When it comes to snacking, have you considered options that can help solve some of your ailments or issues? There are a variety of natural ways to snack that can do more than you expect.

Edibles can be found at your local Denver dispensary. They are a great alternative to marijuana consumption if smoking or vaporizing is not your top choice. Below are tips about edibles and the various ways they can benefit you!
 

1. Three types: When consuming edibles, you can take them in gastrointestinally, orally or a mixture of both. Gastrointestinal is through foods such as cookies or brownies and is digested in the stomach. Oral edibles come in the form of gum or lozenges and take effect almost instantaneously. There are products available that are a combination of both that has the benefits of both. You get the quick feelings and they last for longer. Learn a little more about the differences in this Daily Beast article.
2. Better for your lungs: While research has been done that supports smoking marijuana does not damage the lungs, if it is something that worries you, edibles lower that risk.
3. What makes it different? So what sets edibles apart from marijuana you smoked? The high is much more intense due to the way they are ingested. The high may not happen as instantaneously as if it were smoked because it has to be digested. That being said, be sure to discuss with dispensaries in Denver the effects and how long it may take for you to feel it. Plus, many enjoy that it is discreet. Some do not prefer to smoke marijuana or vaporize which makes them a great alternative option for medical or recreational consumption. Many explain it is a completely different feeling and if you have never used it, do not expect the same feeling that you get when smoking.
4. Rule Number One—start off small: Because it can take around a half hour to an hour to feel the effects of edibles, it is best (especially if it is your first time) to just eat a small amount and experiment slowly to find the best amount that works for you. Servings usually start around 10mg for you to use during this learning period.
5. Health benefits: Those who consume edibles use them for enjoyment and to help with various ailments. They have been used to treat autoimmune disorders, chronic pain, muscle inflammation, nervous system disorders, insomnia and nausea. Because it can last up to 10 hours, it can help provide long-term effects throughout the day.

Visit Altitude The Dispensary, one of the top Denver marijuana dispensaries, for guidance on edibles and to find what works best for you! We have a wide range of edibles for you to incorporate into your daily routine. Be sure to ask your budtender about the potency of each edible and help determine which one is best for you. Stop by one of our three locations (West Denver, East Denver and East Colfax) to shop!

When it comes to managing health, whether it is through medication or just supplemental to daily life, there is a growing interest in all natural methods. Choosing natural methods for health can provide many benefits. Check out these latest health benefits!
 

1. Improve Lung Function: When it comes to medical marijuana in Denver, one may think smoking cannabis has the same risks as cigarettes. However, that is not the case and recent studies have disproved. According to Medscape, smokers in a study showed lung capacities increased in marijuana smokers. For those who smoked, there was a large increase in airway resistance and there was a reduction in specific airway conductance.
2. PMS Relief: Ladies, if you suffer from PMS or menstrual cramps, indica strains can be pain relieving to help manage the pain.
3. Exercise Motivation: Many have been more successful with their exercise routines thanks to marijuana. Seems strange, right? Well, not actually! It has enabled them to focus on the workout better and helps those that do not enjoy working out to not think about it as they normally would.
4. Nausea: The next time you feel nausea; marijuana may be a great alternative for you to try. The THC within it will help you overcome the feeling. Also, people with irritable bowel syndrome and Crohn’s disease have also experienced relief of their symptoms after smoking marijuana for not just the nausea, but for diarrhea and abdominal pain.
5. Reduce Nightmares: Do you have bad dreams often? Studies have shown those who suffer from nightmares can rest more easily through the night after smoking, as it interrupts the later stages of REM sleep. It can also be used as a sleep aid. Learn more on Life Hack’s website about the 20 Medical Benefits of Marijuana You Probably Never Knew.
6. Manage Seizures, Tourette’s Syndrome and Tremors: In many cases, those who suffer from seizers our Tourette’s syndrome may find relief through smoking marijuana as it provides a calming effect to the brain. For many, it has even been their cure. Various methods have even been successful in young children that suffer from epilepsy and adults with Parkinson’s disease.  
7. Motivation and Inspiration: Each person reacts to cannabis differently, which is why it is important to have a conversation with your Denver dispensary on which strains will be better for you. It is a common stereotype that marijuana makes a person lazy, when in fact, many cases it increases creativity levels in many. This has especially with writers and artists.

When it comes to finding the right marijuana for you to add as a supplement to your current health routines, visit the experts at Altitude The Dispensary. As the best dispensary in Denver, you can trust we can help you find the right product that will help you overcome an ailment or provide relief to you.  Learn more about the types of products we offer and visit one of our three locations across Denver and Aurora. You can also click here for online ordering options!

Whether you are a new to alternative health options or are a seasoned veteran in the industry, there are proven benefits that are as effective as traditional medicine. One of the great things about Denver is the amount of outlets for alternative medicine that is available to you. Being prepared and fully realizing your goals or needs when going into a shop will allow them to guide and better help you find what you need, and you can utilize their knowledge in many ways.  
 

1. Ailments: Those suffering various ailments, from anxiety and insomnia to seizures and spasms can benefit from many different alternative remedies. While you should always have conversations with your doctor in regards to your health and treatment for issues, a dispensary can help guide you to find the proper products to help you manage or care for your specific ailment—whatever that may be. If one recommendation doesn’t quite work, try another. Between the three category types of marijuana (sativa, indica and hybrid), a dispensary can help you narrow down which categories and strains may be best for you. It is all trial and error but the dispensary can help you narrow down what may work best for you. You may also be unsure of the different benefits marijuana can have on your body. Business Insider reveals these 21 medical benefits of marijuana to help you see the various pros to this method of treatment.
2. Advice to Expand Past Smoking: Marijuana is available for consumption in a variety of ways, not just by smoking. Your Denver dispensary can help guide you through the various types to help you with a smoke-free experience. There is quite a bit to explore as today you can consume marijuana by vaporizing, through edibles or both ingestible or topical oils and many more options. When experimenting with new methods of consumption, your dispensary can help you understand the various ways they may make you feel. While everyone is different, there are many similarities and your dispensary is there to help you make the best decision on what to try and answer any questions you may have.
3. Establish Relationships: Throughout the process of getting started, it is great to establish a relationship with a dispensary and create an understanding of your needs. Not only is this a great opportunity to have a go-to person that can help you find the various strains or product that may benefit you, but also there are dispensaries that have loyalty programs to save money in the long run.

