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Video – Edibles 101: An Introduction to THC and CBD Infused Edibles

3Leaf and Cyntivee partnered together to bring you Edibles 101: An introduction to THC and CBD infused edibles. We answer some of your biggest questions about cannabis:
⇢Why do the effects of edibles last longer?
⇢ What is a cannabinoid and how does it effect my cannabis experience?
⇢ What’s a good starting dose for new consumers?
⇢ What should I know before I purchase edibles?

If you prefer to read the video’s transcript, take a look below!


Hey guys, welcome back to Cyntivee. If you’ve joined us before than you know that we’re all about CBD and cannabis education, breaking through all the information, and helping you get started.

Today we’re introducing edibles and everything you need to know if you’re feeling ready to try it for the first time.

Edibles are an incredibly popular way of consuming CBD and cannabis. They are the second most popular consumption tool after the CBD tincture and cannabis flower, respectively. Still many people’s first experience ranges from being very good to very scary. But luckily for all of us, edibles on the market have come a long way, and so has education about cannabis as an aid for pain, insomnia, anxiety, and stress.

So, let’s get to it. Edibles. How do they work?


How Edibles Work


Edibles. How do they work? Let’s do a little comparison here to illustrate.

When inhaling cannabis either through smoking or vaporizing, the cannabinoids hit your lungs and enter your blood stream immediately. That’s why you feel the effects of a joint pretty quickly after taking one hit. The effects of one hit can last anywhere from a few minutes to two hours.

Smoking cannabis has a short onset time – you’ll feel it nearly immediately – and effects can last up to two hours.

When you’re taking an edible, on the other hand, the cannabinoids have to pass through your digestive system first, and then they enter your blood stream. All of our bodies operate differently, so the effects of an edible can take anywhere from 30 minutes to two hours to fully kick in. And they can last from two hours to six.

Edibles pass through your digestive system before entering your blood stream. The effects of edibles take longer to feel but they also last much longer, up to six hours.

Experts recommend that you start low and go slow when you’re trying edibles. You can always take more but you cannot take less.


Determine Your Desired Experience with Edibles


First, you’ll need to decide what you want from your edible. Do you need help falling asleep? Do you want to feel a buzz? Maybe you just have some pain or stress that you want to take care of.

What are you looking for? A good night’s sleep? Elevating effects? Pain relief? Knowing what you want from your edible will help you pick the right cannabinoid profile.

What you feel when you take your edible will be largely determined by cannabinoids. Remember those? There are many different types, but the two you’re most likely to see on your packaging is THC and CBD. Each of these cause different effects when consumed independently and combined. You can learn a little more about cannabinoids and there effects in Cyntivee’s blog post and video on choosing the right cannabis product for you.

The most important thing is to figure out what you want from your edibles experience, and to choose cannabinoid profiles that help achieve those goals.


Pick Your Cannabis Dose


Next, you’ll have to figure out the right dose. In addition to cannabinoids, dosing plays a huge role in the way that you feel after taking your edible.

A standard dose when taking THC products is 10 milligrams. A standard CBD dose ranges from five to 25 milligrams.

If you’re new or particularly sensitive to cannabis, you may want to start with a fraction of a standard dose. These doses are called micro-doses and they typically clock in between two and five milligrams.

To get a micro-dose you can either break a standard dose piece into smaller pieces, or you can buy a pre micro-dosed product on the market.


Decide Which Edible is Right for You


Third up, you’ll have to decide what type of edible you’d like. The days of pot brownies as the most popular edible are long behind us, and there are tons of new options on the market.

Ratio-infused treats. Vegan edibles. Micro-dosed fruit jellies. You have so many edible options to choose from now!

There’s everything from cookies, to chocolate, gummies, teas, honey sticks. There’s all kinds of things. You can also try making your own infused recipes at home by making a CBD or THC infused oil.

Some days you may want to have an infused granola for a hike. Other days you may want to just have a fruit chew for a fun treat. There’s a lot of variety out there, so have some fun with it!


Why Ingredients in Edibles Matter


And finally, given all of the variety on the market, the next important thing to consider is the quality of your edible. If you’re typically a consumer that considers ingredients or nutrition in your food purchases, get an edible that lives up to your standards!

If you’re Gluten-free, Vegan, or have allergies, there are edibles on the market for you. Just make sure to read the package so you know exactly what you’re eating.

3Leaf’s Vegan Quinoa Granola Bites. All 3Leaf edibles have the ingredients listed on the back of every package.

Whether you make edibles at home or purchase them at a dispensary, just make sure you know exactly what’s in your edible.

