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Friday, January 9, 2015

Weed As Pain Reliever

Numerous states have already legalized medical marijuana and its numerous effects on the human body have been found to be undeniably powerful. One of the main reasons why people seek prescription for the drug is to deal with chronic pain. Other common uses, according to the Food and Drug Administration, would be for treatment of nausea and loss of appetite.

While the body is already producing marijuana-like substances that can affect inflammation, pain, and many other conditions, the plant can complement and help these natural chemicals to work better. A separate study conducted in Canada found that three puffs of weed a day is the ideal dosage for relief of chronic nerve pain due to injury or surgery, and could even contribute to a better sleep.

If you are uncomfortable with smoking weed, there are still alternative ways to consume it. You could either vaporize it, or heat it until these active ingredients are released, eat it in the form of cookies or candy, or take it as a liquid extract. However, medical marijuana use is discouraged to people with heart diseases, pregnant women, or those who have a history of psychosis.

Should you consider signing up for a medical marijuana license (assuming you are in a state that recognizes it as legal), it is ideal that you first consult with your doctor to make sure you have the green light to go green. 

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