After what’s been a stressful 2020 for just about everyone, we can only hope for a little bit more rest and relaxation in 2021. However, when we try to relax, we may not be doing the best job of it.
Whether it is something that isn’t the healthiest for us to destress or just throwing ourselves back into what’s wearing us out, there are better ways to come down from everything the day throws our way.
Just ask Nicole Kidman!
Academy Award winner for Best Actress for The Hours and Emmy winner for Big Little Lies on HBO, Nicole Kidman is now joining forces with SeraLabs, a premiere CBD brand that is creating natural and holistic products that seek to help maintain healthy joint movement.
Kidman, the star of such films as Moulin Rouge and Days of Thunder, first experimented with topical CBD treatments last summer after suffering an ankle injury. Nicole is now teaming up with SeraLabs on their anti-aging skincare line, Seratopical, along with their pain relief body creams and serums.
Kidman, a mainstay in Hollywood as an actress the past few decades, says the partnership was a no brainer after experiencing success with CBD wellness products firsthand, providing to be a vital solution in health and wellnesses, making things a little easier on her ankle while running lines with the likes of Jason Bateman and Reese Witherspoon.
The Benefits of CBD
You have probably heard someone mention the pros of CBD use to you by now. Cannabidiol, or CBD, is a chemical compound that derives from the cannabis plants, carrying with it the relaxing properties associated with marijuana without THC — the psychoactive cannabinoid that leads to the sensation of getting high. CBD has gained momentum in the health and wellness world for helping to relieve ailments associated with chronic pain and anxiety.
The human body produces endocannabinoids, which are neurotransmitters that bind to cannabinoid receptors in the nervous system. By some measures, CBD may help ease chronic pain by impacting receptor activity, that way reducing inflammation.
This may also fall true for prescription medicines related to mental health. CBD has been seen in some cases to help those dealing with anxiety and depression through proper dosage. This can in turn help those who suffer from insomnia, drowsiness, and agitation.
You Could Relax Poolside
Sometimes, just taking a dip can be what you need to unwind after a tough day. How about having that option all the time in your own aquatic oasis? A new pool, according to a swimming pool contractor in Bradenton, Florida, is not only the way to take your backyard living space to the next level but make an outdoor space designed just for your needs.
Pool builders develop custom swimming pools that may include waterfalls or spas. It can even be taken to the next level of a backyard worthy of a staycation by adding an outdoor kitchen or fire pit. Custom pool builders and designers can walk you through the process, even if it is your first time dealing with installation, also walking you through the simple steps of pool maintenance. That includes proper cleaning of the custom pool’s pump and regular skimming, as well as adjustments to a water feature to make sure it flows clean and pristine.
Pool design can include the utilization of spas for hydrotherapy. It’s a therapeutic approach to battling the symptoms of arthritis, migraines, and fibromyalgia. These spas can also help to minimize tension and ready the body for sleep. It is also consistent with easing stress to better one’s health, eventually helping to combat long-term ailments like heart disease and high blood pressure.
