Can Cannabis Help Boost Your Energy?

We all have days where we are just dragging along. There are many factors that go into the level of energy we have throughout our days. Diet, exercise, occupation, sleep, lifestyle, and many more factors can affect how much energy we have from day to day. Fatigue and chronic fatigue can make you feel like you don’t have the energy to do anything. 

Personally, I always struggle to find energy around the afternoon time, specifically about an hour or so after I eat lunch. This is about the time that I am looking for an energy boost - some sort of caffeine or exercise to wake me up. However, people with chronic fatigue have it much worse. They aren’t just dealing with some tired afternoons from time to time. Instead, fighting the urge to give up and crawl back into bed becomes a daily struggle. What kinds of things can one do to get a nice energy boost throughout the day? Caffeine? Exercise? 

How about marijuana? That’s right - today we are going to be talking about using cannabis for a boost of energy. Now I know what you are thinking: marijuana usually makes people tired and lazy, right? Well, that is the case at times. But it also heavily depends on what types of cannabis products you are using, as well as the specific strain that you consume. There are some really positive benefits for using Marijuana to boost levels of energy, and I wanted to take some time to talk about that today.

So first off, let’s talk more about what can cause fatigue and energy loss. I already touched on it a little bit in the first paragraph, but I wanted to take some time to talk more about it now. One of the huge reasons that people feel fatigue in their life is due to lack of exercise. Many of us live sedentary lifestyles, spending too much time sitting down and working with our brains but not with our bodies. This creates a vicious cycle of being mentally exhausted at the end of the day, but not feeling that fatigue in your body. 

By getting more exercise, such as going for a run or lifting weights, we allow our body to expend the energy it needs to kick your endorphins into gear and feel more at equilibrium. This is why working out and getting some sort of physical exercise is so important. Another reason that people can deal with chronic fatigue is due to nutritional deficiency. 

Obviously, diet plays a huge role in our energy and mood. However, the nutritional deficiencies that I am addressing here are more than just what you are eating - vitamin D is one of the most important vitamins for our bodies in terms of energy and functionality. If you are not getting enough vitamin D, you are probably going to feel very sluggish and tired all the time. Other factors like mental health, insomnia, prescription medications, and more can all play a part in adding to our daily fatigue and lack of energy. So, what can marijuana do to increase your energy levels?

You need to keep in mind that there is a huge difference between certain types of marijuana strains. If you are looking for a cannabis strain that will boost your energy levels and help you to feel more motivated for a task, you are going to need to find a nice Sativa strain. Choosing a sativa strain is important because it will help you feel happier and slightly euphoric, but still allow you to focus and have more energy.

Best Marijuana Strains to Help with Anxiety

 If you’re someone who has a triggering anxiety disorder, then you’re not alone. Lots of people however have found that cannabis is great for coping with a lot of the anxiety symptoms, as both THC and CBD do help with anxiety relief.  Marijuana, while not the only answer, might help those with generalized anxiety disorder, and here, you’ll learn why a lot of the top strains may be good for you. 

How to Use Cannabis for Anxiety 

It’s basically based on the way your anxiety works. Some people prefer smoking because it’s quick and easy. Your body absorbs it within about a half hour, with the effects lasting about three hours, which is good for quick relief, or if you feel a panic attack at hand. Edibles are good for much longer relief, and they take about 90 minutes to work. They can be precise and reliable if you get them from a dispensary, but don’t consume too much as it may do the opposite. Not all of the strains are good for anxiety, since there are some that actually can make the symptoms way worse, so talk to a doctor and find out the best ones for your needs. 

Best Strains for Anxiety 

There are a few types of strains that are good for this. First, we’ve got ACDC, which is one that’s high in CBD, and it offers good pain relief, and it doesn’t offer the same psych activity that THC does. The high amounts of CBD are good for reducing inflammation, which helps with chemical stressors. Myrcene and beta-caryophyllene, which help with anxiety relief, are the dominant terpenes. 

Critical Cure, also known as CBD Critical cure, is great for soothing racing thoughts and tense muscles. There are some great terpenes in it, including myrcene, achimenes, geraniol, and humulene, which are all dominant within this. 

