Puff The Pain Away

No one deserves to live with acute or chronic pain. With recent advances in cannabis research, you may not have to. Surterra Wellness’s own Manny Alfinez recently sat down with Marc Matoza of Marijuana Med Today to talk about the incredible results cannabis is showing for pain management. Let’s look at some key points:

Clinical studies have shown that cannabis

• May treat chronic and acute pain as effectively as OTC medicines
• Carries no risk of a fatal overdose, unlike most pharmaceuticals
• Shows no evidence of kidney or stomach damage, unlike many OTC pain meds
• May even be an exit opportunity for those with opioid addictions

The Science of Cannabis

Everyone’s body is different, so everyone needs unique treatment. Fortunately, cannabis isn’t just Sativa vs. Indica anymore – different combinations of cannabinoids (THC & CBD), and terpenes help us find the specific strain that’s right for you.

Cannabinoids

‍THC is psychoactive and gets you high, while CBD lessens THC’s intensity and may even counter. These compounds target and activate the body’s receptors, allowing A to do their thing

Terpenes

‍The key to pain management, terpenes give many plants their scents and flavors. Each terpene affects the body in different ways. Let’s see how!

Terpene Time

Here are some of the top terpenes for pain management and how they may affect the body:

• Limonene: anti-inflammatory, relieves anxiety, supports digestion
• Pinene: analgesic, improves memory, anti-inflammatory
• Myrcene: antibiotic, analgesic, muscle-relaxant
• Caryophyllene: anti-inflammatory, analgesic, may augment some chemotherapies
• Eucalyptol: antifungal, analgesic, reduces blood pressure

Where to Start?

Finding the right products for your pain takes some experimenting, but Surterra Wellness is available for consultations to help you build a unique pain management regimen. Here are some great products to explore when getting started:

Wana Strawberry Lemonade 1:1 Chews

• 1:1 CBD to THC ratio, great for exploring your tolerance
• Easy, discreet, delicious

Surterra Wellness Relief 1:9

• High ratio of THC, which more directly targets pain
• Available in theragels, vapes, patches, and Relief Watermelon Lozenges

Full Spectrum Oil (FSO)

• Very potent oral and topical oil (do not vape)
• Available in Sativa, Indica, and Hybrid varieties

Consult with a Cannabis Specialist

A consultation with a Surterra Wellness specialist can help you find the right products for your condition, but educating yourself is the best start. Check out the full webinar to learn the latest about pain management through cannabis, then start exploring the treatment options that appeal to you!