Find a comfortable place, like your bed our a couch, and relax by slowly taking deep, full breaths in through the nose and out through your mouth, then once you’ve taken about 5-10 of these breaths, push out all of the air you can, and then inhale deep and hold!
When holding your breath, try to think of a nice place, like the beach or tropical rainforest of some sort, this always helps me!
I have been able to hold my breath for 4 minutes this way!
Let me know your times!

When it comes to running a successful shave ice or snow cone business, having a solid team is just as crucial as having a top-notch product. Today, we’re delving into the insights provided by some of the highest-performing shave ice businesses in the United States. These top sellers have honed their expertise in building a team that’s not only skilled but also genuinely enhances their business’s community presence. Here’s a comprehensive look at their approach to hiring and training, packed with actionable tips for fellow business owners, especially those just starting a shave ice business or looking to enhance their snow cone business plan.
Tips for Hiring the Best!
1. Customer-focused hires: The interview process is key to discovering why candidates want to join their team. Look for individuals who are genuinely customer-oriented—a critical trait since employees significantly influence customer retention and satisfaction in the profitable shave ice business arena. As one owner noted, their team’s ability to make customers feel valued is often what they hear praised in the community.
2. Avoiding Overstaffing: Understanding the ebb and flow of business across seasons helps in planning the number of hires. These owners have learned from experience to start small and scale up if needed, which mitigates the risk of overstaffing and underutilizing employees, a situation that can lead to dissatisfaction and high turnover rates in the mobile shave ice business.
3. Pre-Hiring Meeting: The most effective owners host a pre-hiring meeting with candidates and their parents, which helps set clear expectations from the start and ensures parents are onboard with the responsibilities of their kids.
4. Setting Clear Expectations: The job descriptions are clear about the roles and responsibilities, which include operating shave ice machines and engaging positively with customers. This clarity helps in attracting the right fit for their business needs and is crucial for those exploring shave ice franchise opportunities.
Creating a Place to Stay and a Place to Grow
1. Recognition and Rewards: Acknowledging hard work and providing incentives such as pay raises and gift cards are practices that the best owners use to motivate and retain staff. They also emphasize the importance of having fun at work, which enhances team spirit, important in fostering a positive environment.
2. Fostering Responsibility: By encouraging team members to handle their scheduling requests responsibly, they cultivate a sense of ownership and maturity among the staff, which translates into more reliable service for customers.
3. Comprehensive Onboarding: New hires undergo a detailed training process, including hands-on practice with the equipment and customer service scenarios. This ensures that each team member is well-prepared before the season begins, enhancing their confidence and capability in handling snow cone syrups and shave ice flavors efficiently.
4. Promoting Product Knowledge: Provide extensive training on the various flavors, toppings, and customization options available to customers. Encourage employees to sample different combinations of flavors to become familiar with the product offerings and make informed recommendations to customers.
5. Emphasizing Upselling Techniques: Train employees on effective upselling techniques to increase average order value, such as suggesting additional toppings, flavor combinations, or larger serving sizes. Provide scripts or role-playing exercises to help employees confidently upsell without appearing pushy or aggressive.
6. Continuous Learning: Regular feedback and ongoing training sessions are part of their strategy to keep the team well-informed and adept at handling various situations. This not only helps in maintaining high standards but also fosters a learning environment, crucial for managing a shave ice seasonal business.
7. Scheduling and Management Tools: Great owners utilize tools like Homebase or When I Work for scheduling and communication, which simplifies managing their team and keeps everyone aligned.
8. Implementing Feedback Mechanisms: Encourage employees to share their insights and suggestions for enhancing operations and customer satisfaction. This helps employees feel apart of the business in a way that encourages them.
9. Social Media and Marketing Training: Educate employees on the importance of social media in promoting the business and engaging with customers online. Provide training on how to create visually appealing shave ice presentations for social media posts and encourage employees to share their experiences and interact with customers on platforms like Instagram and Facebook.
Conclusion: Building a Winning Team for Your Shave Ice Venture
By focusing on strategic hiring, comprehensive training, and fostering a supportive and enjoyable work environment, you can build a team that not only performs well but also significantly contributes to the business’s success. Implement these best practices to create a vibrant, efficient team that will keep your customers coming back season after season.
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PART 3

Max woke in the night to a plinking sound. He had fallen asleep crying over Scat, treat bag and collar on the table in full view. His eyes were blurry and sore, his nose was runny and sore and the nature channel was his distraction. Ruth was letting off a lovely glow and it warmed him to think of Scat so lovingly curled around her, day in and day out. He let out an almost-sob. He didn’t want to give her back. Didn’t want to wake up.
Eventually Max pried one eye open and surveyed the room. TV still on, duvet still over him, the floor wasn’t wet and the ceiling wasn’t leaking, so where was the…
Plink.
Ruth.
Max sighed and rolled over, the duvet making a break for the floor before being dejectedly scooped up again and deposited back across his lap. The small cloud of Scat’s fur wafted off the floorboards and turned Max’s heart. He contemplated going back to the escape of sleep, but finally sat and rubbed his eyes, held his aching head in his hands for a moment and, dropping his hands and lolling his head back, Ruth came into focus. The central glass disc that she had made like a rosette for herself had grown, bloated out. It looked a bit like a tortoise shell, glittery and iridescent and very Ruth, except now, it had…
“Diamonds!” Max yelped, miraculously fully awake.
There, underneath the bulbous disc was a tiny pile of painfully perfect diamonds, so exuberant in colour they seemed almost alive. He could see clean through the pile itself each one was so clear, with a miniature rainbow refracted inside. They were scattered across the table and he realised they were dropping from all over the glass tubes, the largest ones plinking from the central disc.
“Holy cow! What the hell, Ruth! This is amazing! I mean, how did you do that?”
Ruth plinked another diamond from the disc, meanwhile the bobbing gyroscopic mass that had accumulated in the disc decided to bob itself towards Max and answer him with a spiral of flashes and disco lights.
“You really are a crazy, crazy little thing, you know that?” he asked, picking up a diamond and examining it against Ruth’s emitted light show. He threw his t-shirt across the table top and spread the diamonds out on it. There must have been fifteen of them, simply perfect and all different shapes to each other, irregular and yet symmetrical.
Max collapsed into the dining chair next to the table.
Why did they happen today? Why now of all days? It had been nearly a week since he was entrusted with Ruth and she seemed pretty stable up till yesterday. She had grown that diamond factory bulge that reminded him of a tortoise, yes, but now it almost looked like an expensive, old-fashioned sweet dispenser that you get in the bowling alley or in the shopping centres in posh areas. The kind they stuck between the raised beds of fake forest-looking plants in the food court, the kind that were there to tempt the kids after their unfulfilling and unappreciated fast-food dine-outs but used all your pocket money for one jaw-breaker.
Max tried to backtrack. What had he done differently? If he could figure it out, maybe he could persuade Ruth to make more diamonds… his friend would never have to know, he could get Scat a little headstone, and if he could figure out how it worked he could reverse it so there wouldn’t even be any evidence. No, his friend would surely know. Max could save a few diamonds and give them to him and say she just started… have to work out the details later. First things first.
“So, Ruth. Why are you giving me these little nuggets of joy, huh? What did I do to warrant this spectacle?” He talked to Ruth, but she didn’t respond. No movement, just the usual swirling around. Max watched the glass disc closely through his puffy eyes but couldn’t see where the diamonds fell from, nor anything that would suggest a factory line of compressed carbon was in progress. She seemed to be slowing down.
Max pressed his brows together, then slowly lifted the fern up onto the table again. This was the only thing different. The bamboo was outside and Scat was…
A wave of horror flooded over Max. He launched himself out of his chair and sprinted to the window and, ripping back the voile, he saw the bamboo had grown six feet over night. He knew it grew fast from watching that documentary about tropical rainforests but this was a stretch too far. Much too far. That damned thing hadn’t grown in years…
“Ruth,” he said turning to her, “what did you do?”

