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talesofasufferingwitch · 5 years ago

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Weed and Ana Masterpost

Weed: The benefits, the downsides, and some general information that should be more universally known. Because of the legalization of weed in Canada, and the imminent legalization of recreational cannabis in the United States (sorry UK, I am not familiar with your marijuana laws but I am assuming that you are similar with the states. Correct me if I am wrong). There are a million and one different benefits of cannabis, but with every good thing we see in the world, there is an equal amount of bad. For thousands and thousands of years, women used cannabis to aid with menstrual pain and childbirth, as well as headaches, nausea, lethargy, and more. The plant fibre itself was used for clothing, building material, food, and even fuel. Within the last 100 years, weed has been criminalized and decriminalized, thrown through clouds of hatred and lies, and was used as a tool to harm an entire class of citizens. But as we have seen recently, a lot of the propaganda from the “war on drugs” is being disproved. And now that we have easier access, we can get more information from this infamous herb. Pros and Cons: CBD, (Cannabidiol), is a compound within Marijuana. It is the compound that most people associate with overall anxiety relief, pain reduction, and mental function enhancer. CBD also reacts chemically with Collagen, increasing the healing process of bones and joints. Because of the CBD within the weed itself, smoking, vaping, and/or consuming canabis is highly beneficial for mental health issues as well as physical ailments. CBD reacts to our natural Cannabinoid receptors in our brain; we all naturally create THC (the compound that gives us the “high” sensation), and allows our brain to secrete more serotonin. Depression is one of the most widespread, yet least talked about medical conditions in America, and research is showing that cannabis can help relieve people. Compounds like CBD and weeds different terpenes restore normal endocannabinoid function, and potentially helps stabilize moods and ease depression. IN CORRECT DOSES cannabis can alleviate anxiety disorders. In large amounts, cannabis can cause anxiety. “Start low, go slow” is a fun little saying that we like to use in the cannabis industry when talking to new users. For patients with ADHD or ADD, cannabis provides a more effective and safer treatment to aid focus than Ritalin and Adderall when using the correct strain. A strain that promotes focus and concentration (like Sour Diesel) is extremely useful in small amounts. Lets remember, the best remedies require the least amount.

Not only can cannabis aid in remedying mental and physical ailments, it can help treat extreme addictions! Individuals addicted to serious drugs like heroin, opiates, and cocaine are showing promise in ridding themselves of their addictions through cannabis therapy. Weed is providing a safer and much more controlled means of getting “high” and aiding the rehabilitation process in alcoholics as well as people, such as my husband, who are at a high risk of getting liver disease. There is a small chance of becoming dependant to cannabis, but I will talk about that later.

You’ll never guess whats coming next; weed improves LUNG HEALTH. Lung cancer and emphysema have been shown to regress when cannabis is thrown into the mix. The smoke is damaging to the lungs, so to avoid that damage, ingesting cannabis via edible, tincture, or vapor is the safer alternative.

Cognitive degeneration is pretty much unavoidable, but the good news is that studies are showing cannabis can stop the progression of Alzheimer’s.

Cannabis reduces pain, spasms, nausea, PTSD, headaches, and asthma. The herb works as a bronchodilator, so when vaped or eaten, those suffering with asthma have better control of their coughing fits. However, it can lower blood pressure, but beware because it can lower blood glucose levels as well and spike hypoglycemia (again I will talk about later).

The Economic benefits of cannabis: It can be used as a food source as a source of protein! It is used to create protein powders, and seeds can be purchased for consumption. It is creating new industries, cultivation, processing, sales outlets, and there will be more to come as legalization continues across the world. Traffic deaths have gone down, people are succumbing to the substitution effect; people are choosing pot over alcohol.

Cannabis can help your pets, offering relief from pain and anxiety. It helps bad dreams, as it impacts the REM sleep part of the cycle, the part of the cycle where you dream. Those with chronic fatigue syndrome are effectively treated with certain cannabis compounds, terpenes, and strains, and on the flip side with other strains it can help you sleep.

Precautions: Weed is not for everybody. Mental health professionals warn against people with Bipolar Disorder and Psychosis from consuming. This is again, all individual. It is up to the patients discretion. Those with family histories of schizophrenia, psychosis, multiple personality, and other personality-based disorders may pose the risk of bringing them on in themselves. 1 in 4 cannabis users with such a family history have said that their symptoms only appeared after smoking weed. We do not know, as this is anecdotal evidence. Hopefully more will arise as we are able to do more studies. A curious finding among people with schizophrenia and other pshychoses is that a history or marijuana use is linked with improved performance on tests assessing learning and memory.

