of humans is approximately 37 °C, but prolonged immersion in cold sea water at less than 35 °C may produce hypothermia as body heat is lost to the environment.</p><p>The origin of this belief was formulated following the sinking of the Titanic disaster. In more recent years, research has been directed towards elucidating the pathophysiology of cold water immersion.</p><p>It has been suggested that there are four clear stages involved with cold water immersion that may result in rapid temperature drops leading to hypothermia. Each of the three stages of immersion is associated with unique risks. The Outdoor Swimming Society website is a great resource for those thinking of an icy dip.</p><h2>What are the health benefits of cold water swimming?</h2><p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-35154" src="https://www.karmacoastcbd.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/people-swimming-in-the-north-seat-at-sunset.jpg" alt="people swimming in the north seat at sunset" width="1200" height="800" title="The Benefits of Cold Water Swimming In the North Sea 35" srcset="https://www.karmacoastcbd.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/people-swimming-in-the-north-seat-at-sunset.jpg 1200w, https://www.karmacoastcbd.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/people-swimming-in-the-north-seat-at-sunset-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.karmacoastcbd.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/people-swimming-in-the-north-seat-at-sunset-768x512.jpg 768w, https://www.karmacoastcbd.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/people-swimming-in-the-north-seat-at-sunset-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /></p><p> </p><p>Outdoor swimming also has benefits for people with Alzheimer&#8217;s disease. The cold temperature helps clear the brain of amyloid plaques deposited on nerve cells and hamper communication between them. This results in improved cognitive function, decreased confusion, and less agitation in patients who swim regularly during the winter months.</p><p>The physical activity involved is helpful for weight management. Still, it can also provide a form of mild exercise that enhances cardiovascular fitness levels and strengthens muscles around joints while improving bone density over time too! Cold water helps to boost the white blood cell count because the body is forced to react to changing conditions along with stimulating the parasympathetic nervous system.</p><h2>Good news for people with arthritis</h2><p>Cold water swimming can also be beneficial for people who struggle with arthritis. The cold temperature reduces swelling in joints, including pain and stiffness.</p><p>In addition, it is a natural alternative to anti-inflammatory drugs and topical treatments that are often less effective than cold therapy due to their limited blood flow circulation around the painful joint area! </p><p>Suppose you&#8217;re looking for an activity that isn&#8217;t too strenuous but still provides some exercise. In that case, cold water swimming could be ideal for you as it works for all muscle groups at once without placing much strain on any one part of your body during physical exertion.</p><p>The North Sea offers many benefits because the icy waters help support weight loss goals by aiding the metabolic process and boosting fat-burning activities. There are many groups locally to join, which is perfect if you need the motivation to go for a dip. </p><h2>How does Cold Water swimming reduce Stress?</h2><p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-35155" src="https://www.karmacoastcbd.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/person-cold-water-swimming.jpg" alt="person cold water swimming" width="1200" height="800" title="The Benefits of Cold Water Swimming In the North Sea 36" srcset="https://www.karmacoastcbd.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/person-cold-water-swimming.jpg 1200w, https://www.karmacoastcbd.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/person-cold-water-swimming-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.karmacoastcbd.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/person-cold-water-swimming-768x512.jpg 768w, https://www.karmacoastcbd.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/person-cold-water-swimming-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /></p><p> </p><p>Stress is a significant cause of many health conditions, including heart disease and diabetes. Stress also has the power to lower self-esteem and mental well-being.</p><p>Cold water swimming places stress on the body physically and mentally so can be effective in stress reduction by allowing you time out from everyday life and stressful events so that your body recoups its natural equilibrium. This process can work wonders on both physical and mental health.</p><p>As cold water decreases our body&#8217;s temperature and reacts to the low temperatures, we enter into the &#8220;rest and digest&#8221; state, where blood flow flows towards organs such as the stomach or intestines rather than limbs, impacting the stress response and creating feelings of comfort while soothing digestive muscles.</p><h2>What health benefits does Cold Water Swimming have for Dementia patients?</h2><p>Taking to seawater can benefit Dementia patients as it can increase their mobility. This is because colder water temperatures have a stimulating effect, and this stimulation helps to improve blood flow, which in turn enhances memory function.</p><p>Some studies have found that swimmers with dementia experience higher happiness levels after open water sessions, too. Still, more research needs to be done before these findings are deemed conclusive &#8211; so until then, we won&#8217;t know if there&#8217;s any truth behind them or not.</p><h2>Cold water increases your libido.</h2><p>Cold water swimmers have been shown to increase their libido from cold water exposure. This is because the water stimulates blood vessels, testosterone production, increases circulation, and improves red blood cells, leading to increased stamina during sex.