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VAPING KRATOM: CAN YOU DO IT?
Kratom is a very strong herb that originally comes from Thailand, Indonesia, and Malaysia. It comes from the Kratom tree and has been used for many years to help with low energy, depression as well as anxiety. Most people take it in powder or pill form, as well as in tea form. When made into tea, the user would boil the fresh or dried leaves in tepid water and leave them to sit for a while. The result is a potent tea that reduces feelings of low mood and low energy. In this written piece, we will give a detailed overview of vaping kratom, highlighting information about the uses of vaping kratom, the overall advantages of using it, and some of the possible side effects that you might experience when you take it.
What is Vaping Kratom?
Firstly let’s provide you with a little information on exactly what vaping kratom is.
Vaping kratom effectively takes kratom extract and infuses it into a vaping juice form. Making it possible to utilize kratom as a vaping juice as opposed to taking it in pill form or powder form. Most good quality vaping kratom is made from extra pure kratom extract which comes from the natural kratom leaves.
What is Vaping?
You might be familiar with kratom but you might not be familiar with vaping. Kratom can be used as a vaping juice but what exactly is vaping?
Vaping is an alternative to smoking a traditional cigarette. Using an electronic cigarette, the user inhales vapor instead of actual smoke. The vapor normally comes from e-juice or it comes from a special vegetable-based glycerin liquid. These vaping liquids can be infused with various herbs or flavorings. In this case, the liquid base is infused with kratom extract, providing the user with some of the effects connected to taking kratom powder or pills or chewing the actual leaves. Some users have reported a heightened experience when they use vaping kratom as opposed to when they take the kratom in another form.
What Can You Use Vaping Kratom For?
The uses for vaping kratom are pretty much the same as if you were to take kratom in another form. However, as we stated above, some users state that they experienced more of a “high” when they vaped kratom instead of just taking it as a powder, as a pill or the natural leaves. Here are some of the reasons one might use vaping kratom.
Calm Down
Some people might choose to use vaping kratom to calm down. Have you ever experienced one of those moments or days where you feel stressed and anxious? You try everything to calm yourself down but you simply can’t? On days like this, vaping kratom could help you out by calming your nerves and reducing that feeling of overwhelm and stress.
Pain Relief
Vaping kratom is a good alternative to traditional pain medication. Yes, it is best to make sure you seek some form of medical advice before you start taking vaping kratom for serious pain that could actually indicate a severe illness. To be sure, have a talk with your doctor to find out what the pain is. If you have already been diagnosed and you are taking medication for the pain, still speak to your doctor to find out if vaping kratom would be safe to take. Also, if you have been diagnosed but are not taking any medication for the pain, it might be safe to start taking vaping kratom to relieve the pain that you are experiencing.
Increase Feelings of Happiness
One of the most talked-about uses for vaping kratom is to improve the mood. A mood enhancer so to speak. It has been known to help you get yourself out of a gloomy mood, feelings of sadness, and fear. Why does kratom help to make you feel happier anyway? Well, research has indicated that kratom, in general, can improve mood by encouraging the body to release serotonin or dopamine. In case you have no idea what these chemicals are, here is a quick rundown of what serotonin and dopamine actually are.
Serotonin
Serotonin sends information to the brain, this is why it is often called a neurotransmitter. When you do not have enough serotonin in the body, it can cause a number of problems. One of the problems it might cause is a reduction in feelings of happiness and an increase in feelings of sadness and stress. Low serotonin has also been connected to depression, both temporary and long term depression. Therefore, if you want to feel happier and more optimistic, this is what you need to do, you need to try and find ways of increasing the serotonin in your body. One of the best ways of doing this is to eat foods that contain serotonin such as, eggs, cheese, pineapple, tofu, salmon, and nuts like Brazil nuts and almonds. One other way of increasing the amount of serotonin in your body is to take supplements, vaping kratom is an excellent way of getting that extra serotonin hit. Again, have a chat with your doctor before you start taking it especially if you suffer from severe depression or low mood.
