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Is cannabis a blood thinner?

The Cannigma

It may seem like a weird question, but it is a vitally important one for anyone taking anticoagulant medications and considering using cannabis. It turns out that this issue has been under-researched and could have significant impacts on patients who may be at greater risk of heart attacks and strokes. What is a blood thinner?

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Transform Your Health and Wellness with Medical Cannabis

United Patients Group

Introduction Cannabis is a versatile and powerful plant that has been used for thousands of years as medicine. Although it’s still illegal in many parts of the world, there are plenty of reasons why you should consider using cannabis to improve your quality of life.

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Does cannabis impact the effectiveness of birth control?

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Smoking cigarettes or other devices containing nicotine can negatively interact with contraceptives (birth control pills) by increasing the risk of stroke, blood clots and heart attacks. While cannabis does not contain nicotine, some may wonder whether cannabis can also interact with or impact the effectiveness of birth control.

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Marijuana Before Surgery: Friend or Foe?

Marijuanally

When should you stop using cannabis when having surgery? What experts say is that the effects of the cannabis whether taken therapeutic or recreational ly , usually last about 2 hours and affect the body. So in order to avoid any contraindications, heart patients should be wary of smoking marijuana before surgery.

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Why Does Cannabis Make You Paranoid?

United Patients Group

Cannabis, a plant with a long history of human use, has gained widespread popularity for both recreational and medicinal purposes. Cannabis-induced paranoia is a relatively common phenomenon that can leave individuals feeling anxious, fearful, and suspicious.

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How cannabis can impact anesthesia and surgery

SpeedWeed

Cannabis boasts a number of health benefits, including easing chronic pain and insomnia, and making it easier to deal with anxiety, depression, and PTSD to find peace and enjoy life. However, cannabis doesn’t always interact well with other drugs, and in fact, can be downright dangerous depending on the drug.

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What seniors need to know before getting a medical marijuana card

The Cannigma

The percentage of Americans over 65 who had reported using cannabis in the past year had increased tenfold between 2006 to 2018, from 0.4% But as mainstream as cannabis has become, there are still some things any senior should consider before deciding whether to get a medical marijuana card. These include: Tax benefits.