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Cannabis Tied to Lower Blood Pressure in Hypertension Patients, Study Finds

The Cannigma

Using cannabis for several months is associated with a reduction in blood pressure among older adults with hypertension, according to a prospective study published last week. The mean differences in 24-hours systolic and diastolic blood pressures were 5.0 No relationship between THC, CBD levels and blood pressure change.

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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. Studies have shown that marijuana use can lead to increased heart rate, blood pressure, and possible development of arterial plaque.

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Cannabis and Meditation

United Patients Group

While many people find that cannabis makes them feel more relaxed, others may experience anxiety after using it–especially if they take too much or use strains with high THC content. Reducing blood pressure and stress Cannabis can help you reduce blood pressure and stress, which are two of the leading causes of insomnia.

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

United Patients Group

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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Using Cannabis For Health and Wellness

United Patients Group

In one study conducted by researchers at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in North Carolina, patients with chronic back pain were given either 400 mg of THC or a placebo before bedtime every night for eight weeks (the other group received no treatment).

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What Are CBD Products Mainly Used For And How They’re Helpful

Cannabis Law Report

Even though CBD comes from the same plant as tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), it is not a psychoactive compound so therefore it will not create a sensation of feeling ‘high’. High blood pressure can put extra strain on the heart and can be caused by: A diet that is too high in cholesterol, fat, salt, or sugar.

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Is cannabis a blood thinner?

The Cannigma

Ever wondered how cannabinoids like THC or CBD affect your blood? While the general concensus is that phytocannabinoids (derived from the cannabis plant) do not cause anticoagulations, there has been only one study that found that THC, CBD and CBN could thin the blood of obese rodents.