Pay attention that growing marijuana may be subject to special restrictions and regulation in your country or state. Please contact your attorney to obtain advice before cultivating cannabis.
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Pay attention that growing marijuana may be subject to special restrictions and regulation in your country or state. Please contact your attorney to obtain advice before cultivating cannabis.
Why does marijuana affect our body? There are about 100 different cannabinoids in cannabis, these are active chemicals that affect the human body in different ways.
Medicinal cannabis is something that has been getting a lot of attention lately. There is also a lot of controversy about the negative effects of marijuana on the brain, but there is just as much evidence of the positive effects of marijuana. The fact is that cannabis can relieve many conditions and help with chronic diseases. So what does medical marijuana help with?
Insomnia
A very recent study found that cannabis consumption “is associated with significant improvements in perceived insomnia with differential effectiveness and side effect profiles, depending on the product characteristics.” Then, in a 2019 research, scientists concluded that marijuana products help with insomnia and nightmares that are caused by PTSD. This is all thanks to THC, which is intoxicating and at the same time improves the quality of sleep. Researchers have also noted that cannabis promotes falling asleep at night. However, frequent use can cause resistance to this drug.
What's more, THC can impair sleep in the long term, and CBD can act as a stimulant at high doses.
High THC strains help you sleep better. Also, while inhaling cannabis has a faster effect, edibles last longer.
The best strains for insomnia are:
- Tahoe OG Kush
- Granddaddy Purple
- God’s Gift
- Sweet and Sour Widow.
Muscular dystrophy
It is a degenerative disease that occurs because of mutated genes. Dystrophy affects both the muscles and the heart, making the disease quite dangerous. The most severe and hard form is Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Symptoms of this disease can show themselves in different ways, but still have something in common: muscle weakness, weight loss, cramps and pains, drooping eyelids, dysphagia, developmental delay, as well as insomnia, and daytime sleepiness.
Research has shown that cannabinoids are effective against pain, which is the most significant symptom of muscular dystrophy. However, while weed can relieve some of the symptoms, it cannot completely cure the disease as it is a genetic defect.
Quite helpful strains are:
- Blue Dream
- Afgan Kush
- Super Silver Haze
- Blackberry Kush
Alzheimer's
Alzheimer's disease is an illness that affects millions of elderly people. This is not a normal form of aging. The condition even worsens, and, unfortunately, it is impossible to completely recover. The exact causes of this disease are still unknown, but scientists believe that it is due to one of the following factors: head injury, aging, vascular disease. Alzheimer's symptoms are noticeable in the early stages, and the sufferer may experience problems with memory and recognition, difficulty with speaking, problems with planning, and performing familiar tasks.
THC is a way to relieve the symptoms of this disease. Research has shown that cannabinoids are also capable of removing Alzheimer's proteins from brain cells. Also, exposure to THC reduces the inflammatory response caused by these proteins.
The most popular strains for Alzheimer's are:
- Purple Kush
- OG Kush
- Sour Diesel
- Green Crack
Anorexia
Anorexia is an eating disorder typical of people who constantly control their weight and shape. More precisely, such control reaches the point of obsession. They can control the calories they vomit or exercise until they are exhausted. It is like a mental disorder that is very difficult to control because the person cannot cope with their habits.
Conventional treatment is often disappointing, as all doctors can do is increase calorie intake. Investigation shows that consumption of marijuana increases appetite. It is THC that regulates nutrition, increases hunger levels, and stimulates appetite as it sends appropriate signals to the brain. Cannabis can also solve the problem of nausea, as well as dizziness caused by anorexia.
Most suitable strains for anorexia:
- Monster Cookies
- Sonoma Coma
- Platinum Purple Kush
- Gigabud
Pain
The first request for cannabis is to relieve pain that medications may not be able to handle. Studies show that cannabis can relieve a variety of pain. Plus, it all depends on the THC rate.
The best strains are:
- Stevie Wonder
- Bedica
- Dakini Kush
- Blue Zombie
Multiple Sclerosis
It’s a condition that affects the brain and spinal cord so it causes different symptoms. The patient can have problems with vision, limb movements, sensations, and even balance. Research shows that marijuana can help with this condition. Its most important function, in this case, is to ease stiffness and muscle spasms, which are the main problem. Cannabis is a less toxic treatment for patients that have this disease.
These strains can help combat multiple sclerosis:
- Yogi Diesel
- Desert Star
- Tesla Tower
- Sour Poison
Mental illness
Mental disorders are still not well understood and therefore it is difficult to find the right treatment. Besides, often these diseases are somehow associated with the brain activity, and it becomes even more difficult to change something.
As you know, THC can influence the human brain and change perception. Thus, high THC marijuana can be used to treat depression, anxiety, ADHD, PTSD, schizophrenia, paranoia, and other mental illnesses.
Final thoughts
To select the best treatment, better consult a doctor.
Thus, marijuana is an effective drug. It is worth remembering, however, that abuse has some pretty unpleasant effects. Beginners should also be extremely careful when choosing a strain and dosage. In any case, the choice of marijuana is your experience and your responsibility.
Choose wisely.
