{"componentChunkName":"component---common-build-question-tags-template-js","path":"/question-tag/edible/","result":{"data":{"allQuestion":{"edges":[{"node":{"id":"Question_12671-markdown","title":"Can you sleep better with cannabis?","slug":"can-you-sleep-better-with-cannabis","content":"**\"I'm not a big cannabis user, but I have struggled to fall asleep and stay asleep lately. I've heard cannabis may help with this – is that true? And what products should I try?\"**\n\nMax C.\n\n------------\nCannabis is often consumed as a sleep aid. How cannabis affects you is highly individual, so it often may take a few tries to get the right product and dosage. One person may find that low doses of THC work, while someone else may respond better to a product high in CBD. [One study](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6326553/) found that adults with anxiety-induced sleep problems had their sleep scores increase by over 66% after consuming cannabis with higher levels of CBD. \n\nThe key to cannabis as a sleep aid is finding the right product and balance of cannabinoids. At your local dispensary, inquire as to which products induce relaxation and promote a good night's rest.\n\nThe product that I've personally been using to help me fall asleep and stay asleep is [Wana Optimals Fast Asleep](https://www.wanabrands.com/products/gummies/optimals/optimals-fast-asleep-rec). \n\n![Wana Optimals Fast Asleep gummies](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2022_04_18_at_2_12_41_PM_ace951ef0d.png)\n\nWana Optimals custom sleep blend contains four cannabinoids, including CBD, CBN, CBG, and THC. The gummies also include melatonin and over thirty different terpenes.\n\nSome things I love about these edibles are:\n- 5-15 minute onset time \n- No next-day hangover or drowsiness\n- Delicious flavor\n- Vegan and gluten-free \n- All-natural and organically sweetened\n\nThe first time I tried these edibles, I was a bit skeptical. I popped one in my mouth a few minutes before bed, and quickly started to feel groggy. After fifteen minutes, my eyelids were heavy, and I fell asleep effortlessly. When I woke up in the morning, I felt well-rested without any drowsy hangover. [You can locate](https://www.wanabrands.com/find/) and purchase Wana's Fast Asleep gummies on [Weedmaps](https://weedmaps.com/brands/wana-edibles/products/wana-edibles-fast-asleep).\n\nNick R. \n\n-----------------------\n\nI've personally struggled with anxiety, which has affected my sleep, for years. I would regularly feel exhausted during the day, but once it came time for bed, I would toss and turn for what felt like the entire night. \n\n![Cannabis can help some people fall asleep](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2022_04_18_at_2_14_23_PM_a687e9109c.png)\n\nIt wasn't until I discovered weed, specifically products with higher levels of CBD and low THC, that I found relief. For the past 8 months, I have consumed cannabis as part of my nightly routine and find myself consistently sleeping soundly. \n\nI would recommend either eating an edible or hitting a vape pen around 20 minutes before bed. Then lay down and relax. Give it a try, it has been a life saver for me!\n\nJim M. \n\n-----------------------\n\nSleeping pills help a lot of people get to sleep, but Ambien did not agree with me. Often, I'd wake up disoriented and even more tired in the morning. I was also concerned I might become overly dependent on them.\n\n![Weed can help some people fall and stay asleep](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2022_04_18_at_2_15_42_PM_185770b212.png)\n \nCannabis allowed me get to sleep faster without any negative side effects. The following morning I wake up feeling refreshed, and for the first time in years, I stay asleep through the entire night. \n \nNow that I'm sleeping regularly, I can exercise more often, and I don't feel as stressed about daily life. It's interesting how many of my problems stemmed from a lack of sleep. I wish you luck!\n\nLisa F. \n \n\n\n","image":{"childImageSharp":{"fluid":{"base64":"data:image/png;base64,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","aspectRatio":1.5037593984962405,"src":"/static/4d5aa3204849cd5147799f708f4116f7/ee604/6cb334986537746f0a868ae5c7ac7588.png","srcSet":"/static/4d5aa3204849cd5147799f708f4116f7/69585/6cb334986537746f0a868ae5c7ac7588.png 200w,\n/static/4d5aa3204849cd5147799f708f4116f7/497c6/6cb334986537746f0a868ae5c7ac7588.png 400w,\n/static/4d5aa3204849cd5147799f708f4116f7/ee604/6cb334986537746f0a868ae5c7ac7588.png 800w,\n/static/4d5aa3204849cd5147799f708f4116f7/f3583/6cb334986537746f0a868ae5c7ac7588.png 1200w","srcWebp":"/static/4d5aa3204849cd5147799f708f4116f7/58556/6cb334986537746f0a868ae5c7ac7588.webp","srcSetWebp":"/static/4d5aa3204849cd5147799f708f4116f7/61e93/6cb334986537746f0a868ae5c7ac7588.webp 200w,\n/static/4d5aa3204849cd5147799f708f4116f7/1f5c5/6cb334986537746f0a868ae5c7ac7588.webp 400w,\n/static/4d5aa3204849cd5147799f708f4116f7/58556/6cb334986537746f0a868ae5c7ac7588.webp 800w,\n/static/4d5aa3204849cd5147799f708f4116f7/99238/6cb334986537746f0a868ae5c7ac7588.webp 1200w","sizes":"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px"}}}}},{"node":{"id":"Question_12612-markdown","title":"What is the best way to consume marijuana to help with anxiety? ","slug":"what-is-the-best-way-to-consume-marijuana-to-help-with-anxiety","content":"**“I’ve been using edibles for the past few months to treat my anxiety but have found that they take a long time to have any effect on me and find that I wake up groggy. I’m looking for something that can instantly relax my anxiety, any recommendations?”** \n\nKatherine C.\n\n__________________________________  \n \n![Untitledval114.png](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Untitledval114_dc4366f6e0.png)\n\nSuppose you’re looking for immediate relief from something like a sudden anxiety attack. In that case, [vaping CBD oil](https://hellomd.com/articles/how-to-vape-marijuana-safely) in a cartridge may be a good idea as the effects kick in almost immediately. Vaping is one of the most popular ways to consume CBD. A CBD vape pen provides fast relief from symptoms of anxiety, calming your body and mind almost instantaneously. \n\nVaping is also an excellent choice for those who’ve used cigarettes to cope with their anxiety in the past and are now looking for an alternative to smoking. Because vaping simulates smoking in many ways, it can feel comfortable for smokers who want a healthier but familiar method to combat their anxiety. [Verilife](https://www.verilife.com/ma/menu/shrewsbury-recreational) has a great selection of CBD and THC vapes on their website and in their multiple dispensaries.