Medical Marijuana Leads To Less Hospitalizations For IBS Patients

Brendan Bures

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May 6, 2020

Medical Marijuana Leads To Less Hospitalizations For IBS Patients

New data shows IBS patients who used marijuana experienced less hospitalizations and shorter visits compared to non-users.

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a frustrating and isolating illness for many patients. One study estimates that up to 20% of Americans experience IBS, which is considered a chronic disease. Some patients have manageable symptoms and are able to proceed uninterrupted throughout their day. For others, the gastrointestinal disorder can lead to a poor quality of life. Research indicates those with IBS miss three times as many workdays as those without bowel symptoms.

Now, researchers at Rutgers University suggest in a new study that marijuana can help ease the suffering of patients with severe IBS symptoms. The study was presented online this week in an event organized by Digestive Disease Week — a conference to begin May 2 in Chicago but canceled due to coronavirus concerns.

Researchers analyzed 2016 data of Nationwide Readmissions Database from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, comparing IBS patients who were cannabis users vs. non-cannabis users. Among non-cannabis users, all-cause 30-day readmission rates were 12.7%. In cannabis users, that figures was only 8.1%. The study also found cannabis use correlated with shorter hospital stays and overall lower hospitalization charges.

Medical Marijuana Is Booming Amid The Coronavirus Pandemic — Photo by Bill Oxford/Getty Images

The study included 6,798 adult IBS patients, 357 of which were identified as cannabis users. The non-cannabis group had a mean age of about 53 years while marijuana users were about 36 years on average. Women were the primary gender in both cannabis users (62%) and non-users (81%)—which is expected, as IBS affects more women than men.

There is no cure for IBS, but a 2005 report indicated that marijuana could provide future therapeutic potential for patients. Unfortunately, there aren’t many studies around how marijuana treats IBS. A 2015 medical survey found that 70% of IBS patients who used CBD experienced improved moods as a result. Before using CBD, participants reported an average pain score of seven. Following CBD use, the pain score dropped to four.

Can You Donate Blood For Coronavirus If You Consume Marijuana

Maria Loreto

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May 5, 2020

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Can You Donate Blood For Coronavirus If You Consume Marijuana

Blood drives place limitations on a wide variety of conditions. Are marijuana consumers affected by these rules?

The coronavirus pandemic has affected our health system in different ways, overflowing hospitals and triggering a crisis for hospitals that shows no signs of abating any time soon. Stay at home and social distancing measures have also halted blood drives across the country, resulting in a severe blood shortage across the U.S. But can you donate blood for coronavirus if you consume marijuana.

Blood supplies are extremely important, especially in instances of a pandemic, keeping hospitals running and saving the lives of patients struggling with all sorts of conditions. “Blood donation is always important to help save lives—the need does not go away during a pandemic,” doctor Richard Seidman told Health magazine.

Donating blood is also a more complex process than it should be, placing limitations on gay men and on people with piercings and tattoos.

Understanding New Rules Around Serological Testing — Photo by cicerocastro/Getty Images

According to The Active Times, marijuana users who don’t use synthetic marijuana should be fine as long as they’re over the age of 16, are in general good health and weigh over 110 pounds. According to the FDA, K2, an element present in many synthetic marijuana products, is the main reason why they don’t accept donations of people who use these products regularly.

Synthetic marijuana, aside from preventing you from donating blood, is risky. These products contain many unnatural elements that can cause adverse reactions ranging from elevated moods to seizures and kidney damage. They’re sold since they are cheaper or claim to produce stronger highs than the ones produced by regular marijuana.

Mister Manners Do I Give A Gift If It’s A Virtual Wedding

Thomas P. Farley

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May 5, 2020

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Mister Manners Do I Give A Gift If It’s A Virtual Wedding

Due to travel restrictions, a wedding I’m attending is now going to be held over Zoom. What’s the gift-giving etiquette in this type of situation?

Etiquette tips on how to interact in today’s world. Have a question for Mister Manners? Send your queries to info@whatmannersmost.com and look for replies in the coming weeks.

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Q: I was supposed to be attending a friend’s destination wedding in Spain next month. Due to current travel bans, the ceremony won’t be happening overseas but in the couple’s living room, with guests attending on Zoom. Now that their reception is cancelled, do I still give a gift, and if so, how much should I spend?

A: The cost of a wedding present — during a pandemic or otherwise — is determined by two primary factors: How close are you to the couple and how much can you realistically afford.