Dopamine
Dopamine is mostly referred to as the happy hormone or happy chemical. Just like serotonin, it is also a neurotransmitter and it sends information to the brain but it is also referred to as a hormone. When you have high levels of dopamine, you feel more confident and more optimistic about life. Also, when your dopamine is low, you will find that you feel sad and down, which is certainly not a good thing. You can take medication to increase your dopamine levels but you can also take supplements to experience an increase in your dopamine levels. There are certain foods that you can consume to encourage dopamine production. Here are some of those foods:
- Bananas
- walnuts and other nuts
- oily fish like mackerel and salmon
- Good quality meats
Vaping kratom can also boost the rate in which your body produces dopamine. If you have never taken vaping kratom before, the best way to do this would be to start by taking kratom in pill or powder from first to see how your body reacts to it. Also, be cautious of the dosage before you start taking it. Overdosing on vaping kratom or any form of kratom for that matter could actually cause a number of detrimental side effects.
Advantages of Taking Vaping Kratom
There are a few advantages of taking vaping kratom. Here are some of the advantages that you might get from taking vaping kratom:
Remember to speak to a medical expert before you start taking any form of kratom or any other supplement. Although generally safe, it is vital that you take precautions especially if you are already taking medication for a particular ailment.
More Energy
When you consume kratom either in powder form, pill form, or vaping form, you should feel more energetic after taking it. If you drink coffee and you have experienced a high feeling when you drink it, you will most probably be familiar with the feeling you get when you take vaping kratom.
Increased Concentration
One of the major benefits of taking vaping kratom or any other form of kratom is that you will feel like you can concentrate better than before. This is very good for writers, lawyers, and creatives because there might be times when you have to stay up late to work or you need some extra energy to get your work done. Vaping kratom can help to improve your focus, make things easier for you overall.
Improve Mood
Experience a mood boost when you take vaping kratom, as stated above when you take kratom, you will boost the amount of dopamine and serotonin that your body releases giving you that extra feeling of happiness and optimism.
Less Anxious
Anxiety can be a total mood killer, it can affect so many things in your life. If you want to feel better about your anxiety, reduce it and feel calm and more focused on the things you need to do, vaping kratom might be good. However, if you are taking medication that has been prescribed for you by your doctor, you should hold off on taking it until you have spoken to your doctor about the safety of taking vaping kratom in conjunction with the medication that you are already taking.
Side Effects
Most supplements and even food can cause negative side effects. Below you will find some of the side effects that you might face when you take vaping kratom. Please remember that most people who take vaping kratom will not experience these side effects. These side effects happen in a small number of cases.
Twitchy muscles
Some people who have taken kratom will experience twitchy muscles. This is not something that everyone experiences and really if you do not go overboard when consuming vaping kratom, you should not have an issue with it at all.
Migraines
Users that take too much vaping kratom might get migraines. If this does happen, increase your water intake. This should give you some relief from your migraine, if the symptoms persist, see a doctor.
Dry lips and mouth
Dry lips and mouth can also happen if you do not drink enough water when you are taking vaping kratom. Drink at least 2 to 3 liters of water a day when you are vaping with kratom, you might even need to drink more if you suffer from severe dehydration as a result of taking it.
Convulsions
This is a very rare side effect, but if this does happen, go straight to the emergency room.
Dosage
When taking vaping kratom for the first time, it is important for you to understand the need for sticking to a small dosage. Going full throttle without knowing how your body would react to the vaping kratom could be detrimental to your health. Start off by taking a couple of puffs and waiting a few hours to see how you feel. If you feel fine, then you can increase it.
Conclusion
Vaping kratom works just as effectively, if not better than when you take it in pill or powder form. Just be cautious and stick to taking it in small doses when you start off. Also, if you are currently taking any medications, be aware of the fact that you should speak to your doctor before taking vaping kratom.
