September 13, 2024

Smoking Weed While Sick: Does it Help or Hurt Your Recovery?

Cannabis isn’t just recreational – it’s used by many to relieve stress, ease migraines or body aches, and generally smooth the bumps in the road of life.* But what about smoking weed while you’re sick? Can it help with your recovery, or will it make you feel worse at the end of the day?

Now, smoking cannabis may seem to be ideal for alleviating some symptoms, helping you sleep, or boosting your appetite with the famous “munchies.” Before you grab your favorite strain, however, it’s important to consider the other side of the equation: the risks. For the sake of your health and healing, we’ve recommended some alternatives from our cannabis products to smoking weed when sick.

Safer Ways to Use Cannabis When You’re Sick

#1 Vaping

Instead of choosing to smoke flower, using a vape pen can be a gentler alternative. It also enables you to be more precise about how much cannabis you’re consuming.

Even though it’s not without its own risks, vaping is generally considered to be less harmful to the lungs because it releases fewer toxic chemicals. However, if your illness involves your lungs or respiratory system in any way, it’s best to take a break from smoking altogether until you’re feeling better and your lungs are strong again.*

#2 CBD Oil

Edibles and tinctures are some of the best ways to get the restorative, calming benefits of cannabis without smoking weed with a cold. Taking pure CBD oil is easier to measure and control than choosing edibles, and taking it orally means it skips the lungs. In addition, CBD is often associated with anti-inflammatory effects, which could help ease the body aches associated with the flu or other illnesses.*

#3 Speak to Your Doctor

Cannabis in all of its forms can interact with some medications, either preventing them from working correctly or causing unwanted side effects. However you choose to bring the plant into your healing, it’s always a good idea to run it past your doctor.

Recover & Recharge with JACANA

When you’re not feeling well, you might crave the soothing effects of cannabis. But it’s worth taking a moment to think before smoking weed while sick. Taking a break to give your body time to heal is generally the best option, but you can work with your healthcare provider to make informed decisions that are best for your health. And when you’re on the mend, our range of cannabis products will give you just the pick-me-up that you need. Pre-order online and pick up all your favorites at your nearest JACANA dispensary. *These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any disease.