In these unprecedented times, additional considerations include: have one or both members of the couple been furloughed from work or lost a job? Have you?

Providing you are financially able, your generosity should be no different than if you were sipping sangria and picking on paella under the stars in Valencia. Your gift represents your well wishes to the newlyweds as they begin their new lives together. It is not a quid pro quo based on how much they did or didn’t spend on a reception. As for what to give, money or an electronic gift card could be your best bet during this unsettling era, particularly if the couple is facing economic uncertainties.

If you insist on giving the gravy boat they were crushing on when they set up their registry, order it as soon as possible. With many retailers experiencing shipping delays, the longer you wait, the longer it will be before the couple can stow your gift in their china cabinet.

Back to you, though you’re foregoing a dream trip to the Iberian Peninsula for a livestream at your kitchen peninsula, give what your heart tells you to give and save your travel credits for a trip to España once the coast is clear.

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Q: Living three hours from my parents’ house, it’s always difficult for me to get home to see my mom for Mother’s Day. This year, of course, it’s out of the question: I don’t want to risk getting my parents sick. How can I show my mom I love her even though I legitimately can’t be near her?

A: Usually when someone says they can’t be in the same room as a parent — let alone the same house — it’s for entirely different reasons. This year, the concept takes on a new meaning. Due to distancing recommendations and travel restrictions, moms around the globe will be spending their special day minus the hugs and kisses of their offspring.

The downtime created by the pandemic provides an excellent opportunity to put pen to paper and write your mom an honest-to-goodness letter expressing how much you love her. Share some favorite memories. If you have children of your own, involve them by having them make drawings or write notes for their grandmother.

Consider including a homemade gift certificate for a special experience the two of you can enjoy once it is safe for you to see one another again—perhaps lunch at her favorite local restaurant or a spa day. When Sunday rolls around, you’ll want to call her, of course, and if your parents are tech savvy enough, set up a video call.

And though none of this is a substitute for your family celebrating mom in-person, you can still ensure it is a celebration that makes her feel way more loved than a nicely wrapped “World’s Greatest Mom” coffee mug ever could.

Mister Manners, Thomas P. Farley, is a nationally regarded expert who appears regularly in the media to discuss modern-day etiquette dilemmas — from how to split a check fairly to how to get a word in edgewise. Follow Thomas on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @MisterManners. And for more insights, listen to his brand-new podcast, “What Manners Most,” which will be focused exclusively on Coronavirus-related etiquette for the foreseeable future.

Tips To Cope With Your Partner During Lockdown

Maria Loreto

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May 5, 2020

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Tips To Cope With Your Partner During Lockdown

The coronavirus is taking a toll on people’s mental health and relationships. Here’s how you can work with your partner to make things easier for both of you.

The coronavirus pandemic has altered our relationship with time, drawing it out at times and constricting it at others. While some days may seem endless, you may find yourself surprised when a couple of weeks have passed without you noticing. For people who are spending their lockdown with a partner, it can get harder to ignore their quirks and habits as the days pile on. It can also get harder to avoid lashing out at them just because they’re the only other person you’ve had contact with over the past weeks.

A lot of couples report crises of relationships, where they wonder if they’re with the right partner or if they’re happy with their relationship. It’d be crazy if you weren’t having a crisis of some sort when faced with something as foreign and scary as a pandemic. Experts suggesting cutting yourself and your relationship some slack and avoiding rash decisions.

“It’s wholly unrealistic to think that a young couple is not going to have a moment of panic during coronavirus-induced isolation where they second-guess the entire relationship,” psychologist Alexandra Solomon told Teen Vogue.

To ensure that you care for your relationship during these stressful times, it’s important to be kind and patient with your partner and yourself.

Take care of yourself

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Alone time is very important, for some more than others. Make daily slots of time for you to check in with yourself, whether that is journaling, working out, cooking by yourself or talking to some friends without your partner around. If you’re feeling sad or stressed out, allow yourself to feel this emotion and to try to understand where it’s coming from. Doing this will allow you to get over this feeling faster rather than avoiding it and allowing it to stew over days.

Work on your communication skills

How To Reduce Food Waste In Coronavirus — Photo by Jack Sparrow via Pexels

For you and your partner to have the freedom to feel different emotions, open communication is very important. Make the time to check in with each other every day or every couple of days. Use these moments to inform your partner on whether you need some alone time or if you need someone to talk to. While it’s important to have an escape from what’s going on in the world, it’s important to stay connected to each other.

