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Marijuana Linked With Increased Risk of Heart Attack

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Secondly, a separate study focused on older individuals with conditions such as Type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol. The findings revealed that marijuana use among these individuals significantly amplified the likelihood of experiencing a major acute heart or brain event while hospitalized.

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The history and science of psychedelics: from acid and shrooms to ketamine and salvia

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And while most psychedelics are currently illegal in the United States and around the world, researchers are exploring their use in medicine to treat conditions such as depression, PTSD, addiction, anxiety, OCD, migraines, end of life acceptance of mortality, and eating disorders. Now, psychedelic research is booming. Classical psychedelics

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The Endocannabinoid System-History, Health and Why We Feel High

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The History and Science of Cannabis. the Emperor Shen Nung prescribed cannabis for various medical conditions such as gout, rheumatism, and poor memory. includes the use of cannabis for treating inflammatory conditions. . The use of cannabis for medicinal purposes can be dated back to as early as 2700 B.C.; In 2723 B.C.,

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There’s No Associated Between Cannabis Use and Increased Stroke Risk, Finds Study

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According to NORML, who first reported on the study, researchers identified no link between recent cannabis exposure and either an increased or decreased risk of stroke after adjusting for confounders such as age, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol.

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Why cannabis can make your heart race

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The interactions of the endocannabinoid system with the autonomic nervous system seem to be the driving force behind the reported cardiovascular adverse events [from cannabis],” wrote a group of researchers who recently reviewed years of cannabis studies 1. Why cannabis makes your heart race. The same could be true for increased heart rate.

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Effects of Cannabis on Exercise Q&A with Eloise Theisen – President of the American Cannabis Nurse Association

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For example, Delta-9 THC is known for producing a euphoric effect and in certain doses can increase heart rate and blood pressure, decrease urination and even cause dizziness and/or anxiety. Some small studies have shown that a single dose of CBD can reduce resting blood pressure and improve the response to exercise stress.

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AAFP ( American Academy of Family Physicians) Releases Marijuana, Cannabinoids Position Paper

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Cannabis use, both medically and recreationally, is prevalent throughout history. 2,5,25 Improved sleep was also considered a secondary outcome when evaluating other conditions (chronic pain, multiple sclerosis) with various cannabinoids. Medicinal cannabis: history, pharmacology, and implications for the acute care setting.