</p><p>It also temporarily reduces symptoms of depression due to a surge of endorphins, the chemical our brain produces to make us feel good during activities, when you enter the cold water and repeated exposure may stimulate a rapid vasoconstrictor response.</p><p>In fact, some cold water swimmers credit this with helping them overcome erectile dysfunction or premature ejaculation. </p><h2>Is swimming in cold water good for weight loss?</h2><p>A new study from the University of Aberdeen suggests that swimming in open water can help to reduce weight and improve your metabolic health.</p><p>The research team at Aberdeen found that a winter swimmer&#8217;s temperature, heart rate, and blood pressure all rise when they enter sea water. This increase is short-lived but enough for their metabolism to accelerate by up to 25%, therefore, burning calories.</p><p>This means fat cells are more likely to be burnt as fuel during this period, leading to reduced weight gain over time.</p><p>Researchers believe these changes may also impact Alzheimer&#8217;s disease or dementia with increased adrenaline levels enabling swimmers who suffer from memory loss due to such conditions to feel sharper and healthier than before they swam!</p><h2>Open Water Swimming boosts your immune system.</h2><p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-35156" src="https://www.karmacoastcbd.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/man-looking-out-to-sea.jpg" alt="man looking out to sea" width="1200" height="800" title="The Benefits of Cold Water Swimming In the North Sea 37" srcset="https://www.karmacoastcbd.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/man-looking-out-to-sea.jpg 1200w, https://www.karmacoastcbd.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/man-looking-out-to-sea-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.karmacoastcbd.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/man-looking-out-to-sea-768x512.jpg 768w, https://www.karmacoastcbd.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/man-looking-out-to-sea-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /></p><p> </p><p>Swimmers in the UK find the human body gets a nervous system boost when going for a dip in the sea, and it is a great way to boost your immune system and mental and physical wellbeing. A strong immune system can lead to fewer colds and less flu.</p><p>Swimmers in the North Sea also have plenty of other benefits, including good cardiovascular health.</p><p>It helps improve circulation and forces blood around the veins and strengthens muscles through this increased blood flow on exposure to colder temperatures. In addition, the sea provides an environment that offers resistance against muscle contraction when swam in or partaken from &#8211; leading to improved muscular strength and endurance. This forms one of the many reasons why people love open water swimming!</p><h2>Do Open Water Swimmers have better mental health?</h2><p>A cold water swim is a refreshing, invigorating, and rejuvenating way to improve your overall wellbeing and leave you in an enhanced mood. The sea water helps to lower core body temperature and brings us close to the pain barrier<strong>, </strong>which has been found in studies of people with Alzheimer&#8217;s disease who have enjoyed the benefits of cold water swimming.</p><p>Swimming with others can also be a great way to increase social interaction, which many people have found beneficial for their mental health. Creating a challenge or personal goal can also be a great way to push yourself in the water and improve physical fitness.</p><h2>We have fantastic natural resources on our doorstep</h2><p>We are told that swimming is one of the best forms of exercise out there, so it&#8217;s no wonder that many people have been taking up open water swimming as a new hobby over the last few years, both for its health benefits and as a great way to enjoy our local natural resources.</p><p>The icy temperatures also help improve brain function by increasing the speed of neural transmissions and assisting specific proteins to get taken up into tissue cells in critical places like the hippocampus &#8211; this can protect your memory from decline as you age.</p><h2>How to swim safely in open water</h2><p>When going for a swim in the sea or any open water in the UK with all the benefits it offers, it is essential to take precautions as there are risks.</p><ul><li>Do not swim in dirty water or with a lot of debris, as this can cause infections and disease.</li><li>Check the sea&#8217;s current change before going out if you are unsure how strong it may be.</li><li>It is good practice to swim with other people to reduce risks if you get into difficulties.</li><li>It is essential to wear a lifejacket or buoyancy aid when swimming in deep water. </li><li>Ensure you learn how to do the lifesaving technique of &#8220;bringing someone back&#8221; before going out on your own so you are prepared if anything should happen. </li><li>Enter the water slowly and gradually to get used to the colder water.</li><li>You may need to build up your tolerance levels before swimming in icy waters &#8211; for instance, if you live near a sea or river that is not as cold.</li><li>If after 15 to 20 minutes you start to feel lightheaded or dizzy, you should get out of the water and drink plenty of fluids.</li><li>If after 20 minutes your fingers are still very cold, that is a sign to leave the sea for now as it means they have been in there too long. </li><li>Take some warm clothes to change into after your swim, don&#8217;t sit in wet clothing and bring a warm drink.</li></ul> </div>
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  436. <pubDate>Wed, 27 Jan 2021 15:49:24 +0000</pubDate>
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  440. <description><![CDATA[I’m not sure where to start really, I suppose it might be useful to ask the question “why did I think I needed CBD in my life?”