For the next few hours, Max observed Ruth from across the room. The discovery channel was on in the background, as always. Ruth didn’t seem to do much without it these days but for a hunk of glittery glass and brass Max supposed not much was interesting unless it moved or had nothing whatsoever to do with man-made things. Suited him just fine. Who needs politics anyway?
Apparently, Ruth had taken it upon herself to make the fern shrivel up and increase her diamond production, much to Max’s exuberant happiness and overwhelming horror. He shoved the sofa to the far end of the room and started putting all his household plants in the spaces between the table and himself. The kitchen herbs went first.
He had taken one of the diamonds down to the swanky precious stone and metal specialist at the posh end of town (his name was Horace, apparently,) and had it valued. He took extreme pleasure in watching the man’s face freeze in wonder at the rock placed before him. I’ve never seen such a stone, Horace said. Never seen such a clear, colourful, perfect stone in my life, Horace said. It’s phenomenal, Horace said. Where did you get it, Horace asked. I inherited it, Max lied. It’s worth a fortune, Horace said. Thank you, I’ll have it back now, Max said. He made sure to stop by the garden centre on his way home.

The front room was a sea of plants. Max waded through them, deciding that a walkway to the door would be a vital escape route that shouldn’t be compromised, in case Ruth decided she had been on her vegetarian stint for long enough. Max had toyed with the idea of getting a fish tank or some other living creature to put next to her as a safeguard but he promptly remembered Scat and nearly broke down on the shop floor in front of the display tanks. Besides, the plants were working! There was already a multitude of stacks of plastic pots and trays next to the front door ready for recycling, and all the withered remains of whatever the pots had housed was scattered along the borders amongst the dog daisies and tulips. Ruth was putting out a considerable amount of stonage these days. Max bought an old bank safe online. It was currently sat in the hallway because that’s as far in as the two couriers could lift the thing, and there was no way on god’s green earth that Max was going to let them into the front room and risk them getting curious. The safe was only waist-high and wasn’t too ugly, so the hallway it was.
Max carefully spun the dial clockwise, anti-clockwise, clockwise again, on and on, muttering under his breath as he read from the bit of paper he guiltily kept in his pocket alongside his friend’s contact details. He used his whole bodyweight to wrench open the door and deposit the load of diamonds in a mason jar, nestled it in next to its siblings that were already full and stacked up there. He had set up a system of small tubs under the hotspots for diamonds drops and his favourite whiskey glass under the place where the large diamonds fell. He emptied them regularly, always aware that someone might knock on the door, he might need to pee or Scat might need to go outside (no, poor thing, he was there already). His kitchen was full of boxes of new mason jars and his lounge was full of plants, like some weird meth lab. A thrill of fear swept down Max’s back and up through his throat looking at all those jars, heavy with precious stones. He knew the smallest one alone would make him a disgustingly wealthy man. Horace had confirmed it.
Two days later, and there was no more space in the safe. Nowhere else to put those little rocks. Max decided to give Ruth a break, let her rest while he decided what to do next. He couldn’t have a house full of safes, his friend would already think it was weird that the one in the hallway appeared out of nowhere. Max put a coffee table over it, covered it with a tablecloth and some old bank statements, throwing on a phone charger for authenticity.
He had taken to talking to Ruth while the documentaries were on, she seemed to like that. He had been taking daily trips to the garden centre and leaving with a fully loaded car, right up until they looked at him suspiciously (he was a renowned leave-it-to-the-bugs kind of gardener; after years of failed attempts at keeping his plants alive and fruitless efforts of the garden centre employees to dispense advice he could keep to), so he started frequenting other nurseries as well.
Today, he was going to figure out how Ruth did it. He had to know. In his mind it was the equivalent of finding out how the Egyptians built the pyramids (because it obviously wasn’t aliens,) and the fact that even his friend didn’t know what this thing could do was something altogether more impressive! He may well have created it, but it was Max who had realised Ruth’s full potential, it was Max who had figured out the process, it was Max who had discovered the balance of life and death. Nobody could take that from him. But to really put the boot in, he wanted to know how.
“Come on, Ruthy, tell me how you do it. Let me see you do it, just once.” Max waited for a response. There was none. Then…
Plink.
He had seen! He knew now! Ha!
“Yes! That’s it! That’s the ticket! I knew it, old gal, this is going to be such an epic day! I can’t wait to see their faces, suck on THAT!”
Max jumped, air-punched and whirled around the front room, ecstatic in his discovery. Never again would they look down on him! Never again would they look at him like he was an idiot because he couldn’t get the printer to print on both sides of the paper, they wouldn’t reject him, the girls would think he was funny, he was going to be filthy rich, he could save the world! He, Max, was all powerful.
Oh yes. That’s what I’m talking about.

