As I’ve gotten older, I’ve begun to experience a variety of aches, pains and minor health complaints.
I take good care of myself, working out every day, drinking lots of water and getting plenty of sleep.
I avoid processed foods, fast foods, red meat and alcohol. I don’t take any prescription medication. None of my complaints are serious enough to see a doctor. I believe that the majority of my issues are due to an extremely active lifestyle. I might go for a five-mile run, spend an hour hiking, or cover fifteen miles on my bicycle. I like to jump rope, kayak, paddleboard, swim and play tennis. I’m always busy around the house, gardening, painting, cleaning and taking on improvement or repair projects. I have developed plantar fasciitis and runner’s heel in my feet. I have mild arthritis in my hands and sometimes suffer cramps in my calves. Old injuries to my right ankle, left trapezius muscle, wrists and knees sometimes flare up. For me, shopping at the cannabis dispensary is far more beneficial than spending several hours on a doctor’s visit. I am unwilling to risk my long-term wellness of synthetic medication. I prefer the curative properties of plant-based remedies. The cannabis plant contains over 100 cannabinoids and the potential of each of them is still being realized. CBD, the second most abundant cannabinoid, has proven effective at alleviating pain and inflammation. It can help with anxiety, cramps, bee stings and bone healing. It is recommended for the treatment of everything from arthritis to the side-effects of chemotherapy. I’ve experimented with all of the different consumption methods available at the dispensary. I am especially fond of cannabis-infused beverages. They are a single-serving, making dosing easy, and I don’t need to have any extra accessories. The effects of beverages are especially mild and the onset is a bit quicker than with conventional edibles.