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4 Cannabis Pairings for outdoor aCtivities

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Have you ever tried going outdoors—with cannabis? More and more people are starting to use cannabis to get off the couch, and while researcher­s already see evidence that the plant can relieve anxiety, depression, and pain, they’re discoverin­g more every day about the relationsh­ip between cannabis use and fitness. In fact, cannabis can enhance and extend the natural body high (also known as the “runner’s high”) that follows from a rigorous workout.

Thankfully, there are a variety of products at HelloMD designed to pair with whatever outdoor activity you enjoy most. The company will even deliver them right to your door, if you’re located in an approved zip code. Read on to find the perfect product for your activity of choice. unique combinatio­n of terpenes. Often used to treat anxiety, depression, and pain, Super Lemon Haze can help bring a big dose of energy and enthusiasm to your next run. Perhaps you’ll even start to think that running can be fun.

Beyond the mental benefits, a 2013 study in The American Journal of Medicine shows that cannabis ingestion may help your body control insulin, and therefore weight gain. Whether doing laps at the pool or floating on your back in some remote mountain swimming hole, you can experience a blissful physical high by pairing your dip with a dab. The Dos-Si-Do strain in this purse-sized “dablicator” is a 70/30 indica-dominant hybrid that starts with a splash of cerebral euphoria, and then eases into a lazy, river-worthy body high. The buzzy physical effects will have you believing you can feel every individual water molecule washing over you, while also muting any aches or pains you earned the night before.

Enhance your yoga practice with the mild high these Soothe Tablingual­s provide. The tablets, which dissolve under your tongue, are made to take effect far quicker than by digestion and require a smaller dose.

The somewhat obscure Delta-8 THC (as opposed to the more common Delta-9 THC) is less psychoacti­ve and is said to create a “more clear-minded experience,” making it especially helpful for yoga beginners who may feel

Perfect for a sunny hike with friends out on Mt. Tam, Elevate’s balance of sativa and indica provides just the right mix of energy and relaxation: you may get a small boost in your sense of adventure as well as a euphoric sense of calm.

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