Healthcare
Why You Should Be Using Cannabis Instead of Energy Drinks and 5-Hour Shots
Cannabis can do healthy wonders for your stamina and energy in the morning
All of us oftentimes can make use of a little push to do a workout.
That’s why using pre-workout mixes and energy drinks have become so popular. They contain an array of ingredients ranging from creatinine to caffeine and BCAA’s (branched-chain amino acids), which promise to give an energy boost that you need to do better at your workouts. Sure, they do work: there are many studies and anecdotal evidence showing that these drinks indeed provide long-lasting energy needed to efficiently exercise.
However, energy drinks, which are primarily made with caffeine, sugar, and sodium, are actually dangerous and extremely unhealthy. Sometimes, they contain guarana, which is a bean sourced from South America containing double the amount of caffeine in coffee. Consuming energy drinks can have serious side effects including increased heart rate, trouble sleeping, restlessness, muscle twitches, and even stomach irritation.
In fact, the ingredients in energy drinks can even cause difficulty for arteries to properly dilate. Even the healthiest person can easily suffer from cardiac arrest after consuming energy drinks. Other common side effects of energy drinks include:
- Dehydration
- Anxiety
- Heart complications
- Insomnia
Even the World Health Organization has conducted studies on energy drinks, after which they declared these a danger to public health.
Using Cannabis Products As A Safer, Natural Pre-Workout
While marijuana has always had the reputation of making people lazy couch potatoes (no thanks to Reefer Madness), the truth is that the correct products can help you fight off fatigue while helping you feel invigorated and energized.
The human body has its own endocannabinoid system, and we produce our own version of the cannabinoids found in the marijuana plant. These endocannabinoids are essentially tiny fat molecules that circulate around the brain, but they are referred to as ‘endo’ since they are produced within the body. They stimulate the CB1 and CB2 receptors in the body but when we consume cannabis, exogenous cannabinoids such as CBD and THC also activate the endocannabinoid system.
As a result, using both exocannabinoids while harnessing the power of endocannabinoids can greatly enhance the endorphin boost.
In a 2019 study, individuals who used marijuana prior to exercise reported that their engagement in physical activity increased.
Also in 2019, Angela Bryan, a social psychologist, polled over 600 marijuana consumers in the United States. The participants all lived in states that have legalized marijuana, and they were asked about their workout habits as well as other health factors. The poll results showed that 4 out of 5 respondents admitted to using marijuana before a workout or right after. Meanwhile, those people also spent more time exercising compared to people who didn’t combine cannabis with their workout regimen.
Additionally, around 70% of the respondents who used marijuana before exercising said that doing so made the workout more enjoyable. Though anyone who consumes cannabis can tell you that it does make anything more fun, Bryan thinks that chemical interactions are responsible for this.
Then in 2022, a study by researchers at the University of New Mexico showed that more than 91% of people among a cohort of 3,922 who self-administered marijuana, did so to fight off fatigue. While they did use cannabis because fatigue was an effect of other diseases they were suffering from, it showed that the plant was indeed effective in helping people find relief from fatigue while helping boost energy levels right after consuming it.
Some experts believe that the euphoria we feel from exercise actually comes from the endocannabinoid system. In a study from 2003, researchers discovered that anandamide, a molecule from the endocannabinoid system which is responsible for feelings of bliss, occurs in elevated levels after volunteers cycled or ran inside a lab. Marijuana targets the same receptors causing Bryan to assume that cannabis could actually help to jumpstart the blissful feelings caused by anandamide.
On top of that, cannabis is also effective for helping you recover from your exercise. This is one of the key reasons why athletes use CBD and THC products, to assist with pain alleviation and soreness that often occurs after a hard workout. The anti-inflammatory properties of cannabinoid compounds are well-known and is backed up by several studies.
How To Use Cannabis As A Pre-Workout
There are many ways you can use cannabis as a pre-workout. Here are some tips to keep in mind:
- If you prefer to smoke flower, opt for the sativa varieties. These are well-known for their energizing and uplifting properties, suitable for use before you go on the gym or head out to the trails.
- Experiment with oral and sublingual routes of administration. Edibles are not recommended for exercises purposes since its effects last too long and how it impacts your exercise may be unpredictable. Instead, use CBD or THC edibles to help with recovery after an intense session.
- Using THC products can impair your motor control and slow down judgment, so getting too lit before sports such as sky diving, bungee jumping, or cycling is not recommended on THC.
- Start by microdosing and using small amounts at first, such as with 5mg of THC and working your way up. Eventually, you can find a dosage that suits your needs best and helps you perform at your peak.
Conclusion
Countless people already benefit from using cannabis before, after, and even during their workouts. The key is finding the right dosage that works for your unique needs and athletic lifestyle. How do you use cannabis to help improve performance?
Education News
AIIMS Gorakhpur Reservation Controversy: FIR Alleges Fake OBC Certificate Used Despite ₹80 Lakh Income
A major controversy has emerged at AIIMS Gorakhpur after allegations surfaced that reservation benefits were misused to secure a postgraduate medical seat. A criminal case has been registered against former AIIMS Gorakhpur Executive Director Dr. G.K. Pal and his son, Dr. Oro Prakash Pal, over the alleged use of a forged Other Backward Class (OBC) Non-Creamy Layer certificate for admission to an MD course.
