How I Use Cannabinoids Every Day: My Back 9 Routine for Energy, Focus, Recovery & Better Living

As we step into a new year, many of us are thinking about how we can feel better, move more, sleep deeper, stay calmer, and simply live with more balance. For me, cannabinoids aren’t just something I use occasionally — they’re part of my daily wellness rhythm.

That belief is really at the heart of why we created Back 9 Botanicals in the first place. We’ve always believed in the incredible potential of the cannabis plant and the power of nature and science working together. When cannabinoids are thoughtfully paired with key supplements and intelligently designed formulas, they can support performance, balance, recovery, and overall well-being in a meaningful, intentional way — not just recreationally.

That’s why our three core gummy formulas weren’t designed as “one-off” products. They were scientifically crafted to complement each other as part of a daily wellness system — one that supports your mornings, sustains your days, and helps restore your nights. Each has a purpose. Each has a role. And when used together, they’re meant to create continuity, momentum, and balance throughout your day.

This blog walks through my personal Back 9 routine — how I microdose, why I structure my day this way, and the science behind energy, focus, stress balance, recovery, and sleep support. This is a daily routine for me, but I'll use varying doses and combinations when I'm golfing, hiking, or doing other activities. 
👉Here's a whole other blog about that: How Hemp-Derived Cannabinoids & Natural Supplements Can Support Sports Performance & Recovery

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Understanding the Endocannabinoid System (ECS)

Before talking about products, let’s talk biology. Your body has a powerful network called the Endocannabinoid System (ECS). Your ECS is a powerful regulatory network in your body that helps maintain balance in key areas like mood, stress response, appetite, inflammation, pain signaling, sleep cycles, immune function, and homeostasis. Think of it as your body’s built-in tuning system, constantly working to keep you stable, steady, and functioning at your best.

The ECS is made up of:

• Endocannabinoids — molecules your body produces (such as anandamide and 2-AG).

• Cannabinoid receptors — proteins on cells (mainly CB1 and CB2) that respond to endocannabinoids.

• Enzymes — that build and break down endocannabinoids. 

These parts work together as a cell-signaling system found throughout the nervous system and many organs in your body.

👉 Learn more here: Understanding the Endocannabinoid System (ECS)

Cannabinoids bind to the same receptors that your body uses for its own endocannabinoids. Because of the structural similarity, these plant compounds can activate or influence ECS receptors — sometimes strongly — and produce effects (e.g., psychoactive effects from THC).

Cannabinoids like THC, CBD, CBG, CBC, CBN, and THCV interact with this system. But it’s how you use them — dosage, timing, combinations — that determines the experience.

And that’s where intentional daily use and microdosing come in.

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Why Microdosing Matters in My Routine

Microdosing isn’t about taking a lot — it’s about steady, functional support. Don't get me wrong, I do enjoy the big-dose “blast off” experience. It has its place, and I enjoy macrodosing when the time is right. But most days?

I want performance.
I want functionality.
I want clarity, not overwhelm.

That’s why I rely on microdosing. I’ve found that smaller, intentional doses throughout the day help keep my ECS supported without dramatic highs and lows. Microdosing is a powerful strategy, 

👉 Deep dive here: Microdosing for High Performance

Microdosing helps keep my ECS consistently supported, rather than constantly playing catch-up. It helps keep my baseline steady — mentally, emotionally, and physically.

With that foundation in place, here’s exactly how my Back 9 routine flows throughout the day.

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Morning Routine:
Birdie Boost! — Microdosed

Most mornings don’t start slow anymore. Like most of you, I start the day with responsibilities, stress, work, and movement ahead of me. Instead of loading up on jitters or pushing through brain fog, I do something simple:

👉 I cut my Birdie Boost! gummies into quarters — and start every morning with just 1/4.

Just a quarter. That’s it.

