Month: February 2020

There are only a few days left before Valentine’s Day! Are you ready? Like ready ready? Not just, ‘I’ll get flowers on the way home from the gym’ ready?

Roses and chocolates are obvious staples in any Valentine’s Day gift. Along with the usual romantic candle-lit dinner for two complete with fairy lights and soothing music. However, have you considered adding cannabis to the mix? After all; the humble herb is considered a potent aphrodisiac.

Cannabis as an Aphrodisiac

The warm glow of candles, the scent of aromatic oils, rose petals on the bed, soft romantic music, sexy attire – that’s how Valentine’s day has been presented for years through media. The reality is not always as picturesque. And for no reason other than life is rarely that simple. It would be boring if it was.

And despite a perfect romantic setting and mutual desire, a struggling libido can easily kill the mood.

Cannabis is considered by many as a libido booster. According to studies, it can increase sexual desire and sex drive in women. It can also improve orgasm, increase sexual satisfaction, and decrease sexual pain. In men, cannabis is also known to increase libido and erotic pleasure. It can also improve orgasm. In fact, one study even revealed that cannabis users (both male and female) have a higher sexual frequency than non-cannabis users.

However, while many users can attest to weed’s positive effects on sex, you shouldn’t rely solely on these effects alone to have a truly romantic Valentine’s Day with your partner. Just like you shouldn’t rely on a perfect setting or dinner. If you want to enjoy the special day, you need to connect and bond with your partner. That’s what makes it truly special.

If you want to include weed in your Valentine’s Day plans, then below are some fun activities to do with your special someone.

Choose a Strain, Share a Joint

There are many cannabis strains perfect for a romantic night. Durban Poison, for example, gives you a boost in energy that is perfect for a long romantic night. It heightens the senses and helps make everything seem new and electrified. Charlotte’s Web, on the other hand, soothes and calms. This is perfect if you and your partner simply want to focus on each other. If you’re after potent euphoria that makes everything seem richer and brighter, then you can try Gelato. There are other strains that you can try as well, and choosing the best one can be a fun bonding activity with your partner.

Durban Poison

Preparing a joint is a sort of ritual in and of itself. A way to relax the mind and heighten anticipation for the first hit. Sharing the activity and lighting up a joint can help you bond closer.

FeelCBD has also put out its awesome Love vape pen. Their full-spectrum CBD oil combined with cinnamon and rose was created specifically to help boost libido and increase blood circulation.

FeelCBD Love

Make Edibles Together

Fancy restaurants are great 364 days a year but on Valentine’s day, they can become a massive headache. Getting reservations is next to impossible and there’s always a group waiting for your table as you eat.

If you don’t want to go to fancy restaurants crowded with couples, then why not create a romantic nook in your dining room. Dress the table up with your fanciest cutlery and china, decorate it with beautiful flower arrangements and candles, and turn on some romantic music. I suggest All My Life by K-Ci & JoJo on repeat for 3 hours. You’re welcome. 

Because Valentine’s Day is all about bonding, why not make dinner together? Cooking is always a fun activity to do with your partner and adding a bit of weed to the mix can spice things up.

If cooking is not your forte though, then simply order your food from your favorite restaurant and arrange it nicely on the plate. It’s about spending quality time together at the end of the day.

Of course, a lovely dinner date at home isn’t complete without dessert. So for something sweet, why not make edibles together?

Here’s a nice recipe to try:

Cannabis-Infused Homemade Ice-Cream. Of note, you need to prepare this in advance since it needs at least six hours in the freezer.

• All you need are four tablespoons of cannabis butter, half a teaspoon of vanilla extract, two cups of whipping cream, and one can of condensed milk. As well as chopped cashew nuts, chopped chocolates, and marshmallows.
• In one bowl, whip the cream until it’s stiff.
• In another bowl, add the other ingredients together and mix thoroughly.
• Now, add a small portion of the mixture into the bowl with the whipped cream and fold gently.
• Do the same with the remaining mixture.
• Store your weed-infused homemade ice-cream in the freezer for six hours.

Go On a Cannabis-Themed Date

Since you’ll be shopping for your weed-infused ice-cream ingredients anyway, why not make the day a part of your Valentine’s Day? You can go to a fancy dispensary and choose among their great selection of cannabis strains. Ask the budtender about the best strains to share with your partner.

If you’re both not in a hurry to go home, you can visit a fancy dab or smoke lounge. There are great places where you can not only vape or smoke weed in comfort but order great food as well. After all, shopping can be tiring. And, of course, the munchies have to be satisfied!

The romantic pre-Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to end. You can go watch a movie with your partner. Watching a movie a little high is definitely fun as weed makes the whole experience more vivid and interesting.

Things to Consider Before Bringing Weed to Valentine’s Day

Cannabis can make your Valentine’s Day with your special someone fun, memorable, and even more romantic and magical. But there are some things to consider, too, before bringing weed to your Valentine’s Day.

For one, make sure that your partner knows and agrees with your plan, especially if they are not a regular user. If your partner doesn’t want to involve weed, then respect their choice. Because weed has mind-altering effects, only use it if you’re comfortable with/ trust your partner. If you’re dating someone new, please exercise extra caution. While cannabis is generally very safe, edibles can be very powerful and you or your partner may not be able to think as clearly as they would like. Mutual trust is essential.

If you’re going out for Valentine’s Day and plan to smoke weed in a smoke lounge, it would be best to hire a cab to take you home or take the bus/train.

Finally, it would also be a good idea to have some CBD on hand in case you get a little too high. CBD can help deal with uncomfortable side effects of too much THC.

Final Thoughts

Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to be the usual “take your someone special out for dinner” kind of day. With planning and a little weed, it can become one of the most memorable, magical, and romantic days of your life.