\n\nAnother great way to take CBD for your anxiety is through [CBD tinctures](https://hellomd.com/articles/cannabis-tinctures-what-they-are-and-why-you-want-them). If you’re looking for a straightforward and versatile way to take advantage of CBD for anxiety, a tincture is perhaps your best bet. You can consume tinctures in various ways. \n\nFor fast-acting relief, apply a few drops under your tongue. Alternatively, you can add CBD tinctures to just about any recipe to easily add CBD’s stress-relieving effects to your daily routine. [HelloMD](https://hellomd.com/) has many great [recipes]( https://hellomd.com/articles/diy-recipes-3-tasty-cbd-snacks-for-summer) to look through on their website.\n  \nYour next option would be [CBD capsules](https://hellomd.com/articles/cannabis-capsules-why-they-might-be-right-for-you); these are best to control dosing. While vaporizers are a great way to get fast-acting relief from anxious symptoms, their dosage can sometimes be hard to control. This issue is easily solved with CBD capsules. With each capsule, you’ll know precisely how much CBD you’re consuming. \n\nTaking capsules makes it very easy to determine what amount of CBD is right for you. There are various capsules on the market, each with varying amounts of CBD. A great place to start is capsules with a high CBD to THC ratio. [Verilife](https://www.verilife.com/) has an excellent option for this, [Matter capsules](https://www.verilife.com/ny/menu/verilife-amherst-ny) containing 1.7mg of THC and 25mg of CBD per capsule.\n  \n[Edibles](https://hellomd.com/articles/consuming-cannabis-edibles-to-improve-your-health) can be challenging to navigate as each person reacts differently to them. Everyone metabolizes cannabis differently, so some people may experience a relaxing, soothing effect from an edible while others experience an energizing and focusing effect. For anxiety, edibles higher in CBD content rather than THC have been said to be the best. Keep in mind that edibles can take 1-3 hours before they begin to work. \n\n\nA product that some report has a quicker result time, such as 20 minutes, is [Kiva Petra Mints](https://www.kivaconfections.com/products?brand=petra&product-type=mint). They’re highly portable, decidedly poppable, and precisely dosed cannabis mints with rich flavors ranging from spicy to sour to sweet. Each mint contains just 2.5mg of THC or less per serving, making it easy to find your optimal dose.  \n \nVictoria L.\n\n__________________________________ \n\n![Untitledval115.png](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Untitledval115_81561f0be5.png)\n  \nThere really isn’t a “best” way to consume cannabis for anxiety; it is highly subjective to the person consuming the marijuana and their specific needs. As aforementioned, each consumption technique has its benefits and downfalls; it’s up to you to decide which one best suits your needs. If you’re looking for rapid relief, a **CBD vape pen** will do the trick, but the effects of a vape pen won’t last very long unless you continuously rip it. If you want something more versatile, a **tincture** can be used sublingually or in any food, making it easy to consume daily; it also does not require smoking. \n\n![Untitledval110.png](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Untitledval110_025ea61e92.png)\n![Untitledval102.png](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Untitledval102_5ec448864c.png)\n\nIf you want to smoke **flower**, the [Harle-Tsu](https://hellomd.com/strains/harle-tsu) strain is a great option; with a ratio of 20:1 CBD to THC, it’s exceptionally calming without psychoactive properties. **Capsules** are another great way to consume CBD for anxiety, just take them with your daily pills and be on your way. If you’re looking for something to take where urgent relief isn’t needed, **edibles** will be your best option.\n\nAlisson M.","image":{"childImageSharp":{"fluid":{"base64":"data:image/png;base64,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","aspectRatio":1.3245033112582782,"src":"/static/a419dad080665c429afb3be3e1637a03/ee604/c1f1077e8f7fbd7d0e3c9454ef303f46.png","srcSet":"/static/a419dad080665c429afb3be3e1637a03/69585/c1f1077e8f7fbd7d0e3c9454ef303f46.png 200w,\n/static/a419dad080665c429afb3be3e1637a03/497c6/c1f1077e8f7fbd7d0e3c9454ef303f46.png 400w,\n/static/a419dad080665c429afb3be3e1637a03/ee604/c1f1077e8f7fbd7d0e3c9454ef303f46.png 800w,\n/static/a419dad080665c429afb3be3e1637a03/f3583/c1f1077e8f7fbd7d0e3c9454ef303f46.png 1200w","srcWebp":"/static/a419dad080665c429afb3be3e1637a03/58556/c1f1077e8f7fbd7d0e3c9454ef303f46.webp","srcSetWebp":"/static/a419dad080665c429afb3be3e1637a03/61e93/c1f1077e8f7fbd7d0e3c9454ef303f46.webp 200w,\n/static/a419dad080665c429afb3be3e1637a03/1f5c5/c1f1077e8f7fbd7d0e3c9454ef303f46.webp 400w,\n/static/a419dad080665c429afb3be3e1637a03/58556/c1f1077e8f7fbd7d0e3c9454ef303f46.webp 800w,\n/static/a419dad080665c429afb3be3e1637a03/99238/c1f1077e8f7fbd7d0e3c9454ef303f46.webp 1200w","sizes":"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px"}}}}},{"node":{"id":"Question_12592-markdown","title":"What are the best medical marijuana edibles in Illinois?","slug":"what-are-the-best-medical-marijuana-edibles-in-illinois","content":"**“With Covid, my depression, anxiety, and stress levels are through the roof. Thought I might have some weed edibles to help, which are legal here. What should I try?”**\n\nMartin G.\n\n---------------\n\n![Cannabis edibles are a great option for consuming cannabis](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2022_01_28_at_9_38_39_AM_158a72377f.png)\n\nMedical marijuana edibles are a great way to help with mood disorders. But first things first. Are you registered as a medical cannabis user in Illinois? If not, you need to get a medical card. You can [do this all through HelloMD](https://hellomd.com/get-started) as a resident of Illinois.