Posts

Showing posts from February, 2022

Cannabis As Treatment For Mental Illness

How Cannabis Can Help You Manage Your Mental Illness – and Maybe Even Heal If you’re struggling with mental illness, cannabis may be the answer you’re looking for. Cannabis has been shown to be a helpful treatment for a variety of medical conditions, including anxiety, depression, and addiction. It can also be helpful for managing your symptoms when used in combination with other treatments. In fact, cannabis can even help improve mood and reduce inflammation. So if you’re looking for a way to manage your mental health, cannabis may be the answer you need. What is cannabis? Cannabis is a drug that is used to treat a wide variety of mental illnesses. It is also used to help with cancer. The main types of cannabis are marijuana and hashish. Marijuana is the most common type of cannabis used to treat mental health problems. It has been found to be helpful in treating depression, anxiety, and other mental health disorders. Hashish is another type of cannabis that is used to help with canc

What are the Effects of Indica Strains?

There are many reasons why you might want to try Indica strain use. The most important thing is to be aware of the effects that indica strain use may have on your mental and physical health. We'll talk about those effects as well as the benefits of indica strains on this blog post. What are Indica strains? Indica strains tend to grow shorter and bushier, and their leaves are wide and dark green in color. These strains are typically grown for therapeutic purposes because they have a more intense, relaxing effect on the body. Indica strains can help relieve pain, anxiety, insomnia, nausea, muscle spasms, inflammation and more symptoms. Additionally, these strains are usually recommended for treating patients with conditions like epilepsy or chronic pain. How do Indicas affect people? Indicas are the most popular strain of cannabis because they have a calming, sedative effect on the body. When someone smokes an Indica, they experience a physical and mental high. People who use indicas

How does Marijuana help cancer patients?

Cancer, being a chronic and sometimes terminal condition, is hard to endure for patients, caregivers, family, and friends. The goal when providing care during this time is to make the patient comfortable, decrease pain, and improve emotional health to create a positive experience for the remainder of their time. There are many conventional methods used to treat different cancers, but the traditional treatment method further adds to the patient’s suffering. Chemo and radiotherapy treatments are proving to be lifesavers for millions of patients, but they lead to many undesired effects causing immense discomfort to the patient. With the backing of scientific research on Marijuana, it is becoming evident that it can successfully reduce the effects of cancer treatment and can also improve the life of terminally ill patients. Medical Marijuana Leaf Medical Marijuana is a safer, potent option, with fewer side effects than conventional cancer and end-of-life treatments. It has the potential

Difference Between THC And CBD

Image
The Difference Between CBD and THC In 2020, CBD (cannabidiol) versus THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) is a hot topic. Both are natural compounds derived from the same plant– cannabis sativa. So what is the difference between CBD and THC? CBD and THC are two of the most prominent cannabinoids found in the cannabis plant. Both cannabis and hemp produce CBD and THC. However, cannabis has a higher concentration of THC. Hemp has a higher concentration of CBD. CBD and THC have the same chemical makeup, 21 carbon atoms, 30 hydrogen atoms, and two oxygen atoms. The difference is that they don’t have the same chemical arrangement, and the body receives them as different compounds. These compounds bind to neurotransmitters in your brain and affect things like mood, pain, sleep, and memory. PSYCHOACTIVE COMPONENT The THC compound is the one known most famously for the high sensation you get from it, a psychoactive response. And in many states, it is still illegal. CBD, alternatively, is con

WHAT TO KNOW ABOUT CBD OILS

Image
  Cannabidiol (CBD) is an oil derived from the cannabis plant. Possible health benefits include reducing inflammation and pain. However, it is not legal in all states, and there may also be some risks. In June 2018, the  Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Trusted Source  approved the prescription use of Epidiolex, a purified form of CBD oil, for treating two types of epilepsy. Other forms of cannabis are legal in other states. Cannabis contains a wide range of compounds, with varying effects. Some — but not all— are useful as a treatment. Similarly, some forms — but not all — are legal in some states. This article will look at what CBD is, how it might benefit a person’s health, how to use it, any possible risks, and its legal status in the United States. What is CBD oil? Share on Pinterest CBD oil may help manage symptoms of chronic pain. CBD is one of many cannabinoids (compounds) in the cannabis plant. Researchers have been looking at the possible therapeutic uses of CBD. Two of the

