The poetry of embracing who you are combined with the historical significance of cannabis culture within New Orleans is not lost on us. The love and passion for where we come from and now what we do is a powerful force behind Swamp Queen and the Spirit of the Bayou. We hope it inspires you to connect with where you are, who you are, and your wellness. 

When we created the Spirit of the Bayou products, we wanted to create more than just great cannabinoid effects, we wanted to deliver an experience fitting for this season of life. This post shares the Spirit of the Bayou ritual to assist with reflection, mind and body alignment and ultimately, self-guided wellness. 

The Spirit of the Bayou Ritual

The Spirit of the Bayou Ritual invites you to journey inward, reaching a place within yourself that is not always easy to access—whether that be serenity, stillness, or sensuality. This ritual encourages you to set aside time to explore yourself, to stimulate your senses and consciousness, allowing you to be both present and transcendent.

During this time, you may also consider adding a CBD gummy or THC gummy to your routine for deeper relaxation and to enhance the sensory experience. Both cannabinoids work harmoniously to help elevate the mind-body connection, guiding you toward the balance and clarity this ritual seeks to achieve.

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This Bathing Ritual Uses Cannabinoids to Explore Your Deepest Self

This is a journey of self-exploration and discovery, particularly the interaction between the mind and the senses. Touch, scent, sight, and sound are pathways to transport us to a time and place where we can learn and heal. Is it memory, is it fantasy, is it both? In this mental space are you conscious or in an altered state? 

During this cannabinoid bathing ritual senses will be heightened. Engaged is a trifecta of sight, scent, and awareness as you are soaking in deep green tones, cleansing, earthy post-rain smells, and mind and body effects that amplify the parts of your personality; and of course full-body cannabinoid-induced relaxation.

All these aspects will help you connect with your deepest self, at once. 

The Spirit of the Bayou Cannabinoid Ritual 

 

Indulge with the Spirit of the Bayou to let your guard down, explore and connect with your “other” selves. This ritual guides you to listen and learn from your origins, seek wellness and healing as we welcome the fall season. 

The Spirit of the Bayou Ritual Guide

• Set aside 45 mins for self-connection and exploration
• Create the mood and tone by creating a bathroom space that calls upon peace and serenity
• Sip on the Spirit of the Bayou Cannabinoid Elixir - we recommend half the bottle
• Draw a warm bath and drop in the Spirit of the Bayou CBD Bath Bomb
• Start your soak 
• Once settled in the tub, begin focusing on your breath for the first part of your 20-minute soak. Relax, tap in and let your guard down.
• Explore the sensations of your environment: scents, touch, sound, sight. 
• What feelings do they bring up? Where do they transport you? 
• Listen to your body and mind. 
• Ask yourself...What do I feel, What do I want, What do I need

Conclusion

 

The Spirit of the Bayou products were created with idea of making space for the deepest self-love.

From this highly intimate and solitary ritual, you carry these parts of yourself into the world. For much like a new season, rituals and dynamic mind and body experiences are portals to hidden spaces within us—and reminders we always possess the power to change our perspective and invent ourselves anew. Enhance your self-care ritual by pairing it with our relaxing Weed Gummies for a complete experience.

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September is national self-care awareness month. Since self-care is major bae at Kush Queen we sat down with CEO, Olivia Alexander to learn how to build a CBD self-care routine that can actually make us feel better.  For those looking to add a delicious option to their routine, our CBD gummies, or weed gummies are a simple and effective way to boost daily wellness.

What’s the tea on building a CBD self-care routine?

Olivia: I meet so many people who have tried CBD but never felt any benefit. Sure there are a lot of variables here like you could be buying inferior CBD products or using a dose that is too low, but; you could also not understand the key components when it comes to creating harmony in the body with cannabinoids. 

When it comes to CBD, most people know this non-psychoactive molecule should not make you feel high, but rather help us feel better. As a long-time CBD user, I have perfected how to approach CBD as a tool for self-care. For those looking for a more euphoric experience, you can also explore our THC gummies for an elevated option.