\n\nYou can consult online with a [qualified Illinois practitioner](https://hellomd.com/get-started/illinois), for only $159. Once you have been approved by the practitioner, you will register your certification with Illinois’ online [Medical Cannabis Patient Program](https://dph.illinois.gov/topics-services/prevention-wellness/medical-cannabis.html), providing proof of residency as well as identification. After you’ve registered, you will receive your medical card in the mail. Then you can go to an approved dispensary to pick up the edibles you desire.\n\nIf you haven’t had edibles before, be aware that their effects take longer to kick in than smoking or vaping, so don’t keep eating them or the effects might hit you hard if they have a lot of THC in them.\n\nAlan G.\n\n-------------------------\n\nOne dispensary with a great footprint in Illinois is [Verilife](https://www.verilife.com/il), which has eight locations in the state so far. Its [Romeoville dispensary](https://www.verilife.com/il/location/verilife-romeoville-il), for example, caters to both medical weed and recreational users.\n\n![Matter Acai Pomegranate Sour Gummy Bites](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2022_02_04_at_3_56_50_PM_1ea6e3d592.png)\n\nThe [Matter Acai Pomegranate Sour Gummy Bites](https://www.verilife.com/il/menu/romeoville-medical) for sale there is a favorite—and a good choice if you are looking for a balanced 1:1 THC-CBD ratio (each package of 20 pieces has about 100mg of each of the cannabinoids).\n\nThere’s a mounting pile of evidence that [CBD can help with the symptoms of depression](https://hellomd.com/articles/how-cbd-can-relieve-symptoms-of-depression), and can often avoid the side effects of powerful traditional pharmaceuticals. Some people will even use CBD alongside their regular prescriptions, to reduce their use of them and to mitigate their side effects.\n\nCannabis can also help to boost your mood and calm fears and anxieties.\n\nHowe K.\n\n----------------\n![Kiva Confections Chocolate Terra Bites](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2022_02_04_at_3_57_43_PM_4bf6d3c6b6.png)\n\nI really like the delicious [Kiva Confections line of Chocolate Terra Bites](https://www.verilife.com/il/menu/Verilife-north-aurora-illinois-marijuana-dispensary).  They are made from micro-roasted Tanzanian coffee beans and coated in dark chocolate and have 5mg of THC per bite. That’s not a lot if you are worried about getting high, and want to microdose. Or you can take a few bites for a heavier hit.\n\n![Kiva’s Indica Midnight Blueberry Camino Gummies](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2022_02_04_at_3_58_45_PM_f389565c9e.png)\n\nAlso worth trying are [Kiva’s Indica Midnight Blueberry Camino Gummies](https://www.verilife.com/il/menu/Verilife-north-aurora-illinois-marijuana-dispensary), with a 5:1 THC-CBD ratio. The sweet treat also includes terpenes, chamomile, and lavender oils to promote restful sleep, which is great if you are being kept up by your depression and anxiety. User reviews also praise these weed edibles for their pain relief and mood-enhancing capabilities.\n\n![Incredibles Black Cherry Chocolate Bar](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2022_02_04_at_3_59_52_PM_f3be5e5dc9.png)\n\nIn Chicago, you can, as well, get the [Incredibles Black Cherry Chocolate Bar](https://store.dispenseapp.com/c211c583a13cf427?w-route=product&w-params=%7B%22id%22%3A%221-1-black-cherry-chocolate-bar-10-pack%22%2C%22type%22%3A%22edibles%22%2C%22brand%22%3A%22incredibles%22%7D). Each of its 10 squares has 10mg each of CBD and THC. The manufacturer asks: “Who needs fondue when you have this decadent treat? Tart cherries and milky, dark chocolatey goodness.”\n\nThe bar is rated high for its calming, relaxing, and sleepy effects. Who could say no?\n\nJonathan L.\n\n\n\n\n","image":{"childImageSharp":{"fluid":{"base64":"data:image/jpeg;base64,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","aspectRatio":1.5037593984962405,"src":"/static/92861ef17475bd3f7c997463cfdbbb04/14b42/f89aa17ea09ed8c8a571acec2e5629ac.jpg","srcSet":"/static/92861ef17475bd3f7c997463cfdbbb04/f836f/f89aa17ea09ed8c8a571acec2e5629ac.jpg 200w,\n/static/92861ef17475bd3f7c997463cfdbbb04/2244e/f89aa17ea09ed8c8a571acec2e5629ac.jpg 400w,\n/static/92861ef17475bd3f7c997463cfdbbb04/14b42/f89aa17ea09ed8c8a571acec2e5629ac.jpg 800w,\n/static/92861ef17475bd3f7c997463cfdbbb04/47498/f89aa17ea09ed8c8a571acec2e5629ac.jpg 1200w,\n/static/92861ef17475bd3f7c997463cfdbbb04/0e329/f89aa17ea09ed8c8a571acec2e5629ac.jpg 1600w,\n/static/92861ef17475bd3f7c997463cfdbbb04/c128d/f89aa17ea09ed8c8a571acec2e5629ac.jpg 5760w","srcWebp":"/static/92861ef17475bd3f7c997463cfdbbb04/58556/f89aa17ea09ed8c8a571acec2e5629ac.webp","srcSetWebp":"/static/92861ef17475bd3f7c997463cfdbbb04/61e93/f89aa17ea09ed8c8a571acec2e5629ac.webp 200w,\n/static/92861ef17475bd3f7c997463cfdbbb04/1f5c5/f89aa17ea09ed8c8a571acec2e5629ac.webp 400w,\n/static/92861ef17475bd3f7c997463cfdbbb04/58556/f89aa17ea09ed8c8a571acec2e5629ac.webp 800w,\n/static/92861ef17475bd3f7c997463cfdbbb04/99238/f89aa17ea09ed8c8a571acec2e5629ac.webp 1200w,\n/static/92861ef17475bd3f7c997463cfdbbb04/7c22d/f89aa17ea09ed8c8a571acec2e5629ac.webp 1600w,\n/static/92861ef17475bd3f7c997463cfdbbb04/ec000/f89aa17ea09ed8c8a571acec2e5629ac.webp 5760w","sizes":"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px"}}}}},{"node":{"id":"Question_12591-markdown","title":"What are the best medical marijuana edibles to purchase in New York?","slug":"what-are-the-best-medical-marijuana-edibles-to-purchase-in-new-york","content":"**“I’m interested in trying medical marijuana for a couple of conditions but don’t like smoking or vaping for health reasons. What are some good edibles to try, and where can I get them?”**\n\nAlbert N.\n\n-----------\n\nI’m a big fan of the [Verilife](https://www.verilife.com/ny) dispensaries and use the Albany, NY, location.  I need help with a mood disorder and like that there are different choices for levels of THC and CBD in their line of [Matter Sour Chewable Gels](https://www.verilife.com/ny/menu/verilife-albany-ny).\n\n![Matter 1:1 Mango Chew in New York](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2022_01_28_at_9_40_18_AM_f13263df7a.png)\n\n\nSince I’m not a big fan of getting high, I like the 1:4 orange gels, so four parts CBD to one part THC — or 20mg of CBD and 5mg of THC in each gel. You can also get 1:1 chewable gels and 20:1 lemon chewable gels. Matter also offers a mango flavor chew which is a 1:1 CBD to THC which is really tasty!