5 Ways Cannabis Can Help With Your Overall Wellness

It is no secret that humans have been using cannabis and hemp products to heal their ailments since ancient times. We are currently in the throws of a cannabis revolution. With federal acceptance and legalization around the corner, cannabis will finally become a widespread tool for wellness.

Mr. Nice Guy is here to shed light on all the ways cannabis could help you.

Positivity & Wellbeing

Before we hop into the scientifically proven benefits of cannabis, let's talk about the recreational effects. Cannabis makes you feel good! This herbal substance can play a big role in the daily lives of many, or can be enjoyed on occasion to enhance any experience.

The unproven daily benefits of cannabis may include; positive thinking, mindfulness, appreciation, smiles, laughter, and a general sense of peace.

Sleep

One of the most well-known benefits of cannabis is that it is a wonderful sleep aid. The two main compounds found in cannabis are THC and CBD. Both compounds positively affect a person's sleep individually and when combined.

THC is a sleep-inducing compound that decreases the amount of REM, allowing users to experience a night of deeper sleep. When selecting a cannabis product for sleep, always pick an indica strain. These strains contain terpenes that have a sedative effect.

If you are not looking to feel high, but need help sleeping, you have other options! CBD and certain terpenes can be used without the psychoactive effects of THC to lull you to sleep just the same.

Pain

Cannabis is increasingly becoming a more common alternative for pain relief. It is the number one symptom of medical marijuana cardholders and has proved to be a strong combat against opioids. It is known to be that indica leaning strains are the most effective when treating pain with cannabis.

THC travels from your lungs to your bloodstream where it interacts with the same neurotransmitters that process pain. This is why cannabis has been deemed a form of pain relief.

Appetite

The least talked about benefit of cannabis relates to appetite. Depending on the product or strain you are using, cannabis can successfully induce or restrict your appetite.

Surprisingly enough, data suggests that cannabis speeds up your metabolism. In fact, on average, cannabis users are likely to be 20% leaner than those who do not partake. There is a strong stigma that whenever someone uses marijuana, they will get hungry (we call that the munchies.)

While this is often true, it really depends on the strain. Indica strains are much more likely to give you the munchies, while sativa strains work to curb your appetite.

While there is no research to suggest the authenticity of this statement; our community has seen a strong correlation between dabs (sativa leaning) and a loss of hunger.

If you are struggling with nausea or loss of appetite try smoking on some indica. If you are wanting to speed up your metabolism or curb your hunger try smoking a dab or a strong sativa leaning strain.

Happy bellies make for happy hearts.

5 Ways Cannabis Can Improve Your Mental Health

Some of us struggle to manage everyday stress, and some of us experience chemical imbalances in the brain that make it tough to manage our moods properly. As many people search for a gentle, natural source of relief, we’re discovering all the ways that cannabis can improve our mental health.

Regardless of whether you are struggling with anxiety or mood swings, or you’re simply looking to have a more positive outlook on life, the cannabis plant is here to help. 

1. Reduces Anxiety

Many of the chemical compounds in cannabis have been found to significantly reduce the symptoms of anxiety, both mentally and physically. Anxiety causes our brains’ neurotransmitters to become overactive and fire off at inappropriate (and inconvenient) times. CBD, however, can work with the cannabinoid receptors in our brain to slow this process, inhibiting the absorption of certain molecules, leaving us feeling calm and level-headed.

2. Stabilizes Your Mood

In general, we all know that great cannabis can make us more lighthearted than ever. However, cannabis can do more than just temporarily boost our moods: it can help stabilize them.

The relationship between bipolar disorder and cannabis is being examined now more than ever, with research suggesting that cannabis’ regulation of neurotransmitters can help our brains better control our emotions. Just as cannabis dampens anxiety, it may be able to do the same with unmanageable mood swings.

3. Fights Depression

Cannabis has been found to fight the symptoms of depression, giving us a bit of light when things are dark.

As we mentioned above, we now know that cannabis can stabilize our moods, but it can also enhance them and boost motivation. Along with this, THC, another abundant chemical compound found in the plant, has been found to work with our brain’s response to negative emotions, allowing us to better handle less-than-ideal situations.

4. Improves Sleep

Nothing impacts your mental health like lack of sleep. Sleep is one of the most important functions of your body, and without it, even simple tasks feel impossible.

Studies have found that cannabis, in various forms, may be incredibly beneficial for those struggling with sleep problems or sleep disorders. With the properties necessary to calm the brain and muscles down enough to relax, sleep often becomes effortless with even small doses of cannabis.

5. Creates a Positive Overall Outlook

In general, the positive outlook that cannabis can provide for us is unlike anything else the plant offers. With the ability to enhance your mood, improve your motivation, outlook, and sleep, turning to cannabis to help with your mental health can create a world of difference.

Here at Mr. Nice Guy, we care about your well-being. Because of that, we provide a range of both high CBD strains and heavy-hitter THC strains, depending on what your brain needs. From anxiety relief to a boost of euphoria, we have the product that will get you feeling healthy and happy again. Visit Mr. Nice Guy online today, or come see us at one of our California or Oregon locations.