Building a CBD self-care routine that makes you feel better day-to-day comes down to 3 things: 

1. Consistency, we're talking daily use.
2. Starting simple then building on your foundation. This shouldn't feel like a task.
3. Listening to your body and adjusting over time. We change and so do our needs.

What is the most crucial factor when thinking about adding CBD to your self-care routine? 

Olivia: Consistency, consistency, and consistency! The first and overriding element when it comes to building a CBD self-care routine is regular use. You cannot sporadically use these molecules and expect them to improve wellness. In addition, we cannot expect to start using CBD when we are sick or stressed and think it can be a cure-all. 

You want to build a routine that is simple, approachable, and can be consistently maintained. 

Stick with whatever routine you decide on for a minimum of 30 days before you adjust. Keep it simple and stay focused on consistency. 

What is an easy way to get started with building your CBD self-care routine?

Olivia: Start with one thing! Creating a multi-product regimen out the gate can leave you feeling like self-care is a task rather than a wellness tool. 

IMO, the best place to start is a daily CBD tincture; morning or night works. For total CBD newbies, I like to recommend Kush Queen’s bare 500mg CBD tincture. This CBD tincture is an approachable product to start integrating into your daily life; plus it's easy to control the dose and travels well. 

Now let’s build on this example. 

Once you are consistently using a CBD tincture, start to follow your daily use of Bare, with a single weekly CBD bath. There are so many benefits to bathing regularly when you add cannabinoids you unlock even more wellness potential. 

While bathing, I like meditating or a list of self-check-in questions that connect me to my mental and physical self. This is where the concept of “really feeling better,” kicks in. When we can align our mind and body needs and hear what our inner self is telling us, we can adjust our routine to help us fill those needs.

Let’s say you don’t have a tub or have the time for a bath, no worries! On some nights, I integrate our Soaked CBD shower gel into my nightly routine.

Lather up with the citrus body wash and let it sit on your skin for at least 30 seconds. Once I’ve lathered up, I breathe deeply and let the uplifting scents take me to a sunny place in my mind. 

Remember, getting started is typically the biggest hurdle. Once you start feeling the self-connection and benefits, adding on to your routine is fun!

What’s one of the overlooked elements of creating a CBD self-care routine?

Olivia: It seems like a no-brainer, but checking in with our bodies. If anything, we are taught to ignore what our bodies are communicating. 

So many of us lack the mind-body connection required to truly understand if CBD is working for us and creating homeostasis in the body. First, we must slow down and pause to be present enough to listen. Turn your attention inward, take deep breaths, and sit with your body. 

Try these for self-connection starter questions:

• How have I been feeling these past 30 days?
• Am I getting enough sleep?
• Am I getting the movement I need?
• Have I experienced changes in my stress level? 

Once you understand what your body needs building or adjusting your CBD self-care routine around those needs creates a self-care environment where you feel the benefits. 

How can regular CBD users ensure their self-care routine stays impactful?

Olivia: So you have been consistently using CBD for a minimum of 30 days and checking in with your body. It may be time to consider adjusting your dose, adding a new targeted effect, or make changes to your routine. 

Ask yourself, what am I trying to achieve? What am I missing that I was once getting? What is my body asking for?

Remember, our endocannabinoid systems are incredibly unique, like your fingerprint and DNA. It is normal to experience trial and error with products or have effects that once worked for you stop having the same impact. Your ability to check-in and adjust your routine is a constant when evolving your wellness and self-care tools. 

When using CBD to build a meaningful self-care routine, you must consider what else you are putting into your body. If you're not choosing healthy foods, drinking alcohol, or taking pharmaceutical drugs, manage your expectations for your CBD routine. 

Our bodies are incredibly sensitive and so are our minds. I’ve been active with CBD self-care for over 5 years now and I change my routine every 4 months. Most of my changes depend on the season, my stress levels, and maintaining my mind-body connection.

Conclusion

When it comes to using plants for their target effects, the experience is unlike using pharmaceuticals, which you just take daily and go on with your life. With cannabinoids, you are on an ever-evolving journey, but consistency, checking in and making adjustments are key elements to developing a CBD routine that makes you feel better. 