\n\nWhile I sometimes go to the dispensary itself, I prefer their home delivery option. You can often get them done the same day.\n\nYou probably know this but to legally buy medical cannabis in New York, you need to [obtain a medical card first](https://hellomd.com/get-started/new-york). You talk to a medical practitioner and they authorize you if your condition is on a list of qualifying conditions. If approved, you will receive your medical card in the mail, allowing you to go to a licensed medical marijuana dispensary to buy products. \n\nLawrence T.\n\n-------------------\n\n![Cannabis edibles are a great option for consuming cannabis](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2022_01_28_at_9_38_39_AM_158a72377f.png)\n\n\nThere are a number of reasons to [prefer edibles](https://hellomd.com/articles/what-to-know-about-edibles-infused-with-cannabis) over smoking or vaping. You might feel there is a stigma with smoking weed and so edibles allow you to consume medical marijuana in plain view. Also, while the effects of smoking marijuana are over quickly, often within two to three hours, edibles last much longer, say, six to eight hours.\n\nThis is important if you have to keep yourself constantly dosed for something like chronic pain. You would need to smoke a lot through the day if you don't want any gaps in relief. The flip side is that it usually takes longer for the effects to kick in than with smoking. So don’t make the newbie’s mistake of taking another edible thinking that the first isn’t working.\n\n![Blackberry Soft Chew from Columbia Care in New York](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2022_01_28_at_9_37_23_AM_d290232b27.png)\n\nAs far as my edible of choice, I like Blackberry Soft Chew from [Columbia Care](https://col-care.com/location/brooklyn/#product-menus). It packs a kick with high THC, with 9.5mg per chew versus 0.5mg CBD. You also have cherry or grapefruit flavors.\n\nI agree with the customer review that says: “Also helps with pain so you can sleep...taste is great!”\n\nColumbia Care is a national chain of cannabis dispensaries and has four in New York State: Brooklyn, Manhattan, Riverhead, and Rochester. It also does home delivery.\n\nMalcolm F.\n\n---------------\n\n![Rasberry CBD gummies by Wyld in New York](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2022_01_28_at_9_33_00_AM_884308c6c9.png)\n\nI’m partial to the raspberry flavor of the [CBD Infused Gummies](https://www.medmen.com/buffalo-menu?product=485127578) made by [Wyld CBD](https://wyldcbd.com/). They’ve put a lot of work into the flavor, using real fruit. And they also use US-sourced broad-spectrum hemp that is THC-free, so you don’t have to worry about taking one and operating a vehicle.\n\n![Curaleaf THC lemon chews in New York](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2022_01_28_at_9_35_14_AM_b93c9be3fc.png)\n\nMy friend likes something with more of a kick, so they use [Curaleaf THC Lemon Chews](https://curaleaf.com/shop/new-york/curaleaf-ny-queens?dtche%5Bproduct%5D=lemon-20-1-curachews-30-pack), with 5mg of THC and 0.25mg of CBD per chew.\n\nI get my edibles through the Syracuse dispensary of [MedMen](https://www.medmen.com/). They also have ones in Manhattan, Long Island, and Buffalo.\n\nBut before you start shopping for edibles, make sure you get your [medical marijuana card](https://hellomd.com/get-started) first. \n\nNoriko F.","image":{"childImageSharp":{"fluid":{"base64":"data:image/jpeg;base64,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","aspectRatio":1.5037593984962405,"src":"/static/501401aa6a373e7fbe3f8a5cf86c6159/14b42/07bbbbfe9a0853ec9cc067b3879d8677.jpg","srcSet":"/static/501401aa6a373e7fbe3f8a5cf86c6159/f836f/07bbbbfe9a0853ec9cc067b3879d8677.jpg 200w,\n/static/501401aa6a373e7fbe3f8a5cf86c6159/2244e/07bbbbfe9a0853ec9cc067b3879d8677.jpg 400w,\n/static/501401aa6a373e7fbe3f8a5cf86c6159/14b42/07bbbbfe9a0853ec9cc067b3879d8677.jpg 800w,\n/static/501401aa6a373e7fbe3f8a5cf86c6159/47498/07bbbbfe9a0853ec9cc067b3879d8677.jpg 1200w,\n/static/501401aa6a373e7fbe3f8a5cf86c6159/0e329/07bbbbfe9a0853ec9cc067b3879d8677.jpg 1600w,\n/static/501401aa6a373e7fbe3f8a5cf86c6159/6a059/07bbbbfe9a0853ec9cc067b3879d8677.jpg 6000w","srcWebp":"/static/501401aa6a373e7fbe3f8a5cf86c6159/58556/07bbbbfe9a0853ec9cc067b3879d8677.webp","srcSetWebp":"/static/501401aa6a373e7fbe3f8a5cf86c6159/61e93/07bbbbfe9a0853ec9cc067b3879d8677.webp 200w,\n/static/501401aa6a373e7fbe3f8a5cf86c6159/1f5c5/07bbbbfe9a0853ec9cc067b3879d8677.webp 400w,\n/static/501401aa6a373e7fbe3f8a5cf86c6159/58556/07bbbbfe9a0853ec9cc067b3879d8677.webp 800w,\n/static/501401aa6a373e7fbe3f8a5cf86c6159/99238/07bbbbfe9a0853ec9cc067b3879d8677.webp 1200w,\n/static/501401aa6a373e7fbe3f8a5cf86c6159/7c22d/07bbbbfe9a0853ec9cc067b3879d8677.webp 1600w,\n/static/501401aa6a373e7fbe3f8a5cf86c6159/3041e/07bbbbfe9a0853ec9cc067b3879d8677.webp 6000w","sizes":"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px"}}}}},{"node":{"id":"Question_12587-markdown","title":"Which medical marijuana edibles can help me with weight loss?","slug":"which-medical-marijuana-edibles-can-help-me-with-weight-loss","content":"**“I’m currently taking medical marijuana for depression and anxiety. Since I’ve become very inactive during the pandemic, and am worried about my physical condition, are there edibles that can help me manage my weight?”**\n\nSydney\n\n---------------\n\n![Cannabis edibles can help you lose or gain weight-depending](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2022_01_14_at_2_19_53_PM_fc27bf43eb.png)\n\nWhile for some medical marijuana patients cannabis edibles may cause hunger pangs and lead to weight gain, there are other choices out there that help with appetite suppression and weight loss. \n\nWhile edibles with high THC content may encourage the munchies, you can get edibles with negligible THC and a higher content of CBD, a non-psychoactive cannabinoid with a [growing list of health benefits](https://hellomd.com/articles/whats-so-great-about-cannabidiol-or-cbd). \n\nCBD from cannabis can also help with conditions such as pain, anxiety, depression, and sleeplessness — things that can lead to overeating or prevent you from being active and burning off calories.