The case has triggered widespread debate within medical and administrative circles, raising serious questions about transparency and oversight in admissions to premier medical institutions.
FIR Filed on Court’s Direction
The First Information Report (FIR) was registered at the AIIMS police station following directions from Chief Judicial Magistrate Tvishi Srivastava. According to the complaint, the alleged offence took place on August 30, 2024, when forged documents were purportedly used to obtain an MD seat under the OBC reservation quota.
Sources indicate that the matter was subsequently brought to the attention of the Union Ministry of Health, prompting internal reviews and administrative action.
Alleged Income Far Above Eligibility Threshold
Central to the allegations is the claim that Dr. G.K. Pal and his wife Parvati Pal have a combined annual income exceeding ₹80 lakh. Under existing reservation rules, families with such income levels are not eligible for OBC Non-Creamy Layer benefits.
Following the emergence of the controversy, Dr. Pal was first removed from his position at AIIMS Gorakhpur and later relieved of responsibilities at AIIMS Patna. He is currently posted at JIPMER Puducherry. With the registration of the FIR, officials suggest that further legal and departmental action may follow, depending on the outcome of the investigation.
Complaint Highlights Systemic Concerns
The complaint was filed by Ashutosh Kumar Mishra, a resident of Divyanagar in the Cantonment area. He alleged that the events related to the case occurred between January and September 2024. The complainant argued that misuse of reservation provisions by individuals in senior positions undermines the integrity of public institutions and erodes trust in the medical education system.
The case has reignited concerns over whether verification mechanisms for reservation certificates are robust enough, particularly in high-stakes admissions.
Impact on Medical Community
The allegations have sent shockwaves through the medical fraternity. Experts believe that if the claims are substantiated, the case could prompt a broader review of admission procedures and lead to stricter scrutiny of category certificates across institutions like AIIMS.
Authorities have stated that all relevant documents will be carefully examined before taking further steps. The outcome of the investigation is expected to have far-reaching implications for accountability and compliance in medical admissions.
Questions Await Answers
As the probe continues, several key issues remain unresolved: whether reservation norms were deliberately violated, how verification processes failed, and whether similar cases may surface in the future. For now, the focus remains on the investigation and its potential consequences.
New Mexico regulators fined a cannabis operator nearly $300,000 and revoked its license after the company allegedly created fake reports in the state’s traceability software.
The New Mexico Cannabis Control Division (CCD) accused marijuana manufacturer and retailer Golden Roots of 11 violations, according to Albuquerque Business First.
Golden Roots operates the The Cannabis Revolution Dispensary.
The majority of the violations are related to the Albuquerque company’s improper use of BioTrack, which has been New Mexico’s track-and-trace vendor since 2015.
The CCD alleges Golden Roots reported marijuana production only two months after it had received its vertically integrated license, according to Albuquerque Business First.
Because cannabis takes longer than two months to be cultivated, the CCD was suspicious of the report.
After inspecting the company’s premises, the CCD alleged Golden Roots reported cultivation, transportation and sales in BioTrack but wasn’t able to provide officers who inspected the site evidence that the operator was cultivating cannabis.
In April, the CCD revoked Golden Roots’ license and issued a $10,000 fine, according to the news outlet.
The company requested a hearing, which the regulator scheduled for Sept. 1.
At the hearing, the CCD testified that the company’s dried-cannabis weights in BioTrack were suspicious because they didn’t seem to accurately reflect how much weight marijuana loses as it dries.
Company employees also poorly accounted for why they were making adjustments in the system of up to 24 pounds of cannabis, making comments such as “bad” or “mistake” in the software, Albuquerque Business First reported.
Golden Roots was fined $298,972.05 – the amount regulators allege the company made selling products that weren’t properly accounted for in BioTrack.
The CCD has been cracking down on cannabis operators accused of selling products procured from out-of-state or not grown legally:
- Regulators alleged in August that Albuquerque dispensary Sawmill Sweet Leaf sold out-of-state products and didn’t have a license for extraction.
- Paradise Exotics Distro lost its license in July after regulators alleged the company sold products made in California.
Golden Roots was the first alleged rulebreaker in New Mexico to be asked to pay a large fine.
Source: https://mjbizdaily.com/new-mexico-cannabis-operator-fined-loses-license-for-alleged-biotrack-fraud/
Alabama regulators are targeting Dec. 1 to award the first batch of medical cannabis business licenses after the agency’s first two attempts were scrapped because of scoring errors and litigation.
The first licenses will be awarded to individual cultivators, delivery providers, processors, dispensaries and state testing labs, according to the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission (AMCC).
Then, on Dec. 12, the AMCC will award licenses for vertically integrated operations, a designation set primarily for multistate operators.
Licenses are expected to be handed out 28 days after they have been awarded, so MMJ production could begin in early January, according to the Alabama Daily News.
That means MMJ products could be available for patients around early March, an AMCC spokesperson told the media outlet.
Regulators initially awarded 21 business licenses in June, only to void them after applicants alleged inconsistencies with how the applications were scored.
Then, in August, the state awarded 24 different licenses – 19 went to June recipients – only to reverse themselves again and scratch those licenses after spurned applicants filed lawsuits.
A state judge dismissed a lawsuit filed by Chicago-based MSO Verano Holdings Corp., but another lawsuit is pending.
Source: https://mjbizdaily.com/alabama-plans-to-award-medical-cannabis-licenses-dec-1/
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