For me, that tiny piece with delta 9 THC, full-spectrum hemp, and a supplement boost delivers:

• A clean, mentally clear “let’s go” feeling
• Focus without overstimulation
• Energy without the crash
• Space to add more if I need it (not because I have to)

What makes Birdie Boost! special is BEVARIN™, a proprietary hemp extract derived from an ancient landrace strain naturally rich in THCV — a cannabinoid frequently discussed for supporting energy, alertness, and potentially even metabolic balance. But it’s not just THCV alone that matters — it’s the full-spectrum plant profile working together. BEVARIN™ is clinically shown to reduce: Inflammation, Pain, Stress, Weight, and Sleeplessness,
👉 See the clinical test results of BEVARIN™

Thanks to BEVARIN’s naturally occurring blend of cannabinoids, including CBD, CBG, CBC, CBN, and supporting compounds, Birdie Boost! benefits from the entourage effect. That means these compounds work better together than they do alone — helping create a smoother, more functional daytime experience instead of something overpowering or one-dimensional.

If you want to learn more about how cannabinoid combinations can enhance effects, we explain it here:
👉 What Is the Entourage Effect?

Why There’s THC in Birdie Boost!

THC isn’t in Birdie Boost! only to “get you high” (although you certainly can if you choose to macrodose). THC is also part of the entourage effect. It’s there because THC can play an important supporting role in the overall cannabinoid synergy. I find this works especially well for me in low doses.

THC is believed to:

• help “activate” and enhance other cannabinoids
• contribute to a more balanced, complete experience
• support mood, ease, and overall feel-good tone
• help harmonize the blend so it feels natural, not harsh or wired

In other words, THC helps the formula feel rounded, uplifting, steady, and functional, instead of sharp or one-dimensional. It’s part of the reason Birdie Boost! feels like energy with ease, clarity with calm, and motivation without the chaos.

And then we took the formula even further.

Why We Added Magnesium & Vitamin B12

We wanted Birdie Boost! to be more than a cannabinoid product — we wanted it to feel like a real functional wellness tool. That’s why the formula also includes Magnesium and Vitamin B12, two nutrients commonly associated with:

Magnesium
• helping support muscle relaxation
• aiding stress resilience
• promoting calm steady-body function

Vitamin B12
• supporting natural energy levels
• helping maintain clarity and cognitive sharpness
• contributing to overall metabolic function

Together with THCV-forward BEVARIN, these additions help create a product that supports both mental momentum and physical readiness, making Birdie Boost! feel more like a daily performance companion than just another gummy.

If you want to dig even deeper into why Birdie Boost! works so well, here’s the full product breakdown:
👉 Birdie Boost! for Daily Wellness

Throughout the day, I’ll often add another 1/4 to 3/4 as needed. I’m never chasing relief. I’m maintaining momentum.

Small dose. Smart support. Real results in how the day feels.

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Midday Routine: 
Players Blend for Calm Energy & Focus

Afternoons can be a turning point. Energy dips. Stress builds. Focus drifts. Instead of pushing through or burning out, usually around lunch or early afternoon, I reach for a 1/2 or full Players Blend when I want:

• Mental clarity
• Emotional steadiness
• Calm, capable energy & focus
• Balance — not sedation

Players Blend takes the entourage effect concept and applies it through formulation. The combination of cannabinoids (delta 9 THC,) and supporting natural supplements (arabica caffeine, L-citrulline, DL-malate, and beta-alanine) doesn’t try to overpower you. It helps your body find energy, focus, and balance.

This is the part of my day where I stop fighting stress — and start flowing through it. It's like a natural Adderall, without the jitters and other negative side effects.

With Players Blend is designed to support performance with cannabinoid synergy and supplemental science.

We dive into how cannabinoids & sports performance supplementation work together in this article:
👉 Cannabis + Sports Supplements & The Players Blend Case Study

I'll sometimes take another 1/4 of Birdie Boost! mid-morning or with 1/2 of Players Blend in the afternoon. Because of the power of the entourage effect, Birdie Boost! and Players Blend can be used together very effectively. My routine isn’t one product randomly thrown in. It’s layered. It’s intentional. It’s functional.

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Evening Routine:
THC Drinks as an Alcohol Alternative

By evening, I shift gears emotionally. I don’t want to crash. I don’t want to disconnect. I want to unwind — intentionally.