\n\nOf course, there are a lot of great [CBD edibles](https://hellomd.com/articles/what-to-know-about-edibles-infused-with-cannabis) on the market. \n\nYou can, for example, get the vegan-friendly [matter Apple Sour Gummy Bites](https://www.verilife.com/il/menu/verilife-galena-il)  with a 4:1 CBD-THC ratio, through the Verilife chains of medical marijuana and recreational weed dispensaries, serving Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. These “edibles deliver relaxing, but potent qualities with fewer psychoactive effects.”\n\n![Lord Jones CBD edibles](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2022_01_14_at_2_21_01_PM_e16765e38c.png)\n\nAnother high-dose CBD edible worth checking out is the [Lord Jones + The Standard Limited Edition Blood Orange Hemp-Derived CBD Gumdrops](https://lordjones.com/products/lord-jones-x-the-standard-high-cbd-all-natural-blood-orange-gumdrops-1?variant=17654062743663&irclickid=XneySeUylz8aRh016tTO61s9UkG3CDUlLTXzWg0&utm_source=Skimbit%20Ltd.&utm_medium=impact&irgwc=1). “Inspired by sun-drenched California blood oranges,” these distinctively tangy, sweet and citrus-zested gumdrops are infused with fine broad spectrum hemp-derived CBD. Each gumdrop contains 20mg of CBD.\n\nThe tasty CBD edible is handmade in small batches with natural fruit flavors, sugar, citric acid, gelatin, and hemp extract. Lord Jones, a small collective originally serving LA’s West Hollywood community, has developed a wider cult following with its confections and skincare products.\nDonal Black\n\n![What medical marijuana can help me lose weight?](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2022_01_11_at_3_56_23_PM_770def7d71.png)\n\nAnother lesser-known cannabinoid, [THCV](https://hellomd.com/articles/psychoactive-thcv-the-cannabinoid-that-kills-your-appetite),  is getting a lot of attention for its health benefits, such as helping with diabetes, boosting energy, slowing the progression of Alzheimer’s, and suppressing appetite and helping with weight loss.\n\nOne product worth checking out is the [Canna Slim THCV Gummies for Weight Loss](https://www.diamondcbd.com/products/canna-slim-thcv-gummies-weight-management-750mg). A 30-piece bottle contains 750mg of THCV.  The producer, Diamond CBD, explains:\n\n“What is THCV? It’s an all-natural, hemp-extracted minor cannabinoid with a little bit of a buzz. However, unlike other buzz-worthy cannabinoids such as Delta-8 THC or Delta-9, THCV doesn’t give you the munchies. In fact, instead of eating your way through your buzz, it’s known to help you forget about food for a while. It’s the ideal part of a balanced lifestyle change to help you feel better and lose weight.”\n\nWanna Brands also offers THCV diet help with its [Optimals Fit Gummies](https://www.wanabrands.com/archive/2021/wana-brands-launches-new-fit-gummies-to-support-healthier-habits). The company explains that the product delivers appetite-suppressing benefits without any high, which will appeal to  people wary of the cognitive impairment that may come with some weed products.\n\nLesly Catton\n\n--------------------\n\n![Spensary Pep-Permints with THCV](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2022_01_14_at_2_22_33_PM_a24a8389f0.png)\n\n[Spensary Pep-Permints](https://spensary.com/pep-permints-thcv-cbc/) are also worth checking out. They are a combination of the THCV and CBC, which assists in “activating the energizing, hyper-focused effects of these mints.” Each mint contains 5mg of THCV and 2.5mg of CBC.\n\nAnd while you’re at it, try out [CannaAid THCV Blue Razz Gummies](https://www.cannaaidshop.com/product/thcv-blue-razz-gummies-10mg-each-8ct/), with 10mg of THCV per gummy (and only 1g of sugar), in an eight-gummy pack. The maker points out:\n\n“There is an interesting connection developing between THCV gummies and weight loss. In small doses, it appears that this cannabinoid helps to decrease appetite while increasing metabolism and helping you feel fuller faster. With this, THCV may also be a great choice for those with diabetes, as the cannabinoid demonstrates the ability to potentially restore insulin and boost energy.”\n\nAlmyer Haroutian\n","image":{"childImageSharp":{"fluid":{"base64":"data:image/jpeg;base64,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","aspectRatio":1.5037593984962405,"src":"/static/e1dc7f69469f12cf3ce1c9223f53e905/14b42/3a67fd6f613c0da4ef27cc16708f30f2.jpg","srcSet":"/static/e1dc7f69469f12cf3ce1c9223f53e905/f836f/3a67fd6f613c0da4ef27cc16708f30f2.jpg 200w,\n/static/e1dc7f69469f12cf3ce1c9223f53e905/2244e/3a67fd6f613c0da4ef27cc16708f30f2.jpg 400w,\n/static/e1dc7f69469f12cf3ce1c9223f53e905/14b42/3a67fd6f613c0da4ef27cc16708f30f2.jpg 800w,\n/static/e1dc7f69469f12cf3ce1c9223f53e905/47498/3a67fd6f613c0da4ef27cc16708f30f2.jpg 1200w,\n/static/e1dc7f69469f12cf3ce1c9223f53e905/0e329/3a67fd6f613c0da4ef27cc16708f30f2.jpg 1600w,\n/static/e1dc7f69469f12cf3ce1c9223f53e905/21d0b/3a67fd6f613c0da4ef27cc16708f30f2.jpg 5184w","srcWebp":"/static/e1dc7f69469f12cf3ce1c9223f53e905/58556/3a67fd6f613c0da4ef27cc16708f30f2.webp","srcSetWebp":"/static/e1dc7f69469f12cf3ce1c9223f53e905/61e93/3a67fd6f613c0da4ef27cc16708f30f2.webp 200w,\n/static/e1dc7f69469f12cf3ce1c9223f53e905/1f5c5/3a67fd6f613c0da4ef27cc16708f30f2.webp 400w,\n/static/e1dc7f69469f12cf3ce1c9223f53e905/58556/3a67fd6f613c0da4ef27cc16708f30f2.webp 800w,\n/static/e1dc7f69469f12cf3ce1c9223f53e905/99238/3a67fd6f613c0da4ef27cc16708f30f2.webp 1200w,\n/static/e1dc7f69469f12cf3ce1c9223f53e905/7c22d/3a67fd6f613c0da4ef27cc16708f30f2.webp 1600w,\n/static/e1dc7f69469f12cf3ce1c9223f53e905/5e947/3a67fd6f613c0da4ef27cc16708f30f2.webp 5184w","sizes":"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px"}}}}},{"node":{"id":"Question_10747-markdown","title":"What is the theory behind microdosing? ","slug":"what-is-the-theory-behind-microdosing","content":"\"***I have heard budtenders in my dispensary talk about taking small amounts of edibles throughout the day. What is the theory behind talking small amounts like this all the time?***\"\n\nMichael G.