Despite what everyone tells you, weed is addicting, but not in the way you think. People become dependant on cannabis, not addicted. The reason why is not so dissimilar to someone to takes Advil everyday or prescription medication, it makes life … better. People become “dependant” on it because of the many benefits it brings to an individuals life, including my own. People get “bitchy” and “moody” without it because weed is a mood stabilizer and we would be “bitchy” if it wasn’t for cannabis in the first place.

Ending the stigma: People go around saying that cannabis decreases productivity and motivation levels. This is simply false. For lots of people, the medical benefits gained from cannabis (like pain management and mood management) make them more productive! Stoners burn approximately 1.3x the amount of calories on average that a non-user does, and even though stoners are shown to consume higher amounts of calories, the food choices are often better. We see a lot of the “junk food munchies” posts making fun of it, but in reality, stoners are more likely to make more consistent healthier food choices.

Weed and ED; choosing what is right for you: Cannabis users have been shown to be slimmer on average than non-users. This is because cannabis helps the body regulate insulin production, and manage caloric intake more efficiency. A common use for medical cannabis is to help regulate eating patterns. Whether you eat too much or too little. Precautions: those of us struggling with an eating disorder where we are not taking in the correct amount of calories can be subjected to one of the absolute worst feelings in the world; hypoglycemia. Blood sugar (due to marijuana’s insulin response) and blood pressure drop considerably. You get nauseous, dizzy, confused, and HOT. Clammy, feeling like blacking out hot. This is dangerous. Always make sure that you have something around you, be it a Gatorade or a protein bar. You could die.

So now, how do you choose the right strain for you? Terpenes: Terpenes are the flavour or smell of the weed you have. These are what differentiate the strains from one another, other than of course the basic indica vs. sativa argument. The terpenes are what cause the main benefit differences too, some promote relaxation and stress-relief, while other promote focus and acuity. The main terpenes are: Limonene, Pinene, Caryophyllene, Myrcene, and Linalool. Now, if you don’t know the difference between sativa and indica, here you go; Sativa effects are more invigorating, uplifting, cerebral, and pair well with physical activity, social gatherings, and creative projects. Indica provides a more relaxed, physically sedating “couch-lock” feeling and is best before a movie or bedtime. Indica also is the strain that is said to promote “munchies”. The ONLY reason these two differ, as every strain is a hybrid of the two, is the terpenes and cannabinoids. If you go to smell something you like, does it smell citrusy? (Limonene) Or floral? (Linalool) Or is it spicy? (Caryophyllene) Does it have a musk? (Myrcene). Everything has a scent profile, and that consists of these terpenes. Me specifically, I love my citrusy and earthy strains, because that is what flavour profile sits with me best. They give me energy and don’t give me the munchies, unlike an indica strain which would commonly have Linalool, which is most commonly found in lavender, and is more relaxing.

So, to pick the right strain for you. Start low, with a low dose (smaller bowl) and lower THC content if you can see the content. If you want to buy legally, you have the option of discussing your concerns/questions with one of the retail members there. There is exstensive training for Canadian employees so depending on who you talk to, you can get a lot of information! Decide whether you want an energizing or sedating effect (but I will warn you, Indica is KNOWN for the munchies. Sativa’s I find do not give you that appetite stimulation as much, only specific strains). And, if you can, keep a journal of the strains you’ve tried and liked. That will help you choose in the future.

So, dealing with the munchies. If you did pick a strain that is an appetite booster (Leafly.com is an amazing reference to see the terpenes, and overall benefits of the strain you are choosing), or if you just so happen to get the munchies (me, beig a seasoned stoner do not get that appetite boost as often anymore), here are some tips to deal with it: -Always have a way to distract yourself. Be it tumblr, video games, sleeping, anything. Food tastes amazing while high, but music sounds just as good as the food tastes. Let your other senses wander freely -Have a safe snack food, one low in calories. I have the tendency to crave salt, so I have those Special K brand crisps that are 80 calories for 27 of them. One whole bag is less than 500 calories, so I know I have a safe food. - Smell something minty or sweet, it will trick your brain into sending the satiety signals. My favourite is a peppermint and grapefruit mix. - Brush your teeth and floss. I love the feeling of a clean mouth, and honestly, we all don't do that enough. -And most of all, know yourself. Know the strain and how it makes you feel. If you know it gives you munchies, try having tea and coffee a couple times during your high, or make preparations to avoid eating. It sounds odd, but it is actually comforting to pay attention to your own triggers and what you need.

