By Amy Hansen, The Fresh Toast
Forget wine and crackers or peanut butter and jelly – we have the perfect pairing to feel great!
Sunlight offers numerous health benefits, including the production of vitamin D, boosting mood and sleep and improved bone health. It also plays a role in regulating blood pressure and may even help with inflammation and some skin conditions. But the golden rays and cannabis also complement each other in multiple positive ways, from cultivation benefits to enhancing the cannabis experience itself. Sunshine and cannabis are the perfect pairing.
Exposure to sunlight triggers the release of endorphins (feel-good hormones) by 30 to 50%, which can amplify the euphoric and blissful effects of cannabis. The combination of sunlight-induced endorphins and cannabis cannabinoids like anandamide can elevate mood and enhance the overall high.
Consuming cannabis outdoors in natural sunlight exposes the brain to a rich sensory environment-sounds, smells, and sights-that can intensify the psychoactive experience by engaging more cognitive processing. Consuming in the sunshine introduces a variety of sensory stimuli-natural light, sounds, and scents which can further enhance your experience. The brain’s ability to process information can slow after cannabis use, so the abundance of outdoor stimuli may intensify the psychoactive effects, making the experience feel richer and more immersive.
Additionally, it can have a significantly impact with medical marijuana. Sunlight, particularly its UV rays, is known to increase endorphin levels in the body by 30 to 50%, according to scientific studies. Endorphins are natural “feel-good” hormones that contribute to sensations of happiness and relaxation. When combined with cannabis-which itself releases cannabinoids like anandamide that promote feelings of well-being-the result can be an amplified sense of bliss and euphoria. The synergy between the sun’s endorphin boost and cannabis’ effects may lead to a richer, more enjoyable experience
Growing cannabis outdoors using sunlight significantly reduces energy consumption and carbon footprint compared to energy-intensive indoor cultivation. Sungrown cannabis farming promotes sustainability and can be part of regenerative agriculture practices that improve soil and ecosystem health
Natural sunlight helps cannabis plants produce more potent buds by increasing THC levels, the main psychoactive compound, due to higher light intensity. Sunlight also supports photosynthesis, which is crucial for plant growth, resulting in bigger yields and healthier plants. Cannabis grown under the full spectrum of natural sunlight (outdoor) develops a more complex array of cannabinoids and terpenes. This leads to richer flavors, aromas, and potentially enhanced therapeutic effects compared to indoor-grown cannabis.
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