\n_____________________\n![Hello6-min (9).png](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Hello6_min_9_6f2860857c.png)\n\n[Microdosing](https://www.hellomd.com/tag/microdosing) is touted as an effective method for relieving aisle [social anxiety](https://www.hellomd.com/articles/how-microdosing-cannabis-may-help-ease-depression) and encouraging undistracted mental focus as well as for those seeking greater health benefits. Microdosing is a technique for using cannabis through the administration of doses so low that, according to the Wikipedia definition... \"they are unlikely to produce whole-body effects, but high enough to allow the cellular response to be studied. The best way to microdose is with a portable vaporizer. I professional promote the use of [low-dose edibles](https://www.hellomd.com/articles/what-to-know-about-edibles-infused-with-cannabis) and have interviewed endurance athletes who benefit from sports nutrition grade cannabis edibles in doses as low as 5 to 7mg THC for a long duration effect that relieves pain, boosts energy, mood, and creativity, and keeps the body loose and moving!\n\nPeter P.\n_____________________\n![Hello4-min (24).png](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Hello4_min_24_8240521b5f.png)\n\nHey there, here's a good article by [HelloMD](https://www.hellomd.com/) co-founder [Pamela Hadfield](https://www.linkedin.com/in/pamela-hadfield-19a986) that references a UC San Diego study on [low-dose vaporized cannabis significantly reducing neuropathic pain](https://www.hellomd.com/articles/microdosing-cannabis-stopped-my-chronic-pain). She also speaks about her own success with [microdosing to relieve chronic pain](https://www.hellomd.com/articles/microdosing-cannabis-stopped-my-chronic-pain). I, too, have been experimenting with microdosing, specifically with high CBD/low THC tinctures, to help reduce the frequency and intensity of my migraines (which I used to have on a weekly basis, lasting for 2-3 days) -- and I definitely believe that, along with a rehauled diet and fitness regimen, has had a positive effect. I now get migraines only every 4-8 weeks, and they are much less painful than they used to be.\n\nAnne A.","image":{"childImageSharp":{"fluid":{"base64":"data:image/png;base64,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","aspectRatio":1,"src":"/static/2b734d31d8f307b2fb8f42f9846f98db/ee604/2e8436cf60c7c2ffb12252cf916b1fa5.png","srcSet":"/static/2b734d31d8f307b2fb8f42f9846f98db/69585/2e8436cf60c7c2ffb12252cf916b1fa5.png 200w,\n/static/2b734d31d8f307b2fb8f42f9846f98db/497c6/2e8436cf60c7c2ffb12252cf916b1fa5.png 400w,\n/static/2b734d31d8f307b2fb8f42f9846f98db/ee604/2e8436cf60c7c2ffb12252cf916b1fa5.png 800w,\n/static/2b734d31d8f307b2fb8f42f9846f98db/8f331/2e8436cf60c7c2ffb12252cf916b1fa5.png 820w","srcWebp":"/static/2b734d31d8f307b2fb8f42f9846f98db/58556/2e8436cf60c7c2ffb12252cf916b1fa5.webp","srcSetWebp":"/static/2b734d31d8f307b2fb8f42f9846f98db/61e93/2e8436cf60c7c2ffb12252cf916b1fa5.webp 200w,\n/static/2b734d31d8f307b2fb8f42f9846f98db/1f5c5/2e8436cf60c7c2ffb12252cf916b1fa5.webp 400w,\n/static/2b734d31d8f307b2fb8f42f9846f98db/58556/2e8436cf60c7c2ffb12252cf916b1fa5.webp 800w,\n/static/2b734d31d8f307b2fb8f42f9846f98db/b1a18/2e8436cf60c7c2ffb12252cf916b1fa5.webp 820w","sizes":"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px"}}}}},{"node":{"id":"Question_12573-markdown","title":"What is a good edible to buy for the holidays?","slug":"what-is-a-good-edible-to-buy-for-the-holidays","content":"**“I’m thinking particularly of an edible for my aunt who is interested in cannabis but hasn’t indulged before.”**\n\nPatrica S.\n\n--------------------------\nMore and more people are becoming interested in edibles, but in some ways the cannabis industry hasn’t kept up with the selection of their products. Many people are becoming bored with the usual gummies, because they often just seem like cheap candy — sweet with bright colors and not the best ingredients.\n\n![Herve macarons are a perfect holiday gift.](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_11_30_at_10_44_12_AM_17892939ef.png)\n\nHowever, this is changing. I really like the light melt-in-your-mouth goodness of [Herve Macarons](https://hervedibles.com/welcome/#Les-Macarons). The company uses only the best ingredients, with a Sativa hybrid distillate containing 10mg of THC per cookie, to capture the creamy, crunchy goodness of the best French-crafted macarons. The cookies are hand-brushed with 23-karat gold leafing, which really makes them a great holiday gift.\n\nHerve is a [Las Vegas-based brand](https://hellomd.com/articles/herve-macarons-best-quality-edible-high-holidays) that started distributing its Macarons in Nevada, in 2020, quickly getting a lot of fans. It then opened up in California the following year, keeping the same flavors but reformulating the cookies for local tastes, removing all dairy products, for example. Their Macarons are also gluten-free, handmade, vegan and come in gift boxes that are sustainable packaging.\n\n![Herve macarons a perfect holiday gift.](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_11_30_at_10_43_54_AM_20740ed4cf.png)\n\nBut order soon, because the Herve Macarons are enormously popular and sell out quickly, especially with testimonials such as [Wine Enthusiast’s](https://www.winemag.com/2021/10/22/best-gourmet-food-gifts-guide/), naming it: “The best cannabis edible gift for luxury seekers.”\n\nChuck Rolly\n\n-------------------------\n\n![Edibles are a great replacement for alcohol over the holidays.](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_11_30_at_10_46_16_AM_6b9e6819ba.png)\n\n\nGood for you and good for your aunt. It’s nice that she’s open to trying something new, and it’s nice that you are trying to introduce her to edibles in a way that makes her comfortable. If she doesn’t like to smoke, because of health reasons or the association with hard-core marijuana culture, then edibles are a great choice. \n\nNo one needs to know they are consuming cannabis edibles — they’re just sweet treats, which everyone has at Christmas. Edibles usually come in measured doses, so you can control your intake. I’d suggest if the edible has, say, 10mg of THC per piece, then your aunt should try half to see what her tolerance is. If that goes well, then she could go up to a full treat, or a treat-and-a-half. She’ll also like enjoy that the effects of edibles are usually longer lasting than vaping or smoking.\n\nLike many others, she might also be concerned with the health effects of drinking alcohol, She might be interested to hear that there is a real movement afoot in this country to [replace alcohol consumption](https://hellomd.com/articles/can-weed-infused-drinks-replace-your-alcohol) with using cannabis in different forms.