If you are new to using, here’s a few tips. Always try it with a trusted group of friends, you never know how you will react. Small bowls if it is a bong, stick to one puff/bowl until you know how you are reacting, takes a couple minutes to fully set in, but a couple seconds to feel it. Holding it in longer does not make you more high, that is a lie. The THC passes the blood barrier within seconds of entering the lungs. The reason why you may feel more high is because 1) your brain is not getting any more oxygen, and so of course you will feel light headed. That happens any time you hold your breath. 2) holding it in will probably make you cough, because it is an irritant to the lungs because it is smoke, and coughing opens up the lower chambers of the lungs and allows the smoke to touch more surface area, therefore absorbing faster. Don’t listen to anyones lies, exhale that bigass cloud be a baller, astound the with these FACTS. If you are trying edibles/oils, only take one dose, and wait at least an hour. Trust me when I say that you will melt into the couch and it will not feel as comfortable as you think. Being stuck inside your head for 8+ hours is not how I like spending my time, thank you very much. I assume you think the same. Never be afraid to ask questions about origin or reach out to someone with your concerns. One day being that aware and cognizant of what you are experiencing could save your (or someone elses) life.

All in all, weed is an amazing gift that the world has given us to use. But with everything we are given, we also have a responsibility to use it wisely and within our means. And as with every gift, there is also a price to pay. It is not in itself inherently evil or good, it is how we use it.

With much love,

Your friendly neighbourhood witch.

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tinkeringwithcannabis · 5 years ago

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Tinkering with Cannabis: The First 90 Minutes Episode 54

Product: Granddaddy Purple Full Spectrum Booster

Company: Sira Naturals

Location: Somerville, Ma

Cannabis Connoisseur: Anthony K.

Website: www.siranaturals.org

Hello again to all my cannabis loving and canna-curious friends, and welcome back to another episode of The First 90 Minutes! Today we will be toking and talking about an amazing new product by Sira Naturals, which I picked up from my friend Anthony K. at the Somerville, Ma location, the Granddaddy Purple (GDP) Full Spectrum Booster! To start, Sira has been selling these boosters for a while now, but they were not strain specific. Due to the number of inquiries regarding the strains used for these products, Sira decided to take this product line one step forward and began manufacturing strain specific full spectrum boosters, this being the very first one I have tried thus far. Before I get into the breakdown of what the strain does, I want to talk a little about the versatility of this product. Full spectrum boosters can be infused into edibles, vaped via dab rig or concentrate pen, or slathered onto a joint or on top of a bowl. After double checking with the Sira staff, I have confirmed that it is NOT recommended that this be used in vape cartridges. This is because this concentrate is already activated and the heat from the vape cartridge batteries does not tend to get as hot as that of a dab rig, a joint, bowl, concentrate pen (as this is specifically designed to hit higher temperatures), or oven. So, it would not be advisable to go out and purchase empty vape cartridges and fill them with this booster. You will not gain the full benefits of this product if you utilize it in this manner. If you want a portable device that would make your dabbing experience similar to that of a vape pen, look for a low-cost concentrate pen if you are looking for a similar experience to the vape pen. I have tried the G-Pen LXE, and I have heard amazing reviews about the Kuli, with both costing around $60 if purchased in a brick and mortar shop.

Jumping into the strain background, Granddaddy Purple is an herbal, peppery, piney strain with THC levels measuring up to 17% for flower, but where this is a concentrate, the TAC (total cannabinoids) measure at 79.5%. This product contains 35 mg of cannabis derived terpenes, with the top terpenes being myrcene, caryophyllene, and pinene. Myrcene is the most common terpene found in cannabis, is known for its earthy scent, and has been found to be effective as a pain reliever, anti-inflammatory, and a sedative. Caryophyllene is a spicy, peppery terpene, which has been found to have major benefits as an anti-inflammatory, anti-anxiety, anti-depressant, as well as has been found to be beneficial in targeting pain and as a sleep aid. Pinene is a pine scented terpene, which has been found to benefit those with Asthma, as it is an amazing bronchodilator, and it has also been shown to improve energy and focus. With these being the top terpenes for this product, it comes at no surprise that this strain has been found effective in treating stress disorders, pain, anxiety, insomnia, and depression. Patients who have utilized this strain have reported feeling relaxed, sleepy, happy, euphoric, and hungry, with some experiencing potential negatives of dry mouth, dry eyes, dizziness, paranoia, and headaches.

