5 Ways CBD Helps Endurance Athletes Perform Better
Endurance athletes know the importance of pushing their physical and mental limits to succeed. With that comes the potential risk of injury due to over-exertion or fatigue. Fortunately, Cannabidiol (CBD) has made its way into the athletic performance game and has proven to be a great ally in preventing injuries, managing pain, and optimizing athletes’ […]
5 Ways CBD Helps Endurance Athletes Perform Better
Endurance athletes know the importance of pushing their physical and mental limits to succeed. With that comes the potential risk of injury due to over-exertion or fatigue. Fortunately, Cannabidiol (CBD) has made its way into the athletic performance game and has proven to be a great ally in preventing injuries, managing pain, and optimizing athletes’ […]
How Much CBD Athletes Should Be Using for Training, Racing, and Recovery
When starting a CBD regimen, many athletes wonder, “how much CBD should I be using?” The answer is – it depends. There are many reasons to start using CBD, and your reason for using it will help guide how much you should be using. However, each person’s body responds in a unique way to CBD, […]
TedX: The Endocannabinoid System with Dr. Rachel Knox
The science around CBD is continually evolving, thanks in large part to revolutionaries who have been willing to go against the grain, push the boundaries, and go beyond the conventional, textbook medicine on which western medicine is based. In her 2019 TedX Portland talk, Dr. Knox speaks simply and clearly about the Endocannabinoid System – […]
Why Every Athlete Needs CBD – Interview with Venga CBD CEO & Diaz Human Performance Coach Richard Diaz
Venga CBD founder and CEO sits down for a chat about CBD for athletes with Coach Richard Diaz of Diaz Human Performance.
CBD & The Endocannabinoid System
CBD is the primary active ingredient in hemp. It’s one out of hundreds of similar compounds, called cannabinoids, that are made and used by the endocannabinoid system.
Guide to Types of CBD Oils
CBD oil is a natural, concentrated oil that is extracted from the flowers and leaves of the cannabis plant. You can think of it kind of like an essential oil; what lavender Essential Oil is to the lavender plant, CBD oil is to hemp.
Ibuprofen: The World’s Longest List of Harmful Side Effects
Among endurance athletes who put their bodies through the wringer on a regular basis, the percentage of those who regularly take OTC drugs like ibuprofen is extremely high. And taking ibuprofen or similar drugs during endurance efforts has been shown to have a long list of harmful side effects, with one study showing that for […]
Pain & Inflammation and How CBD Can Help
Based on who you are and what you do, pain and inflammation are always going to be part of the equation. Every athlete gets that. But here’s the rub-a-dub-dub. Anytime pain shows up, it always brings along its good friend inflammation. And if you know anything about inflammation, it likes to arrive early, spread out […]
2 Ways CBD Speeds Up Your Recovery
People who take CBD report many benefits, including improved sleep, increased focus, and reduced recovery times from hard workouts. There are actually 2 ways CBD helps speed workout recovery, explained here. Have you ever had one of those days where it felt like you just had the hardest workout of your life, and you could […]
Improved Sleep with CBD
Many of us have sleep issues. Some nights you may have no problem hitting the hay but more often than not you might find your mind racing beyond control. For many, and possibly even you, a struggle with sleep can be a difficult reality. But the truth is that about 70 million people in the […]
Immune System and Endocannabinoids
Reduced Risk of Illness So you’re coming home from the gym or finishing up a run and you feel it. That scratch in the back of your throat or a faint achy-chill that runs down your back. This is the point where the panic sets in… “Oh no, I’m starting to get sick!” Having a […]