Scenario: An Earth-like planet inhabited with all living species found today and left to their own devices for fifteen million years. Note that harmful invasive species have been removed.
Continents, islands etc include:
Terra Europa.
The continent that houses Europe’s flora and fauna. Its wildlife includes the varied and strange descendants of the deer, wisent, feral cattle, sheep, goats, chamois, horses and wild boar, muntjac sized rabbit descendants, the descendants of the wolf, lynx, wildcat and bear alongside the new competitors in the form of mustelid and rat descendants. On the coasts, flightless descendants of gannets, guillemots and puffins occupy niches once occupied by the great auk while cetacean and pinniped descendants continue to roam the northern ocean.
Hy-Brasilian Isles.
A set of islands that act as proxies for the islands of Britain and Ireland along with their corresponding surrounding islands.
Terra Africanus.
The home to Africa’s wildlife. It still boasts a wide array of creatures descended from today’s animals, but some truly bizarre new forms have occurred such as predatory baboons, varied forms of hyaena that include a huge bear-like species and small to medium sized descendants of the hyrax with some truly bizarre forms. Hippos have become almost fully aquatic and often make forays into lagoons. Five species of elephant descendants occupy various niches with one living a semi aquatic lifestyle on the coast. The great herds are swelled with varied antelope, zebra, buffalo, pig, giraffe and rhino descendants and watched by the descendants of the native cat and dog species who compete with the rising descendants of civets, mongooses, meerkats and mustelids.
Neo-Arabian Peninsula.
A peninsula that houses the wildlife of the old Arabian Peninsula. Notable inhabitants include pack hunting descendants of the cheetah, carnivorous descendants of the hamadryas baboon and strange camel and antelope descendants.
Terra Asia.
The home to Asia’s wildlife. Probably the most varied continent in terms of habitat, from vast steppes and pine forests in the north to flood plains and rainforests in the south, this is reflected in the wildlife.
Terra Indus.
A subcontinent connected to Terra Indus that houses India’s wildlife. One descendant of the Asian elephant has become highly specialised to life in the water and now calls the warm estuarine mangroves near the coast home. They share it with a semi aquatic form of tiger and fully aquatic descendants of the gharial. The forests and grasslands host their own bounty with scavenging descendants of the langur and the mongoose plus giant cat and canine descendants that hunt bizarre antelope, deer and bovid descendants.
Terra Australis.
Home to the wildlife of Australia and Papua New Guinea. Its unique wildlife includes varied and often large descendants of wombats and bandicoots, deer-like and ground sloth-like descendants of kangaroos, wolf-to-big cat sized descendants of the quoll and Tasmanian devil, armoured echidnas, tree dwelling and rabbit like descendants of the wallabies, wallaroo and potoroo, giant emus, huge goannas, dingo descendants resembling bears, land-dwelling and massive descendants of crocodiles, monkey-like possums, panda-like koalas, bone-eating skinks and carnivorous descendants of the cassowary.
New Albion.
An archipelago that houses species from the Bismarck Archipelago such as New Britain and New Ireland along with more recent land formations. The wildlife reflects that found in old Papua, but is unique to the area. It includes a flightless descendant of the New Guinea harpy eagle and strange descendants of native marsupials and reptiles.
New Tasmania.
Kept separate from the mainland of Terra Australis, the far more temperate environment of New Tasmania hosts a unique set of animals adapted to the smaller landmass.
Terra America Septentrionalis.
The home of the wildlife native to North and Central America. The native wildlife has been joined by immigrants from Asia thanks to the new land bridge. The natives include diverse descendants of the mountain lion, wolf and bear species, numerous descendants of deer, bison and peccaries, giant alligators and of course, new larger mustelid predator competitors. This includes relatives of creatures living in Terra America Meridionalis.
Terra America Meridionalis.
The continent that houses the wildlife of South America. Its wildlife includes horse-like and elephant-like descendants of the tapir, larger descendants of the various giant rodent species, bear like sloths, giraffe like descendants of the guanaco, flightless descendants of the vampire bat, giant predatory birds much like those that existed in South America’s prehistory, hyena and fox like descendants of the South American possums, apex predators descending from the Amazon giant otter, varied types of armadillo and unique cat, fox, dog and bear descendants found nowhere else
Taino Archipelago.
An archipelago that houses the wildlife of the Caribbean. Local wildlife include seal-like sloths, giant hutia descendants and a terrestrial descendant of the Cuban crocodile.
Terra Antarctica.
The continent that houses the wildlife of Antarctica. Its inhabitants include varied species of ground dwelling bats, giant descendants of albatrosses and penguins, marsupials and reptiles from the offshore islands of Australia and a leopard seal descendant that lives like a crocodile.
Sunda Peninsula.
A peninsula that houses wildlife from the regions of Malaysia and the Sunda Islands. The only exceptions to this rule have been the islands of the Philippines, Sulawesi, Komodo and Flores. Descendants of the Sumatran tiger prowl the jungle in packs while semi aquatic descendants of local rhino species and the dwarf elephants of Borneo bask in the river systems The descendants of the Komodo dragon have split; one remains largely on land while another has taken to the sea. In the New Philippines, the descendants of binturongs, civets, mongooses and leopard cats compete for food which include the descendants of native pigs, badgers, buffalo and deer.
Greater Zanzibar.
An island neighbouring Terra Africa. The land is largely grassland and hosts a set of animals related to those found in mainland Africa, but unique. These include a small species of elephant, flightless descendants of the secretary bird among others.
New Madagascar.
The new island home of Madagascar’s native wildlife. Notable creatures include new species of giant lemur, leopard-like giant fossa, wolf-like giant mongoose, giant birds, descendants of reintroduced pygmy hippos and giant tortoises, bandicoot-like tenrecs, larger descendants of the native giant rat, terrestrial crocodiles and rabbit-sized chameleons.
New Comoros Archipelago.
An archipelago neighbouring New Madagascar. The native lemur population has diversified with some even swimming between islands while dodging sharks, snakes and crocodiles.
Mauritius-Reunion Archipelago.
An archipelago that houses the wildlife of Reunion and Mauritius. It hosts a unique set of birds found nowhere else alongside giant tortoises.
Greater Seychelles Archipelago.
An archipelago that houses the wildlife of the Seychelles as well as the Maldives, Andaman and Sentinel Islands. The giant tortoises are the most notable inhabitants, but some are semi aquatic unlike their neighbours and capable of traversing the sea to some extent.
New Year’s Islands.
A small group of islands that houses the wildlife of Christmas Island. The native crabs have continued to diversify while bats and birds have begun to occupy previously empty niches.
Marruni.
An archipelago that houses the wildlife of the Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, New Caledonia and other surrounding islands, new and old. Fauna includes descendents of the kagu and other native birds, several descendents of the native skinks (the largest being as big as a border collie), strange new species of gecko and three species of terrestrial crocodile.
Havaiki.
An archipelago that houses the wildlife of Aotearoa, Tonga, Samoa, Fiji, Tuvalu, the Cook Islands, the Society Islands and various new and old islands. Fauna includes ground-dwelling fox-sized bats, larger descendants of the tuatara, kiwi and kakapo (among others) and eagle-like descendants of the kea alongside various other oddities.
Macronesia.
An archipelago that houses the wildlife of Palau to Neo-Hawaii. It provides a system of beaches for nesting seabirds and sea dwelling reptiles as well as a fractured land bridge. The native wildlife mostly comprises the descendants of castaways and flying species.
Neo-Galapagos.
An archipelago that houses the wildlife of the Galapagos Islands. The giant tortoises are now far larger, the marine iguanas are now fully aquatic alongside the penguins and some finches are now flightless.
Neo-Hawaii.
An island chain that houses the wildlife of Hawaii. Fauna includes giant ducks, tortoises and a flightless ant eating kiwi-sized descendants of one of the modern honeycreeper species.
Neo-Rapa Nui Archipelago.
A small island chain as remote as Rapa Nui. It boasts significant seabird colonies while forests have taken over much of the land.
Primavera.
A medium island in the Indus Ocean strewn with thick jungle growing out of hard rocky terrain. While mammals are rare, the island is bountiful with reptiles, amphibians and numerous arthropods that, thanks to the higher oxygen density, have grown to impressive sizes and make up a good chunk of the predatory niches on land, in the trees and even in the swampy waterways that carve their way through the lowlands.
New Zanzibar Strait.
A stretch of sea that separates Terra Africanus from New Zanzibar. Small islets create a mangrove environment that intermingles with tropical reefs, creating a unique fusion of oceanic, semi aquatic and terrestrial life.
Indus Ocean.
The Indus is one of the core centres of ocean biodiversity with numerous atolls and reefs. These locations are a hub for new forms of ocean life while islets provide nesting grounds for birds, sea turtles and sea crocodiles.
Tangaroa Ocean.
The largest ocean on Earth Lab. Among the atolls and reefs, vibrant new fish species dwell alongside new coral species, cephalopods like a pack hunting descendant of the Humboldt squid, a swimming sea slug descendant, various new sharks and rays, serpentine descendants of toothed whales that hunt smaller species alongside aquatic penguins, crocodiles and new species of turtle, big and small.
Proteus Ocean.
The Proteus boasts fewer islands, but still plays host to numerous forms of ocean life. Alongside the numerous schools of fish swim the new serpentine hunting whales, fully aquatic seals, huge manatee descendants, giant sharks and penguin like descendants of guillemots and gannets that swim alongside the now fully aquatic penguin species.
Turgis Ocean/Great Ice Shelf.
While solid land in the Turgis is rare now, the Great Ice Shelf still provides a home for those creatures hardy enough to eke out a living. These include a colony of ice-burrowing seabirds, ice burrowing semi-aquatic colonies of flightless midge descendants, giant sea hairs that dwell beneath the ice, predatory lobsters, aquatic penguin descendants and predatory descendants of seals and toothed whales.
Tundris Ocean.
Largely covered by ice, the Neo-Arctic ocean regions host unique new species which include aquatic polar bears capable of bringing down small whales.

