Traveling ranks among the most fulfilling and therapeutic human experiences giving us the thrill of exploring exotic landscapes and meeting new people is simply out of this world.
Cannabis also comes with plenty of medicinal properties. Extracts from the plant have been used from time to treat various medical conditions, including pain, to mention a few.
Traveling and Cannabis is like a match made in Heaven. By combining the two, you get to synergize the health benefits of both. Read on and I will share numerous benefits of traveling with Cannabis while highlighting precautions to take care of.
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- Cannabis and pain
Back and Neck Pain is one of the common side effects of traveling. Although the pain might not be severe but it will be enough to ruin the whole trip. It’s only natural to experience a degree of muscle or joint tenderness after long-haul flights. While most forms of travel-induced pain tend to go away in a few days, they can set you back on your trip while they last. Cannabis has shown promising results as a pain-relieving drug.
Marijuana can relieve pain by enhancing the functions of various pain-regulating receptors in your endocannabinoid system. Examples of these receptors include CB1 and CB2 receptors.
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- Cannabis and Nausea
Nausea is another common side effect associated with traveling and it also happens to be one of the many medical conditions that Marijuana can treat. Before setting out on a trip, it’s important to purchase Cannabis products from your preferred distributor to keep Nausea at bay. The most popular compound in Cannabis, Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), is the substance that accounts for most of the anti-nausea properties of the plant.
The powerful anti-nausea properties of Cannabis are why medical experts recommend Marijuana-based products for Cancer patients battling Chemotherapy-induced Nausea.
- Cannabis and sleep disorders
It’s almost impossible to discuss long-haul flights without mentioning the terrible jet lag which is a sleep disorder that sets in when you travel quickly across several time zones. Jet Lag occurs as your body struggles to adjust to your new Circadian rhythms. Jet Lag will generally clear in a few days, you can speed up the recovery process using Cannabis.
Like most other sleep disorders, Cannabis can relieve jet lag by shortening your sleep latency while boosting sleep duration. Marijuana is also famous for eliminating or shortening rapid eye movement (REM) sleep. REM sleep is the sleep phase characterized by rapid eye movements, elevated heart rate, and vivid dreams. And the best part is that certain marijuana compounds like THC and cannabidiol (CBD) can directly address some of the common side effects of jet lag, such as fatigue and concentration.
- Cannabis and adventure
Cannabis-using travelers, particularly those who regularly take part in adrenaline-pumping activities like snowboarding and bungee jumping, can readily admit to the herb’s adventure-enhancing abilities. Cannabis has a way of making majestic landscapes appear more idyllic. The plant’s ability to enhance adventures has a lot to do with its anti-anxiety properties.
To make the most of it, you should consider marijuana products containing significant THC and CBD levels. THC will induce mild euphoria, a state that’s characterized by periods of mental and spiritual awareness. On its part, CBD will modulate the psychedelic effects of THC, ensuring that you don’t get sedated in the process.
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Precautions to Take While Traveling With Cannabis
- Establish local marijuana laws
Regardless of its powerful therapeutic properties, it’s unfortunate to observe that Cannabis remains illegal in various Countries worldwide. You should establish the legal status of Cannabis in the destinations you intend to visit before packing any CBD products.
In the United States, the 2018 Farm Bill legalized Cannabis products containing no more than 0.3% of the Psychoactive compound THC across all fifty states. However, the situation is not as cut-and-dried as it may seem. The Federal Government still considers Marijuana and all its derivative forms as a Schedule 1 drug.
All in all, the most important thing to remember is that cannabis laws vary around the world and as you will see some Countries still impose very punitive measures to deter the possession and use of marijuana products.
- Choose a suitable delivery method
There are several ways to consume Cannabis and you can opt for the traditional way of smoking dried Marijuana extracts, such as Flowers. You could also Vape which I do not recommend. Other common ways of consuming Cannabis include:
- Cannabis-infused edibles
- Cannabis-enriched Topicals,
- Cannabis Pills or Capsules
Each of the above delivery methods comes with its strengths and weaknesses. Choose a delivery method that allows you to use CBD products without raising undue attention to yourself. A perfect option here would be edible Gummies. Because you can eat Gummies without the person sitting next to you knowing what you consumed.
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