Phew! It seems like a lot, but you got this.


Simple Tips to Remember for Edibles


Here are a couple last tips as you get started with edibles.

First, read the package. You’re going to be taking a look at the cannabinoids, the dose, and the ingredients.

Also, be patient! I’ve said it once, I’ve said it twice, and I’ll say it again. You’ve got to be patient. Start low and go slow. You’ll figure out what’s right for you with edibles, but it might take some tinkering around to figure it out. Consider a journal to keep track of the doses, ratios, and products that you’re trying and how you feel when you take each one.

Third, consider what’s in your system. If you’re new, avoid trying edibles with an empty stomach or while drinking alcohol. What’s in your stomach will definitely affect the onset and duration of your edible’s effects. So keep that in mind.


Lastly, ABC – Always Be Comfy


Always be comfy! Look, if you feel comfortable doing what you do in public, then do that. But most likely, if you’re new, you should be testing out edibles from the comfort of your home.

Set and setting play a key role in your experience with edibles. So, always be comfy.

You’ve got blankets, you’ve got water, a couch, other snacks. If you feel comfortable, go for it! But just always be sure to ABC – always be comfy.

So, there you have it. Edibles are an incredible way of consuming CBD or cannabis. I hope that this was a helpful introduction to help you get started with edibles. Thank you so much to 3Leaf for making this video possible! Check out the link to learn more about them. If you have any questions be sure to reach out and stay tuned for more from us here at Cyntivee.


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Cannabis Effects to Meet Your Needs

 

The healing properties of cannabis are derived from hundreds of different compounds, the majority of which we are only beginning to understand; many others remain to be discovered. It’s an exciting time to explore cannabis for both novice consumers and cannabis enthusiasts alike. As the stigmas and misconceptions begin to disappear, conclusive evidence continues to emerge which proves that cannabis provides so much more than just a euphoric state of mind. Not only is cannabis useful for recreational purposes, it provides a myriad of both medicinal and therapeutic benefits that can be tailored entirely to meet your needs. For an in-depth look at how cannabis can fit into your life, read on.

 

Currently, nine States have legalized both medical and recreational cannabis consumption. However, with legalization across Canada coming in to effect next month, and advocates across the U.S. fighting for cannabis access and decriminalization, more consumers will be able to enjoy the wide variety of benefits that cannabis has to offer.

 

 

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One person’s experience with cannabis can widely differ from the next due to a variety of factors; the most notable factor being how the compounds in cannabis interact with our own endocannabinoid system, which is unique to each individual and ensures that our body is running optimally. Because cannabis is so personal, the responsibility of understanding the effects of cannabis falls largely on the individual. This may seem daunting, especially for novice cannabis consumers. So to help, we synthesized the three different ways in which cannabis can fit into your lifestyle: medically, therapeutically, and recreationally. We hope that this will help you better understand how cannabis can meet your needs.

 

But first, let’s go through a brief overview of cannabinoids, the compounds found in cannabis that bind with receptors in our endocannabinoid system to produce various healing and uplifting effects.

 

 

Cannabinoids

 

Cannabis produces a variety of cannabinoids that can be useful for medicinal, therapeutic, or recreational purposes. The two most common cannabinoids are tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD). THC is known for its psychoactive properties which produce a range of effects, from calming and relaxing to energizing and uplifting. In contrast, CBD is non-intoxicating – you don’t experience the mental high that is associated with THC, but instead you may experience what many call a body high. CBD is known for its ability to relieve pain, and for its anti-inflammatory and anti-anxiety properties. How you choose to benefit from and enjoy the effects of either THC or CBD, or perhaps a combination of the two, is entirely up to you.

 

 

Medicinal

 

Cannabis has a multitude of medicinal properties that we are beginning to understand. However, we know for certain that it can be an effective alternative to traditional medicine and therapy treatments. Where cannabis enthusiasts and advocates have known this for years, Western science and medicine are only starting to catch up. According to Dr. Ethan Russo and Dr. Caroline MacCallum, there is enough evidence to prove that cannabis is an effective tool in treating particular complex diseases and rare conditions, i.e., multiple sclerosis, neuropathic pain (headaches and migraines), chemotherapy induced nausea and vomiting, and intractable seizures brought on by Dravet and Lennox-Gastaut syndromes, two forms of epilepsy. It’s also found to be an effective treatment for central sensitivity syndromes, such as fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, and irritable bowel.