It's summertime, It's vacation time! Escape the summer heat by spending your weekend in Lakshadweep Travel Package. The land of nature has a vast variety of wonders on it which will make you fall in love with it. Or if you are an Ocean adventure-seeking Samudram scheduled for May 2024 is live for you! The natural color of the earth, you can experience the vibrant colors of nature in Lakshadweep's long weekend trip, it is a land that never heard of the word ‘pollution’. If you are a nature lover, this island is especially for you.
Let’s dive into the wonders of Lakshadweep and how can you spend your time while you are in Lakshadweep without missing out on any activities. Goltravels understands how crucial every trip is and makes every package with utter love, care, and in the most unique way.
What’s the first thing that will come to your mind while going on your trip to Lakshadweep? Beach! Yes, Lakshadweep is an island and is famous for the beaches it has. Explore the Lakshadweep’s beaches and book the Samudram 2024 schedule without wasting any time. You will be amazed by the magnificent view of the coastal line on the cruise tour and fresh unpolluted water without any dirt or trash around the coastal line.
Take your shoes off, and feel the soft sand under your feet while the waves caress your feet occasionally which makes you giggle this May 2024. Don’t be hesitant to let your inner child out. Play with the sand, build a sand fort, and make the wall strong so the waves won’t take your fort with them!
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Explore the underwater wonders
Snorkeling Snorkeling is one of the most popular things to do in Lakshadweep. Even if you are a non-swimmer, with just some pre-warming exercise and practices, you can snorkel and witness the beauty of underwater creatures and rich marine life exploration underwater. With these water sports activities, you do not have to worry about your swimming skills while you go snorkeling.
Scuba Diving
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Island hopping in Lakshadweep
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Enjoy your food on the beach side
Try out the Lakshadweep’s famous dishes and drinks under the shade of the palm tree on the coastline. Lakshadweep offers a vast variety of food and has an international menu for you to try out. Imagine having your favorite dish along with the sounds of birds chipping and the cool breeze from the coastline. Sounds pretty awesome right? Yes, you can have a peaceful time while on your trip to Lakshadweep which will relax your physical and mental well-being.
Stay beside the coastal line
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First of all, I want to thank the people on this subreddit who offered the information that made me feel like I could go through with this. I’m a longtime lurker (posting from a throw away) but finally got my bisalp earlier this week and I couldn’t be more excited. This was my first experience with surgery/general anesthesia, so I wanted to share my experience in as much detail as possible in hopes that it can help someone else know what to expect. My only regret: not doing it sooner. :)
About my physical health: I’m a 33 year old woman who’s never had kids or even so much as a pregnancy scare. I’m 5’5” and 124 pounds, and I feel privileged that I have no major health issues; I exercise on a daily basis and try to eat healthy when possible; I’ve been a social drinker for the past few years; I use THC and CBD several times a week, but in small doses (like 2-5mg); I’m diagnosed with ADHD and regularly take medication for it, but that’s the only prescription medication I take regularly.
About my desire to not have kids: I’ve known since I was a kid that I never wanted to have any children of my own; being raised by two neglectful parents made me realize how selfless and patient a good parent needs to be, and how I have no desire to be that person. Some of my favorite things about my current life include freedom, good sleep, some disposable income, minimal stress, and not being responsible for anyone else. I’ve also never used any forms of birth control aside from condoms. What galvanized me to take the plunge with permanent birth control was the situation with Roe v. Wade… I’d rather just embrace my childfree lifestyle and ensure it stays the way it is. It’s hard to put into words the relief I feel about not ever being able to have kids… it’s surreal in the best possible way. It’s like I’m still trying to wrap my mind around having finally achieved a dream I’ve been thinking about for years.
About my health insurance: I’ve been on Medicaid for the past 3 years. When I was first approved for Medicaid, I was automatically placed on my city’s plan (Denver Health) and since that was the only option that was covered, I tried to schedule a bisalp there. The nurse practitioner I met with walked me through the details and asked if I’d thought it through and fully understood if it was permanent (I’ve forgotten her name but can try to look it up if anyone’s interested). I said yes. She told me she approved me for the procedure, and that the next step would be to wait for the surgery scheduler to give me a call. The scheduler tried calling me about 6 times over the next two months, all during work hours when I was unable to answer my phone; I was never once able to get through to her even though I tried calling her back 43 times before I gave up.
I applied for the Medicaid option with wider coverage (Colorado Medicaid) the next possible chance I had. I’d researched doctors listed on this sub and had seen that Dr. Dabelea had gotten good reviews AND accepted Medicaid, so I booked a consultation. (again, a big thank you to fellow redditors on this sub for recommending him)
During the appointment, Dr. Dabelea confirmed that my past bisalp approval was still valid, and I appreciated his kindly and gentle tone as he reiterated the details. Everyone in the office was incredibly kind, in fact, and especially Betty, the scheduler (she actually scheduled me for the surgery unlike other clinics–I’m looking at YOU, Denver Health). I told her about my anxiety around medical procedures and she suggested I choose the earliest morning appointment time possible because my surgery would be less likely to be delayed than if I booked an afternoon time slot. As someone who hates waking up early yet hates waiting around anxiously even more, I accepted the earliest time slot–a 7:30am surgery. This meant that I’d need to be at the hospital by 5:30am to check in and get prepped. The first available surgery appointments were about a month out and Betty got me set up with a 2 week follow up as well. She sent me home with a surgery “goody bag” with Ensure to drink 4 hours before the procedure + a bottle of Hibiclens soap to use in the shower the 4 days prior to surgery + chapstick.
What I did to prepare: 1. put reminders in my schedule to start showering with the soap 4 days out. 2. The Ensure went in my fridge because Betty said it was best when chilled. 3. I asked a close friend if she could get me to and from the hospital. 4. I completed the online surgery registration forms about my current prescriptions, health history, etc 5. I immediately started reducing alcohol , THC, and CBD and completely cut them out about a week before my surgery. 6. The weekend before, I deep cleaned my house, did all my laundry, took out the trash, got groceries, and asked friends for recommendations for light TV shows I could binge. 7. The day before, I made a nest on my couch with cozy blankets and a hot water bottle and a mini stockpile of meds (including gas pills and throat lozenges and laxatives). I made a smoothie and stuck it in my fridge for the next day. I laid out my clothes (baggy black cotton maxi dress, cozy sweater, and slip-on shoes) and threw some essentials in a bag just in case I’d need to stay overnight (airpods, chapstick, phone charger, toothbrush/paste, underwear). I double checked the pre-surgery info page, and followed instructions not to eat or drink anything after midnight… 8. …except for the chilled Ensure that I set next to my bed before I set my alarm for 3am and 4:45am. 9. Woke up at 3am and chugged Ensure. 10. Woke up again to shower with the Hibiclens one last time.
My friend got me to the OR admissions office by 5:30am. From there, the warm-voiced receptionist handed me an iPad to fill out a few more details and explained that a nurse would be along shortly to take me upstairs to prep for surgery.
Upstairs, the nurse weighed me then instructed me to go into the bathroom to provide a urine sample: “even just 3 drops is all I need,” she said. (Thankfully she didn’t need much, because I didn’t have much in my system.) Next, in the prep room, she pointed out plastic bags for my clothes and shoes to go into, along with a back-opening gown and grippy sock slipper things. She motioned to the packet of 6 surgery towelettes and told me to use one for each arm and leg, and the front and back of my torso and said she’d leave me to do that and get changed.
Once I had, another nurse came in to go over a few other details. I confirmed that I felt like a big ol baby with my anxiety about the whole thing, and she said it was normal and that she was impressed that it was my first time with general anesthesia. She suggested that she could add a couple friends’ phone numbers to get text alerts about my progress so they could have an idea of when to pick me up.
“Placing the IV is the hardest part,” she said as she answered my questions about its purpose. “This is how we’ll make sure you’re properly hydrated. And this will be how your anesthesiologist administers sedation. They used to use gas, but they rarely do anymore because it tends to cause terrible nausea for women.” She asked if I got carsick easily, and when I said yes, she provided me with an anti nausea patch of scopolamine behind my ear. “If you happen to touch it, just be sure to wash your hands ASAP. If you touch the patch then accidentally touch your eyes, they’ll get really dilated.” She then told me that she’d be getting me a small cocktail of pills to take before the surgery.
IV placed, I gulped down my pill cocktail. The nurse asked if I’d like to use the restroom one last time.
Next, I briefly met the anesthesiologist. He threw me for a loop when he asked about the prescription medications the nurse had just given me–he seemed to think I was regularly prescribed them until I told him they were just for today. (“Please don’t mess up my anesthesia,” I thought.) He asked about my habits with alcohol, and how often I used THC. He clarified that regular users of high THC doses tended to need more anesthesia to knock them out.
When Dr. Dabelea came in and greeted me with a handshake and asked if I had any questions, I asked him if it’d be possible for me to take my tubes home with me. I felt like a weirdo for asking but he seemed to take my request seriously. “The usual procedure is to send the tissue to the Pathology Department to confirm that the tissue is, indeed, the Fallopian tubes,” he said. “It’s very rare that it isn’t, but we do this to make absolutely sure that the patient is sterilized.” Fine by me–I’d rather be totally sure than have some weird shit to put on my mantle. I also asked him if he’d been seeing an uptick in bisalps. “Yes,” he said, “before the Roe v. Wade situation, I did 1-2 bisalps a year for women under 30. Since the decision, I’ve been doing 1-2 per month.”
One of the nurses popped back in to put my phone away in a locker with the rest of my stuff. As she was doing that, I met the final member on my surgery team, my OR nurse, and immediately liked her warmth and the competence she radiated. I told her how silly I felt for being so nervous. As she wheeled me back to the OR, she told me I’d be in good hands, and that in a few minutes I’d get to drift off to sleep like I was on a tropical beach vacation. The compression pads around my calves, she said, would start inflating and would feel like I was getting a massage.
She helped me shift onto the OR bed, then the anesthesiologist was placing a mask over my face and instructing me to breathe deeply, and the next thing I knew I was waking up in a curtained section of PACU. A new nurse was asking me what year it was and I told her. (“It is 2024, right?”) Then I asked her what time it was. The surgery had gone quickly–it was 8:30. The nurse asked if I needed to pee, I said yes, and she brought a bedpan. Apparently they’d used a catheter on me, so the slight soreness around that plus the bloated sesnation in my belly made me feel like I had to pee more than I did. The nurse brought me water, applesauce, and graham crackers before she walked me through post-op instructions that included things like: avoid alcohol for at least 24 hours; drink plenty of water; avoid spicy/greasy/fried foods at first; avoid lifting anything over 20 pounds for the first couple weeks; take the least amount of your prescription narcotic as possible.
She went to pick up my prescription of pain pills from the hospital pharmacy (very convenient; I’d called the office the week prior to see if I could arrange to pick up my pills before the surgery, but the receptionist had let me know that the hospital’s pharmacy would get them to me).
At around 9:30, I was ready to start getting dressed. I texted my friend that I’d be ready to go soon, and before I knew it, I was in her car on the way home.
I could not be more GRATEFUL to have gotten this surgery. I feel blessed to have experienced minimal pain: I feel aware of the bloating and incisions, but not in a painful way. If anything, my stomach feels the way it would the day after a big ab workout. I was prescribed a weeks’ worth of pain pills (2 per day) but luckily this post-op discomfort doesn’t come close to the sharp pain of my monthly period cramps.
While researching this surgery, several people had mentioned the risk of constipation from dehydration and pain pills, so I took a laxative in the evening of day 2 (about 36 hours after surgery) and ate a meal with lots of beans.
Stuff I’d recommend: 1. Make sure that your pickup person has a wide-ish window to pick you up, just in case it takes you a while to come out of anesthesia. 2. If you like CBD, have plenty of it on hand for after the surgery. (Please take this with a grain of salt: there can be interactions between pain medicine and CBD.) 3. Wear the absolute baggiest clothes you own. The dress I wore was essentially a giant bag. 4. The day before your surgery, drink some electrolytes and try to get as hydrated as possible. 5. Although waking up before dawn isn’t ideal, I loved knowing that I wouldn’t have to deal with potentially anxiety-inducing delays the way I might if I had a surgery scheduled later in the day. 6. Do as many little chores around the house as possible so you don’t have to worry about taking out the recycling, for example.
I’d read about how terrible it was to have your period start soon after this surgery, but I couldn’t change the fact that mine was due to start 3 days after. Thankfully the cramps weren’t extra painful. The only difference I’ve noticed is that I’ve definitely bled a bit more than usual.
TL;DR: I had a smooth bisalp experience and highly recommend the procedure if you’re considering it.