\n\n![Cannabis can replace alcohol quite nicely.](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_11_30_at_10_48_17_AM_5ed9df608a.png)\n\nYoung people especially are making the switch, because cannabis can have fewer negative health consequences than booze. There’s no reason they shouldn’t introduce their elders to the benefits of edibles and the growing range of cannabis-infused beverages that are delicious, providing some of the effects of alcohol with fewer negative health consequences.\n\nWouldn’t it be great to ring in the holidays, including New Year’s, with a delicious [ReCreate Mango Hibiscus Drink](https://www.recreatecannabis.com/product/mango-hibiscus-beverage-extra-strength)? It has only 30 calories and combines full-spectrum extract with uplifting botanicals like Yerba Mate to help keep you energized and uplifted throughout the day. Cheers!\n\nAnnaYves\n\n-------------------\n\n![Screen Shot 2021-10-01 at 8.09.53 AM.png](https://hellomd-cms.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Screen_Shot_2021_10_01_at_8_09_53_AM_316061bdb3.png)\n\nI don’t think we need to dismiss cannabis gummies altogether. There’s a huge variety of them out there — some with better-quality ingredients than others.\n\nIf you are the DIY type, you can even [make your own marijuana gummies](https://hellomd.com/articles/diy-recipe-marijuana-gummies). It’s not too hard and you can customize the recipe to your particular tastes. You can, for example, control how much THC or CBD you use. \n\nWhile gummies are often full of sugars, dyes, and artificial flavors, you can choose to make them a bit healthier by adding vitamins, probiotics, and other supplements. For the gelatin, you might try grass-fed gelatin, which is often more nutrient-dense than other gelatins you can buy. You can also add some kind of vegetable juice to the gummy to give it a nutrition and flavor boost. \n\nWith a bit of experimenting you can turn the original (non-cannabis) gummies from a child’s treat into a discriminating adult’s reward — good during the holidays and any time of the year.\n\nLaurie Benz\n","image":{"childImageSharp":{"fluid":{"base64":"data:image/png;base64,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","aspectRatio":1.342281879194631,"src":"/static/e2765713e534d1d3e3e6a080c74e0fde/ee604/d2490ecc96d7201aa9ff6b127e93e875.png","srcSet":"/static/e2765713e534d1d3e3e6a080c74e0fde/69585/d2490ecc96d7201aa9ff6b127e93e875.png 200w,\n/static/e2765713e534d1d3e3e6a080c74e0fde/497c6/d2490ecc96d7201aa9ff6b127e93e875.png 400w,\n/static/e2765713e534d1d3e3e6a080c74e0fde/ee604/d2490ecc96d7201aa9ff6b127e93e875.png 800w,\n/static/e2765713e534d1d3e3e6a080c74e0fde/f3583/d2490ecc96d7201aa9ff6b127e93e875.png 1200w","srcWebp":"/static/e2765713e534d1d3e3e6a080c74e0fde/58556/d2490ecc96d7201aa9ff6b127e93e875.webp","srcSetWebp":"/static/e2765713e534d1d3e3e6a080c74e0fde/61e93/d2490ecc96d7201aa9ff6b127e93e875.webp 200w,\n/static/e2765713e534d1d3e3e6a080c74e0fde/1f5c5/d2490ecc96d7201aa9ff6b127e93e875.webp 400w,\n/static/e2765713e534d1d3e3e6a080c74e0fde/58556/d2490ecc96d7201aa9ff6b127e93e875.webp 800w,\n/static/e2765713e534d1d3e3e6a080c74e0fde/99238/d2490ecc96d7201aa9ff6b127e93e875.webp 1200w","sizes":"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px"}}}}},{"node":{"id":"Question_12339-markdown","title":"CBD cannabis oil and sore throat","slug":"cbd-cannabis-oil-and-sore-throat","content":"\"I began using CBD oil about a month ago and feel great overall. I've noticed a significant improvement in various areas: better sleep, fewer headaches, less stress, etc. However, it was giving me a really bad sore throat. I stopped the oil and my sore throat went away. I really want to continue using CBD but want to find a solution to the throat irritation. Are there alternatives? Edibles, capsules?\"\n_____________________\n \nGlad to hear you found symptom relief with CBD oil. It’s too bad you experienced sore throat.\nTo answer your question, below are some alternatives:\n\n- Oral: pills, sublingual, sprays, and edibles (edibles can be difficult to dose). Oral formulations can last up to 5hrs. It can take pills and edibles 1 - 3hrs to work. The spray and sublingual route have an onset of 15-30mins.\n- Transdermal patches - onset of 20 mins, with a duration of 6-12hrs\n- Inhalation - smoking (has associated risks such as bronchitis), and vaping. Onset of 5-15 mins, with a duration of 2-3hrs\n- Topical - applied to painful, itchy areas\n\nLonah NP\n_____________________\n\nSore throat can be a symptom of local irritation, pharyngitis or laryngitis. The inhaled form , regardless of the method, results in vocal swelling and irritation of the local mucous. Some inhaled methods, such as a vaporizer, result in a lesser degree of laryngitis than others such as unfiltered joints.\n\nOil taken under a tongue should cause the irritation and soreness; however, sometimes it can be mild hypersensitivity of the area to the product. In your case you can try mix your oil with food and swallow it, or you can try pills with CBD. \n\nKrabell14","image":{"childImageSharp":{"fluid":{"base64":"data:image/png;base64,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","aspectRatio":1.36986301369863,"src":"/static/d026e25370e7e586f6343f7d06b3ff66/97f33/0beff56b4f4b9d34d59a48ef8e15bc82.png","srcSet":"/static/d026e25370e7e586f6343f7d06b3ff66/69585/0beff56b4f4b9d34d59a48ef8e15bc82.png 200w,\n/static/d026e25370e7e586f6343f7d06b3ff66/497c6/0beff56b4f4b9d34d59a48ef8e15bc82.png 400w,\n/static/d026e25370e7e586f6343f7d06b3ff66/97f33/0beff56b4f4b9d34d59a48ef8e15bc82.png 483w","srcWebp":"/static/d026e25370e7e586f6343f7d06b3ff66/e4e06/0beff56b4f4b9d34d59a48ef8e15bc82.webp","srcSetWebp":"/static/d026e25370e7e586f6343f7d06b3ff66/61e93/0beff56b4f4b9d34d59a48ef8e15bc82.webp 200w,\n/static/d026e25370e7e586f6343f7d06b3ff66/1f5c5/0beff56b4f4b9d34d59a48ef8e15bc82.webp 400w,\n/static/d026e25370e7e586f6343f7d06b3ff66/e4e06/0beff56b4f4b9d34d59a48ef8e15bc82.webp 483w","sizes":"(max-width: 483px) 100vw, 483px"}}}}},{"node":{"id":"Question_12336-markdown","title":"How long does it last?","slug":"how-long-does-it-last","content":"\"I'm familiar with edibles lasging up to a few hours, while inhaling lasts around 45 minutes to an hour. Which would sublingual consumption more closely relate to?\"\n_____________________\nHi there!\nThe onset and duration of effect, when THC is  administered sublingually, is somewhere near the midpoint of  inhalation's and ingestion's:  \nOnset should take about 15 minutes after administration; duration somewhere in between 2 to 4 hours. Edibles can last for 4-10 hours, with after-effects lasting for another 6-12 hours.