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Uncovering The Potential Of Cannabis In A Healthy Lifestyle
Health is a priority and most of you may have thought of getting healthy at least once in your life. A new diet, an exercise machine, or probably a new detox routine, you must have tried such new habits to maintain you’re well being. So why not make a new addition to the list with cannabis? You read that right. Cannabis has slowly risen to be a medical aid that millions across the world rely on for their medical conditions. And while providing therapeutic aid, cannabis can also help maintain your health by improving your lifestyle.
But how? That’s what we’ll be uncovering here today. But before I move forward, you must remember to get professional guidance about using cannabis. With the help of telemedicine, you can get a consultation with a medical marijuana doctor who will guide you about the right use of cannabis. After you do that, read along and see if any of the following benefits apply to you.
Better Sleep
If you have been having trouble sleeping, cannabis can help you have better sleep. In the US, insomnia is one of the most common reasons for using cannabis. And a lot of people have found it to be very effective. The reason behind this is the sedative effects of cannabis. If taken in small doses, the THC in cannabis can put you to sleep easily. In addition to this, THC along with other cannabinoids and terpenes also eliminate the various causes of lack of sleep. Cannabis relaxes your body and muscles and relieves any joint or muscle pain. If anything is stressing your mind, cannabis can ease those thoughts and emotions and put you to sleep.
Some of the best cannabis strains for sleep are Northern Lights and Tahoe OG Kush. You can take on a few doses of cannabis before you go to bed and feel the difference for yourself. If you are using cannabis for sleep, the most common delivery method is smoking. Take a few puffs of a joint, bong, or a vape and you are good to go. But remember to be low on your dose as a higher dose can have an opposite effect.
Enhance Your Workout
Do you follow a workout routine? If yes, then try combining it with cannabis to improve the output. Cannabis can be used both before and after a workout.
If you consume it before your routine, you will feel the difference in your level of motivation and energy. Some strains can have an uplifting effect on your mood. Your mind will enter a zone and your focus in a workout will increase. Cannabis will also make your workout more enjoyable that will result in more productivity. This happens because vigorous exercise produces endocannabinoids that act on the endocannabinoid system, the same as cannabis. It results in pleasurable feelings or a ‘runner’s high’ which is similar to a cannabis high. When you consume cannabis before a workout, it jumpstarts the high, and physical activity makes it better.
Consuming cannabis after a workout helps by putting your body in a relaxed state. Any stress or muscle pain that you may have endured during a workout will be eased with just a puff. You will be able to fall asleep faster and the recovery rate will also increase.
Calms Your Mind
If it’s common for you to feel anxious or stress several times a day, cannabis can be your savior. You may already know that cannabis is made up of cannabinoids that are psychoactive. It means that these chemicals can alter the functioning of your brain for good. By working with the endocannabinoid system, these chemicals increase the production of serotonin, dopamine, and endorphins (also known as the happy hormones) and thus induce positive feelings. This is why if you are going through anxiety, depression, or nervousness before an important event, medical marijuana can be a perfect choice for calming the mind.
When using cannabis to calm yourself, remember to be very careful with the dose. While a lower dose can help achieve calmness, a high dose can work the opposite way and increase the levels of anxiety and negative feelings.
Helps Relieve Everyday Aches and Pain
Whether it is minor back pain from working all day or the unbearable pain of Crohn’s disease, cannabis can provide therapeutic aid in either situation. After all, medical cannabis is most commonly used for pain relief across the US.
Cannabis works on pain in two ways.
First, by activating the CB receptors. Your entire body is covered with CB1 and CB2 receptors. The cannabinoids activate these receptors which alter the functioning of the brain and body. One of these alterations is the damping of the exchange of pain signals between the brain and the affected area. It also activates the descending serotonin pathways which help in reducing pain sensation.
The second way in which marijuana helps with pain is by reducing inflammation. Whether it is a physical injury or a condition of chronic pain, inflammation is one of the main reasons for pain. Cannabis can eliminate this cause by inhibiting the immune system’s response and reducing the levels of inflammation.
Each of these factors can help you be free of any muscle strain, back pain, or severe headache. By relieving you of the pain and aches of everyday life, you can sleep better and have a better quality of life.
It’s a Superfood
Just as kale, cannabis is a superfood too. It is rich in omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acids, protein, fiber, iron, and antioxidants. And you don’t have to smoke or eat a brownie to experience these benefits. You can just eat it raw. Use the leaves of the plant and add it to your daily salad or blend into a smoothie. Along with delivering all the nutritions, you will also experience the benefits of terpenes and chlorophyll.
Eating raw marijuana does not have any side effects. It is one of the safest ways of consuming marijuana. So if you are aiming for a healthy body and mind, start filling your plate with cannabis.
Ready for a Healthy Life?
Now that we have uncovered the potential of cannabis in improving your lifestyle, will you give it a try? If yes, then buckle up for a healthy change in your life. If you have any doubts, remember to consult a medical marijuana doctor nearest to you. Good luck!
