{"id":76647,"date":"2026-01-08T13:46:54","date_gmt":"2026-01-08T12:46:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.herbadiberna.ch\/?p=76647"},"modified":"2026-01-08T15:00:50","modified_gmt":"2026-01-08T14:00:50","slug":"system-failure-on-prescription-why-dominic-has-to-suffer-while-bern-debates-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.herbadiberna.ch\/en\/blog\/system-failure-on-prescription-why-dominic-has-to-suffer-while-bern-debates-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Let go of stress: How CBD can scientifically help you switch off"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

In our modern performance-oriented society, “switching off” has often become a bigger challenge than the work itself. Our diaries are full, our smartphones demand our constant attention and our cortisol levels <\/a>remain permanently high. Those who lie in bed at night and cannot stop the carousel of thoughts are often not looking for wellness tips, but a physiological “brake” for the nervous system. <\/p>\n\n

This is precisely where cannabidiol (CBD) comes into focus – not as a miracle cure, but as an antagonist to our body’s stress hormones. As specialist retailers, we at Herba di Berna are asked every day: can CBD really relax us physiologically or is it just a placebo?<\/em> <\/p>\n\n

In this article, we leave the realm of pure anecdotes behind. We shed light on what current research says about the endocannabinoid system<\/a>, how you can safely integrate CBD into your everyday life and which of our product variants – from indoor flowers<\/a> to CBD oil<\/a> – are best suited to you. <\/p>\n\n

Why relaxation is so biologically difficult for us today<\/h2>\n\n
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From a biological point of view, stress is nothing more than an ancient survival program – the so-called “fight or flight” mode. In stressful situations, our body is flooded with stress hormones such as cortisol and adrenaline. What used to be essential for survival becomes a problem in modern everyday life: as we often no longer physically relieve stress (e.g. by running away), the level of stress hormones remains permanently elevated. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The result: our inner system is out of sync because the necessary counterpart in the nervous system – the parasympathetic nervous system, which is responsible for recovery – is no longer sufficiently active.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is precisely at this physiological point that the scientific interest in cannabidiol (CBD) begins. The decisive difference to THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) is its mode of action: CBD does not have a psychotropic or intoxicating effect. For everyday use, this means that you remain completely clear-headed and efficient. It is not about an artificial anaesthetic, but about helping the body to regain its natural balance. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

The endocannabinoid system: the conductor in the background<\/h2>\n\n

To understand why CBD is not just hype, it is worth taking a look at human biology. Every human being has what is known as an endocannabinoid system (ECS). This complex network of receptors (especially CB1<\/a> and CB2<\/a>) runs through our entire body and nervous system. <\/p>\n\n

Put simply, the ECS acts as a “regulatory system” that strives to maintain homeostasis – i.e. the internal biological balance. When stress disrupts this balance, the ECS tries to counteract it. (If you want to know exactly how this fascinating system works, we recommend our detailed article on the endocannabinoid system<\/a>). <\/p>\n\n

What does the research say?<\/strong> Scientific studies have clearly shown that CBD interacts directly with the body’s endocannabinoid system<\/a> (ECS). In particular, it modulates the CB1<\/a> and CB2 receptors<\/a> and can slow down the breakdown of the body’s own cannabinoids. The interaction of the various plant substances – the so-called entourage effect – is particularly effective and significantly supports the synergy of full-spectrum extracts<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n

A widely cited clinical study published in the Permanente Journal (Shannon et al., 2019) investigated the effect of CBD on 72 adults with anxiety and sleep problems. The results were promising: <\/p>\n\n