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5 Benefits of Taking Cannabis During Chemotherapy

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For instance, delta 9-tetrahydrocannabinol or THC is responsible for giving the user a feeling of high. As per a study by The National Centre for Biotechnology, the natural way to alleviate pain and inflammation is marijuana. It contains compounds and chemicals like THC, which brings you instant relief from pain.

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5 Important Applications of Medical Marijuana

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Here are 5 important applications of medical Marijuana: Nerve pain. Several diseases such as AIDs, cause intense pain to their victims, and often, the recognised medical options either have severe side effects or are simply inadequate. Fights Alzheimer’s. This plaque plays a major role in the development of Alzheimer’s disease.

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5 Ways Marijuana Helps Cancer Patients

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Marijuana carries strong anti-cancer property, and its various compounds like CBD and THC have been shown to combat and kill cancer cells. Reduced Pain. One of the popular uses of marijuana in cancer patients is pain reduction. Cannabis is effective in controlling both bone and nerve pain. Kills Cancer Cells.

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9 Marijuana Strains To Help Chronic Pain

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Although the relaxing tendencies inherent in indica strains lend themselves to pain reduction, properties from both can be useful in remedying chronic pain. The conversation of sativa vs indica for nerve pain, for example, is reported to edge towards indica’s pacifying nature. With a lower THC content, L.A.

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Cannabis Sativa: 8 Health Benefits

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From reducing chronic pain to treating anxiety, this plant has made its way into alternative medicine as a natural remedy for various health conditions. In this blog, we are going to discuss the top eight health benefits of cannabis sativa that have been proven by science.

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Stop Hurting, Start Living: A Guide to Medical Marijuana for Back Pain

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The most abundant ones are cannabidiol (CBD) and delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). Note that medical marijuana is higher in CBD and lower in THC than its recreational counterpart. THC, the primary compound in recreational marijuana, makes users feel “high” or intoxicated. Does Medical Marijuana Relieve Back Pain?

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How Can Medical Marijuana Help Cancer Patients?

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Using MMJ to help with pain relief is clearly a better option than taking yet more drugs, which will have their own side-effects to add to those caused by the chemotherapy. WebMD also tells us that medical marijuana can help treat nerve pain and damage caused by chemotherapy and that it can play a part in alleviating inflammation.