Free Demo will release this week. The demo is almost ready but I want to make it really good.
Trailer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HgHgqpta6Bg
Wishlist on Steam
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2733280/Surfers_Code/
Join the dev on Discord
https://discord.gg/sFnde7ZyrZ
website
https://searchforsurf.com
Coming this summer with a demo out this week.
Play the demo get the game for free. See rules on the Discord.
Join the dev on Discord
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See the Discord on how to get this game for free by playing and posting game play in the demo.
For PC.
I'm the solo dev of this game and the idea is to make a surfing game with good surfing but has a lot more to do, like get shark repellent to repel the sharks, talk about surfing with funny characters, and jet ski to find uncrowded surf breaks. Good for non surfers with even the tiniest bit of interest in surfing and great for surfers of any level. Contests, boat rides, side stories, find boards, and take cool jet ski rides to explore and discover what is on the other islands, and of course, the main feature . . . physics based simulated surfing.
Surfers Code is a 3D open world surfing themed adventure game, where the adventures are based on the lifestyle of a traveling surfer searching for waves in a chill tropical island paradise.
Explore the islands to interact with quirky characters, learn about waves, add new boards to your quiver, and master the realistic physics based surfing as you begin your adventure.
The mysteries hidden away in every nook of the islands unravel as you explore and mature into a seasoned traveler and expert surfer. The more you look the more you find, and your success in the adventure is all made possible because of surfers code.

CBD gummies are a hot wellness trend on social media, and you’re looking to try them for yourself. That’s great. At NutraHolistics, we sampled gummies from brands across the UK to assess the best options for your CBD experience. Here are our top choices.

