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As millions of people struggle with chronic sleep issues, it becomes one of the most prevalent health concerns. Poor sleep has more dire implications than you can imagine. It can lower your productivity at work, make you lethargic and even cause personality changes in the long run. Even worse, you may end up getting addicted to sleeping pills and suffering from their side effects. Looking for a natural sleep aid may be the best approach, and cannabis is one you can trust. But availing the best results hinges on how you use the substance. Here are some useful insights that can help you maximize the benefits of cannabis for sleep disorders.
Consumption method is important
When it comes to the consumption of cannabis for restful sleep, there are diverse options in the forms you can try. These include smoking the herb, ingesting sublingual tincture, and consuming an edible. The choice among these methods depends on the individual condition of the patient. For example, smoking is an apt choice if you are looking for quick results, while tinctures are a better option for those who want to steer clear of the smoke. Edibles are ideal for restful nights because they have a prolonged effect.
Choose your strain wisely
The impact of cannabis on specific medical conditions depends greatly on the strain because it decides the THC and CBD content of the herb. CBD shows therapeutic benefits in terms of relaxation, while THC is good for those looking to experience the psychoactive high. The dark side of the moon strain, for example, works as an excellent sleeping aid because it not only induces relaxation but also alleviates pain and stress. Before you pick a strain for sleep, check its composition, and expected results. If flavour is important to you, you may also wish to consider the terpenes in the strain too as, as this guide comparing the two (terpenes and cannabinoids) points out, it’s terpenes that influence the smell and flavour of each strain. There is so much variety within terpenes that you will likely be able to find something that combines the taste you like with the sleep-inducing benefits you are looking for in a strain.
Stick to an optimal dosage
Another valuable piece of advice to get the best results with cannabis for insomnia is to stick to an optimal dosage. You can seek a recommendation from a medical marijuana specialist or ask a seasoned user for advice. Do some reading about which types you can overdose on at www.goldbee.com as it’s important to be clear before you take any kind of cannabis. Ideally, you should start low and slow and see how much works for you. If you are switching from sleeping pills to this natural aid, make sure that you do not mix them.
Integrate cannabis with your sleep hygiene routine
A good sleep hygiene routine is vital to alleviate insomnia, no matter what medications or alternative therapies you rely on. Integrating cannabis with this routine can heighten the benefits to a significant extent. Similarly, fixed bedtime and wake up time would help. Cutting screen time is crucial because it is the main culprit for sleep deprivation. As you start taking cannabis for better sleep, you will understand how it works for you and the duration for the effects to set in. Maintain a schedule for consuming it accordingly to make sure that you sleep on time and stay restful throughout the night.
Cannabis, as a natural sleeping aid, can work miracles. The best part is that you can use it safely for the long haul because it doesn’t have any side effects. But make sure that you are judicious about the choice of product, strain, and dosage.
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