CBD patches have gained popularity as a natural alternative for pain relief, with their convenient and discreet delivery method. However, like any other medication or supplement, CBD patches may have side effects that users should be aware of.  Thankfully we have never had a reported issue with any of the first three side effects listed below, and a handful of customers experiencing Skin Irritation. In this circumstance, the customer has declared they have unusually sensitive skin for many skin products and it’s usually due to the adhesive used. In this article, we’ll take a closer ..read more

CBD, a natural alternative to traditional pain relief methods, has been gaining popularity in recent years. CBD patches, in particular, have gained attention as a convenient and discreet way to deliver CBD to the body, especially for those experiencing pain. In this article, we will take a closer look at CBD patches for pain relief, exploring their potential benefits for those with different types of pain. How CBD Patches Work for Pain CBD patches work by slowly and steadily delivering a controlled amount of CBD through the skin and into the bloodstream. Typically, CBD patches provide sev ..read more

WHY BUY CBD WATER WHEN YOU CAN MAKE YOUR OWN? There are several benefits of making your own CBD Water – you can save money, save on waste, but not scrimp on quality. What are you waiting for?! Save on money: On average, a can or bottle of CBD water in the UK costs £2.50. 1 dose of our Water Soluble CBD is 72 pence. It’s worth understanding that the quality of CBD is important so you know what you’re paying for, but in short 6mg Full Spectrum CBD is the equivalent of 12mg of CBD Isolate (Which is what you will find in all CBD Drinks and CBD Water that isn’t The Tonic’s brand). Save on Waste: I ..read more

Why use CBD for anxiety and depression? Perhaps unsurprisingly, depression and anxiety are at an all-time high. Between 20 and 30 March 2020 almost half (49.6%) of people in the U.K reported high anxiety and average anxiety scores were 5.2 out of 10, ‘a marked increase’ from 3.0 in the last quarter of 2019. That was of course in direct relation to COVID – now, on top of that, we’ve got unfathomable hikes in energy prices, war in the Ukraine and, let’s face it, probably an alien invasion by the end of the year. Let’s just make our peace with that now. But, before the aliens arrive, we need to f ..read more

For those new to the sprawling world of CBD oil, you may not know that ‘CBD’ itself is actually only one molecule of many that are contained within full and broad spectrum products. CBD, or cannabidiol, is undoubtedly one of the most famous cannabinoids found in the cannabis plant (the other more infamous being THC), but there are actually 147 in total – many of which have also been shown to have huge promise in studies. CBG is one such cannabinoid that has garnered well-deserved attention over the past year. Unlike the CBD molecule, which has been shown to support the endocannabinoid system ..read more

CBD receipes for festive drinks CBD is renowned for helping create some calm so we’ve designed 4 alcohol-free CBD infused alternatives to the festive classics! All 4 recipes are made using our luxurious CBD infused tea’s, which contain our unique full spectrum water-soluble CBD, specially designed to be ingested. Our CBD Festive Drinks will keep you calm, cosy and coddled from within. They might even help you get a good sleep at night! We’d love to know what you think so take a photo of your festive tipple and tag us in when you share on your socials! Choose your CBD Drink CBD Festive ..read more

Did you know that having a cup of CBD Tea at bedtime might give you a restful night’s sleep? As well as all the health benefits CBD is believed to bring, from pain management to lowered anxiety, hormonal balance to healthy skin, it’s also known to maintain a healthy sleep pattern. Our CBD Tea is so effective, you’ll find yourself replacing your Chamomile Tea with our Cleansing Blossom in no time! CBD Tea health benefits are all of the above and more. Read on to learn… There are three key reasons for this: We use our unique Water Soluble Full Spectrum CBD to expertly infuse each CBD Tea ..read more

How can CBD Tea help with sleep There are several reasons why people struggle with their sleep – raised cortisol levels and anxiety/stress being the most common. Luckily CBD is renowned for calming the nervous system to reduce stress AND can balance out hormone excretion. But it can also have mild sedative effects if taken in high doses. There is a lot more research being done into the effects of CBD tea on sleep. One recent study found that 160mg of CBD increased sleep duration when testing against lower levels of CBD, a placebo and nitrazapam.  Our CBD Tea is a favourite with those wan ..read more

We get asked a lot if you can give CBD to pets, here’s our answer… What if we told you that all mammals have an Endocannabinoid system? It’s not just humans that have the capacity to produce their own (endo)cannabinoids or the receptors to respond to cannabinoids from the cannabis plant. If you’re wondering what the Endocannabinoid system is, check our post for a brief explanation, otherwise continue reading as we unfold more truths about CBD and dogs. In the UK it is not legal to market CBD for pets including Cats and Dogs as the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) have not run the scient ..read more

Here’s 5 top tips on how to get the most out of your CBD I was prompted to write this for 2 reasons. One was seeing more and more brands suggesting you put their CBD Oil in smoothies and coffee. The other was being asked “what’s the deal with clear cbd oil”? So to tackle these issues, here’s some TOP TIPS! 1: CAN I ADD CBD OIL TO SMOOTHIES OR COFFEE?  There are 2 types of CBD that can be ingested and retain their *100% CBD absorption. Our Water Soluble Full Spectrum CBD and CBD Isolate. If you add classic/regular CBD oil to food or drink, even CBD in MCT Oils (ie coconut oil), the absor ..read more