Best CBD Gummies

1 Blessed CBD – The Best Overall CBD Gummies in the UK

Blessed CBD gets the nod for the best CBD gummies available in the UK. These delicious edibles feature formulation with CBD isolate containing pure cannabidiol and no THC. The CO2 extraction ensures no contaminants, and Blessed CBD products are NSF-certified, with COAs on the site for every batch.
These CBD gummies contain 25mg of CBD cannabinoids each (750mg in the bottle), making them a good choice for beginners and experienced users alike. You get 30 servings per bottle, and the price is great, with discounts for members and savings when you order a two-pack deal. The tropical mix flavor is great, giving you a sweet surprise with every gummy.

Pros

·Good balanced potency per gummy.
·Excellent flavor.
·Great pricing, with discounts for members and bundle deals.
·NSF-certified.

Cons

·Only one strength is available.
·No options for single flavors.

2 Vibes CBD – The Best CBD Gummies in the UK Runner-Up

Vibes gets our award for the runner up in this review. The brand offers a fruit mix of gummies with an updated formula, and excellent flavour. There’s 25mg of CBD isolate in each gummy and 500mg total in the can. You get 20 gummies per tin, and it’s completely THC-free.
Vibes uses third-party labs for testing its CBD, so you know it’s premium quality, and you can sign up for the mailing list to save 10% on your order. Like Blessed, these gummies are a good choice for beginners and experienced users, but they lack in the quantity department, giving you 30% fewer gummies per can. However, it’s still a great deal.

Pros

·Improved & refined formula.
·Great flavors and mixed variety per can.
·Decent pricing.
·Good choice for experienced users and beginners.

Cons

·Limited strength for experienced users.
·No single flavor options.

3 Supreme CBD – The Best Dosage Range for CBD Gummies in the UK

Supreme CBD has a great range, with options for gummy bears and cubes. The dosage measures between 16mg to 25mg per gummy, with the strawberries being the most potent option. It’s a good brand for beginners, but experienced users might find it a bit lacking in potency for most of the products.
The flavor range is good, but there’s no option for mixed fruit flavors, so you might get a bit tired eating out of the same bag every day. Supreme uses CBD isolate in their edibles, and every batch is tested by third-party labs for purity and efficacy.

Pros

·Good flavor range.
·Best choice for beginners.
·Cubes, gummy bears, and strawberries available.
·Varying potency range.

Cons

·Not a great choice for experienced users.
·Single-flavor options might get a bit tiring on your tastebuds.
·Small servings per bag.

#4 Just CBD – The Widest Selection of CBD Gummies in the UK

Just CBD products are great value for money, and they have a great selection of gummy edibles including sour worms, peach rings, mixed berry CBD gummies, and more. You can choose your jar size, ranging from 3,000mg to 250mg, and pricing is a bit to the higher end of the scale, but it’s still good value.
Just CBD uses THC-free CBD isolate in its gummies, and the selection of gummy styles is the standout feature of this brand. You have options for gummies ranging from 8mg to 31mg potency in each edible.

Pros

·Great selection of gummy products.
·Plenty of good customer reviews.
·Good range of strength options.

Cons

·Imported brand.
·Slightly expensive.

#5 Reakiro – The Best High-Strength CBD Gummies in the UK

Reakiro doesn’t play around with their gummy range. This brand offers dosages of up to 50mg per gummy, making them the highest-strength option in this review and a good choice for experienced CBD users.
They also offer full-spectrum CBD, so you might want to avoid this brand if you’re looking for a THC-free option. The prices are a bit steep, and the flavor range is limited, with cherry, orange, and apple & Lemon.

Pros

·Best choice for experienced users.
·Options from 10mg to 50mg per edible.

Cons

·Limited flavor range.
·Full-spectrum CBD is not suitable for people who want to avoid THC.
·A bit pricey.

#6 CBDfx – The Best Imported Range of CBD Gummies in the UK

CBDfx is a premium US Colorado brand available in the UK, with a great range of gummies. However, they use full-spectrum CBD, so there’s trace THC in the edibles. The brand also has higher-THC cannabis options, but those aren’t available in the UK. CBDfx has a great reputation, and good customer reviews.
CBDfx CBD products feature gummies ranging in potency up to 6,000mg per jar, making them more suitable for the experienced user. The biggest drawback is the gummy texture, and they’re more chewy than other options.

Pros

·Imported brand with a good reputation.
·Suitable for experienced users.

Cons

·Gummy texture and mouthfeel are a little off-putting.
·No THC-free options.

#7 Edens Gate – The Best Mid-Strength Range of CBD Gummies in the UK

Edens Gate is another premium UK brand offering excellent high-quality CBD edibles. You get multi-flavor jars with gummy bear edibles that are soft and sweet for an excellent mouthfeel. Dosage options range from 100mg to 1,800mg per jar.
However, the company frequently sells out of the most popular options and takes a few weeks to restock its supply, so keep checking back for availability.

Pros

·Good choice for beginner to intermediate users.
·Multi-flavor bottles.

Cons

·Lacking a high-strength option.
·Problems with the availability of some products.

#8 CBDiablo – The Best Vegan-Friendly Range of CBD Gummies in the UK

CBDiablo is our top choice for candy-style, gluten-free, non-GMO CBD edibles suitable for the vegan-friendly lifestyle. There’s a limited range, with options for 5-piece and 30-piece bags.
There’s only one flavor which is a bit limiting, and the 10mg strength makes them great for beginners, but not the best choice for experienced users.

Pros

·Vegan-friendly.
·Great gummy mouthfeel.

Cons

·No high-strength options.
·Expensive for smaller bag sizes.
·Limited flavor range.

#9 Provacan – The Best CBD Gummies in the UK for Beginners

If you’re a beginner looking to dabble in CBD gummies, Provocan has you covered. It offers CBD gummies in 10mg strength, with 50-unit and 100-unit bag options. The gummies are bursting with flavor and have a great mouthfeel.
However, Provocan is a premium brand, and the gummies are a little pricey, considering the milligram strength available. Experienced users should avoid this option and go with something stronger.

Pros

·Great choice for beginners.
·Premium brand.

Cons

·Expensive.
·Limited flavor range.
·Not suitable for experienced users.

#10 Bristol CBD – The Best Premium Vegan Edible Range in the UK

If you’re looking for a high-end vegan-friendly gummy, try Bristol CBD. This company has a great reputation, and its gummies come in a delicious cherry flavor with 25mg of CBD isolate in every edible.
Bristol CBD uses organic ingredients, and there are potential benefits to being environmentally friendly and cruelty-free, which should be considered when choosing these gummies. We wish they had more flavor options.

Pros

·Good strength per gummy.
·Vegan-friendly.
·Premium ingredients.

Cons

·Limited flavor options.
·Pricey.

What We Considered When Assessing the Best CBD Gummy Brands

Understanding CBD Oil – Broad Spectrum CBD Vs. Full-Spectrum CBD Gummies

Full-spectrum CBD gummies feature some residual THC, usually under 0.3% in the formula. Broad-spectrum CBD products and CBD isolate gummies from the hemp plant don’t contain any THC at all. However, all three forms of CBD contain cannabidiol cannabinoids.
Full-spectrum gummies provide an “entourage effect” that’s more holistic, while broad-spectrum CBD gummies from hemp extract or cornbread hemp extract don’t have the same effect on users. It’s a very different experience from gummy bears made with cannabis.

Flavors & Range

Most CBD edibles contain trace amounts of terpenes combined with a berry flavor or other natural flavors like watermelon. Some might even contain additional ingredients like turmeric to remove inflammation in the digestive system. Look for gummies with natural ingredients and avoid products with corn syrup used in the flavoring.