\n\nThe reason that sublingual administration of cannabis exerts effects for a duration of time somewhere near the midpoint of inhalation and  ingestion, is a process called first pass metabolism.\n\nWhen cannabis is  ingested, it *Passes  *First through the GI tract, then enters the enterohepatic circulation to be *Metabolized by the liver (*First *pass *metabolism), resulting in a metabolite of THC  (delta-9-THC): 11-hydroxy-THC. 11-hydroxy THC lasts longer, and causes  more psychoactivity than does THC.\n\nWhen cannabis is smoked or administered sublingually,  THC avoids first pass metabolism, and is thusly circulated throughout  the body, imparting its effects, before entering the hepatic (liver)  circulation to be metabolized. \n\ndrkim\n_____________________\nThe main reason oils take longer to act than inhalation is simply due to the time required for THC to enter the circulation via absorption through the sublingual and oromucosal vasculature; whereas, with inhalation, THC  enters the lungs, then is absorbed into the systemic circulation almost immediately.\n\nThe main reason oils last longer than inhalation does, but for a shorter duration than edibles do, is because oils are initially absorbed via the sublingual and oromucosal vasculature, avoiding first pass metabolism;  but then, after the oil is swallowed, the remaining THC in the oil (all is not absorbed sublingually) does undergo first pass  metabolism—which means that a significant proportion of the THC is  metabolized to 11-hydroxy-THC before entering the systemic circulation.  As previously mentioned, 11-hydroxy-THC lasts longer, and is more psychoactive than THC. \n\nSo, in effect, oils are somewhat of a hybrid of inhalation and ingestion, without the immediate effects of inhalation.  \n\nI hope this helps!\n\ndrkim","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_12328-markdown","title":"Does cbd help spinal stenosis?  ","slug":"does-cbd-help-spinal-stenosis","content":"\"And any suggestions on what to get if so im thinking cream or edibles. Thank you for your help.\"\n_____________________\nAs you may know spinal stenosis is a condition that can be very debilitating and we typically want to avoid any invasive treatments such as surgery, if possible.  The mainstay of treatment is to try and relieve pain which can be done with physiotherapy, NSAIDS, neuropathic agents, opioids, etc... Cannabis can be a very helpful adjunct to therapy or even allow someone who is using opioids for pain control, to possible reduce or discontinue use.  CBD has been shown to assist in reducing inflammation as well as help with muscle spasms.  In any case, it may be a helpful resource for assisting in the pain associated with spinal stenosis.\n\nAmyT","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_12290-markdown","title":" Do CBDs cause thinning of the blood?","slug":"do-cbds-cause-thinning-of-the-blood","content":"\"I had to get a colonoscopy, and my doctor said to stop taking blood thinners before the procedure.  He sent a list of blood thinners including ibuprofen, aspirin, etc.  But CBDs were not on the list, and I read somewhere that CBDs are blood thinners, so I stopped taking them.  When I asked my doctor if CBDs were blood thinners, he said, I have no idea, ask the dispensary people.  When I asked the dispensary people, they said, I don’t know, ask your doctor.  Hmmm.  Seems like there is a hole where cannabis knowledge should be.  Can you tell me the potency of CBD blood thinner properties in edibles?  Would they make a difference before an operation?  How many CBDs can you take a day?  Do they thin your blood vessels?\"\n_____________________\nHi there!\nUnless you're taking high amounts of CBD per day with a blood thinner, such as Warfarin, you should be ok.  Two pre-clinical trials evaluated the effects CBD, THC and CBN  had on blood clotting. Researches found that, THC and CBN significantly hindered the clotting response, while CBD had little effect. \nI hope this helps!\nhttps://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0944711306000407\nhttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16644197\n\ndrkim","image":null}},{"node":{"id":"Question_12266-markdown","title":"I need an edible such as gummy bears for relief of shingles symptoms. ","slug":"i-need-an-edible-such-as-gummy-bears-for-relief-of-shingles-symptoms","content":"\"Any ideas?\"\n_____________________\nAlthough a topical is best for on-the-spot, localized relief from shingles symptoms, you may benefit from the global anti-inflammatory properties of CBD edibles.\n\nOur most popular CBD edible are the PLUS Pineapple Coconut CBD Gummies\nKevin P.\n_____________________\nHi there!\nShingles causes neuropathic pain; the research regarding CBD and neuropathic pain is sparse. Although, in a study published in the British Journal of Pharmacology, researchers  found that chronic administration of CBD prevents paclitaxel-induced  neuropathy (PAC) (paclitaxel is a common chemotherapy agent which often  causes neuropathic pain). Interestingly, they found that the cannabinoid  receptors CB1 and CB2 were not involved in preventing the pain from  developing. Rather, they concluded that CBD is protective against  PAC-induced neurotoxicity mediated in part by the serotonin receptor system. Modulation of the serotonin receptor system is also the method  that antidepressant drugs are thought to affect neuropathic pain.\nhttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24117398\n\nHowever,  there is a significant amount of research showing that Sativex -- an  oromucosal spray with 1CBD:1THC -- effectively reduces neuropathic pain.  In 2005, Sativex was approved in Canada for the treatment of central  neuropathic pain in multiple sclerosis, and in 2007 for intractable cancer pain. Numerous randomized clinical trials have demonstrated  safety and efficacy for Sativex in central and peripheral neuropathic pain, rheumatoid arthritis and cancer pain.\nhttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2503660/\n\nI hope this helps!\n\n\n\ndrkim","image":null}}]}},"pageContext":{"limit":12,"skip":0,"numPages":14,"currentPage":1,"id":5223,"name":"Edible","slug":"edible","country":"US"}},"staticQueryHashes":["3949754563","4179947113","4202924991"]}