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Does Cannabis Lower Blood Pressure?
I am not a doctor. This is not an official medical answer to the question, Does cannabis lower blood pressure? I haven't found a lot of great research published on the subject, but the individual accounts are adding up so I thought I'd share a brief account of the results I got through personal blood pressure testing and trying to get an answer to this question.
By Green Faerie 7 years ago in Potent
Positive Effects of Marijuana
Everybody knows what marijuana is. Most people say it's a drug like cocaine or opium. Yes it is a drug, however it is significantly different than most well known drugs. Consumers use marijuana as a way to get intoxicated, high.
By Zoe Cameron7 years ago in Potent
Why I'm Scared of Marijuana
Backstory I used to smoke marijuana every day. I was 17 at the time and all I could get a hold of was Reggie. I would go to my friend's houses and smoke. I never got high from it but I claimed to be a stoner. The first time I got high I was with my best friend. She didn't tell me that I was smoking synthetic marijuana. I started feeling really bad and all I remember was waking up on the floor with everyone around me and throw up next to me, they told me I had a seizure. After that, I didn't smoke for a year. They didn't tell me until five months later that it was synthetic because they were scared I would press charges.
By Jessica Shoemake7 years ago in Potent
Pain Relief
It's easy for a physician to prescribe an anti-inflammatory or even narcotics to someone who has chronic pain or is needing something for pain relief. There is so much conversation and taboo around using cannabis for people who suffer from many conditions. We, as a world, are starting to feel a little more comfortable with the use of cannabis. People are realizing that cannabis isn't the "worst" thing to be putting in your body. I mean let's be a little more real here for a second... In the 1880s, cocaine was commonly used for toothaches (don't think for a second, adults were the only ones using it). Or better yet, using some good Ol'Herion hydrochloride to soothe that annoying cough. What are the benefits of cannabis or opioids? The dangers? Side effects? Read more to find out! There's a good chance this extraordinary plant will be your best bud!
By Megan Altman-Price7 years ago in Potent
How You Can Use Cannabis to Reduce Opioid Dependence
It is no secret that the United States in embroiled in a serious crisis surrounding opioid medications. It is hard to watch television or traverse the internet without being confronted with ads for addiction help services, rehabilitation centers, and multi-part news segments, all lamenting the growing scourge of opioid prescriptions and drug abuse. With celebrities like Prince and Tom Petty passing from fentanyl overdoses, it is hard to not question the safety of such substances. As you likely know, opioid medications are derived from opium, from which heroin is also composed. What you may not know, fentanyl is the Hitler of opioids, being far stronger than straight heroin, and becoming more and more prevalent in overdoses nationwide. As such, these drugs are highly addictive, both physically and psychologically, and can consequently be more devastating and addictive than the likes of cannabis. Prescribed for all kinds of injuries and pains, they are surprisingly easy to acquire legally. In this way, restriction to access of these powerful painkillers has often done more harm than good, sending these addicts to the street for their fix. As such, it is not surprising that the country has an opioid crisis on its hands. However, in looking for a solution to this public health disaster, one may find that some solutions are counter intuitive. In light of its gradual reintegration into legality, some medical professionals believe that it may be possible for one to use cannabis to reduce opioid dependence.
By Fred Eugene Park7 years ago in Potent
How Cannabis Could Replace Anti-Anxiety Medicine
Few people know that they suffer from anxiety until they experience some extreme feelings. They may suffer from narrow vision, chest tightness, too many thoughts, and pressure on the body. Some patients experience difficulty when looking at the right treatment for anxiety. This is because people have different brain chemistry, which reacts differently to medications. So, is it true that cannabis could replace anti-anxiety medicine?
By Ami Roach7 years ago in Potent
Reasons Seniors Are Using Medical Marijuana
It seems, more and more, that the age-old question as to whether marijuana is a drug or medicine is at the forefront of the public's mind. It is true that cannabis's uses as a pain relief aid are widely known. It is also true, though, that in spite of its effectiveness, medical marijuana remains illegal in about half of the United States. As the nation slowly trudges toward universal legalization, more and more people are turning to smoking marijuana or ingesting CBD oil to cope with chronic pain and other medical conditions. This raises the question: Who are the fastest growing group of medical marijuana users? Senior citizens. Between 2006 and 2013, marijuana use among Americans aged 65 and up grew by over 250 percent. Here are just some of the many reasons seniors are using medical marijuana now more than ever before.
By Joseph D. N. Kendrick7 years ago in Potent
11 Remarkable Health Benefits of Cannabis Oil Extracts
Cannabis oil is hailed as being an effective solution for treating various health issues as well as providing a host of health benefits.
By Patricia Sarkar7 years ago in Potent
Best Hemp Oils You Can Buy Online For Pain & Sleep. Top Story - August 2018.
Hemp oil is now considered to be one of the best things you can offer your health routine. It's rich in omega-3 fatty acids, packs a ton of vitamin E into every drop, and also has anti-inflammatory properties. If you ask scientist, hemp oil is your skin's best friend.
By Rowan Marley7 years ago in Potent
My CBD Journey. Top Story - July 2018.
Cannabidiol (CBD) has changed my life when it comes to coping with anxiety. I was never a weed-smoker or touched any weed products up until my final year of university. In my final year of university, I was taking 21 units (full time is 12) and trying to cope with the stress of being an English major. There were always multiple long papers to write and pages upon pages to read, and trying to juggle homework with attending class, an internship, and maintaining a semi-stable social life was hitting me like a ton of bricks.
By Emma J7 years ago in Potent
How CBD Oil Can Stop Migraines & Headaches
At this point, it's relatively well-known that CBD oil can stop migraines & headaches, but there is still plenty of confusion on a number of fronts: What is CBD oil? Is it more or less effective than other forms of cannabis when it comes to headaches and migraine treatment? With the recent wave of relaxed regulations on cannabis plant products, more studies have begun to take place regarding CBD's applications and effectiveness as a treatment for migraine headaches and other medical conditions. More doctors have begun to recommend CBD for chronic migraine sufferers, but what exactly makes it such an effective treatment? In this article, we'll explore CBD oil's advantages and drawbacks as a treatment for migraines and headaches.
By Joseph D. N. Kendrick8 years ago in Potent
Ways You Can Reduce the Risks of Using Cannabis
Medical marijuana has a plethora of benefits from assisting with chronic pain to helping eliminate some forms of mental illnesses such as depression and anxiety. But even the most helpful of things in life can be dangerous if not used in moderation or with the right precautions.
By Johnny Hash8 years ago in Potent