Strength & Effect

Full spectrum CBD gummies offer you the best wellness effects from the cannabis plant, interacting with the body’s endocannabinoid system (ECS) for the desired effects. The amount of CBD in the formulation determines the effect as the CBD interacts with the CBD receptors in the ECS.
Beginners should pay attention to the amount of CBD in the gummies and choose a lower dose to start. Look at the product description for the mg of CBD in the gummy. Optimizing your dose of CBD to your tolerance is the best way to have a pleasant experience.

Third-Party Tested CBD

Your gummy brand should offer third-party lab testing and lab reports on the gummies for concentrations of CBD. The third-party lab tests the CBD used in the gummy formulation for heavy metals, pesticides, and contaminants to ensure you get a safe and effective product. The certificate of analysis (COA) shows if the gummies are THC-free and the type of extraction method. The FDA doesn’t regulate the market, so COAs are important to ensure product safety.

Price & Value

Look for products offering a money-back guarantee. These brands are willing to stake their reputation on your user experience. Some products cost more than others, so choose wisely and get a balance between price and efficacy when selecting your gummies.

Reputation & Customer Reviews

What are people saying about their experience with the brand? Check out Google reviews and what people are saying on social media to get an idea of the quality of the gummies and the benefits of the user experience.

The Benefits of CBD Gummies, The Effects of CBD Gummies & Side Effects

CBD gummies are a safe wellness product. They can assist with pain relief from chronic pain symptoms (Although, there is no medical evidence showing this wellness effect, see our disclaimer later in this buyer’s guide).
Some users might experience minor side effects like drowsiness or dry mouth, but the benefits of CBD gummies far outweigh the cons. If you’re using any medication, consult your healthcare professional before ordering CBD gummies.

THC Vs. CBD Edibles – What’s the Difference?

THC edibles contain the psychoactive substance THC, while CBD gummies will only contain up to 0.3% THC. THC gummies make you feel high, while CBD gummies don’t have a psychoactive effect. CBD gummies are more for wellness and well-being, and THC gummies are a recreational drug.

Wrapping Up – A Quick Disclaimer on CBD Health Benefits

CBD gummies are a tasty treat and a great way to improve your sleep quality and reduce stress. However, it’s important to note that there is no medical evidence surrounding these claims. That said, there’s plenty of anecdotal reports from users saying how using these gummies changed their lives. Give it a try yourself and buy CBD gummies from one of the brands on our top 10 list.

The 10 Best CBD Gummies in the UK – FAQs

Q: Why choose CBD gummies over oils or tinctures?
A: There are plenty of CBD products on the market. Top brands use CBD isolate in CBD edibles, tinctures, and CBD capsules, ensuring you get the purest form of cannabidiol. There are different types of CBD, and high-quality CBD products contain full-spectrum CBD to achieve the best results.
Q: What experience can I expect from eating CBD gummies?
A: The cannabinoids in the cannabidiol found in CBD gummies will soothe your nervous system. The effects of CBD gummies improve your well-being and lower the stress response (see our disclaimer surrounding wellness and CBD). Most first-time CBD gummy users will get a similar experience to using creams and other topical or vape pens. There’s no psychoactive effect, just a calming feeling that washes over you. Most organic CBD gummy brands are gluten-free and suitable for vegans, but that’s not the case with all of them, so check the label before buying.
Q: Do CBD gummies get me high? Can I use them if I’m part of a sports drug-testing program?
A: No. CBD gummies contain less than 0.3% THC, so they won’t get you high. The FDA and USDA recognize them as supplements. While they feature cannabis in the formulation, there’s no THC and no risk of feeling high for CBD users.
Q: Do CBD gummies have an herbal flavor, or will I taste traces of plant material?
A: CBD gummies feature pure CBD extract and CBD oil as the base ingredient in the formula. However, leading CBD brands filter the plant material out of the extract and the terpenes, leaving behind pure CBD and nothing else. The gummies in this review are sweet and satisfying, with no earthy taste.
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·Best choice for experienced users.
·Options from 10mg to 50mg per edible.

Cons

·Limited flavor range.
·Full-spectrum CBD is not suitable for people who want to avoid THC.
·A bit pricey.

#6 CBDfx – The Best Imported Range of CBD Gummies in the UK

CBDfx is a premium US Colorado brand available in the UK, with a great range of gummies. However, they use full-spectrum CBD, so there’s trace THC in the edibles. The brand also has higher-THC cannabis options, but those aren’t available in the UK. CBDfx has a great reputation, and good customer reviews.
CBDfx CBD products feature gummies ranging in potency up to 6,000mg per jar, making them more suitable for the experienced user. The biggest drawback is the gummy texture, and they’re more chewy than other options.

Pros

·Imported brand with a good reputation.
·Suitable for experienced users.

Cons

·Gummy texture and mouthfeel are a little off-putting.
·No THC-free options.

#7 Edens Gate – The Best Mid-Strength Range of CBD Gummies in the UK

Edens Gate is another premium UK brand offering excellent high-quality CBD edibles. You get multi-flavor jars with gummy bear edibles that are soft and sweet for an excellent mouthfeel. Dosage options range from 100mg to 1,800mg per jar.
However, the company frequently sells out of the most popular options and takes a few weeks to restock its supply, so keep checking back for availability.

Pros

·Good choice for beginner to intermediate users.
·Multi-flavor bottles.

Cons

·Lacking a high-strength option.
·Problems with the availability of some products.

#8 CBDiablo – The Best Vegan-Friendly Range of CBD Gummies in the UK

CBDiablo is our top choice for candy-style, gluten-free, non-GMO CBD edibles suitable for the vegan-friendly lifestyle. There’s a limited range, with options for 5-piece and 30-piece bags.
There’s only one flavor which is a bit limiting, and the 10mg strength makes them great for beginners, but not the best choice for experienced users.

Pros

·Vegan-friendly.
·Great gummy mouthfeel.

Cons

·No high-strength options.
·Expensive for smaller bag sizes.
·Limited flavor range.

#9 Provacan – The Best CBD Gummies in the UK for Beginners

If you’re a beginner looking to dabble in CBD gummies, Provocan has you covered. It offers CBD gummies in 10mg strength, with 50-unit and 100-unit bag options. The gummies are bursting with flavor and have a great mouthfeel.
However, Provocan is a premium brand, and the gummies are a little pricey, considering the milligram strength available. Experienced users should avoid this option and go with something stronger.

Pros

·Great choice for beginners.
·Premium brand.

Cons

·Expensive.
·Limited flavor range.
·Not suitable for experienced users.

#10 Bristol CBD – The Best Premium Vegan Edible Range in the UK

If you’re looking for a high-end vegan-friendly gummy, try Bristol CBD. This company has a great reputation, and its gummies come in a delicious cherry flavor with 25mg of CBD isolate in every edible.
Bristol CBD uses organic ingredients, and there are potential benefits to being environmentally friendly and cruelty-free, which should be considered when choosing these gummies. We wish they had more flavor options.

Pros

·Good strength per gummy.
·Vegan-friendly.
·Premium ingredients.

Cons

·Limited flavor options.
·Pricey.

What We Considered When Assessing the Best CBD Gummy Brands

Understanding CBD Oil – Broad Spectrum CBD Vs. Full-Spectrum CBD Gummies

Full-spectrum CBD gummies feature some residual THC, usually under 0.3% in the formula. Broad-spectrum CBD products and CBD isolate gummies from the hemp plant don’t contain any THC at all. However, all three forms of CBD contain cannabidiol cannabinoids.
Full-spectrum gummies provide an “entourage effect” that’s more holistic, while broad-spectrum CBD gummies from hemp extract or cornbread hemp extract don’t have the same effect on users. It’s a very different experience from gummy bears made with cannabis.

