Last week our go-to cannabis gal, Michelle Bilodeau, wrote a very informative piece for us called CBD AND COVD-19: CAN THIS CANNABIS COMPOUND HELP CALM OUR PANDEMIC PANIC? To no one’s surprise, many of you had follow-up questions; luckily Michelle had answers!
During her day-long takeover of @therebelmama Instagram stories she fielded all kinds of q’s – the most common were:
HOW OFTEN CAN I TAKE CBD?
MICHELLE’S ANSWER: Dosage really does vary person to person, and each strain also affects each person differently. I think that’s why people have had a hard time figuring our dosing for themselves. There also are people who are straight up allergic to cannabis. So pay close attention to how you react. When it comes to how much, start out with the recommended dosage on the label. It will help you gauge how the dosage works for you, and go up from there. For me, I usually do two to three drops of the oil under my tongue.
CAN I TAKE CBD WHILE BREASTFEEDING?
MICHELLE’S ANSWER: Absolutely. In fact, breastfeeding expert Dr. Newman has said women who are breastfeeding can also consume THC if they wish (in moderation / in a safe environment). Especially in the case of CBD products (which often contain a small amount of THC as well) the amount of THC that gets into breastmilk is so negligible that it will not harm the baby. So, yes – CBD is absolutely safe to take while breastfeeding.
WTF CANNABIS PRODUCTS ARE ACTUALLY WORTH BUYING?
MICHELLE’S ANSWER: These days everyone is (understandably) super intrigued and super confused by the incredible variety of CBD (and THC) products available on the market, and since research can be overwhelming (and clouded with marketing campaigns), here are a few of my stand-out favourites.
CHILL AF CANNABIS PRODUCTS
A Comprehensive Guide
Product: Everie Tea
Best used for: Calming the fuck down at the end of a stressful day (aren’t they are stressful days right now?)
Stoner level: Beginner
Price: $18.95
Link to shop: OCS.ca [Ontario], or visit their website Everie.ca
Product: Dosist Bliss Pen
Best used for: When you need to function but want to be a teensy, tiny bit elevated.
Stoner level: Beginner
Price: $59.95
Link to shop: Visit their website, Dosist.ca
Product: KKE Oil
Best used for: Club Quarantine parties or Zoom video hangs with pals on the weekend.
Stoner level: Experienced
Price: $88.55
Link to shop: Visit their website, KKE.ca, to sign up for emails—this one sells out, a lot!
Product: Apothecanna Body Cream
Best used for: And the sore muscles and joints you have after all those online work out sessions (or in my case, toddler yoga!)
Stoner level: You will not get high!
Price: $27.15
Link to shop: OCS.ca or visit 48North.ca for more information
Product: Solei Balance pre-rolls
Best used for: Afternoon chill sessions, aka when you’ve given up all hope of getting work done. Exhale the bad shit, babe.
Stoner level: Moderate (this is for someone who wants to feel stoned, not too stoned, and still feel uplifted).
Price: $11.30
Link to shop: Visit their website, Solei.ca
Now go on girl, and chill.
xx
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Michelle Bilodeau is a Toronto-based writer and editor who has written for CBC.ca/life, Flare.com, Refinery29.com and more. She is also an on-air
beauty expert on The Social and is in the midst of co-authoring a book
on wedding culture, due out early 2021.
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