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  442. Well, I don’t recall thinking that I did actually but I do recall thinking that I was in physical pain every day in one form or another and I wasn’t happy about it. Don’t get me wrong, I wasn’t bed bound or struggling to get through the day, nothing that bad, It was just that 48 years of running around the planet at warp speed had taken its toll physically. I’m not the kind of person who can sit still you see, I’m always in search of an adventure, something, anything! (it turned out there was a very good reason for this, but we’ll come to that later).]]></description>
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  454. <p>Written By : Chris Connel &#8211; Actor</p> </div>
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  459. <p>I’m not sure where to start, really. I suppose it might be useful to ask the question, <em>“why did I think I needed CBD in my life?” </em></p>
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  461. <p>Well, I don’t recall thinking that I did, actually, but I do recall thinking that I was in physical pain every day in one form or another, and I wasn’t happy about it. Don’t get me wrong, I wasn’t bedbound or struggling to get through the day, nothing that bad. It was just that 48 years of running around the planet at warp speed had taken its toll physically. I’m not the kind of person who can sit. Still, you see, I’m always in search of an adventure, something, anything! (it turned out there was a very good reason for this, but we’ll come to that later).</p>
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  463. <p>My active life and my professional life as an actor had helped me amass a quite comprehensive selection of niggling injuries. Nothing too severe, but in combination, it was getting a bit much. The usual stuff &#8211; torn ankle ligaments, a couple of knee injuries, a shoulder “issue”, an upper back injury I acquired whilst playing golf drunk in my early twenties and, most recently, a thumb injury acquired whilst practising the gentle art of fly fishing. All of these in isolation could be annoying but not particularly debilitating. However, a flare-up of two or more on any particular day was starting to become problematic. I’m not ready to slow down just yet. So that’s what motivated me to contact my old friend Dylan Mortimer who, along with his partner Magdalena, launched Karma Coast in 2018.</p>
  464. <p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-35162 size-full" src="https://www.karmacoastcbd.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/chris-connel.jpg" alt="chris connel" width="1200" height="800" title="CBD And Me 38" srcset="https://www.karmacoastcbd.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/chris-connel.jpg 1200w, https://www.karmacoastcbd.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/chris-connel-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.karmacoastcbd.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/chris-connel-768x512.jpg 768w, https://www.karmacoastcbd.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/chris-connel-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /></p>
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  466. <p>I have to say this wasn’t the first time I’d dipped my toe into the world of CBD. In 2017 I tried a few drops of a well-known brand and was surprised to find it did have an impact of sorts. Buoyed by my success but put off by the price, I promptly ordered a cheap bottle of CBD drops from eBay in order to continue my experiment…It’s fair to say that didn’t work out. So I put the CBD idea to bed for a few years and, at the same time, satisfied my inner cynic.</p>
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  468. <p>Fast forward to 2020 and, after a few messages and a call which I would describe as 0% sales 100% consultation, I thought, why not? Dylan was clearly very passionate about the role CBD had played in his life, and as a friend of his and his family for somewhere north of twenty years, I certainly trusted him. In any case, I knew where he lived, so I could always go round and egg his house.</p>
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  470. <p>Full disclosure &#8211; I am a sceptic, and I also think I’m funny. Not a full-time ‘<em>there’s no point in any of it I’ll just sit here and scoff at the world</em>’ kind of sceptic, just one that thinks, where there’s money involved, that’s probably going to be the primary motive.</p>
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  472. <p>On Dylan’s advice, I started with the 1200mg CBD drops and a CBD Vape, and I have to say it had an almost immediate effect. I was really quite surprised.</p>
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  474. <p>A few drops of the oil under my tongue and then an hour later, a few draws on the vape seriously reduced the pain in my thumb and my upper back &#8211; the two niggles that just happened to be playing up that day. Though still a little sceptical, I reported the outcome to my long-suffering wife. I informed her I would keep her up to speed with any and all developments during my CBD experiment as I thought it might be relevant to her and her peculiar neck. I could tell by her face she was thrilled.</p>
