Beyond Smoking! 3 Healthier Alternatives For Marijuana Consumption

by Martin B. · January 5, 2021

As weed is legal in several states across the U.S., Americans no longer view it with a negative perspective. They are fast embracing medical marijuana for relief from conditions such as chronic pain, inflammatory bowel disease, insomnia, stress, and anxiety. While a lot is said, researched, and proved about the efficacy of medical marijuana, you may still not be keen about smoking it. Fortunately, there are healthier alternatives you can try to experience the therapeutic benefits of weed. Here are the ones you can explore beyond smoking.

Vaporizers

Inhaled cannabis is great for getting quick relief, but you may be apprehensive about smoking as it can irritate the lungs. Over the years, research studies have established that vaping marijuana, rather than smoking, reduces the toxin intake. You end up with effective and rapid relief, minus the side effects of smoking. However, vaping requires a lot of practice, particularly when you want to micro-dose. Just focus on going slow and low with smaller hits to get lasting effects even with a low dose. The choice of the right equipment and vape juice can also elevate the experience.

Edibles

Edibles such as candies, chocolates, and baked goods infused with marijuana make an ideal option for users looking for alternatives to smoking. You can easily pick some delicious options in marijuana edibles from a dispensary if cooking isn’t your thing. Edibles may take longer to kick in, but they are great for sustainable effects. However, everyone metabolizes them differently. You have to find the best dosing that works for you rather than using the same dose as your friend does. Also, be patient with additional doses because you may end up feeling high just because you took the second dose too early.

Topicals

If you aren’t keen to inhale or ingest marijuana, topical ointments and creams are the right options for you. According to research, topical products can potentially help alleviate the symptoms of conditions such as arthritis and muscle and joint soreness without any psychoactive effects. It is because of the natural anti-inflammatory properties of weed. You may even find some incredible skincare products that help with issues like acne, age spots, and dark circles. They make your skin ageless and radiant if you can commit to long-term use.

Nailing the alternative that works for you

As a regular user, you need to be extra sure about the choice of method of marijuana consumption. If you aren’t comfortable with smoking, there are still plenty of choices around, but everything boils down to nailing the alternative that works for you. It is wise to take a hit-and-trial approach because everyone has different expectations and reacts differently to the substance. Further, you may want to tailor the dosage, timing, and span of the effects according to the objective.

It makes sense to try each of the methods for some time and decide by comparing the experiences you have with them. Conversely, you may not settle for one and keep switching between methods if you want to take an experimental approach.

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Martin B.

Ex-smoker, passionate vaper who loves to tell the world about the life-changing potential of vaping. Co-creator of Ecigclopedia with a background in Business & Finance. Prefers a dessert flavored vape and loves to innovate.