When purchasing marijuana, we at Altitude the Dispensary are focused on providing the best experience to you, our customer. So whether you are looking for the right strain for an ailment or are looking to try other methods of consumption, we can guide you through your journey. You can count on us to be your go-to resource for everything you need. Stop by any of our locations across Denver and in Aurora to speak with someone and view our specials.

Many natural remedies have long been lauded for their ability to relieve stress and induce relaxation, whether enjoyed for fun or as part of a medicinal regimen. But how exactly does alternative medicine in Denver work to ease anxiety and calm the nerves? Many products have stress-reducing effects which work on your physical, mental, and—some would say—“transcendental” being all at the same time. Let’s learn more:

It’s all in your body
We know that practices like yoga and meditation work their magic on the body by getting rid of tension. But they also create a feeling of stimulation. The mind is open and clear, the body is free of aches and strains, and everything seems to operate more smoothly.

Marijuana creates a similar effect by creating a pleasant sense of stimulation while also loosening up your physical being. According to The Stoner’s Cookbook, using cannabis leads to “an increase in clean, richly oxygenated blood for your body and brain to work off, letting the left brain perceive at a higher rate” while simultaneously enhancing the right brain’s reception. And it’s these ideal physiological conditions that help the body to relax more easily and fully.

No, wait—it’s in your head
So now that the body is relaxed, what about mental relaxation? Calming our incessant mental chatter long enough and effectively enough is much more difficult for many people than achieving physical relief.

That’s why smoking marijuana, and even more so—ingesting it, can help by aiding your brain in producing alpha waves, which are associated with deep relaxation. Being in this serene state allows you to plumb the depths of your unconscious and open the door to your intuition. These same brain waves are also associated with creativity, memory, visualization, learning, and concentration. When your mind is deeply relaxed, you’re better able to solve problems, come up with new and creative ideas, and understand your experiences on a more intuitive level, all which contribute to a clearer, more calm mind overall.

Actually, it’s in your spirit
Your transcendental or spiritual being goes beyond your physical and mental one and is usually associated with a feeling of contentment for “what is”—or the ability to be OK in the moment, whatever the moment is. In this day and age, our ability to accept the moment and to be at one with everyone and everything around us is exceptionally hard, and can lead to feelings of low-level unease all the way up to full-on stress.

But cannabis is able to induce that feeling of contentment, fulfillment, and love for yourself and others. With the mental chatter subsiding and the physical body more relaxed, any residual stress is able to melt away when you feel more at peace with your place in the world.

Want to know more? Check out our indica strain review for Jedi Kush and learn about its mind/body balancing and relaxation properties.

And when it’s time for you to relax, head over to Altitude the Dispensary in Denver or Aurora. Our experienced budtenders can guide you to the best strains for relieving your tension. Contact Altitude the Dispensary for a list of locations.

In Denver, the changing laws have created a thriving market and booming businesses. And that means jobs—jobs for people with all kinds of talents and skill sets. If you’ve ever considered a career with a local Denver establishments or any other segment of the alternative market, here are a few of the fun and interesting jobs being created by our industry right now. One of them may be your golden ticket to a bright future:

1. Get on your bike – Just like courier and delivery services for businesses and restaurants, the marijuana industry may soon have a need for these services, too. As dispensaries make it possible for customers to order online or call in their orders, the next logical step is the convenience of delivery. This is especially helpful for people with particular health conditions who depend on medical marijuana but are unable to physically pick up their product. So if you have a reliable set of wheels—whether a bike or a car—the opportunity for marijuana delivery drivers may be coming to a neighborhood near you.
2. Dust off your people skills – As pot tourism continues to increase in Colorado, the need for individuals with people skills and unbridled enthusiasm for the industry will increase along with it. Already there are marijuana tour operators in Denver and some of the state’s mountain towns offering everything from intimately tailored experiences for individuals and small groups to full-scale large group tours which visit several dispensaries in a day, similar to what you would get with a winery tour. So skilled tour guides who also love to have fun on the job are a must.
3. Work the counter – A budtender at a dispensary works the counter just like a bartender works the bar, but it’s the budtender’s knowledge of cannabis strains and ability to give expert recommendations which take into account an individual’s expectations, desired effects, and even physical limitations (such as allergies) that take an ordinary customer exchange to the next level. As Sam Becker says in his article on CheatSheet.com: “Just like a great bartender, a solid budtender can really make or break a business.” So if you have the wisdom and experience necessary, keep your eye on these job openings.
4. Be critical – A potentially harder field to break into, but an interesting job nonetheless, is a strain reviewer. A reviewer who can offer a studied critique of each strain’s effects is becoming more valuable within the industry, especially for patients using medical marijuana who need to know about levels of THC, as well as for consumers looking for reviews and information on sites like Yelp. If you can find a way to sell your reviewing services, there’s likely a ready-made market out there just waiting for you.

Curious about breaking into the business? We’re hiring! Check out our current career opportunities at Altitude the Dispensary in Aurora and Denver. Or stop by to talk to one of our experienced budtenders and see our wide variety of quality products and strains.