Trade in your ibuprofen for cannabis
Pain from inflammation can and will likely affect all adults at some point in their lives, and for some, become chronic conditions that interfere with a normal quality of life. Suffering from inflammation? Consider cannabis.
Can Cannabidiol Help Athletes?
The lowdown on this controversial supplement. The World Anti-Doping Agency made news last fall by removing cannabidiol or CBD from its list of banned substances.
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CBD—a non-psychoactive compound extracted from cannabis—had been on the banned list under the umbrella of all cannabinoids since the list’s creation in 2004, due to WADA’s belief that cannabis can increase focus and risk-taking, and decrease anxiety and tension, resulting in better performance under pressure.
Why Athletes Need Rest and Recovery After Exercise
Most athletes know that getting enough rest after exercise is essential to high-level performance, but many still overtrain and feel guilty when they take a day off. The body repairs and strengthens itself in the time between workouts, and continuous training can actually weaken the strongest athletes.