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  476. <p>After a week or so, the first conclusion I could draw was that, in my case, CBD definitely helps with pain. I can say that with 100% certainty. Over the years, I have been prescribed various medications to help with injuries here and there, and I’ve also tried the usual over-the-counter anti-inflammatories and analgesics. CBD is as good as, if not better, than most of them for relieving pain. My pain anyway.</p>
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  478. <p>So for me, the choice was a simple one, Do I want to go to the doctors and be prescribed painkillers, some of which are addictive, cause ulcers etc., whenever I needed to manage my comprehensive list of well-earned injuries or do I want to use a 100% organic plant extract….for me, the choice was an even simpler one as I’d already decided that the prescription pain killer option was not for me years ago.</p>
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  480. <h2>Big tick number one for CBD</h2>
  481. <p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="aligncenter wp-image-35165 size-full" src="https://www.karmacoastcbd.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/chris-connel-in-front-of-fish-tank.jpg" alt="chris connel in front of fish tank" width="1200" height="800" title="CBD And Me 39" srcset="https://www.karmacoastcbd.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/chris-connel-in-front-of-fish-tank.jpg 1200w, https://www.karmacoastcbd.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/chris-connel-in-front-of-fish-tank-300x200.jpg 300w, https://www.karmacoastcbd.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/chris-connel-in-front-of-fish-tank-768x512.jpg 768w, https://www.karmacoastcbd.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/chris-connel-in-front-of-fish-tank-600x400.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px" /></p>
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  483. <p>Then something really interesting happened &#8211; something which convinced me there was no placebo effect going on here. As I touched on earlier, I am incapable of sitting still, and I was diagnosed with ADHD in my early forties. But at no point did I start this journey with the intention of treating that. I’d tried the standard treatment, methylphenidate, for a short while and rapidly came to the conclusion that this also was not for me! I was happy to take the rough with the smooth as far as ADHD went &#8211; flashes of creative genius (and modesty) coupled with an inability to accept that anything not happening right now could possibly have any relevance. Hunter, not farmer. From being able to remember 20,000 plus words in their exact order, including punctuation, to wondering <em>why I am stood in this shop</em>? Worse still, <em>where are my keys</em>? <em>Did I leave them in the shop? Is that why I’m in the shop? </em>That reminds me, I must fill in my tax return…</p>
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  485. <h2>You get the idea</h2>
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  487. <p>So methylphenidate, whilst good for negating the negatives, also robs you of the good bits. My career, my livelihood, relies on the good bits! It’s also an addictive controlled drug. No thanks. I found, completely to my surprise, that CBD had a pretty good go at some (not all) of the negative aspects of ADHD whilst leaving all of the good bits in place. I felt I had more time, there were still the same number of hours in the day, but things weren’t quite as rushed.</p>
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  489. <p>One negative that ADHD brings, and I suppose this might be what most people would think of as “classic ADHD”, is a genuine feeling of extreme discomfort and a desire to escape when faced with the mundane &#8211; that tax return I’ll do on the 364th day of the 365 days in a tax year for example. It manifests physically as well, stomach pain, pins and needles in my fingertips. I’m not exaggerating. Every bit of my being tries its best to persuade me to go and do something else. Anything else.</p>
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  491. <p>I found quite by accident that if I used the vape in situations such as this, it helps enormously. I’m not saying I suddenly relish the idea of filing my tax return, no I most certainly am not, but it does allow me to think (I imagine) how other people think &#8211; that I just have to do it, and I can sit, calm and focused and methodically go through the process with the understanding that this is a means to an end. Not an approach usually associated with ADHD’ers.</p>
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  493. <p>So, in short, I think it’s fair to say that CBD has had a very positive impact on my life. I’m not a doctor (you probably guessed), and I’m not saying CBD is a cure-all and we can all live our lives prescription free. No, I’m not saying that. What I am saying is that if, like me, you’ve decided you don’t want to use prescription medications, for whatever reason, routinely, it might just work for you.</p>
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  495. <p>Oh, it also really helps with dissociative disorders, but we’ll save that for another time.</p>
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