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Medical Marijuana: Its Importance To Health by flashope(m): 2:04pm On Sep 15, 2014
Marijuana one of the leading drug banned in several countries and it consumption is abused by several people. Even though many countries ban the use of marijuana some countries legalize its use. More than 20 states in the U.S.A legalize the use of marijuana for medical purpose this decision may be due to its importance to health. The benefits availed from medical marijuana are:

Prevents or cures Glaucoma

Marijuana has the ability to prevent glaucoma or even cure patients. Glaucoma causes an increase in fluid pressure on the eyeball that could lead to the damage of the optic nerve and might cause blindness.

According to National Eye institute “Studies were done in the early 1970s to show that when marijuana is smoked it reduces the intraocular pressure of the eyes in normal and those suffering from glaucoma. NEI supported further research beginning in 1978 that showed that marijuana when smoked, administered orally or intravenously reduces intraocular pressure of the eye because the normal medication is more effective than marijuana it is preferable to use the standard therapies for glaucoma treatment because further studies are needed to be done on marijuana”.


Reduces Epileptic seizures

Study from Virginia Commonwealth University showed that cannabinoid one of the active ingredients in marijuana helps in controlling spontaneous seizures in epileptic patients.

Prevents Cancer spread

Cannabinol aids in the turning off of id-1 gene. The gene that helps in continual spread of cancer cells in the body. Turning off the gene could help in reducing the outspread of cancer in the body. It was propounded from a study by researchers in California Pacific Center in San Francisco in 2007.

Retrains Alzheimer's progression

Tetrahydrocannibiol an active ingredient in cannabis inhibits the enzyme that produces the plague that kills brain cells in Alzheimer's patients. This leads to the hindrance in the progression of Alzheimer.

The study was carried out in 2006 and published in journal of Molecular Pharmaceutics. The study was led by Kim Janda of the Scripps Research Institute.


Alleviates pains from Multiple Sclerosis

A study published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal in May shows that marijuana could ameliorate the pain in the muscle caused by multiple sclerosis. There are evidences that it could even reduce the muscle spasms.

Lessen side effects of Hepatitis C treatment and boost drug efficacy

The varieties of side effects manifested during hepatitis C treatment ( nausea, fatigue, aches, depression) can be alleviated by marijuana. This assist those that take the medications alongside marijuana to complete the dosage compared to those who do not.
Mariguana can also elevate the efficacy of the drug by reducing the viral load of the body.
A study in the European Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology found that 86% patients using marijuana successful finished their Hapatatis C medication, while 29% of non-smokers completed their treatment.


Treatment of inflammatory bowel diseases

Apart from the positive impact of marijuana active chemical components on the gut and immune functions, cannabidiol and THC can bind with THC like compounds that cause permeability in the bowel. This bound helps in the blockage of the pore and helps the intestinal cells to bind more tightly.
The study was published in the Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics.

Reduces arthritis pain

When Sativex (a cannabinoid based drug) was given to rheumatoid arthritis patients, it was able to relieve the pain and increases sleep compared to placedo.

Marijuana reduces side effects of chemotherapy

The side effects experienced by those on chemotherapy e.g. cancer patients could be mitigated by giving marijuana. FDA even approves some THC based drugs for this purpose.

Reduces anxiety and promotes sleep

Coupled with its potency to relieve pain and improve relaxation. Research has shown that inhalation of marijuana could help in reduction of anxiety and consumption of marijuana plant extract spray gives better sleep.

Eases tremor in Parkinson’s disease patient

Researchers from Israel claim that marijuana can mitigate tremors, eases pain and promote better sleep for Parkinson’s disease patients.

OTHER BENEFITS ARE

Marijuana can help stop nightmares
It can protect the brain from stroke, concussion and trauma
It helps PTSD patients
Marijuana might cure people suffering from Crohn’s disease
Marijuana reduces the symptoms exhibited by Lupus, an autoimmune disorder.
It helps metabolism and keeps one skinny

Medical marijuana could be a better substitute for some synthetic drugs. Nevertheless, marijuana might have colossal medical uses but when consumed excessively leading to abuse, it generates some nasty side effects like nausea, vomiting, disturbed sleep and being paranoid. If the government of a country or state eventually approves marijuana for medical use .Patients should not abuse the opportunity by abusing the drug usage. Abuse of marijuana usage is at the person's detriment.

MEDICAL MARIJUANA AND LIVE HEALTHY

culled from..... http://livehealthyng..com/2014/09/medical-marijuana-its-importance-to.html
Re: Medical Marijuana: Its Importance To Health by Benjamin702: 9:15am On Aug 22, 2021
One of the most common uses for medical marijuana is in people undergoing chemotherapy. Cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy suffer from severe pain, painful nausea, vomiting, and loss of appetite. This can lead to further health complications. Medical marijuana can help them manage symptoms and pain. You can view the white gushers price to see how much it costs
Re: Medical Marijuana: Its Importance To Health by Jakumo(m): 9:31am On Aug 22, 2021
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