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Cannabis and Meditation

United Patients Group

In the 19th century, westerners also began mixing their marijuana with tea or smoking it in pipes to help them relax before practicing yoga or other holistic activities like massage therapy. 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 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. Stress can cause a hormone imbalance, leading to a variety of health problems like diabetes, high blood pressure and thyroid disorder. Stress can cause muscle pain and tension headaches.

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Dialysis: Live Well With a Chronic Kidney Disease 

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Millions of people across the world suffer from chronic kidney disease (CKD), and many of them show signs including weariness, edema, and high blood pressure. Dialysis is a medical therapy that eliminates extra waste, salt, and water from the body to mimic the function of healthy kidneys.

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New Research Finds Marijuana Use Not Associated With Hypertension

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The results of the study are consistent with separate research published last month that showed cannabis use may actually lower blood pressure in older adults. Researchers studied 26 elderly patients, monitoring their blood pressure and other metrics over a three-month period.

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10 Benefits of Infrared Sauna, Sweating and Healing

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Cardiovascular Function Infrared saunas help to increase blood flow and circulation throughout the body, which can lead to improved cardiovascular function. Studies show that infrared sauna use helps lower blood pressure, cholesterol levels and triglycerides.

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Could the Up-and-Coming Medicinal Ketamine Market Rival the Cannabis Industry?

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Healthcare Ketamine therapy has delivered positive results for patients when used in a structured outpatient setting. Many clinics are capitalizing on an opportunity to use ketamine therapy as a treatment for alcoholism, among many other things. Ketamine Clinics Are an Evolutionary Addition to U.S.

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CBD Science Update

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Previously, the Nottingham scientists had shown that “acute oral administration of CBD (600 mg) causes a reduction in blood pressure at rest and in response to stress.” O’S ullivan and her team examined the acute and chronic effects of cannabidiol on cardiovascular function. The results were mixed.

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