Renewal is a fundamental human desire, sought through various means - from skincare products to lifestyle practices. OUI believe renewal is the act of bringing forth your natural vitality and resilience to greet the world with fresh eyes, a supple heart, and inner glow. 

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Our bodies are remarkable self-renewers. 

Our bodies are remarkable self-renewers, constantly regenerating cells. However, stress significantly impedes this natural renewal, causing cellular damage and disrupting regeneration processes. Cannabis offers a holistic approach to counteract stress effects by interacting with the endocannabinoid system, providing anti-inflammatory and antioxidant benefits for skin, reducing anxiety and improving sleep, offering pain relief and muscle relaxation, and supporting cellular stress response and potential telomere protection.

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What is Renewal?

Our very cells renew themselves naturally on a moment-by-moment or decade-by-decade basis! Did you know, your body's resilience was working this hard?! 

• Skin cells: Regenerate, on average, every 2-4 weeks

• Red blood cells: Every 4 months

• White blood cells: Every few days to weeks.

• Liver cells: Every 300-500 days (think about that next glass of wine! yikes!) 

• Intestinal cells: Every 3-5 days 

• Bone cells: Every 10 years 

• Pancreatic cells: Every 1-5 days for some cell types, while others may last a lifetime

• Skeletal muscle cells: Rarely replaced, but can regenerate from stem cells when damaged.

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And the number one thing that impedes this rate of natural renewal is stress! (Of course) There is nothing more stressful than knowing your stress is taking you down. But it actually is. Here are the impacts your biological body experiences when stress is constant:

• Cellular senescence: Accumulated damage to cellular DNA where cells stop dividing but do not die, which can impair tissue regeneration and function.

• Telomere shortening: Telomeres, the protective caps at the ends of chromosomes, shorten with each cell division. When telomeres become critically short, cells stop dividing.

• Chronic mild stress increases the expression of pro-apoptotic proteins in the brain, suggesting that stress may directly promote cell death in the central nervous system.

(WTF? Stress?)

A requirement for regeneration and renewal is extended periods of low or no stress where the body can rest, heal, rebuild, release toxicity, and organize its thoughts.

So much of our "stress" is cyclic. The pain from the injury interrupts our sleep, so our immune system goes bonkers, sending in inflammation, making it hurt more, which interrupts our sleep more... 

What about this stress cycle? I need to go to yoga tonight so I can breathe, but the class starts right at the end of my weekly meeting, and that meeting goes long. Do I sign up and pay and potentially not go, or will paying make me go? And if I go do I have to get a sitter? Will my husband make dinner? … so stressful. 

In those moments, we may need a hard reset to get us back on path, or a more constant assist to keep the stress boogeyman away. 

Cannabis can be an effective, targeted helper on your journey to renew. Renew your commitment to your well-being through intention to reduce your stress unlocking you bodies natural forms of renewal. 

How Cannabis Can Help

Cannabis, specifically CBG and CBD with a low dose of THC, provide the platform for Renewal that works at the deepest levels of the body. It is fast, effective, natural, and works with our naturally occurring ECS to lift up our natural mechanisms of rejuvenation and vitality.

Cannabis offers a holistic approach to counteract the erosive and limiting aspects of stress by:

• Interacting with the endocannabinoid system to maintain homeostasis across the nervous system and Skin and immune systems.

• Providing potent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects for skin health

• Reducing anxiety and depression while improving sleep quality

• Offering pain relief and muscle relaxation

• Supporting cellular stress response and potentially protecting telomeres

Renewal is a vital aspect of our overall well-being, and our bodies are naturally equipped with incredible regenerative capabilities. However, the constant presence of stress can significantly hinder these natural processes, leading to cellular damage and impaired regeneration. CBD, a non-psychoactive compound found in cannabis, has shown remarkable potential in reducing stress and promoting renewal by interacting with our endocannabinoid system. By providing neuroprotection, reducing inflammation, and promoting neurogenesis, CBD offers a natural and effective way to support our body's innate ability to renew and regenerate. As we navigate the challenges of modern life, incorporating CBD into our self-care routines can be a powerful tool in fostering resilience, vitality, and overall well-being. By embracing the potential of cannabis and its role in renewal, we can unlock a new path towards a more balanced and rejuvenated sense of self.