Flavors & Range

Most CBD edibles contain trace amounts of terpenes combined with a berry flavor or other natural flavors like watermelon. Some might even contain additional ingredients like turmeric to remove inflammation in the digestive system. Look for gummies with natural ingredients and avoid products with corn syrup used in the flavoring.

Strength & Effect

Full spectrum CBD gummies offer you the best wellness effects from the cannabis plant, interacting with the body’s endocannabinoid system (ECS) for the desired effects. The amount of CBD in the formulation determines the effect as the CBD interacts with the CBD receptors in the ECS.
Beginners should pay attention to the amount of CBD in the gummies and choose a lower dose to start. Look at the product description for the mg of CBD in the gummy. Optimizing your dose of CBD to your tolerance is the best way to have a pleasant experience.

Third-Party Tested CBD

Your gummy brand should offer third-party lab testing and lab reports on the gummies for concentrations of CBD. The third-party lab tests the CBD used in the gummy formulation for heavy metals, pesticides, and contaminants to ensure you get a safe and effective product. The certificate of analysis (COA) shows if the gummies are THC-free and the type of extraction method. The FDA doesn’t regulate the market, so COAs are important to ensure product safety.

Price & Value

Look for products offering a money-back guarantee. These brands are willing to stake their reputation on your user experience. Some products cost more than others, so choose wisely and get a balance between price and efficacy when selecting your gummies.

Reputation & Customer Reviews

What are people saying about their experience with the brand? Check out Google reviews and what people are saying on social media to get an idea of the quality of the gummies and the benefits of the user experience.

The Benefits of CBD Gummies, The Effects of CBD Gummies & Side Effects

CBD gummies are a safe wellness product. They can assist with pain relief from chronic pain symptoms (Although, there is no medical evidence showing this wellness effect, see our disclaimer later in this buyer’s guide).
Some users might experience minor side effects like drowsiness or dry mouth, but the benefits of CBD gummies far outweigh the cons. If you’re using any medication, consult your healthcare professional before ordering CBD gummies.

THC Vs. CBD Edibles – What’s the Difference?

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Just in case you've never thought about it... God created everything. I recently thought into what that means exactly. God created everything for people. So when people wonder what the center of the universe is, its most definitely earth. Why? Because everything was built for people to experience, nothing is there for no reason or on accident or randomly. So God not only created everything, but he created what everything would be. Sound about right? But what does that mean? That means that everything he made he made with a plan and put it where he wanted it to be also I would assume. So with these things in mind, can you now imagine that he made every single thing in existence to not only be what it is but to do what its supposed to do? He decided what each plant and animal would be shaped like and what its purpose would be. More than that, he decided what each one would look like.. color, fur, scales, size, and shape, etc.. he also decided what each one would smell life, taste like feel like, sound like, not just animals, but what they sound like when you cut them or chew them or drop them on the floor, etc. So not only did he decide what every single plant amd animal would contain nutrition wise, but whether or not its editable and it would taste like not only in general, but to each animal and each person with different taste buds. On top of this, he planned how every single things would react when touching everything else, when blended with everything else, when cooked, when frozen, when mixed with water, when eaten(what everything does when injested took a lot of planning), etc. everything that each thing in creation could possibly do on its own or by being effected by something else was designed by God to do exactly what it does and for a reason.
EVERY SINGLE SOUND, SMELL, COLOR, TASTE, FEELING, LIGHT, WARTH, COLD, MOTION, PATTERN, TEXTURE, CHEMICAL, FUSION OF MULTIPLE THINGS AND EVERYRHING ELSE THERE IS WAS DESIGNED BY HIM TO DO WHAT IT DOES. EVEN THE THINGS THAT WE CREATE COULD NOT EXIST UNLESS HE MADE THEM TO GO TOGETHER SUCH AS PLASTIC OR GASOLINE.
Because of this, he was able to create every single experience we would ever have and how we'd experience it.
In addition to that, everything was put exactly where he wanted it to be.
So he basically created everything that there is while planning how it would interact with our senses and when and where we would come across it, what we would think to do with it and what that would cause based on what he planned it would be able to cause.
I believe that he made our incredibly complex bodies, minds and souls this same way. By planning on an individual level how each person would perceive every single thing in existence. I believe that he is all knowing because of this. Because everything that has been made was made by him. Meaning everything does what he made it to do. This also helps you understand how powerful he is. He can so anything. With anything. He has the power of not only creation but control of his creation. Which means he also has control of each of us. Including our minds since our minds are controlled my our brains which he also designed and created.
Basically what I'm trying to say is God is so much much than a higher power. He is a the author and sole reason of everything that exists and why it does what it does. Everything that ever has been has been created by him to do what he wanted it to do and I believe that's true with people to. Ever wonder why we live in flesh? So that we functioned as he wants us to with limits and reasons for everything we do such as the need to eat giving us something to do. But more than that, something that we would enjoy doing like everything else we try to do.
He knew everything that could possibly be done before creating it. If he didn't want something to be done, he would not have made it possible.
Now for my final point. I belive that God knows every single thought that every single person has ever have and will ever have. Why? Because he created everything there is to cause those thoughts and to lead us to do the things we do.
I believe its all planned. But I don't believe it's predestined in the sense that he created evil and created it to go to hell. I dont belive he made a mistake and ever created something evil, let alone at the beginning of creation. Why? Because I don't believe that giving us free will is the same as pushing shuffle. I believe his plan is based on how we would free willingly react with everything he created in the order he chose for us to. Because I believe he created all things with a plan and everything is going according to plan. Because of that, I believe that he did not make the earth to destroy it. People keep talking about the end of the world happening. Ever wonder why there is no records anywhere of a meteor ever hitting a civilization or destroying anything of any kind? Why they always land where there are no people? I believe because he planned it that way. The moon is a good example of that. I belive he made everything to keep going simply because he can and does not want to see his creation die.
People are worried about global warming. I believe that's part of his plan too. He put extra clean water in Antarctica knowing that at the same time as the world heating from pollution we would be in need of more water. Not just to drink, but for storms to carry across the world and create more vegetation to cause the climate to cool from the new life growing where there was none before. I belibe that's why there's all the flooding, tropical storms, etc. Taking water to areas it wasn't reaching before.
Don't believe me? Go look at how the deserts are turning green.
Ever wonder why the biggest trees in the world, the redwoods are in California? one of the world's most populated and polluted areas as far as the air goes? The trees clean the air. That's scientifically proven. But to have those trees there long before people ever got there tells me that he knew the world would need them there and has put measures in place to keep the world going at the beginning of creation.
Lastly, if you really read the bible, it proves science and history. It explains pretty much life's biggest questions. That's why I'm sharing this. Hopefully someone else can see what I see. That way you can see that the reason for life is simple. It's happiness. God just wants everyone to be happy. Do we honestly want something different? I belive our desires will amount to his plan and we will all bring success in his eyes to creating a world of piece and happiness for all.
The past is proof that even though we're not there, we're closer than we've ever been. The state of the world shows is closer than most people think to being like what I imagine heaven would be. Just look at everything people are doing for fun and you'll see it too.
AND ITS ALL A REFLECTION OF OUR CREATORS MIND AND PERSONALITY.
I Love God. Becuase learned who he is from his creation. He's just like us. He's just like you. Just like me. He's one of us.
Just some things I've been thinking about.