Looking for a way to make Thanksgiving even better? Marijuana might be able to help.
Thanksgiving is now for family, friends, and the big meal. It is a great holiday, but can still hold some stress and other pitfalls. Here are 4 ways marijuana can help you have a better Thanksgiving. The best thing about Thanksgiving isn’t fully committed to one day. since the start of Friendsgiving, it can stretch across 10 days and there can be multiple meals. In fact, is consider so popular, especially among younger generations (Millennials and Gen Z), with surveys indicating nearly half of Americans celebrate it. In fact, more are start to choose to spend time with friends instead of family around Thanksgiving, making it a significant alternative holiday alongside the traditional Thanksgiving celebration.
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One of the most well-known effects of marijuana is its ability to stimulate appetite, commonly referred to as “the munchies.” This can be particularly beneficial on Thanksgiving, a holiday centered around a large feast. A 2014 study found that the increased appetite experienced after consuming marijuana is related to its effect on your sense of smell. Cannabis makes you more sensitive to aromas, which can translate into heightened hunger because smell and taste are closely related senses. This enhanced sensory perception can make the traditional Thanksgiving dishes taste even more delicious, allowing you to fully appreciate the flavors of the meal.
If going the family Thanksgiving route, these gatherings can sometimes be stressful, especially when dealing with relatives you don’t see often or navigating potentially tense conversations. Marijuana can help reduce anxiety and create a more relaxed atmosphere. Microdosing is a popular trend with the younger generations, and it could be helpful in during the holiday. Numerous studies have demonstrated that cannabinoids such as THC and CBD can effectively reduce anxiety. By helping to calm nerves and ease social tension, cannabis can contribute to a more pleasant and harmonious family gathering.
Cannabis has the potential to improve social experiences and interpersonal connections. This can be helpful at long meals with new people. Studies show cannabinoids may enhance the pleasure of social interactions by stimulating the production neurotransmitters in the brain, potentially improving interpersonal bonding. This effect can lead to more enjoyable and meaningful conversations with new friends or family members, fostering a sense of closeness and shared experience during the holiday gathering.
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Over course the “feast” is the centerpiece of the holiday and marijuana is there for you. Overeating is common, often leading to uncomfortable digestive issues. The plant can help alleviate these problems. THC, the main psychoactive component of cannabis, has been shown to treat stomachaches and digestive disorders such as inflammatory bowel disease. Additionally, it can “protect the lining of the stomach and intestine from injury and accelerate healing from inflammation,” according to a study published in the Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology.
There are multiple ways to consume discreetly and to manage dosage. The most important thing is relax, have a good time, and be a good guest or host.