That’s when I lean into Back 9 THC Seltzers (4 mg) or THC Shots (10 mg) with pure delta 9 THC and natural fruit flavorings and ingredients. Most evenings look like one of these:
👉 I add 1/4 to 1/2 THC shot into a mocktail
or
👉 I enjoy a THC seltzer

Sometimes it's more. Sometimes it's less. For me, THC drinks have become a cleaner alternative to alcohol. They’re social. They’re enjoyable. They’re uplifting. But they don’t come with hangovers or foggy mornings.

They support relaxation without wrecking recovery.

We break down the THC drink experience here along with some tasty mocktail recipes:
👉 Crafting the THC Drink Experience

Evenings are about presence, connection, and ease. Not burnout.

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Night Routine: 
Moonlit Mulligan for Rest & Recovery

Here’s the part of my routine I never miss:

👉 30-45 minutes before bed, I take 1/2 or a full — Moonlit Mulligan.

This isn’t about “knocking out.”
It’s about winding down mentally & physically in a smoother way and waking up feeling refreshed instead of groggy.

Moonlit Mulligan is carefully designed to support nighttime calm through cannabinoid synergy — with delta 9 THC, CBN, and blue lotus extract helping ease tension, slow the mind, and transition into deeper, more restorative rest.

If you want to dive deeper into how this formula supports better nights, read:
👉 Moonlit Mulligan Sleep Guide

Better nights don’t just improve sleep.
They improve everything.

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Throughout the Week:
Topical Therapy Stick for Muscle & Joint Support

Energy matters. Focus matters. Sleep matters.

But so does how your body feels when it moves.

Between golf, training, regular daily life, and the general wear-and-tear of being human, soreness or stiffness happens. That’s why my Back 9 Topical Therapy Stick is always close by.

I use it:
• Before activity to stay loose
• After activity to support recovery
• Anytime stiffness pops up — shoulders, knees, back, anywhere

Topicals deliver targeted support to the exact areas that need attention — making it one of the most practical and functional tools in the lineup. 

This powerful therapy salve is expertly formulated to provide deep, soothing relief for sore muscles, stiff joints, and dry or irritated skin. Our unique blend of all-natural ingredients works synergistically to create a fast-acting, easily absorbable salve that penetrates deep for maximum therapeutic benefit. Delivered in a convenient, no-mess stick for easy application.

Why Our CBD Topical Therapy Salve Stick Stands Out

• Enhanced Hemp Power: This formula packs a whopping 1500mg of BEVARIN™ hemp extract (with over 1100 mg CBD, a healthy dose of CBDV, CBG, and 0% THC). You’re getting the complete entourage of cannabinoids, terpenes, and flavonoids, maximizing relief while nurturing the skin.
• Natural, Nourishing Ingredients: Olive Oil, Beeswax, and Shea Butter deliver long-lasting moisture, while Aloe Juice and Vitamin E work to condition and protect the skin barrier.
• Botanical Boosters: Arnica, known for reducing swelling and bruising, combines with the warming properties of Clove Oil and Cayenne Extract to support circulation and ease discomfort. Orange Oil adds a refreshing scent and a touch of brightening power.
• Cutting-Edge Actives: BEVARIN™, DMSO, Humulene, and Caryophyllene enhance the penetration and efficacy of each ingredient, delivering targeted relief to problem areas without the need for harsh chemicals.

If you want to understand how topicals interact with the skin and ECS, this article explains it:
👉 Does Topical CBD Enter the Bloodstream?

It’s simple. It’s convenient. It works alongside everything else I do.

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Consistency Over Extremes

This is just my routine. Everyone is different, and I hope you will find your own balance and ways to use and enjoy Back 9 products. This routine isn’t about chasing highs. It’s about consistent support, smarter wellness rhythms, and functional living. Microdosing supports a steady ECS balance. Layered cannabinoids, combined with supplements, in functional formulas support stress, clarity, energy, and sleep. Targeted topicals support movement and recovery.

Together, they create a daily routine that simply helps me live better. More energy. More presence. Better recovery. Better days and nights.

For golfers. For athletes. For life.
- Dave
Back 9 Botanicals Team

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