The Therapeutic Effects of Cannabis: A Firsthand Account
There are differences in the dominant strains (sativa and indica). The Revive Cannabis team helps customers choose between them.
“Cannabis sativa and cannabis indica strains are both psychoactive and both contain the cannabinoids required to interact with the endocannabinoid system for various therapeutic purposes,” says Nathan. “When choosing cannabis for wellbeing, sativa strains are typically best for daytime use if the goal is to enhance energy and focus to better complete daytime tasks. Sativas are generally stimulating, energizing, and uplifting, which increases alertness. Indica strains are typically best for late afternoon and evening use when the goal is to relax and unwind. They are typically more sedating, relaxing, and grounding and are great for relaxing around the campfire, watching a movie, or drifting off for a good night’s sleep.”
As for pain relief, Nathan says, “There are many cannabis products that can assist with pain and joint relief. Cannabis oils and capsules in both THC and CBD formats can provide systemic relief when taken on a regular basis and there many different topicals and bath products that can provide a localized relief effect. Within the topical category, there are roll on sticks, transdermal creams, lotions, and face serums. Many customers have reported significant pain relief with a localized cannabis topical application.”
The owners of Revive have all used cannabis therapeutically to treat various chronic and debilitating conditions. They provide their guidance not just from personal experience, but through two years of research and dispensary site visits prior to opening Revive, and ongoing research that will continue as new information is released.
Nathan says, “All mammals have an endocannabinoid system (ECS), which regulates many important functions of the body. The ECS produces nurturing responses to injuries and inflammation. It is involved in protective mechanisms against diseases. Supplementing your ECS with cannabis can enhance its functions. Many clients have reported the positive health effects of open-mindedness, creativity, humor, laughter, bliss, acceptance, tolerance, gratitude, and forgiveness, despite an often-difficult healing process.”
“Cannabis helps to create a system of balance within the body by reducing systemic inflammation and regulating many processes that can are often thrown out of balance through the physical, emotional, or environmental stresses of everyday life. Regular therapeutic use of cannabis can have positive, life changing results,” he concludes.
Revive Cannabis is designed to make customers feel comfortable and supported in their cannabis journey. There are no sales quotas or expectations to purchase. The goal is to educate and assist customers to empower themselves to improve their health and well being. Learn more at www.revivecannabis.ca online and on Facebook.
The information contained in this article is for information purposes only. For specific medical advice, please talk to your doctor.