How To Microdose Cannabis For Stress-Free Holiday Season: Tips For Newcomers
The holiday season brings joy, family gatherings and sometimes, stress.
For those considering cannabis as a natural way to ease holiday nerves and connect with loved ones, one of Vermont’s largests cannabis brands, Upstate Elevator Supply Co. has introduced the Happy Days and Dreamy Nights THC gummy bundle. With a mix of daytime and nighttime formulas, this set of microdosed gummies offers an option for a balanced, relaxing holiday experience.
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In this guide, we’ll walk you through practical tips from Kelsy Raap, a certified community herbalist and Upstate’s director of outreach and education, on how to incorporate cannabis into your holiday gatherings.
Microdosing 101: How To Start Small
For those trying cannabis edibles for the first time, particularly in a family setting, Raap recommends beginning with a microdose. “Start low,” she advises. “One milligram is a good place to start for somebody that’s never used cannabis or who doesn’t use it regularly.”
Upstate’s gummy pucks are pre-scored into precise 2mg wedges, allowing users to choose a small amount and adjust as needed. For newcomers, Raap suggests staying below 5mg, especially during social gatherings where moderation can make for a smoother experience.
To enhance the benefits while keeping the experience mellow, consider formulas that balance THC with other cannabinoids like CBD, CBG or CBN. “These compounds help balance the THC so that it doesn’t feel quite as altering,” Raap explains. For first-timers, this balance can provide all the therapeutic effects of THC without an overwhelming high.
Easing Holiday Stress: How THC And CBD Work Together
Holiday stress is common, and for many, cannabis offers a natural way to manage it. Raap explains how the combined effects of CBD and THC can support relaxation, each working differently to calm the body and mind.
“CBD, the non-intoxicating component, is great for helping us calm down, for helping sort of ease the mind in a very subtle, gentle way,” she says. …