It's important to remember that using CBD and feeling better may not be this huge event. Our wellness and improvements are often smaller, simple moments we overlook. Feeling less stressed with current events, sleeping better, being able to enjoy the present more are a few indicators that your CBD self-care routine is working.

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Ultimately, there is nothing like the power of harnessing your wellness - CBD is the perfect tool to begin that journey. 

There is a particular kind of misery to being properly unwell. Your body feels like it belongs to someone else, you cannot get comfortable, you are tired but you cannot sleep properly, and the whole thing goes on for days.

Nothing makes that disappear. But there is a real difference between white knuckling your way through it and actually looking after yourself while it passes, and that difference is mostly made up of small comforts.

Being ill is not only about the virus

This is the part that gets overlooked, and it is where a self care routine earns its place.

When you are unwell, your sleep falls apart. You are stuck at home, anxious about everything you are not getting done, wound up and restless at the same time as being completely wiped out. Your body is tense from lying around badly for three days. You are stressed, and stress is not a small thing when you are already depleted.

None of that is the virus. All of it is within reach.

Rest is also not just something to do while you wait. It is the thing your body is actively using to get better, which makes it the single most worthwhile thing to support.

The ritual: a proper soak

When you feel rotten, a hot bath is the first thing your body asks for, and it is right to ask.

Warm water loosens a tense body, takes the weight off your joints, and the steam is lovely to breathe. Thirty minutes where absolutely nothing is required of you is genuinely restorative, and it is often the first time all day you have actually stopped.

This is what we make. Our CBD bath bombs are built on extra virgin olive oil and organic essential oil blends, with no artificial dye to scrub out afterwards and no synthetic fragrance. The Sleep formula leans on lavender and is the one we reach for on evenings when winding down feels like work.

Give it the full half hour. If you want the fuller version of why a soak is the format we believe in most, we go into it in our guide to CBD bath bomb benefits. One practical note: keep the water warm rather than scalding, and if you are running a fever, skip the hot bath and let your body manage its own temperature.

The ritual: actually sleeping

Sleep is where your body does its repair work, and it is also the first thing to go when you are unwell and uncomfortable.

Our CBN gummies are formulated around sleep specifically rather than general wellness, which is the difference between a product built for the job and one that happens to be nearby. If you prefer something sublingual as part of an evening wind down, Bare CBD tincture is the simplest version.

Take either at the dose on the label, as part of a routine rather than as a rescue. Consistency does more here than quantity.

The ritual: easing a tense body

Three days horizontal on a sofa will do things to your shoulders and lower back that have nothing to do with being ill.

Our Melt CBD Lotion is a leave on topical, which is where cannabinoids have time to do something rather than going straight down the drain. Work it properly into the places that feel tight, shoulders, neck, lower back, calves. The massage itself is half of it. If you want the higher intensity version, Melt 1:1 THC and CBD Lotion combines both cannabinoids.

The unglamorous things that genuinely help

Worth saying, because the ritual works better alongside them rather than instead of them.

• Sleep as much as your life allows. It is not laziness, it is the actual mechanism.
• Drink more than you think you need. Warm drinks are more pleasant, which matters for whether you keep going.
• Lower your standards for a few days. The stress of trying to keep up is its own tax on a depleted body.
• Ask a pharmacist about symptom specific options. Someone who can ask what else you are taking beats a blog post every time.
• See a doctor if it stops behaving like a cold. High fever, difficulty breathing, symptoms past about ten days, or getting better and then worse again are all reasons to get seen.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does CBD help with colds?

Not with the illness itself. There is no evidence that CBD shortens a cold or fights a virus. Where it fits is around the edges: supporting rest, relaxation and a gentler evening routine while your body does the work.

Can I take CBD while I have a cold?

For most healthy adults, yes, at your normal dose as part of your usual routine. Do not increase your dose because you are unwell. If you take any medication, especially anything immune related, have a quick word with a doctor or pharmacist first.

Does CBD boost your immune system?

This is a common marketing line and the research does not support it. Reviews describe CBD as anti inflammatory and immunomodulatory rather than immune boosting. We would rather tell you that than repeat a claim we cannot stand behind.

What is the best CBD product when I am run down?