Expect some changes

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Couples report feeling increasingly on edge, experiencing fluctuations in their sex drives and more. Spending quarantine with someone you’re in a relationship with can make this more difficult, since you also have to cope with the other person’s feelings and moods. Communicate openly about your feelings and try to respect your partner’s emotions, even if they’re annoying you. While some people might be feeling more depressed and less likely to have fun, be that through sex or through other activities, it’s important for them to feel supported throughout this time.

Cities Have Ignored Marijuana Crimes To Prevent COVID-19 Spread

Brendan Bures

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May 5, 2020

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Cities Have Ignored Marijuana Crimes To Prevent COVID-19 Spread

Local officials in Columbus and Baltimore announced they won’t pursue marijuana offenses in order to slow the spread of the coronavirus.

America’s relationship to marijuana is changing, due to the coronavirus pandemic. Governors openly lament their state didn’t legalize cannabis, marijuana retail is “essential business,” and scientists believe CBD could help treat COVID-19.

Now the coronavirus is impacting how cities approach criminal justice. Back in August, Columbus announced they would stop prosecuting low level marijuana offenses after state law legalized industrial hemp. Columbus City Attorney Zach Klein stated the new law meant city prosecutors couldn’t prove individuals were in possession of marijuana beyond reasonable doubt without laboratory testing.

Last week, the Ohio Attorney General’s Office announced they now had equipment to differentiate between hemp and marijuana, which remains illegal for adult use in the state. In a response, Klein said Columbus would still decline to pursue misdemeanor marijuana cases despite the advance in testing. He later added testing was just one reason his office stopped pursuing cannabis offenses.

“Our city council’s decision to institute a low-dollar fine for violations, and overall disparities and inequities in the criminal justice system” also contributed, Klein said.

The coronavirus also played a part. Columbus doesn’t want to fill its prison population with non-violent offenders at this time. Multiple states, including Ohio, have released non-violent inmates from their jails as well. Media investigations show the coronavirus has spread rapidly within the tight confines of many prisons, with The Marshall Project’s projections showing more than 14,000 inmates testing positive for COVID-19 as of April 29.

the surprising effect marijuana legalization has on police traffic searches — Photo by kali9/Getty Images

Baltimore State’s Attorney Marilyn Mosby told prosecutors in March to dismiss pending drug cases involving possession or distribution for this reason. Mosby also wrote a letter along with 30 prosecutors advocating for measures to decrease the number of incarcerated people in prisons to slow the spread of the coronavirus. She added several decarceral policies her office would personally enact as well.

“As prosecutors, we are committed to protecting the safety and wellbeing of everyone in our community, and that includes people who are currently in prison or jail,” Mosby said in a statement. “I firmly believe that we can promote public health and public safety at the same time, and that’s what these new policies will achieve.”

Sen. Cory Booker commended the action in a video livestream this week, stating that Mosby has “employed incredible tools in this crisis—that I’ve been advocating on a federal level frankly.” Booker last week called for federal legalization amid marijuana businesses being deemed “essential.”

Do I Really Need Both CBD And THC?

Benzinga Staff Writer

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May 5, 2020

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Like THC, CBD has many therapeutic properties which aid in the treatment of numerous conditions. But here’s how the two compounds differ.

By GoldLeaf‘s Alfonso Colasuonno, provided exclusively to Benzinga Cannabis.

CBD, THC, CBG, CBN, CBDa, CBDv, THCa, THCv, etc.. It’s easy to become confused by the veritable alphabet soup of cannabinoids.

All you need to know is that CBD is the cannabinoid that heals and THC is the cannabinoid that gets you high, right?

Well, kind of, but that’s only a starting point.

The Basics

While THC is perhaps most known for its psychoactive properties (i.e. it gets you high), it also offers numerous health benefits.

THC is effective at relieving pain, reducing nausea and vomiting, suppressing muscle spasms, slowing the deterioration of your nervous system, reducing eye pressure, and acting as an antidepressant. These are only a few of the symptoms THC is effective in treating.

Like THC, CBD has many therapeutic properties which aid in the treatment of numerous conditions.

CBD is effective at inhibiting cancer cell growth, reducing blood sugar, relieving anxiety, slowing bacterial growth, and reducing inflammation. These are only a few of the many conditions for which CBD has been proven effective.

The Entourage Effect

There are several medical conditions that can be treated with both CBD and THC. These include chronic pain, depression, muscle spasms, and nausea.

While you can choose to treat any of these conditions with only THC or CBD, the entourage effect occurs when they’re coupled together.