What To Know About White Runtz Weed Strain

  Hybrid  -  50% Sativa /50% Indica THC:  23% - 24% White Runtz is an evenly balanced hybrid strain (50% indica/50% sativa) created through crossing the classic  Zkittlez  X  Gelato  strains. Known for its super delicious flavor and long-lasting high, White Runtz is perfect for any hybrid lover. This bud packs a flavor much like its name suggests – sweet and sour fruity candy with a light touch of citrus. The aroma is very similar, with an earthy citrus overtone that's accented by fresh sweet fruits. The White Runtz high is just as delicious as the flavor, with relaxing and long-lasting effects that will have you kicked back and feeling totally at ease in no time at all. It starts with a tingly effect in the spine and the back of the neck, which quickly works its way forward throughout the rest of your body. Thanks to these effects and its super high 23-24% average THC level, White Runtz is often chosen to treat those suffering from conditions such as chronic stress, muscle spasms

Tips For Growing High-Quality Marijuana

Image
 These tips will help you to yield higher quality weed and complete the necessary requirements of the plants. Read the following to know about the tips which you can follow. Marijuana plant stages When you are growing marijuana you need to make sure that the seeds are reliable. A poor quality seed will not germinate. The seeds are produced by two parents of male and female genes. A good quality seed has a strong and dry texture with brown color. Whereas an undeveloped cannabis seed is greenish or white, they are not ideal for growing. Meanwhile, don't store the seeds for a long time. They can grow sprouts if they get moisture and heat. So make sure to plant them soon after buying. Keep them away from freezing temperatures which will kill their quality. h Cloning Process Cloning is another process of growing marijuana. It means cutting off the branches of marijuana. When you plant these branches, they will grow into a plant. It will have the same characteristics and quality as the p

WHAT IS IBOGAINE?

Image
  The Bwiti religion   uses   different parts of   T. iboga   for certain healing and religious purposes. For example, as well as having hallucinogenic effects, the roots and root bark of the shrub can   be effective in : restoring good health increasing sexual arousal or behavior reducing  fever The leaves of  T.iboga  also act as an aphrodisiac. In addition, their anesthetic properties mean that they can numb pain. Research  suggests that in small doses, ibogaine usually acts as a mild stimulant. However, larger quantities can cause hallucinations and induce a profound psychedelic state. This state may significantly reduce symptoms of opioid withdrawal and block substance cravings. In the 1980s, ibogaine became popular in Europe and the U.S. as a nonaddictive treatment option for drug dependency. Since then, some research indicates that ibogaine may also be useful for the treatment of neuropsychiatric conditions, alcohol use disorder, and  depression .

IS CBD OIL SAFE OR ADDICTIVE.

As long as you buy from a reputed supplier who can produce certification of the CBD products’ safety and ingredients it should be safe. A World Health Organisation report on CBD confirmed that “CBD is generally well tolerated with a good safety profile. Reported adverse effects may be as a result of drug interactions between CBD and patients’ existing medications.” Controlled human studies have not found any potential for physical dependence, withdrawal or tolerance.  Due to the extremely low levels of THC, there’s no reason why CBD oil should be addictive when used responsibly. Not all CBD products are the same quality so it’s important to look out for trusted brands who can provide analytical results for their products. Any company who makes a CBD product should be able to supply a consumer with a certificate confirming its safety, the amount of THC it contains and any residual solvents leftover from the manufacturing process.

WHAT ARE THE HEALTH RISK OF MARIJUANA?

  At the other end of the spectrum is the plethora of studies that have found negative associations between marijuana use and health. They are listed below. Mental health problems Daily marijuana use is believed to exacerbate existing symptoms of bipolar disorder among people who have this mental health problem. However, the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine report suggests that among people with no history of the condition, there is only limited evidence of a link between marijuana use and developing bipolar disorder. Moderate evidence suggests that regular marijuana users are more likely to experience  suicidal thoughts , and there is a small increased risk of depression among marijuana users. Marijuana use is likely to increase risk of psychosis, including  schizophrenia . But a curious finding among people with schizophrenia and other psychoses is that a history of marijuana use is linked with  improved performance  on tests assessing learning and memory. Te