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Have you ever wondered why so many people in warm weather locations, like India, enjoy drinking hot tea? Do they really prefer hot tea over iced tea? Or is there something about a hot drink that can help keep you cool in hot weather?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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If so, are there other things like hot peppers and cannabis that could help keep us cool under the sun?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– Gif from: Giphy<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n


Before we get to that, it is important to point out that the effects of cannabis will be different for everyone and will depend on many factors – including your metabolism, your tolerance, and the potency of your cannabis. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Best Way to Medicate with Cannabis Is Different for All <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Certain effects that might feel ideal for someone who has medicated with cannabis for years, may not be right for someone new to it. The same applies to the sun and the heat. Warm conditions that might feel right for someone from South Florida, could be too hot for someone used to living in a cooler climate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Keep in mind that the information provided is intended as a general guide to what most can expect when partaking under the sun – but everyone\u2019s experience will vary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Strain Type May Not Tell the Whole Story<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When it comes to general guidelines, or rules of thumb, it\u2019s important to consider that they may not always tell the whole story. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

One example of this is a somewhat outdated guideline for determining the potential effects of various strains of cannabis. It was previously thought the general effects of cannabis could be determined by identifying if it was an Indica, Sativa, or Hybrid<\/a> strain of cannabis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Today we know that although strain type can give you a general idea of the potential effects, a lot more goes into determining how it will impact each individual.

The types of terpenes<\/a> found in each strain, along with the way those terpenes interact with your endocannabinoid system<\/a>, could be just as important in unlocking the therapeutic potential of your cannabis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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If after reading this content, you have any questions about the best ways to medicate with cannabis, please do not hesitate to give a Bloom Medicinals<\/a> dispensary near you a call to schedule a free, one-on-one consultation – and we\u2019ll be happy to help you identify the methods that are right for you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Can Partaking Outdoors Impact the Effects of Your Weed?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Two things that can go a long way in determining your experience with cannabis is the environment in which you enjoy it and your mindset going into your cannabis session.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s start by talking about the differences in the environment when you enjoy your cannabis indoors and when you take your session outdoors under the sun. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When we partake indoors, we are usually in a familiar setting – like our living room – where our mind has already processed much of the stimuli in that room. But when we venture outdoors, there are so many things around that can stimulate our mind and senses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Added Stimuli of the Outdoors Could Enhance the Effects of Cannabis<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

From sunlight and the sounds of birds to the smell of flowers – there are so many things for our brains to process when we venture outdoors. Plus, when we consume cannabis, our brain\u2019s ability to process information can slow down a bit.

So, if our ability to process information slows down after we consume and we step outside and are overloaded with an abundance of things to process – this could stimulate your brain and boost the psychoactive effects of your cannabis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is one way that enjoying your cannabis under the sun could enhance your high.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Endorphin Boost<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Another way the sun could boost your high comes down to the endorphins that are released when we are exposed to sunshine.

Endorphins are hormones that are released when we feel pain or stress. They can also be released by our bodies during pleasurable experiences like exercise, eating, acupuncture, getting a massage, or sex.1<\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Endorphins – Not to Be Confused with Endocannabinoids<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The word endorphin is a mix of two words. The first word is \u201cendogenous\u201d – which means within the body. The second word is \u201cmorphine,\u201d which is an opiate pain reliever.

So, endorphins are chemicals that are naturally produced within our bodies – that can relieve pain and put you in a positive state of mind.1<\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In that way, endorphins are similar to endocannabinoids – which are cannabinoids that are naturally produced within our bodies. In fact, there have been instances where certain feel-good experiences have been incorrectly attributed to endorphins – when they were actually caused by endocannabinoids.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is Runner\u2019s High Caused by Endorphins?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

One feel-good experience that has been incorrectly attributed to endorphins is the feeling known as runner\u2019s high. Runner\u2019s high is the temporary feeling of euphoria that some people experience during or immediately after a run or workout.

Well, it turns out that it\u2019s actually endocannabinoids that produce this temporary state of euphoria after exercise. Specifically, the endocannabinoid known as Anandamide – which was named after the Sanskrit word for bliss or joy.2<\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Click here<\/a> to learn how CBD Oil with THC can help you make the most of the effects of\u00a0anandamide and other cannabinoids.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Sunshine Can Enhance Your High <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

As we mentioned earlier, two things that can greatly influence your high are the environment in which you enjoy your cannabis, and your mindset going into your high.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Well, here\u2019s some good news for sun lovers. The UV rays associated with sunshine can help to release endorphins.

A study conducted in 2014 found that when we are exposed to sunshine, the sun\u2019s UV rays can increase endorphin levels in our bodies by 30 to 50%.3<\/sup> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, when you combine sunshine with cannabis\u2019 own feel-good cannabinoids, like anandamide, it\u2019s possible that the mix of these feel good chemicals could result in an elevated state of bliss and euphoria. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Before we move on, let\u2019s clarify something important. Just because sunshine could help to boost feelings of euphoria during your high, that does not mean you should throw caution to the wind and get as much sun as possible when you consume. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Too Much of Two Good Things Can Be Bad<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When mixing two things that can have a big impact on how we feel, it is essential to proceed with caution. Here are a few tips to help you enjoy the effects of your cannabis safely under the sun: <\/p>\n\n\n\n