The entourage effect is when multiple cannabinoids or terpenes work together to enhance the therapeutic effects of each cannabinoid. This applies not only to CBD and THC, but also to all 120 known cannabinoids.

Key Point: CBD and THC compound their therapeutic effects when taken in combination. You can see this concept illustrated in the following infographic where purple showcases the enhanced ‘entourage’ effect.

Reasons To Avoid THC

Of course, though THC has far more to offer than just a high, it is not for everybody. There are several reasons why you may choose to utilize a CBD-only treatment. These include:

You don’t enjoy the feeling of being ‘high.’ The psychoactive properties of THC can be powerful, especially when taken in large doses. Some people are averse to the perceived loss of control or just don’t like the sensation.

You have to focus on your work. Some people have the ability to perform at or above standard while high; however, most of us fall short. If you have a condition that’s treated by both CBD and THC, you may wish to opt for a CBD-only preparation during your workday.

You have to take drug tests. When applying for work, many jobs require drug tests. Additionally, some lines of employment frequently drug test employees because of the physically rigorous and/or protective nature of the position. Individuals with a history on the wrong side of the law may also face court-appointed drug testing while on parole. Many drug tests only screen for THC, although it’s a good idea to avoid all cannabinoids if you may potentially need to take a drug test. Even CBD preparations might have trace (or larger) amounts of THC or other cannabinoids like CBN that can make you fail a drug test.

Your condition is only treated by CBD. Of the most studied cannabinoids, including THC, there are a few medical symptoms in which CBD is the only cannabinoid to have medical efficacy. If intestinal contractions are your sole medical concern, for example, your body may not require any other cannabinoids besides CBD.

Key Point: Although there are several valid reasons why THC may not be a good choice for all cannabis patients and enthusiasts, it is perfectly acceptable for most.

A Caveat About CBD

With the increasing popularity and availability of CBD products throughout the United States, it should be noted that not all products work as advertised. Lack of regulation is a significant problem, one which Peter Pitts, president of the Center for Medicine in the Public Interest and a former FDA associate commissioner, described as “a maelstrom of false claims and shoddy quality standards.”

Although many CBD products are effective, some unscrupulous business owners have seized on the rising tide and brought poor quality products to market. We recommend that if you choose to obtain a CBD product that you make sure to do your homework prior to purchase.

Key Point: Utilizing reputable sources and the advice of trusted budtenders are some of the best ways to ensure you are purchasing a quality CBD product.

Conclusion

When it comes to cannabis, the whole is clearly greater than the sum of its parts.

Despite the fact that CBD and THC have many potent healing properties on their own, the combination of these two (and other) cannabinoids is the ideal course of therapy for many cannabis patients. CBD may have the widest known breadth of conditions treated among the cannabinoids, but THC is certainly no slouch in that regard either.

And, let’s not forget, the psychoactive properties of THC add a recreational overlay to your therapy. Not bad for a side benefit!

This article originally appeared on Benzinga.

Marijuana Company To Sponsor Premier League Soccer Team

Brendan Bures

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May 4, 2020

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Marijuana Company To Sponsor Premier League Soccer Team

SwissX CEO Alki David said the company is in talks to take over Everton’s shirt sponsorship this year.

An English Premier soccer team could soon wear a marijuana company’s logo on the front of their jerseys. SwissX, a leading retailer in the CBD market, is in talks to take over as Everton’s new shirt sponsor, according to SwissX CEO Alki David.

Everton would become the first Premier team with a cannabis company sponsorship should the deal go down. If the name sounds familiar to you, that’s because SwissX previously announced interest in naming rights to Barcelona’s Nou Camp stadium. Barcelona put the naming rights up for sale as a fundraiser for coronavirus relief aid.

“I’m not walking away from Barca, I’m keeping the door wide open,” David told Insider. “But we are now engaged with Everton to take over their shirt. The front of their shirt.

“They contacted me and have already offered designs with the whole Swissx logo in blue, which I’m not crazy about, but it will look nice.”

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Media reports frequently mislabel SwissX as Mike Tyson’s marijuana company. This is likely due to David’s ties to the former boxer, as the SwissX CEO has appeared on Tyson’s Hotboxin’ podcast. However, Tyson representatives denied any former business connection with SwissX.

Soccer Superstar Megan Rapinoe Builds Equality For All Through Cannabis — Photo by Tevarak Phanduang via Unsplash

Everton is currently sponsored by Sportspesa, a sports betting company, though the two sides agreed to the contract agreement early. That opened the door for SwissX. Everton has not commented on the possible deal and Barcelona’s CampNou denied any connection with SwissX last week, saying they have not yet received an offer.