Grandaddy purple is one tha’ts known to relax a lot of people, so it’s good for those who are stressed and also feel the effects of stress. Linalool and camphene, which are both good natural terpenes for stress relief are great for stress in the evening, and also staves off panic attacks. 

Ringo’s Gift is one that’s high in CBD, and it combines two very popular strains. Harle-Tsu and ACDC. This is one tha’ts good for improving overall anxiety, and the stress when you consume it. It’s got a 13:1 CBD to THC ratio, so it’s really good for reducing stress in the short-term, and also improving your life quality too. 

Harle Tsu is another one that’s award-winning, and has about 13% CBD to it, but it’s oftentimes a lot higher, but the THC in it is less than 1% in most cases. It’s great for those who want to lower their anxiety and improve the focus and their mind. The most dominant terpenes within this include pinene, achimenes, myrcene, and also terpinolene. For those who struggle with sleeping and need to relax like crazy, northern lights is a good one. This is very sedative, and is high in THC compared to CBD, and it’s got a really good profile for a lot of people. This is great for improving happiness, while also soothing stress. 

Finally, there is purple Urkle, which is one that helps with improving insomnia and anxiety types of insomnia that happens. It soothes the racing thoughts, and the high pinene and myrcene content is great for helping you get the best, most restful sleep possible. Anxiety is no joke, and some of us need a bit more to help us with it to combat it.

The Best Fall Cannabis Strains

Let’s face it, fall is the best time of the year, between pumpkin patches, Halloween movies, and being cozy around the fire. But what are the best strains to welcome in the fall? Here are some that can really ignite your fall experience in the best way possible. 

Girl Scout Cookies 

This is a hybrid strain that is indica-dominant and is great for those that want to be giggly, and also totally relaxed around the fire. It’s great for happiness, euphoria, but for those who aren’t as experienced, this may pack too much of a punch. It also works to relieve inflammation, pain, stress, and tension within your muscles. There is also a chance for being couch locked too. 

Northern Lights 

This is great for relaxation, euphoria, and also keeping the mind and the body at ease. With 18% THC levels, this is one that’s indica dominant, relieving stress, pain, and depression. This is also one that will put you to sleep, so if you’re going somewhere, you may want to definitely avoid this strain until you get to your destination. 

Purple Tonic 

This is one that’s CBD-dominant, offering a high that’s milder. With a 2:1 ratio of CBD to THC, this is one that's good for feeling happy and relaxed, and it can make you feel couch locked. One thing about this one that differs from the rest is the CBD that’s in there. It’s a natural buffer for those psychoactive results that you normally get from THC, which is why a lot of people who have anxiety but still want to have some weed will do this one. You can also mix this with a strain that’s heavy in THC to make this one that’s stronger in terms of high and offers the CBD benefits too. 

Grape Stomper 

For those who want to have a strain that’s more euphoric, and is good for keeping you energized and awake, this is a good one. It’s got about 19% THC in it, so it gives you creativity, joy, boosts the energy, and offers a functional, social, and great way to take on the day. Those consumers that have low moods or depression may want to use this strain that’s dominant in sativa. 

Sour Diesel 

This is one that’s known for the highs that it has, and it will make you feel really good, including cerebral and energizing. It’s got about 20% THC in it, and everything about this one is great. It relieves pain and symptoms that stress come with and can also help with depression too. Some consumers say that this one is also great for being more creative, and talkative too. 

Blue Dream, 

Blue dream is one that's good for calming you down, uplifting, and energizing you. With around 20% THC to it, this is one that offers a high that’s cerebral, and boosts the mood that you have. This is a good one to take in smaller doses, as this is one that definitely is strong. It also can help with pain, and muscle spasms too, and it can be a great way to feel uplifted and happy. 

Grandaddy Purple 

Great for those haunted houses you visit, this is one that’s great for feeling relaxed and euphoric. 

It can be good in small doses but do keep in mind that if you do try this, you should be mindful that a little bit goes a long way, as in large amounts, it can make you feel much sleepier as a result of this, so keep that in mind for you.