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Why cannabis can make your heart race

The Cannigma

In fact, smoking cannabis can lead to a 20-100% increase in heart rate for a couple hours or more after consumption 2. This is believed to be due to a widening of the blood vessels, which is also responsible for those red eyes people get after using cannabis.

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The Effects of Mixing Cannabis and Tobacco

PrestoDoctor

From the potential health risks to the psychological effects, we will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the consequences of mixing these substances, allowing you to make informed decisions about your consumption habits. It’s also essential to be mindful of your tolerance and to adjust your consumption accordingly.

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The effects of mixing marijuana with tobacco

Alchimia

Its consumption via vaping , edibles and concentrates has also increased. Something that has not changed much, however, is the most common form of cannabis consumption: mixing it with tobacco to roll a cigarette. Despite the massive consumption of this mixture, this habit has escaped the attention of health authorities for many years.

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New Cannabinoid Alert: PHC

Veriheal

” However, what consumers are actually consuming is not delta-9 THC (generally referred to as simply THC) extracted from cannabis. Although products like PHC are thought to be relatively safe for consumption if processed properly, many experts raise the point that natural is always better.

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Can You Be Allergic to Cannabis?

Veriheal

Symptoms associated with consumption: Respiratory complications such as shortness of breath. Cross-reactivity refers to being more likely to form an allergy against something when you are already allergic to a substance which contains similar protein properties. Red and/or swelling eyes. Rashes, hives or skin swelling. Anaphylaxis*.

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What’s the Deal With Synthetic Cannabinoids Like Spice and K2? Are They Safe?

Veriheal

has reported that cases involving overdoses related to a substance called “K2”, sometimes referred to as “Spice”, has increased by as much as 130% from the 3,488 cases brought forward in 2018. Elevated blood pressure. In the last two years, the news in Washington D.C. Abnormalities in heart rhythm. Chest Pain. Kidney Failure.

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Understanding the American Heart Association’s Statement on Marijuana

CannaMD

Consumption of edibles should proceed slowly and in small quantities at a time with sufficient time between doses. The authors note a range of short-term effects of cannabis consumption, most of which are well known and documented. In contrast, CBD reduces heart rate and blood pressure, improves vasodilation, and reduces inflammation.

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