The Healing Power of Cannabis
I know I don’t have to tell you this, but cannabis really does heal. As a plant, it has been studied and ripped apart for decades, centuries even. As a first hand cannabis consumer, I can attest to the many ways cannabis heals me. When I am experiencing nausea, I take a smoke break. When I’m hungover, smoke break. When I’m stressed, yup, that’s a smoke break. Still, many cannabis consumers are frequent users who don’t fully understand its benefits. That’s why I wanted to break down some ways that cannabis is healing you, without you even knowing it.
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Smoking for Your Mental Health
Many times, cannabis consumers find themselves in a regular schedule of smoking. Whether it’s in the morning, afternoon, or a night time toke, many of us reach for our stash at a certain point of the day. For many of us, this is a time to unwind. To destress and shed the worries from the day. And while that may be just business as usual for you, studies suggest that cannabis can help decrease anxiety as well as help with pain relief. So while you may think you just smoke because you like it, your body might just be reaping the many benefits that cannabis offers.
The Ritual of Cannabis
Many heavy smokers are very familiar with their smoking practices. Whether they are joint rollers or blunt smokers, when the time to smoke comes, they have their items ready and their process down pat. For centuries, cannabis has been used during spiritual and ceremonial rituals due to its ability to heighten the senses. Whether it’s your own personal ritual or a social one, cannabis can help with meditation and with calming your nervous system. Next time you light up, take note of the changes in your body and mood. You might find that cannabis is not only a fun pastime, but instead, a gateway to a more aware mental state.
Mind, Body, and Soul
Although studies on cannabis are fairly new, there are facts about the plant that have been passed down through generations. Cannabis has a number of ways that it can heal you. When it comes to your mind, cannabis can help those experiencing symptoms of PTSD or anxiety. Cannabis is effective against inflammation, on skin from bug bites or acne. Cannabis has also been shown to help those addicted to other drugs with avoiding a relapse. There is close to nothing that cannabis can’t help you with. Having a healthy relationship with the plant can help with many facets of your life.
CBD and Hemp Too
Most of the time, cannabis consumers hyper focus on the part of the plant that gets you high: THC. But when it comes to the plant, there are many benefits to it as a whole. You can check out the lip scrub I made with weed stems here. You guys also know I’m a huge fan of using CBD for my skin care, and am always open to trying makeup products infused with hemp seed oil. There are so many benefits to the cannabis plant as a whole that I would encourage you to try as much of it as you can for different purposes. You might have never been interested in CBD, but your mind might change when you try a high quality product.
Cannabis Creates Community
Leaving all physical effects to the side, as a cannabis consumer we understand that stoners stick together. In fact, whenever I’m in public and I get a whiff of weed, I instantly look for the culprit. It’s an instant conversation starter, and it’s usually the person at the party with weed who’s the most popular. In fact, what is a “sesh” if not a social ceremony dedicated to smoking? Sitting around smoking and socializing is also healing.
Breathe & Blaze: A Healing Sesh
In the last year, I have really had to take a step back and analyze my cannabis consumption. In the midst of mental health struggles, a Bipolar Disorder diagnosis, and one extreme change after another, I realized I was not using cannabis in a healthy way. I was using it as an escape mechanism, when I should’ve been using it as a supplement to my other medicines and vitamins. I have had to be more mindful of how I am consuming and why.
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Cannabis offers a diverse range of healing possibilities, and the method of consumption should be chosen based on individual needs and preferences. As research into cannabis continues to expand, we can expect even more innovative methods and applications to emerge, providing additional options for those seeking the healing benefits of this remarkable plant. A cannabaddie understands that cannabis consumption doesn’t end at smoking. Instead, consuming cannabis can apply to those who use CBD, hemp, and even non-smoking avenues of consumption.