“They are just being d—-,” David said. “My door is open. The bottom line is they are being really precious about this being a cannabis brand. But they’ve got to realize that UFC embraces cannabis, and other major sporting leagues accept cannabis.”

David also added that Swiss X “is not a f—ing marijuana brand, it’s a wellness CBD brand based on health, not based on recreation.”

Will Psilocybin Clinics Be The Next Big Thing In Treating Depression?

Jesse Mondry

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May 4, 2020

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Will Psilocybin Clinics Be The Next Big Thing In Treating Depression?

Although ketamine clinics may provide a roadmap for psilocybin clinics, a key difference is that psilocybin remains a Schedule I drug under the Controlled Substances Act.

Earlier this year we wrote about the movement to decriminalize psilocybin – noting its success in Denver, Oakland, and Santa Cruz – and that nearly 100 other cities are looking at decriminalizing psychedelics. (The Psilocybin Movement is Like the Cannabis Movement (Except When It’s Not)). That article posited that psilocybin would move along two tracks similar to cannabis (medical and pharmaceutical) before approaching the “retail model” initiatives that became standard with adult use cannabis.

We also have been tracking the use of ketamine to treat depression and litigation related thereto:

In the first article, we noted the proliferation of ketamine clinics and the larger trend of the health care provider community in exploring alternative therapies and emerging medicine, including the use of psilocybin.

A paper recently published by the National Academy of Scientists may prove groundbreaking in helping us understand why psilocybin is “showing considerable promise as a therapeutic intervention for neuropsychiatric disorders including depression, anxiety, and addiction,” according to its authors. I’ll be the first to confess that the science described in the paper is beyond me, but this article by Georgia Perry does a good job. Ms. Perry writes that “an international team of scientists created a biophysically realistic whole-brain model . . . [which] enabled them to observe how psilocybin impacts the activity of neurons and neurotransmitters.” The researchers found that psilocybin disrupted neural networks and neurotransmitters formed new pathways.

Although ketamine clinics may provide a roadmap for psilocybin clinics, a key difference is that psilocybin remains a Schedule I drug under the Controlled Substances Act. This means psilocybin is defined as having a high potential for abuse and no recognized medical uses. (Marijuana is defined the same way and this did not stop legalization efforts.) Ketamine is a defined as Schedule III drug. So in the near term, the differing treatment between ketamine and psilocybin likely will prevent an explosion of clinics offering treatment.

The Psilocybin Movement Is Like The Cannabis Movement (Except When It’s Not) — Photo by Moha El-Jaw/Getty Images

That said, let’s hope scientific research into psilocybin as a treatment for depression continues and that research results are taken seriously by legislators and others who have the ability to change our laws and policies.

For more reading on psilocybin, check out the following:

Jesse Mondry is an attorney at Harris Bricken and this article was originally published on the Canna Law Blog.

Can CBD Help You Sleep During Coronavirus

Maria Loreto

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May 4, 2020

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Can CBD Help You Sleep During Coronavirus

Stress and anxiety have a lot to do with getting a good night’s rest, which is why CBD might provide helpful results.

When you’re stressed out or anxious, one of the most common things to be negatively affected is your sleep routine. Whether this means weird and vivid dreams, a shift in your sleep schedule or uncomfortable bouts of insomnia, your quality of rest has likely been affected by the pandemic. Can CBD help you sleep during coronavirus?

In recent weeks, the internet and other news outlets have reported a spike in strange dreams and people who can’t settle down to sleep for their usual eight hours. While the pandemic might be forcing us to talk things out more openly and consider each shift in our routines an event, psychologists do think that fears and anxiety like the ones triggered by the coronavirus have an effect on our quality of sleep.

“People are reporting an increase in anxiety and fears related to uncertainty. Those feelings often translate to sleep disturbances,” Dr. Julie Kolzet told Psycom.

Cannabis and sleep have a strong connection, particularly strains or products that have a high level of THC.

Although some research has been conducted on CBD and the effect it has on our bodies, not a lot is known about CBD and sleep. There’s some anecdotal evidence of people using CBD as a sleep aid, but that’s not enough to draw significant conclusions.

A literary review of cannabinoids found that THC and CBD were the compounds most cited as sleep aides, which is promising. But unless more studies are conducted, there’s no way of knowing if the compounds themselves are the ones causing the sleepiness, or if this just occurs due to the entourage effect that marijuana produces.