 

This doesn’t mean that you should throw out all of your pills and start self-medicating. We simply want to illuminate the fact that cannabis can be used as an alternative or complement to Western medicine. Where pharmaceuticals tend to have a long list of negative and harmful side effects, the adverse effects of cannabis can be mitigated by proper dosage and responsible consumption.  

 

Emma Chasen, a cannabis industry consultant and expert, recommends that consumers try a ratio product to reap the full medicinal benefits of cannabis. THC actually elevates the effects of CBD because it binds more effectively with the CB1 and CB2 receptors in our endocannabinoid system. If you’d like to experience the benefits of cannabis with little-to-no psychoactive effects look for a ratio product that is higher in CBD to THC. Increasing the level of THC may be more effective for you in decreasing pain or reducing nausea, and the CBD will help to balance out the psychoactive stimulation. When consuming cannabis, start with a micro- or low-dose of 2.5 to 5 mg, and from there, monitor how you feel before introducing more or changing the ratio.

 

Therapeutic

 

You may not need cannabis to directly treat chronic pain or manage a disease or condition, nor are you interested in consuming cannabis solely for recreational purposes. Instead, you might seek to use cannabis as a therapeutic option, because, to put it simply, you’re looking for something that can make the reality of your day-to-day more enjoyable.

Sleep is an area where many consumers find cannabis to be highly beneficial. It’s often said that a good night’s sleep is the cure for just about anything, but a restful sleep is not always easy to achieve. Because of their long lasting effects, edibles make a great option for sleep aid. Where the effects of smoking cannabis usually last from one to three hours, the effects of edibles can last up to eight hours. Those who experience chronic pain or restless sleeps tend to enjoy edibles because it mitigates the pain and allows them to sleep peacefully. Products with higher THC content tend to be more effective when it comes to sleep, but a ratio product with 5 mg of CBD to 5 mg of THC is also highly effective.

 

If you’re new to consuming edibles, night-time is the best time to try them out. And, it’s best to start with a low-dose, such as half of a 3Leaf Coconut Oatmeal Cookie or Quinoa Granola Bite the first night, both dosed at 10 mg per edible. Slowly introduce more each night until you find that your needs are met.

Cannabis can also enable a healthy lifestyle.  Some combine it with yoga, like one of our favorite LA-based yogis, Minelli, who regularly consumes 3Leaf edibles before, during, or after her cannabis infused yoga classes. Many enjoy cannabis because it allows them to quiet the over-activity of their mind so that they can better settle in to the present moment. Moreover, cannabis and both its medicinal and therapeutic properties can be highly beneficial for post-workout recovery. While most of the evidence is anecdotal, numerous professional athletes, fitness buffs, and members of 3Leaf’s own team attest to the fact that cannabis is effective in muscle recovery. THC promotes blood flow, which oxygenates your muscles so that they can recover faster; and, it also helps to promote relaxation, which can alleviate muscle strain and tension.

 

 

Recreational

 

You know the days where you walk through your door absolutely exhausted and spent? You throw your keys on the counter, only for them to slide to the floor, and all you can say is, “I need a drink.” Well, there are certainly days that call for a glass of red wine or a crisp gin martini, but cannabis can be a highly effective alternative to alcohol, and it may pose less of a health risk. Because of its anti-inflammatory properties, cannabis will actually benefit your liver. And, it’s next to impossible to feel a hangover from cannabis. There is a chance that you will feel drowsy after consuming a large dose, but a headache and nausea associated with overconsumption of alcohol are highly unlikely.

 

THC is typically associated with recreational consumption because of its psychoactive properties which provide the feelings of euphoria. However, CBD can be just as effective in providing the ideal type of cannabis experience for you. Both can promote a feeling of relaxation, but THC will also provide the psychoactive high.

 

High doses of cannabis are typically associated with recreational use; however, researchers and consumers alike have begun to realize that a low-dose can be just as, if not more effective when enjoying cannabis recreationally. A micro- to low-dose, between 2.5 and 5 mg, provides various effects that range from calming and relaxing to uplifting and energizing. And it is far less likely that you will experience adverse effects with a low dose of cannabis. Micro-dosing is a safe and effective way to incorporate cannabis into your lifestyle.

 

As cannabis moves into the mainstream there is no doubt that more research and conclusive evidence will begin to emerge to illuminate its effects and benefits and make understanding cannabis less of a guessing game for the individual. In the meantime, it is up to the individual to understand how cannabis meets their personal needs. As you educate yourself and experiment with different consumption methods and doses we cannot stress enough the importance of low and slow: start with a low dose and wait to see how you react before adding more. With the proper dosage and the right consumption method, you are sure to find a cannabis experience that meets your needs.  

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