SD & CBD, My Regimen
This blog is written for those who want to know the regimen I use to manage my SD.
My Regimen:
I live in California, so the products that are available to me may be drastically different than what is available to others. Also, Im not a big fan of hemp based CBD: due to a narrow efficacy profile (hard to find optimal dosage) and often mislabeled (very little CBD in them) products. That said, some people do get some degree of benefit from hemp based CBD. Do your research.
In California I use the Care By Design 8:1 (CBD:THC) Sublingual Spray....5 sprays per night although if Im out with friends consuming any alcohol, I might use up to 30 sprays. On average though, figure 20mg of CBD per night
I also use the Absolute Extracts Sleepytime Sublingual spray...this is mostly THC. I use one or two sprays per evening. It helps me get deep sleep. I find that deep sleep is very important in maintaining my vocal quality. On average, figure 8-10mg of THC per night.
While CBD is often reported to have anti-spasmodic, anti-dystonic etc properties, I find that it works better with a little THC. I do not like getting high on THC so I started very slowly and now tolerate it easily.
For those unfamiliar with cannabis, THC is the primary psychoactive agent. CBD is generally considered as non-psychoactive. If you dont like THC, I certainly understand, I forego its use whenever Im doing well. Just bear in mind that deep sleep is important, so somehow, someway, get some deep sleep.
Hydration also helps my voice. Some people find a glass of wine helps their voice. While I enjoy red wine, its the worst thing for my voice ever.
Using the above regimen with some variation over time has worked for 4 yrs now....my voice is about 40-70% functional these days. Good in the morning with some drop off in the afternoon and continuing through early evening. Still Im so happy that I have my voice and my life back.
July 2018 update
Recently my voice hasnt been as strong with more drop off late afternoon through the evening. I probably need to up my dosage. Im still functional though. Also, I have started using a vape pen more frequently with 2:1 (CBD:THC) cartridge. This recent dropoff in vocal quality may or may not be related to the fact that I went through another major upper respiratory infection about 5 months ago.
I did not get immediate results using the above regimen. About 5 yrs ago, I got a small batch experimental tincture blend. There was instant and near perfect results. It took me a while to track down the chemist...the above regimen is my best re-creation of what the chemist remembered. However the temporary but near perfect relief (from the tincture) was enough to convince me I was on the right path though....and seeing some light at the end of the tunnel was very energizing and uplifting.
Feel free to email me (mhayes399@comcast.net) if the above doesnt answer all of your questions. Im guessing the cost is about $1500/year. Not sure. Ive been fortunate enough to get free product for the past few years.
My Regimen:
I live in California, so the products that are available to me may be drastically different than what is available to others. Also, Im not a big fan of hemp based CBD: due to a narrow efficacy profile (hard to find optimal dosage) and often mislabeled (very little CBD in them) products. That said, some people do get some degree of benefit from hemp based CBD. Do your research.
In California I use the Care By Design 8:1 (CBD:THC) Sublingual Spray....5 sprays per night although if Im out with friends consuming any alcohol, I might use up to 30 sprays. On average though, figure 20mg of CBD per night
I also use the Absolute Extracts Sleepytime Sublingual spray...this is mostly THC. I use one or two sprays per evening. It helps me get deep sleep. I find that deep sleep is very important in maintaining my vocal quality. On average, figure 8-10mg of THC per night.
While CBD is often reported to have anti-spasmodic, anti-dystonic etc properties, I find that it works better with a little THC. I do not like getting high on THC so I started very slowly and now tolerate it easily.
For those unfamiliar with cannabis, THC is the primary psychoactive agent. CBD is generally considered as non-psychoactive. If you dont like THC, I certainly understand, I forego its use whenever Im doing well. Just bear in mind that deep sleep is important, so somehow, someway, get some deep sleep.
Hydration also helps my voice. Some people find a glass of wine helps their voice. While I enjoy red wine, its the worst thing for my voice ever.
Using the above regimen with some variation over time has worked for 4 yrs now....my voice is about 40-70% functional these days. Good in the morning with some drop off in the afternoon and continuing through early evening. Still Im so happy that I have my voice and my life back.
July 2018 update
Recently my voice hasnt been as strong with more drop off late afternoon through the evening. I probably need to up my dosage. Im still functional though. Also, I have started using a vape pen more frequently with 2:1 (CBD:THC) cartridge. This recent dropoff in vocal quality may or may not be related to the fact that I went through another major upper respiratory infection about 5 months ago.
I did not get immediate results using the above regimen. About 5 yrs ago, I got a small batch experimental tincture blend. There was instant and near perfect results. It took me a while to track down the chemist...the above regimen is my best re-creation of what the chemist remembered. However the temporary but near perfect relief (from the tincture) was enough to convince me I was on the right path though....and seeing some light at the end of the tunnel was very energizing and uplifting.
Feel free to email me (mhayes399@comcast.net) if the above doesnt answer all of your questions. Im guessing the cost is about $1500/year. Not sure. Ive been fortunate enough to get free product for the past few years.
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