Today I will be using the GDP Full Spectrum Booster in an attempt to elevate my mood, promote physical and mental relaxation, and to decrease my stress and anxiety. This medication session is beginning at 7:57 pm with two hits from my G-Pen LXE concentrate pen on green (medium heat 3.6v). I definitely am tasting and smelling strong pine and peppery/spicy profiles, but there is some herbal aroma to this product. This is especially true upon opening the syringe containing the concentrate. I got a pretty strong “traditional weed” scent, but once heated up, the strong profiles made themselves known. By 8:03 pm I feel my mood beginning to lift slightly, and my anxiety seems to be decreasing. Although there are no significant changes yet, I do feel my thoughts slowing a bit and my body starting to feel subtle waves of relaxation ripple throughout my muscles. At 8:07 p.m. the mood uplift has changed my low mood to more of a neutral, less depressed place. My anxiety has continued to decrease, and my thoughts have slowed down. I feel like my creative thoughts are clear, and I’m feeling an overwheliming calmness and sense of overall relaxation. I feel focused, but I can only focus my attention on one thing at a time. Multi-tasking has already begun to prove to be an issue, and I feel the tension in my neck and back muscles melting, which feels really good right now, as I have been pretty tense. The stress also seems to be melting away, as I am no longer experiencing my worries overrunning my mind.

At 8:27 p.m., I am in the zone on my writing. My body is calm and so is my mind. Although there are other things going on around me, I feel very narrowed in on what I’m doing and I am finding it easy to block out everything else going on around me. As I am writing, I do not feel a lag in my thought process. Despite the fact that my mind and body are easily calm enough that I could lay down and go to sleep, I do not feel sleepy. Just relaxed and able to breath and think clearly. My thoughts are not racing, my anxiety is gone, the stress has melted away, and although I do not feel happy, I do feel more uplifted and even. I am not experiencing any negatives so far. I am able to function without an issue. At 8:57 p.m., I am finding myself continuing to be in an amazing place in my writing. It’s really unbelievable. I can only pinpoint this to the intense mental relaxation and anxiety relief I’m experiencing, as it has really allowed me to clear my head and find a higher level of clarity. I don’t feel my thoughts racing about 900 different things, I am just focused on my writing, and other projects related to my writing. I honestly wish I did not have work tomorrow because I could just stay in this zone all night long and I would get so much writing done! I feel really calm, and I do feel my mood has lifted a bit more toward happy, but not excessively. I’d actually say peaceful and content are better adjectives to describe how I currently feel. My body is very relaxed and tension-free and I have yet to experience any negative.

Rounding the corner to our 90-minute mark at 9:27 p.m, the cerebral effects have greatly mellowed, but they are still subtly present. I still feel very calm, clear, relaxed, and uplifted, but each is to a slightly lesser degree than before. The bodily relaxation is still about the same, as no tension has returned, but the mental stress and anxiety have begun to creep their way back in with minuscule, periodic thoughts of things that have been plaguing my mind and brining me down. Although I have not quite dropped back down to a low level, I am finding that my mood seems to be descending from that happy place, and I am considering medicating again soon before the effects completely wear off just to prevent the extreme low from returning. As far as writing, I am still able to remain in a creative zone, but I am struggling a bit to continue to block out any external noise and/or distractions. I have still not experienced any negatives, and I do feel that the two hits on medium heat provided the best dosage possible for my needs.

Personally, I loved this product. I have tried this strain before and have always found it to be a great fit, but fast acting relief brought on by the extreme potency of the concentrated version was amazing. I did not experience any negatives, I felt very relaxed, happy, calm, and I was more productive than I expected. As a matter of fact, I was extremely productive and it really helped me relax enough to be able to think clearly and get a lot of work done. The bodily relaxation was amazing, so I would definitely say this would be a great option to try out for those who experience bodily pain, especially muscle-related pain. For those of you with anxiety, depression, and extreme stress, I would absolutely say give this a try. I found this to be a true mind and body strain, and it is absolutely something I will be keeping on hand for future use! Sira, congrats on another amazing product! I give the GDP Full Spectrum Boost 5 stars ⭐️! Keep up the amazing work!

If you are a patient, or adult above the age of 21 in Massachusetts, check out the following link for where you can purchase this product:

https://www.siranaturals.org/where-to-buy-cannabis-massachusetts

Well my friends, we have reached the end of this review. Thank you for joining me and stay tuned for more product reviews!

Disclaimer:

****Please remember, this blog is an account of my personal experience with this product. Not everyone has the same experience with every product and that is okay. I always recommend starting out with one or two hits to see if that is enough, and you can always increase your dose from there.*****

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