What is cannabis microdosing?

What is Cannabis Microdosing?

Microdosing is is exactly as it sounds - the act of consuming microdoses of THC. This is an increasingly popular method for reaping the benefits of cannabis, without the high. Microdosing is perfect for people who are prone to anxiety when they smoke or for those who just don’t like the feeling of being high. Additionally, it offers an option to medical patients looking for an alternative with less side effects.

Benefits of Microdosing?

Microdosing with THC is similar to taking a health supplement, such as Vitamin C or zinc to avoid getting sick. Microdosing cannabis, however, serves to help users manage daily stress and anxiety without the fogginess or "high". Plus, you can take advantage of the antiinflammatory and relaxing properties without worrying about its effects interfering with your work or home life.

What Medical Conditions is it Best Suited To? While microdosing can benefit anyone looking to achieve a balanced mind and body, there are some medical conditions that it lends itself best to. A 2012 study gave advanced cancer

patients, who were unresponsive to traditional opioids, various doses of THC/CBD. Those receiving the lowest dose actually had the greatest pain reduction. Another study in 2014 showed promising effects of microdosing cannabinoids on PTSD and its symptoms, such as insomnia and chronic pain.

However, the most popular application is helping individuals who suffer from anxiety or chronic pain. This helps users replace dangerous opioids or other chemical medications, as well as providing more control over their daily life. This still allows individuals suffering from conditions such as fibromyalgia or M.S. to adjust their doses when their symptoms are worse. For the majority of the time, microdoses of THC are proving to be a valuable in lending relief to those individuals in need.

Optimal Dosage?

The optimal dosage varies per person. The ideal place to start is 1-5 milligrams with the maximum being no more than 10 milligrams consumed per every two hours. Finding your own personal dosage may take a bit of time, but it is well worth it! Also, keep in mind that dosage that worked optimally for you today, may be different tomorrow. Daily tolerance can change with sleep, appetite, mood, level of symptoms or pain, etc. Having multiple small doses will make it easy for you take more if necessary; always start out with the minimum and then go from there.

Also, it is recommended that individuals who want to go from their regular smoking habits to microdosing, take a 48 hour period to be cannabis-free. This resets the body, allowing individuals to re-introduce THC into their system at a dose of 1-2 milligrams to start.

Best Ways to Microdose?

Some users do prefer to smoke or vape, but another popular method for microdosing is with edibles. Smoking is ultimately the hardest to gauge as one hit can easily contain 10 milligrams of THC. Vaping is another way to microdose thanks to modern pen, which make it easy to

control and track dosage amounts. The only downside to edibles is that you need to wait for it to take effect. That said, the effects tend to last longer than other forms of consumption.

Pre-bought cannabis-infused gummies or chocolates are easy go-to’s for microdosing. They have the dosage amounts on the labels and are easy to keep on hand. Plus, as you become more aware of THC, CBD and dosage, you can even make your own. Homemade edibles are great for when you require a dose, or if your day needs a little extra.

The idea of limiting marijuana consumption to reap the benefits without achieving a high is a strange concept, we agree. However, if you consider it in the same way casual drinkers have one glass of wine a night, it isn't so far-fetched. But how do you know if it is working? It won't be an outright "stoned" feeling, but you will be calmer. Also, for people using it for pain management, they will still notice a reduction in their symptoms. You just won't have that couchlock or fuzzy feeling. Microdosing treats cannabis in a similar way you treat vitamins. You don't necessarily feel them working, but you are healthier for it.

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