A Dose of Dominque is a blog series of focused wellness and other doses of information from Dominique Astorino.
If you find yourself asking “how does CBD help fitness?” you’ll be happy to know that CBD and fitness go hand in hand much more seamlessly than you might think. After all, CBD is excellent for recovery, and recovery is an integral part of anyone’s exercise regimen — no exceptions. That said, there are three […]
As you begin to learn about CBD and how cannabis and its compounds (phytocannabinoids) affect the body, you may have stumbled upon yet another unfamiliar bit of hemp-centric vocab: Endocannabinoid System. Fun fact: your body actually has a physiological system designed to receive cannabinoids, including CBD. Wild, right? The ECS (Endocannabinoid System) is essentially a […]
So by now you’re well, well aware of CBD and all it’s incredible pharmacological uses. From remedying anxiety to helping people addicted to opioid pain relief safely transition into something healthier, anecdotes in the news, personal stories, and science journals alike are all singing the praises of this cannabis-based medicine. But CBD’s not the only cannabinoid […]
One of the biggest health lessons I learned in my twenties is that mental health requires a lot of upkeep and maintenance. Thinking about it now, it seems completely obvious, yet so many people neglect their mental health routine — I was among that set of people. You don’t brush your teeth once a year […]
Should you take CBD every day? Great question. CBD is touted as a wellness panacea — but the reality is that it can simply help balance your body in a variety of ways. How does it play a role in your everyday health routine? Let’s take a look at what CBD can do when used […]
A lot of people are asking the same question right now: “Should I try CBD?” Our global culture is going through a particularly stressful time right now (thanks for nothing, coronavirus), and CBD is clinically proven to be an anxiolytic (read: anxiety relieving medication). But will it work for you? Let’s look at some factors. […]
Listen, I’m all about some CBD beauty products. When CBD extract or distillate is mixed into products like CBDfx’s CBD face serum, you can see some seriously powerful anti-inflammatory, anti-redness results. And because they’re powerful antioxidants, cannabis-derived beauty products have the potential to be protective and anti-aging! But here’s the deal, a lot of beauty brands are jumping […]
Drowning in worry? Searching for the panic button? We’ve got some tips on how to relieve stress — fast. For times when your cortisol seems to be at an all-time high, and you can’t seem to calm yourself down, refer to some of these tips and tricks to bring a sense of peace. Practice deep […]
There’s a lot of confusion around buying safe hemp-derived products and CBD, but consumers are finding some good rules: ask for a COA, read the label carefully, start low and slow, and one of the big ones: look for US-grown hemp. But why does CBD have to come from the US? While this isn’t a […]
Stop right there! Have you been guzzling CBD oil like there’s no tomorrow? Swallowing it from the dropper, straight up? Don’t! As it turns out, there’s a method to ensure better delivery and efficacy of this natural medicine. Did you know that is is best if you hold the tincture (or oil!) under your tongue? […]
Many CBD patients and fans are wondering the same thing: can you fly with CBD oil in the US? CBD can help to calm flight-induced anxiety, and many travelers toting a CBD product need it for critical medical use. So what’s the deal with traveling with CBD oil? Thanks to the most recent TSA communication, […]
If you’re a millennial and you’ve been on the internet in the past few months, there’s a 99% chance you’ve heard the term “millennial burnout.” It’s something that’s resonated with all of us — feeling like we’ve been groomed to be efficient, perfect, high-achieving robots has left us deprioritizing our basic needs and wellbeing — […]
We finally live in an era in which it’s becoming easier and easier to talk about what was once outright taboo: mental health. And not only that, but how to improve your mental health. Western culture is essentially the only culture that treats emotional and mental health as a separate entity from physical health, which is […]
If you’re a person who tends to wake up on the anxiety-ridden side of the bed, or you have a case of the Mondays every Monday (and Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday), then listen up! There are ways to conquer your day before stress has a chance to creep in. The best part? It’s all […]