Cannabis

yuiyoshida

(42,725 posts) Tue Oct 20, 2020, 04:14 AM Oct 2020

20 Health benefits of cannabis that everyone should know

Cannabis can be found in various forms, and the health benefits of cannabis is ever growing, here Tara Leo of CaliExtractions gives us an insight regarding the diverse benefits of the plant.

Relief of chronic pain
There are hundreds of chemical compounds in cannabis, many of which are cannabinoids. Cannabinoids have been linked to providing relief of chronic pain due to their chemical makeup. Which is why cannabis’ by-product such as medical cannabis is commonly used for chronic pain relief.

Improves lung capacity
Unlike smoking cigarettes, when smoking cannabis in the form of cannabis your lungs aren’t harmed. In fact, a study found that cannabis actually helps increase the capacity of the lungs rather than cause any harm to it.

Help lose weight
If you look around, you will notice that the avid cannabis user is usually not overweight. That is because cannabis is linked to aiding your body in regulating insulin while managing caloric intake efficiently.

Regulate and prevent diabetes
With its impact on insulin, it only makes sense that cannabis can help regulate and prevent diabetes. Research conducted by the American Alliance for Medical Cannabis (AAMC) has linked cannabis to stabilise blood sugars, lower blood pressure, and improve blood circulation.

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https://www.healtheuropa.eu/health-benefits-of-cannabis/92499/

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20 Health benefits of cannabis that everyone should know (Original Post) yuiyoshida Oct 2020 OP

I recall years ago reading that cannabis has more tar than cigarettes. 3Hotdogs Oct 2020 #1

I read the same thing years ago. The article I read also said you don't inhale as much cannibis mitch96 Oct 2020 #2

I don't know about losing weight... The rare times I smoke I get the munchies BAD.... mitch96 Oct 2020 #3

i started doing high dose edibles for my fibro. mopinko Oct 2020 #4

3Hotdogs

(13,403 posts)

1. I recall years ago reading that cannabis has more tar than cigarettes.

Reply to yuiyoshida (Original post)

Tue Oct 20, 2020, 06:36 AM

Oct 2020

How can that be better for your lungs?

mitch96

(14,658 posts)

2. I read the same thing years ago. The article I read also said you don't inhale as much cannibis

Reply to 3Hotdogs (Reply #1)

Tue Oct 20, 2020, 07:11 AM

Oct 2020

smoke as cig's. I believe the aforementioned article is making the point about lung capacity. By holding your breath I assume will increase capacity. Most of us just use the upper ⅔'s of our lungs. Deep breathing (as in yoga) gets vital oxygen down to the lower lobes of the lung. YMMV.
I'm a cheap date.. one hit and I'm down for the count.
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mitch96

(14,658 posts)

3. I don't know about losing weight... The rare times I smoke I get the munchies BAD....

Reply to yuiyoshida (Original post)

Tue Oct 20, 2020, 07:15 AM

Oct 2020

IF I have to loose a few pounds the first off my list is cannabis.. Especially edibles...
No refrigerator or cupboard is safe with me around...
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mopinko

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4. i started doing high dose edibles for my fibro.

Reply to yuiyoshida (Original post)

Tue Oct 20, 2020, 07:22 AM

Oct 2020

i lost a lot of weight. too much, even.
it cleared out the brain fog and it has been pretty remarkable.

i also have osteoarthritis, and nothing hurts these days. in fact, my knobby joint on one of my fingers has gone down. wound healing is also much better/faster than it used to be.

interesting shit.

eta- also straightened out my shitty cholesterol numbers. went from atrocious even w a statin to perfect.

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