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A good nights sleep means more than just feeling rested and energized the next day. It also means better overall health. Some health conditions ranging from obesity to heart disease have been linked to sleep quality and duration. Prescription sleep aids can help, but they often leave users feeling sluggish and have their own set of adverse side effects. To help put insomnia in the past, marijuana offers a safe, effective and easy way to get a good nights’ sleep with minimal side effects.
MARIJUANA AS A SLEEP AID
With nearly two-thirds of adults expected to experience insomnia at some point, it should come as no surprise that marijuana’s effectiveness as a sleep aid is one of its most popular selling points. Smoking or eating the right strains can make you sleepy and improve the quality of your sleep. That means that you’ll go to sleep faster, stay asleep longer and may even enjoy near dreamless nights. After all, one of the effects of marijuana may be a shorter REM cycle and fewer dreams. Some research also shows that marijuana use may improve sleep for those that suffer from sleep apnea. No matter what is causing your sleepless nights, cannabis can be a useful option for a restful night.
FINDING THE BEST STRAINS FOR INSOMNIA
When comparing different types of marijuana for effectiveness as a sleep aid, you’ll want to spend most of your time looking at Indica bud. Indica is well-known to produce a more relaxing and sleepy high. The next time you’re interested in finding a smooth and relaxing bud great for a good nights sleep, check out one of these strains.
303 Kush – The dreamy and relaxed high that comes with this Indica-dominant strain makes it an excellent choice to combat anxiety at bedtime.
Corleone Kush – This hybrid blends the best both Indica and Sativa strains, giving you a relaxed and uplifting high that includes powerful pain fighting effects. If you suffer from chronic pain that prevents a good nights sleep, this is a potent and effective choice that can also help you get through the day.
Romulan RX – Relaxation taken to the max and a calm high are what make Romulan so effective as a sleep aid. It is also a preferred option for those dealing with muscle spasms.
Edibles are another options for great sleep. Get with one of the budtenders at our Wheat Ridge dispensary and explore the menu.