The FDA Continues To Chase CBD Companies — Photo by Tree of Life Seeds via Pexels

The fact that CBD provides anxiety and stress relief might influence your quality of sleep and the kind of concerns you go to bed with, which tend to seep into your dreams. A 2019 study conducted on CBD, anxiety and sleep says that when CBD was given to patients battling with anxiety and trouble sleeping, over 80% of patients reported sleep improvements within a month. CBD was given to them in a controlled clinical setting in addition to the patient’s usual treatment.

More research is needed in order to draw concrete results between CBD and sleep. Although the connection between CBD and sleep is not the first one that comes to mind when speaking about CBD’s main benefits, the connection between CBD and anxiety is significant. With the coronavirus pandemic, it’s very likely that your sleep issues have popped up due to stress. It doesn’t hurt to try out something new.

How To Stay Safe While Working Out From Home

Maria Loreto

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May 3, 2020

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How To Stay Safe While Working Out From Home

At home workouts can be efficient, but they can also pose some health risks.

The pandemic has made us reorient ourselves and get back to basics in terms of mental and physical health, with varying degrees of success. Quarantine moods fluctuate, with many days being productive and fulfilling and others consisting of tons of staring off longingly into space.

Now that most of our fitness is limited to our homes, it’s very important to avoid injuries. “I’ve had about four Achilles ruptures in the last two weeks. I would probably get maybe two a month before this, and I’ve had four in the last two weeks, and it’s people that are either trying to play basketball with their kids outside or they’re trying to do something new that they’re watching on YouTube,” explains a doctor to the Chicago Tribune.

While most of these injuries are harmless enough and wouldn’t derail every day life, right now is not the best time to visit the ER. First, because it’s anxiety inducing and second because we should be especially considerate to our hospitals right now.

Here are some tips that can help you have safer at home workouts:

Don’t get too crazy with your homemade weights

Meghan Markle's Pre-Wedding Diet And Workout Routine — Photo by stevepb via Pixabay

Fitness enthusiasts recommend using all sorts of household items as weights, whether they’re wine bottles or babies. While you could do this and get great results if you have a strong and precise grip, it’s safer to stick to inanimate objects, preferably ones that won’t break or severely affect your life if they’re dropped (leave your baby or dog alone). Laundry detergents, milk cartons, bags of beans or rice make for some safe and efficient weight options.

Ensure your chairs are sturdy

Chairs are very good for at home workouts, allowing you to do lunges, steps, planks, lifts and even pullups if you’re creative enough. Still, make sure your chair is sturdy and that it won’t break down when used. Also be sure to place it someplace that’s stable when trying out more elaborate routines.

Be aware of your space

3 Reasons Why You Might Be Gaining Weight If You Just Started Working Out — Photo by Jonathan Borba via Unsplash

While we’re all getting a little stir crazy, a good sweat session is not an excuse for you to break down your fragile furniture. Be aware of your space, your stuff and neighbors if you live in an apartment. Stick to workouts that will deliver results and that you can complete without harming yourself.

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Tips To Cope With Your Partner During Lockdown

The coronavirus is taking a toll on people’s mental health and relationships. Here’s how you can work with your partner to make things easier for both of you.

Take care of yourself

Work on your communication skills

Expect some changes

Cities Have Ignored Marijuana Crimes To Prevent COVID-19 Spread

Local officials in Columbus and Baltimore announced they won’t pursue marijuana offenses in order to slow the spread of the coronavirus.

Do I Really Need Both CBD And THC?

Like THC, CBD has many therapeutic properties which aid in the treatment of numerous conditions. But here’s how the two compounds differ.

The Basics

The Entourage Effect

Reasons To Avoid THC

A Caveat About CBD

Conclusion

Marijuana Company To Sponsor Premier League Soccer Team

SwissX CEO Alki David said the company is in talks to take over Everton’s shirt sponsorship this year.

Will Psilocybin Clinics Be The Next Big Thing In Treating Depression?

Although ketamine clinics may provide a roadmap for psilocybin clinics, a key difference is that psilocybin remains a Schedule I drug under the Controlled Substances Act.

Can CBD Help You Sleep During Coronavirus

Stress and anxiety have a lot to do with getting a good night’s rest, which is why CBD might provide helpful results.

How To Stay Safe While Working Out From Home

At home workouts can be efficient, but they can also pose some health risks.

Don’t get too crazy with your homemade weights

Ensure your chairs are sturdy

Be aware of your space

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