The restful ones. A bath bomb for the soak, a CBN gummy or a tincture as part of an evening wind down, and a lotion for a body that has been lying around badly. All of it is comfort and routine rather than treatment.

Does a hot bath help when you are sick?

It feels wonderful on a tense body and helps you settle before sleep, which is worth a great deal when you are miserable. It does not fight the infection. Skip it if you are running a fever.

Is CBD oil good for flu?

It is not a flu treatment. Influenza can be serious and antiviral medication exists for people who need it, so if you suspect flu rather than a cold, especially if you are in a higher risk group, speak to a doctor early rather than waiting it out.

Be kind to yourself

You will feel better in a few days. Until then, run the bath, go to bed early, and let the washing up wait. Everything we make is lab tested and the results are published before you buy, at kushqueen.shop/pages/lab-tests.

Last Friday I stepped outside and was instantly met with the first 90 plus degree day of summer. My edges curled back, my thigh gap got sticky, and for me, that can only signal one thing. The beginning of golf season! Yes, you heard that right, golf. The sport that has generally been associated with rich old white men is the sport that this little brown girl has been playing since she was 7. Growing up in the scorching Texas heat and then playing for four years during college in Georgia, I’ve had my share of long, achy nights trying to recover from carrying golf bags for 6 hours each day. I wish I had Kush Queen back then to help me with the stress of playing golf, as well as a CBD post-workout routine to help with muscle soreness recovery—CBD-infused products like CBD gummies could have been a game-changer for quicker recovery.

3 Steps To My CBD Post Workout Recovery

It never fails that the morning after playing a round of golf I wake up feeling sore all over. The kind of soreness that makes you question why you ever choose to move your body in the first place. My neck is tight, my shoulders burn and my head hurts so badly I feel hungover. That’s when I know it’s time for my CBD post workout routine. Now that I’m an adult I’ve incorporated a routine for getting rid of soreness. This plan also works as a killer self-care routine after a stressful day of work or play!

Step 1: Add CBD to your morning smoothie

I’m a creature of habit and that extends to my food. I have the same smoothie every morning. I know that might sound monotonous but try it out for yourself, and I think you’ll understand why I’m so crazy about it. 

• 1 cup of frozen Blueberries
• 1 frozen banana
• 2 tbs of nut butter (I prefer Justin’s Honey Almond Butter)
• Dash of Cinnamon or to taste
• 1 tsp honey (or you can soak dates, just make sure they’re pliable before blending)
• 1-2 Droppers of Kush Queen BARE CBD Tincture
• 1-1 1/2 cups of oat or nut milk
• 1 tbs of chia seeds or flax meal (optional)

Blend until smooth. Not only will the smoothie help to give you nutrients to feed your depleted muscles, but adding CBD will help with the aches from your workout and relieve any stress you might have so that you can start your day in a more calm state of mind. Bonus!

Step 2: Take a morning bath. I know, crazy right?

Who says baths are just for the evening? There’s nothing more luxurious to me than taking a hot bath, lighting some candles and putting on a podcast at 10 am on a Saturday. Well, that is until you add in our next step. Since my back is feeling like it’s going to start tweaking, I reach for the Kush Queen CBD bath bomb in RELIEVE. With 25mg of Pure CBD and notes of Organic clove, birch, and rosemary, this bath bomb helps me create the spa of my dreams in the reality of my apartment.  

Step 3: Rub Melt on your aching muscles

After you finish soaking, treat your muscles to the cooling sensation of Kush Queen’s CBD Lotion, Melt. As soon as the Melt touches my skin I can feel my senses relaxing. Spoiler alert, after steps 1-3, my CBD post workout routine has me feeling like putty and so ready to dig into step 4.

Step 4: Stretch!

I’m a big believer in foam rolling. It hurts like hell, but once your muscles are nice and relaxed from your previous pampering, it feels like the perfect cherry on a day full of recovery. Stretching helps to keep your muscles loose and warmed up. It gives me an opportunity to breathe and clear my mind. Want an extra boost? Consider taking THC gummies, or Weed gummies post-stretching for a deeper sense of body recovery.

