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Its Cold and Flu Season Again, Here's How CBD Can Help

Leighana Martindale

By Leighana Martindale

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It’s that time of year again when the weather changes and those nasty bugs starts to go around. Whether it’s the flu or a cold, being sick is no fun and this year seems to be especially brutal already. The good news is we have some tips that can help you and your immune system stay ahead this year!

I’m sure you’ve heard that CBD has some AMAZING anti-inflammatory qualities which can be very helpful when fighting a cold. CBD is good for more than just reducing the inflammation in your head though, CBD can also help with symptoms such as head tension, body tension, sleep, and for when you just need to relax.

One of my personal favorite things to do when I’m sick is take a long, hot, steamy bath. When your body aches and is full of pain, nothing soothes like hot water, Epsom salt, and a great CBD bath bomb! Below we wrote down some of our favorite products that help with the symptoms of being sick as well as a few other natural remedies that will help your immune system perk up!

CBD Tinctures:

Tinctures are easy to take either under the tongue or added to a dish or beverage. They have an onset time of between 15 to 45 minutes and are popular smokeless consumption methods.

- AUR Body
- PacificDaze
- Yuyo Botanics - Poplum

CBD Cold Relief:

Soothing your symptoms with traditional and familiar methods like hot baths and chest rubs can ease your discomfort and help you relax and get restorative rest.

CannaBombz Immunity Bath Bomb

Gara Skincare Menthol Rub
Poplum CBD Cold Therapy Hemp Rub

YuYo Botanics PM Formula

Other natural remedies:

- Apple Cider Vinegar

- Oregano Oil Pills
- EchinaceaTea
- VitaminC

- LOTS OF WATER

Ultimate Immune Boosting Vegan Soup Recipe Potato Onion Soup

Here’s a favourite go to remedy for me; hearty, wintery potato soup, I’m already feeling better.

Ingredients:

- 4-5 large potatoes
- 1 large onion [or two small]
- 1 head of garlic
- Vegan Butter[substitute oil if you don’t have]

- Salt
- Pepper
- Turmeric
- CBD Tincture [optional]

Directions:

  1. Dice your onion and begin sautéing in a large pot. While your onions are cooking, begin to dice all but 1 of your potatoes.

  2. Once your onions are translucent and smelling delicious, fill the pot halfway full of water and let come to a boil. While you are waiting dice your final potato into 1/4” thin bits. You want this potato to boil into mush, in order to give your soup that thick and hearty consistency.

  3. One the water has come to a boil put your potatoes in and let cook. At this point begin adding salt, pepper, and turmeric to taste. [Depending on how sick I am is how much turmeric I will include].

  4. Get your garlic cloves ready then dice up half of the head and put into the pot. If you have a garlic press, press the other half and add to the pot otherwise just slice and add like the first half.

  5. Periodically taste test while your soup is cooking to add more flavor. I enjoy adding a lot of pepper to mine. Also check the water and add more if need once the potatoes soften.

  6. Once the smaller potatoes begin to the dissipate and the soup gets thick, it’s ready!

  7. Pour yourself a bowl and add 20mg from your CBD tincture of choice and enjoy!