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Using Cannabis For Health and Wellness

United Patients Group

This can help improve overall health by supporting processes like digestion, muscle function and more (3). Those who took the THC reported falling asleep faster and staying asleep longer than those who took placebos–and they also had less disturbed sleep overall compared with their counterparts who didn’t take any drugs at all!

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How Cannabis Benefits a Person’s Health – 8 Useful Ways

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THC , another major active compound in cannabis, has also been found to be effective in reducing anxiety and improving mood. Lowering Blood Pressure Cannabis has also been found to lower blood pressure. This can help reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke, as well as improve overall health.

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What is greening out? What you need to know about consuming too much cannabis

The Cannigma

Greening out is a slang phrase for consuming too much cannabis, specifically THC. While cannabis is generally regarded as safe , overconsumption of THC can still have a myriad of adverse effects. It’s essentially an overwhelming combination of any of the typical THC side effects. What does greening out feel like?

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How Stress Impacts Your Body

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Likewise, blood pressure—the force of blood against artery walls—is also likely to rise during times of high stress. A study published in the journal Gut found that stress was associated with gut inflammation and a greater likelihood of developing irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) or other digestive problems.

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Does cannabis impact the effectiveness of birth control?

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Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) can increase blood pressure, increase heart rates, and potentially worsen those risks if hormonal birth control is being consumed as well. . While many people consume THC without adverse effects, the risks still remain. What is Hormonal Birth Control?

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Transform Your Health and Wellness with Medical Cannabis

United Patients Group

Lowering Blood Pressure The cardiovascular benefits of cannabis are wide-ranging, but one of the most important is its ability to lower blood pressure. Cannabis can help lower your blood pressure by causing your arteries to dilate and relax.

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Is Drinking Weed Tea Any Good? – Higher Mentality

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The cannabinoids (the main compounds in cannabis) such as the THC and CBDboth hold strong pain relieving properties. These being ingested through the digestive tract and liver, are able to act quickly and relieve any pain anywhere in the body. They do so by lowering the blood pressure and by improving the circulation in the tissues.