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Neurodegenerative conditions are a significant cause of many fatalities all around the world. These conditions have no specific treatment plan, and sometimes, individuals survive by managing it. Managing a medical condition means living your life sheltered from the natural world. If you gain exposure to the world, you might end up feeling much worse than you initially were, which in some cases can be fatal.

Since cannabis studies are advancing
with time, people are increasingly looking for a way to provide people with
neurodegenerative conditions a sign of relief, if not a cure. Neurodegenerative
diseases often cause extensive periods in which one experiences chronic pain or
severe inflammation. CBD, according to many studies, can help provide you with
essential relief from pain and inflammation.

What is a neurodegenerative disease? 

It is a medical condition that causes excessive deterioration in the health and immunity of the nerve cells. They create incurable conditions that further debilitate the health of an individual to unmanageable levels. Different types of dementia contribute the most to neurodegenerative diseases.

Some of the symptoms of
neurodegenerative diseases include:

• Weak heart such that one needs life support to live.
• Memory lapses and low cognition capabilities.
• Increased chances of becoming paralyzed.
• Muscle weakness and fatigue that profoundly impacts your
  mobility levels.

Some of the conditions that arise as
a result of this condition include:

• Parkinson’s’ disease- causes abnormal gait, continuous
  rigidity, and tremors.
• Alzheimer’s- affects the brain and leads to loss of memory
  and other cognitive capabilities.
• Multiple sclerosis- causes muscle lapse such that there is
  no more strength preventing mobility.
• Cancer- causes an overgrowth of specific body cells.
• Prion disease- affects the brain and can result in brain
  cell death, impairments, and changes in individual personalities, among others.
• Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis- affects different nerves
  located both in the brain and in the spinal cord. It is very disruptive, and
  managing it is quite costly.

How can CBD help in such medical cases?       

Can help fight immobility issues 

Motor or mobility issues is a condition affecting many individuals. Among these are young children suffering from conditions such as dystonia and spasticity. Their motor skills are inferior and often surfer from posture abnormalities. A study conducted had these young children as participants, and the medical treatment administered for them included: 20:1 CBD to THC ratio and another 6:1 CBD to THC ratio.

The results of the study indicated
better cognitive capabilities after five months of education and evaluations
for children who have cerebral palsy. Better mood and social behavior improved
extensively with high alert levels and better movement. Also, it activates
different body receptors such as CB1 and CB2 receptors, which help fight and
prevent motor challenges.

Can help promote brain function 

The brain is a sensitive organ that
requires proper attention to work efficiently. Neurodegenerative medical
conditions attack the brain preventing any form of brain cell regeneration and,
thus, the death of different nerve cells. Taking CBD in low dosages might help
fight brain injuries that may occur.

CBD contains a wide range of
terpenes. Hemp seeds contain high amounts of fatty acids, including omega group
of fatty acids. These promote brain growth and cell regeneration. Besides, they
build a protective barrier for the neurons by enhancing an individual’s body
health. Using the best sativa strains can help people with
neurodegenerative diseases manage related pain and symptoms.

Can help keep the muscles healthy 

The autoimmune medical condition that affects the muscles is difficult to control. The muscle spasms’ individual experiences are not only painful but also very disturbing. One cannot have a proper rest because of fatigue. Once concentration dwindles, health status deteriorates gradually.

Cannabis can help in revamping an
individual’s energy levels. It promotes nerve cell regeneration and health,
reducing the rate at which muscle spasms occur. The cannabinoids present in
cannabis cause a relaxing and almost therapeutic environment that helps
patients drift to sleep. They awake refreshed, and the fatigue disappears.
Also, they become much friendlier, and the nutritional elements in the cannabis
promote immunity, and better health slowly starts to manifest over time. You
can even start with your cannabis cultivation to ensure a constant supply of
this magical herb. One can get supplies for a cannabis garden from a cannabis store or dispensary available around
them.

Interactions with the endocannabinoid system 

The endogenous cannabinoid system
prevails in every cell and organ in the body. As a result, it is responsible
for many different functions that enable you to maintain a healthy balance.
However, neurodegenerative conditions attack the endocannabinoid system causing
an imbalance. This disrupts functions creating diseases such as weak metabolic
system, hormonal imbalances, low or high blood, and sugar levels, among others.

CBD can help mitigate the rate at
which the neurons in the body degenerate. The cannabinoids in CBD attach
themselves to the body’s endocannabinoid receptors in the body. The interaction
reduces the degeneration and helps in regulating the body functions, and
homeostasis becomes normal once again.

Cannabis can help fight inflammation

Some of the medical conditions,
including Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s, share some symptoms. These include
over-inflammation of the neurons in the body and especially the brain. They
cause low oxygen transportation to the brain and other parts of the body
resulting in further inflammation and energy depletion.

Cannabinoids promote different cell activities, including energy production. They increase the flow of blood, ensuring oxygen reaches designated areas or cells. The anti-oxidant capabilities help reduces the rate at which degeneration occurs by eliminating any toxic chemicals present in the body. Taking a dose of CBD rich cannabis oil can help maintain your body from any form of inflammation.

Conclusion 

Neurodegenerative diseases are
common, especially among older people and very young children. Since most have
no possible medical cure, finding a proper way to manage them is crucial to the
lives of many. Therefore, the likely chances that CBD can help in reducing the
symptoms and effects of neurodegenerative conditions from spreading are a huge
breakthrough.

However, one has to make sure to
seek medical advice before administering cannabis-based solutions for your
medical conditions. It will prevent unforeseen challenges that may occur as a
result, which can either aggravate or help the situation, especially for
first-time users.

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