How Weed Can Be A Life Changing Medicine

Medical marijuana has steadily grown in popularity in Canada over the years, and for good reason. It is a natural and effective way to treat a variety of ailments. The ways that medical marijuana has shaped our views of natural medicine are fascinating, and people are using it to treat a wide variety of conditions today. Let’s take a look at how medical marijuana is being used in Canada and see how it is benefiting people.

For centuries, cannabis has been used as a natural medicine to help people heal. Archaeological evidence suggests it’s been cultivated as far as 5000 years ago, which is older than many of the ancient monuments we know of. There is even evidence that humans used cannabis thousands of years ago than we originally thought possible.

Cannabis is a plant with many medicinal benefits, but we are especially excited about the advances in medicine that are being made with cannabis. For the past 100 years, Canada and many parts of the world have cultivated hemp and cannabis, and this community of medicinal cannabis users has been creating amazing advances in medicine. Although cannabis for medical purposes has been an “underground” movement until recently, there is a strong following among a variety of Canadians for using cannabis for medical purposes. People in this country have grown their own cannabis for many medicinal purposes, including treating their pain or inflammation, for seizures and epilepsy, neurological disorders, mood balancing, and more.

Canadian governments have sought to suppress cannabis use, but Canadians have fought back in the streets, in the doctors’ offices, and in the courts. There is not a lot of proof, in terms of officially published research data, for the medical efficacy of cannabis, but this is largely due to the political atmosphere surrounding this misunderstood plant. Researchers are intrigued by marijuana, especially when confronted with the public’s demand for more data on the positive qualities of the plant. Despite their interest, many researchers’ hands are tied because of the illegal nature of cannabis, so the studies looking at the medicine of marijuana haven’t even been able to get off the ground, let alone running.

Despite the lack of scientific data on the medical benefits of cannabis, thousands of people have found relief from serious medical conditions thanks to its use. Many debilitating illnesses like epilepsy, dementia, Parkinson’s, MS, depression, and even cancer have been shown to be treatable with cannabis, whether it’s reducing symptoms or reversing the condition altogether. Now that cannabis is legal in Canada, more research is being done on its potential medical uses, and we’ll soon know more about how it can help people. Even while we wait for more information to be available, let’s learn about the known medical uses of cannabis today and how it has helped many Canadians live better lives.

CANNABIS MEDICINE: One-Of-A-Kind Plant, Hundreds of Healing Powers

Marijuana has a “can do” attitude when it comes to helping people and animals heal their bodies, minds, and spirits. Many of us have heard the stereotypes about being “stoned”: euphoria, lethargy, relaxation, increased appetite (munchies), philosophical or spiritual enlightenment, and a penchant for fun and laughter. None of these sounds like “negative after effects”, does it? Well, these characteristics of marijuana use are heavily stigmatized, they actually demonstrate some of the plant’s positive effects on our health.

First of all, cannabis is an excellent source of “chill” – that ever elusive element of relaxation, calm and coolness that many of us are in dire need of in our overly busy lives. Marijuana can induce relaxation of mind, of body, and it does so without causing any long-term, serious side effects. There are some concerns about youth consuming high doses of THC (Tetrahydrocannabinol) and its potential negative effects on brain development, but these studies are just as new and in-development as the rest of the cannabis research today. Until we have the hard data required to make official proclamations of “yay or nay” on THC, it is hard to deny the positive effects of cannabis for people suffering from severe anxiety, stress, insomnia and other neurological disorders.

With stress gone, how can marijuana be any better for our lives? We all know how important it is to have less stress in our lives, and now there is a plant-based solution to help us overcome its negative effects when it becomes too much to handle on our own. With these additional health benefits of boosted energy, you’ll be able to accomplish more each day. And because sleep is such an essential part of our health, not sleeping 7 to 9 hours each night can have serious consequences, including heart disease, immunity disorders, diabetes and weight gain.

Many people choose to use THC and CBD products to sleep better because they do not have any psychoactive effects. THC and CBD products can help people fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer. Additionally, CBD products do not create a “high” like THC products can. If you are using THC products to sleep, be careful because edible THC products must be digested by the body before the effects can take place. Additionally, it is important to take into account the length of the “high” that THC products can create. If you consume high amounts of THC products before sleep, you might wake up feeling residual psychoactive influences.

There are many benefits to using THC for sleep, including gastrointestinal balance, but CBD also provides many of the same benefits. If you have an important morning the next day, it may be safer to use CBD sleep aids. Regardless of what type of product you choose, the benefits can be life changing, overnight.

For many Canadians, a lack of appetite or gastrointestinal issues can force them to give up on precious nutrients. But if anyone has ever heard of “the munchies”, then you’ll know that this particular stigma of marijuana consumption is just what the doctor ordered for people suffering from stomach-related conditions. After a good night’s sleep, thanks to cannabis, you feel relaxed and ready to tackle the new day. But what if you’re feeling a little queasy? Your appetite is floundering? You don’t have that lust for nourishment you used to? Without a healthy diet, your body doesn’t have the fuel it needs to make it through the day.

Cannabis has been known for its appetite-boosting properties for decades. Since the days of “Reefer Madness” propaganda, cannabis users have been portrayed as voracious, uncontrolled eaters, clearing out pantries and consuming a host of unsavory food items in the blink of an eye. This stigma was definitely overblown, but they weren’t wrong about cannabis’ ability to enhance a person’s appetite. Marijuana has the ability to block pain from reaching pain receptors, reduce swelling, inflammation, and ease spasms in muscles and tissues. Primarily for these reasons, cannabis can soothe any stomach, gut, or bowel issues that might be diminishing someone’s appetite. Oftentimes, a lack of appetite is due to an unknown food allergy causing irritation to the digestive tract or bowels. By taking cannabis oil, edibles or capsules regularly (especially before meals), you can ease your gastrointestinal imbalances and allow your body to properly digest and absorb your food.

So if you’re not interested in eating, and you’re not sure why, a little hemp oil could go a long way. Cannabis oil or capsules are recommended in this case, as it is important to introduce cannabis as directly as possible to the affected area (the stomach in this case) so that the cannabinoids can relieve inflammation and spasms. Smoking marijuana can definitely cause an “appetite rush,” but for the most effective way to relieve nausea or increase hunger, cannabis oil is the way to go.

Marijuana is a great option for easing nausea and other stomach problems. Some THC, CBD or a full-spectrum product of many cannabinoids can help to reduce your nausea within a short amount of time. Cannabis capsules are a great product for easing nausea because it takes the body some time to break the capsules down, creating a “timed release” as the oil/distillates are absorbed over time. Marijuana edibles are a popular method of soothing upset stomachs, even though it might seem counterintuitive. Don’t forget, “edibles” aren’t just brownies or candy, there’s a lot of lozenges, drinks and easy-to-digest cannabis products like wafers that you can use to improve your gastrointestinal system.