You don’t have to be a golfer to have a CBD post workout recovery routine. Try this out after your next crazy hard CrossFit or spin class. We ask a lot of our bodies and we need to make sure that we’re pouring love and healing back into it.

By: JS Brunson

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By: Angela Viesti

The solar plexus chakra, also known as the third chakra, is located behind the navel. It’s Sanskrit name, Manipura, means “illustrious gem” and is symbolized by a yellow 10 petaled circle with an upside-down triangle in its center. The last of the physical chakras, the solar plexus is home to our feelings of personal empowerment, control, and abundance. The “gut feeling” we often refer to, when our intuition communicates through our bodies, stems from this chakra.

Keeping this chakra in balance is key to feeling a sense of security, self-confidence, and self-assurance. The solar plexus is associated with the fire element and signifies our ability to take action and build momentum in our lives. The phrase “being fired up” is a nod to the sensation of heat in the solar plexus when we feel excitement and enthusiasm. 

Imbalances in this area can manifest as lack of control and fear of being overpowered. Perfectionism, people-pleasing, and overactivity/being busy are often signs of a shrunken solar plexus. Obsession with gaining power, controlling behaviors, and an overinflated ego is associated with an enlarged third chakra. 

As always, there is no single way to maintain balance in our lives, we can utilize a variety of alternative therapies to reach a homeostatic state. 

Trust Your Gut

Based on its location with respect to the body, the stomach and digestive system are associated with this energy center. Issues with weight, gastrointestinal problems, and poor gut health are symptoms of an imbalanced solar plexus. Good nutrition is a tool for optimizing all chakras, especially the third. Foods that enhance the solar plexus are:

• Citrus fruits (especially lemon)
• Bananas
• Pineapple
• Mango

Choosing fresh, organic foods when possible and avoiding processed foods, refined sugar, alcohol, nicotine, and animal by-products can help clear a blocked solar plexus.

Get Fired Up 

Because the solar plexus is tied to the fire element, building heat in the body through movement helps activate and balance this chakra. Yoga poses like Boat, Bow, and Warrior poses stimulate this energy center, while restorative poses like Child’s Pose and Savasana help calm and soothe it.

Core-strengthening exercises like Pilates and Barre not only work your abs but also boost self-confidence and a sense of mastery. For a more intense energy boost, try high-intensity interval training (HIIT) or kickboxing to stoke the fire and enhance feelings of empowerment. For extra support, pair your workouts with THC gummies or weed gummies to promote relaxation and muscle recovery.

Scents of Empowerment

Targeted aromatherapy is a super simple way to bring the solar plexus into balance at home and on the go. Try these essential oils in a diffuser or DIY spray for third chakra healing:

• Bergamot
• Rosemary
• Lemongrass
• Cedarwood
• Chamomile 

If you want to clear your space and balance your energy, add the plant equivalents of the above essential oils to a sage bundle for smudging.

If you really want to create a vibe, there's a Kush Queen bath bomb for that! Our Citrus for Mood and Love for Passion bath bombs feature the ideal colors and scents to bring about a heat-inducing, sense-awakening soak. Choose a mantra, like “I Can” to meditate on while playing gentle music targeted toward the solar plexus.

Crystal Healing

When choosing crystals for healing, finding stones that speak to you is most important. Above all, crystals are tools to help strengthen your intuition and relationship to self. Some stones to help balance the third chakra include:

• Citrine: Associated with fire element; activates self-confidence; increases mental clarity and courage; acceptance of abundance
• Green Calcite: Fire & water elements; grounds and focuses energy; promotes healthy gallbladder, liver, pancreas, and intestine; helps adjust to change
• Gold Tiger’s Eye: Fire element; creates a sense of safety and protection; helps with remembering dreams and mental clarity; release jealousy and build self-confidence; invites blessing and good fortune
• Pyrite: Fire & Earth elements; attracts abundance and wealth, promotes self-confidence; represents masculine energy, action oriented; keep this stone in your office or workspace 

Namaslay, Queen!

A healthy solar plexus is your best ally for slaying it at work and in life. I hope this blog helps you discover your power and build a practice that works in favor of your highest good. Namaste, Queens!

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