After 25 years I'm ready to try the "natural" anti inflamitory

So it's been 25 years since I smoked weed and I think I'm ready to give it another shot. When I was younger I smoked a few times but like many people I prefered the feeling I had after a couple of beers to the feeling I had after smoking weed. Now 25 years later at the age of 43 I find myself taking ibuprofen ALL the time as an anti inflamitory after a hard day of training. I have read that some types of weed are better for this than others and was wondering which ones I should use? Also I am considering buying a vaporizer and was wondering what you guys would recommend I buy and what they run?

Hell yes my friend :)

If you can afford it, obviously the Volcano vaporizer is the best...however there ARE cheaper alternatives. My favourite vaporizer to use (I haven't got a Volcano) is the Vaporstar, but I think it's UK only!

You can go to your dispensary and ask them about what types to get, as they'll tell you a detailed description of each weed. Every one has a different mix of effects.

This thread is set to blow up lol

Cannabis helps, but a great natural anti inflammatory that has no legal issues or significant mental effects is gynostemma pentaphylum (jiao gu lan in mandarin).

RAs someone who smokes alot of pot, I have top say dont rely on weed alone to rid soreness. It help s but it is slow acting and really it just makes you forget about the pain. Omega 3 actually does a lot to reduce soreness and even cuts recovery time. I have a paper on it if you want details but just get some supplements and take them on the reg. For the record I dont have to take advil or any synthetic painkiller after practice because this,weed and stretching

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Originally Posted by Andy l

RAs someone who smokes alot of pot, I have top say dont rely on weed alone to rid soreness. It help s but it is slow acting and really it just makes you forget about the pain. Omega 3 actually does a lot to reduce soreness and even cuts recovery time. I have a paper on it if you want details but just get some supplements and take them on the reg. For the record I dont have to take advil or any synthetic painkiller after practice because this,weed and stretching

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Andy,
Could you post that paper?

I will later tonight

Volcano and Vapor Bros. hands free vaporizers are the best in my opinion. Also focus on Indica strains for physical pain.

Tumeric is also a great anti inflammatory and you can take pills, or eat Indian Curry which is a delicious way to get rid of inflammation. :)

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i think you are ready

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Originally Posted by Eric Schuettenberg

Also I am considering buying a vaporizer and was wondering what you guys would recommend I buy and what they run?

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i've had a few solid experiences with the vapor genie (http://www.vaporgenie.com/). there is a bit of a technique to it (see user guide) but its fantastic!

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Originally Posted by Jason Eisner

Volcano and Vapor Bros. hands free vaporizers are the best in my opinion. Also focus on Indica strains for physical pain.

Tumeric is also a great anti inflammatory and you can take pills, or eat Indian Curry which is a delicious way to get rid of inflammation. :)

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+1 for hands free being best

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Originally Posted by Tony Toffolo

i've had a few solid experiences with the vapor genie (http://www.vaporgenie.com/). there is a bit of a technique to it (see user guide) but its fantastic!

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I've had both the VaporGenie and the VaporStar, and the best was the Star. It can attach to any bong for bigger/smaller hits and it doesn't look like a crack pipe like the VaporGenie glass version! It's made from wood but it's cool.

You CAN get the Genie in a wood version, and metal I think too, though.

Thanks for the info guys