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How to Limit Stress with Cannabis

Every adult has experienced the unpleasant feeling of being stressed, and many people feel stressed constantly. 75 percent of Americans report experiencing at least one stress symptom in the last month, and 44 percent say that they experience stress daily. With life challenges coming from every direction, it can be difficult to overcome stress and anxiety in today’s society. However, cannabis products are a powerful and effective way to manage symptoms of stress naturally. Marijuana affects everyone differently, so it’s important to choose a dose and method of consumption that works best for you. This can often require a process of trial and error, but there are a few tips you can follow to help you most effectively limit stress with marijuana.

Try CBD Products

CBD, the non-psychoactive compound found in cannabis, is a popular choice for medicinal and therapeutic treatments due to its calming and anti-inflammatory effects. There are many ways in which CBD reduces symptoms of stress and anxiety. One such reason is that CBD specifically binds to a serotonin receptor called 5-HT1A, which is a receptor that is thought to have the strongest role in anxiety disorders. Another reason is that chronic stress actually dysregulates your endocannabinoid system. It’s thought that CBD helps restore balance to the endocannabinoid system, which in turn relieves a range of anxious behaviors that result from stressful circumstances. CBD also encourages neural regeneration, which helps counteract the damage to neurons that is caused by chronic stress. If you want to relieve stress without the high or risk for adverse psychological effects, ask your local cannabis dispensary employee for CBD products that contain little or no THC at all.

Pay Attention to Terpene Profiles

Everyone who’s dabbled in cannabis has heard of THC and CBD, but not everyone takes the time to consider their product’s terpenes. Terpenes are essential oils that exist in every plant; they give cannabis its flavor and aroma, and they are directly responsible for the unique effect that each strain has on you. When choosing a product, it’s not as simple as choosing a THC to CBD ratio. Two products with the same cannabinoid structure could have entirely different terpene structures, which would result in a drastically different effect on your system when consumed. There are certain terpenes that are especially beneficial for relieving symptoms of stress. Examples of these include Caryophyllene, Limonene, and Linalool. When you’re choosing a cannabis product for stress relief, take note of what terpene profile the products have and ask a Cornerstone expert about which strain would be best for your needs.

Keep Track of What You’ve Tried

Finding the best cannabis product for your mental or physical ailments is always going to be a process of trial and error to some extent. While you may not have any adverse effects, certain strains will be more effective in relieving your stress than others. If you’re on the hunt for a medicinal cannabis product that will best treat your stress, keep a record of which products you’ve tried and what the results were. Write down what strain it was, what amount you used, and what kind of effect you experienced. In addition to helping you, it will also help cannabis dispensary employees better tailor their recommendations to your past results.

Here at Cornerstone Wellness cannabis dispensary, we’re dedicated to providing you with the best products for your specific needs and your unique endocannabinoid system. We’ll work one-on-one with you to guarantee you optimal results with each visit. To find out more about our cannabis and CBD products, stop by our Los Angeles cannabis dispensary or give us a call at (323) 259-8933. We would be happy to answer any questions you have about Cornerstone, our products, and how you can limit your stress with marijuana.