I make exercise a priority every morning. I devote approximately an hour to laboring out when I first get up in the morning. The majority of my exercises are high impact aerobics & put a lot of strain & stress on my legs. In the last couple of years, I’ve had concerns with muscle cramps, and while they can be a concern while in the morning, the cramps always get worse at evening. When I go to bed & hope to fall asleep, my calves will abruptly start to cramp. The pain can be excruciating, & it’s impossible to sleep. I would sometimes wrap my legs in heating pads. I tried over-the-counter pain relievers without seeing much of an improvement. A friend of mine recommended I try cannabis. I liked the idea of a plant-based remedy. I don’t like to take any kind of medication that can cause harmful side-effects. I also didn’t want to quit laboring out. I like to run, bike, jump rope & be active. I researched online to learn more about how I might use cannabis to alleviate the cramps. I read that the cannabinoids found in the plant are able to influence receptors in the body’s endocannabinoid system. These receptors send signals to the barn & affect pain, inflammation & everything from mood & memory to sleep patterns. CBD is a cannabinoid that has proven effective for its curative properties. I am lucky that there is a dispensary within a fifteen minute commute from my home. The dispensary carries a big variety of full- & broad-spectrum CBD products. Cannabis infused-topicals are especially helpful in preventing leg cramps. I can rub the ointments into the muscles right before bed, however because they don’t cause any high effects, I can use them as often as necessary. I also buy an assortment of tinctures. I appreciate the simplicity of consumption, quick onset of effects & precise dosing.