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Surgery is often a stressful event, and post-surgery pain can be frustrating to deal with. Finding a way to manage pain after surgery is important, and CBD can be a useful tool in reducing both pain and inflammation.
Let’s discuss how CBD can be used for pain caused by surgery and how it is useful for a safe recovery.
CBD, short for cannabidiol, remains a compound found in hemp and cannabis plants. Though CBD hemp flower can be smoked or vaped, there are other popular ways of consuming CBD, such as oils, tinctures, and edibles.
Unlike THC, another compound in the cannabis plant, CBD has no psychoactive properties and
cannot give you any sort of “head high.” It has very few reported side effects in most people.
Though research on CBD is still relatively new, several studies from reputable organizations have shown the benefits CBD has on pain and inflammation.
One study on kidney transplant recipients showed pain reduction in most of the participants taking CBD. Another study done on rats with arthritis pain concluded that CBD applied topically reduced pain and inflammation in the rats. Yet another study proved the benefit of using cannabinoids for neuropathic pain.
CBD reduces anxiety and depression, which can often go hand in hand with surgery, post-surgery, or chronic pain. A study on the effects of CBD on persons with various anxiety disorders showed notable improvement in the management of anxiety.
If CBD has proven benefits for pain and inflammation, then it only makes sense that it would be a good treatment or supplement for post-surgery pain. Often after surgery, doctors will recommend a regimen of ibuprofen and Tylenol to combat pain and swelling.
If the surgery was intensive enough stronger pain relievers may be prescribed. For those who struggle tolerating drugs like ibuprofen, or who want to avoid narcotics, CBD can be used to help with pain relief.
Depending on the level of pain CBD may not be able to completely replace narcotics. However, it may help limit how much you need or how long you need to use them. This is definitely a plus since even prescribed use of narcotics can be a slippery slope to addiction.
As with any supplement, check with your doctor before taking CBD if you take other medications. Though CBD does not have any known negative side effects, it can potentially interfere with another medication you are taking. Your doctor can let you know if there would be any potential drug interactions.
As we discussed, you may smoke or vape CBD in its flower form. CBD also comes in oils that you may drop underneath the tongue, or as edibles in the form of gummies. How you consume CBD is entirely up to you.
The best edibles for pain after surgery are high-quality and have minimal ingredients. Gummies, like those offered by Cali-Born Dreams, are easy to take, discrete, and work well for on the go.
CBD has a proven track record of providing pain relief for various conditions. So, if you are anticipating pain post-surgery then CBD may be a great option for you.
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Wine and weed pairing has become quite popular in the 420-friendly community in recent years. The buzz from alcohol and the high from marijuana are two unique experiences that can be better together when properly orchestrated. Read how you can pair different wine with marijuana strains or terpenes.
When you pair wine and food, a balance of complementary flavors is typically the guiding principle. With wine and weed, you’re going to want to focus heavily on terpenes and desired high.
Terpenes are aromatic compounds that are emitted from different plants and organic substances. Cannabis has terpenes that give it the strong odor that makes it so easily recognizable. Wine also has a very strong smell from the terpenes in fermented grapes.
The art of pairing wine and marijuana comes from choosing combinations with complementary terpenes.
Just like there are many flavors of wine, there are many strains of marijuana that are unique in terms of taste and experience.
There is no right or wrong with when pairing wine and marijuana, but there are a few combos that experts suggest.
Check out these combinations to see what your favorite type of wine or cannabis strain pairs best with.
Rosés are often paired with subtle floral strains. Bubba Kush, an Indica strain, is considered the perfect match to Rosé.
Cinderella 99 is a hybrid strain that is also a close pal of Rosé. It is said to offer a “spacey” high, making it the perfect relaxation combo
Cabernet Sauvignon is a dry red wine. A nice red goes particularly well with Indica-Sativa hybrids.
Sunset Sherbert is a hybrid that is great to match with a glass of Cab. The reason for this is that Cabernet has a relatively high alcohol content so the transitional high that comes with a hybrid activates all of your senses in the best way possible.
Having a celebratory flute of bubbly? A strain with citrusy terpenes is a great option to pair with champagne.
For a more chill body high, you’ll want to go with an Indica strain like Sensi Star or White Rhino. If you’re looking to be more alert and in the mood to party, a Sativa strain is more appropriate. Lemon Haze and Super Lemon Haze are good options.
If wine and weed pairing feels a bit overwhelming to you, do not fret. You’re not alone. Finding the perfect balance of aromas and flavors can be a bit daunting when you’re new to the game or if you have a lot of options to choose from.
Lucky for you, some places actually offer wine and weed tours. Marijuana and wine combos are curated to please your palate. This eliminates the need to experiment to find the right pair because an expert does it all for you.
Wine tours are among the first excursions that have brought the cannabis tourism industry to life.
If you are a lover of wine, weed or both, we recommend pairing the two. Whether you learn how to pair marijuana and wine yourself or you decide to do a tasting with a pro, you’re in store for a wonderful experience.
We hope you find the perfect Mary Jane and wine combo for your preferences!