{"id":1082,"date":"2012-05-27T07:54:10","date_gmt":"2012-05-27T07:54:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.marijuana.net\/?p=16343"},"modified":"2012-05-27T07:54:10","modified_gmt":"2012-05-27T07:54:10","slug":"for-the-female-patients-out-there","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cannitrol.com\/blog\/for-the-female-patients-out-there\/","title":{"rendered":"For the Female Patients out there"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"wp_fb_like_button\" style=\"margin:5px 0 5px 5px;float:right;height:100px;\"><script src=\"http:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/all.js#xfbml=1\"><\/script><fb:like href=\"https:\/\/cannitrol.com\/blog\/for-the-female-patients-out-there\/\" send=\"true\" layout=\"standard\" width=\"450\" show_faces=\"false\" font=\"arial\" action=\"like\" colorscheme=\"light\"><\/fb:like><\/div><p><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"214\" height=\"235\" src=\"http:\/\/www.marijuana.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/pms1.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"pms\" title=\"pms\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"attachment wp-att-16354\" href=\"http:\/\/www.marijuana.net\/news-and-articles\/for-the-ladies\/attachment\/pms-2\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-16354\" title=\"pms\" src=\"http:\/\/www.marijuana.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/pms1-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a> There are very few acronyms that effect our lives as much as the one that torments women monthly, PMS.\u00a0 <a title=\"PMS\" href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Premenstrual_syndrome\" target=\"_blank\">Premenstrual Syndrome<\/a> is something that will effect most women at some point throughout their lives.\u00a0 On a far lesser scale, men can also be impacted by PMS, especially if they are concerned with providing relief for their loved ones.\u00a0 So how is it that this syndrome which can cause such discomfort and pain to so many people is still left to pharmaceutical treatments with such mixed results that many women often don&#8217;t know where to turn?\u00a0 The problem is\u00a0 for over a century doctors have turned a blind eye to the herbal remedy which has helped so many women.\u00a0 For hundreds, if not thousands of years women have used the cannabis plant to help alleviate the symptoms of PMS.\u00a0 It varies in symptoms and intensity from patient to patient, but often includes headaches (even migraines), cramping, bloating, pelvic pain, breast pain, sleep difficulty, irritability, anxiety, depression, and inability to concentrate.\u00a0 Most men have difficulty understanding it, and just opt to keep their distance.\u00a0 Perhaps giving herbal-infused chocolates as a gift would be a more helpful approach.<\/p>\n<p>As doctors&#8217; understanding of the female biology has increased, they have prescribed numerous pills to help ease women&#8217;s suffering.\u00a0 For those who endure mood swings, irritability, depression or anxiety they have offered Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (<a title=\"SSRI wiki\" href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Selective_serotonin_reuptake_inhibitor\" target=\"_blank\">SSRI<\/a>) as antidepressants.\u00a0 These may include Celexa, Lexapro, Prozac, Paxil or many others.\u00a0 Unfortunately they do not always work and carry a long list of side effects that can be much worse than the PMS itself.\u00a0 Also, these drugs take time to come to full strength in the body, so they must be taken over periods of time. So, patients must take a potentially dangerous drug for long term, even though it is only to treat symptoms that effect them for just a few days per month. For pain relief, doctors offer Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (<a title=\"NSAIDs wiki\" href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Non-steroidal_anti-inflammatory_drug\" target=\"_blank\">NSAIDs<\/a>) like Advil and Midol.\u00a0 These are better because women need only take them as symptoms occur.\u00a0 But these also have a potential to cause harm, from intestinal bleeding or renal damage.\u00a0 They may also interact with other drugs for other dangerous effects.\u00a0 For those with trouble sleeping, physicians recommend Ambien, but that leaves users very groggy, and has instigated many scary <a title=\"Ambien sleep-walk\" href=\"http:\/\/www.sciencedaily.com\/releases\/2009\/06\/090629200645.htm\" target=\"_blank\">sleep-walking<\/a> stories.\u00a0 Once again, modern science offers a glimmer of hope, but casts a long shadow uncertainty.<\/p>\n<p>Luckily, for all the women there exists a natural-occurring remedy that can treat any or all of their symptoms with minimal side effects, none of which can be called dangerous.\u00a0 Before marijuana prohibition went into effect, cannabis was a standard item in doctor&#8217;s tool bags, and often prescribed to females.\u00a0 One doctor answered to the highest (pun not intended) woman in the world.\u00a0 In the 19th century Sir Russell Reynolds was the Royal Physician for <a title=\"Queen Victoria\" href=\"http:\/\/www.friendsofcannabis.com\/directory\/index.php?option=com_alphacontent&amp;section=32&amp;cat=311&amp;task=view&amp;id=300&amp;Itemid=58\" target=\"_blank\">Queen Victoria<\/a> of England.\u00a0 As many women before her, she suffered from painful menstrual cramps.\u00a0 So he dug into his black bag and offered tincture of the Indian Hemp plant for her relief.\u00a0 He even included it in the first issue of <a title=\"The Lancet\" href=\"http:\/\/www.thelancet.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">The Lancet<\/a> (a foremost medical <a title=\"more journals\" href=\"http:\/\/www.hempista.com\/2011\/pms-menses-menopause-and-cannabis\/\" target=\"_blank\">journal<\/a>) writing, &#8220;When pure and administered carefully, [cannabis] is one of the most valuable medicines we possess.&#8221; As many states have passed compassionate use laws, doctors are willing to again utilize this plant for treatment.<\/p>\n<p>Dr. <a title=\"Dr Breen, MCSC\" href=\"http:\/\/www.mcsocal.com\/blog\/pms-premenstrual-syndrome-pmdd-premenstrual-dysphoric-disorder-and-marijuana-cannabis-an-alternative-treatment\" target=\"_blank\">Breen<\/a>, of Medical Cannabis of Southern California, sees many women everyday who come to him for help with their PMS suffering.\u00a0 Many have tried pharmaceuticals for years without satisfactory treatment.\u00a0 He prescribes cannabis because it is safe and effective.\u00a0 He counsels his patients that while it may not be the right fit for every woman, it is worth trying out.\u00a0 It can treat the headaches and pains, bloating and cramping.\u00a0 It helps mellow out those mood swings, and can assist with sleeplessness.\u00a0 It also can aid flagging libido (exactly opposite to the effects of SSRIs).\u00a0 And finally, it is safe and has short term effects.\u00a0 When it works for a patient, she can self-medicate as she sees fit.\u00a0 For those who do not receive any benefit from it, or if they don&#8217;t agree with the &#8220;high&#8221; feelings associated with smoking, they can discontinue its use without any fears.<\/p>\n<p>So, for all the female patients out there who are dealing with such discomfort, there is something out there that can help with the pain.\u00a0 Next time you are sifting through ineffective pills at the pharmacy, remember the remedy that has been used for far longer and with greater success.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"214\" height=\"235\" src=\"http:\/\/www.marijuana.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/pms1.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"pms\" title=\"pms\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"attachment wp-att-16354\" href=\"http:\/\/www.marijuana.net\/news-and-articles\/for-the-ladies\/attachment\/pms-2\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-16354\" title=\"pms\" src=\"http:\/\/www.marijuana.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/pms1-150x150.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a> There are very few acronyms that effect our lives as much as the one that torments women monthly, PMS.\u00a0 <a title=\"PMS\" href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Premenstrual_syndrome\" target=\"_blank\">Premenstrual Syndrome<\/a> is something that will effect most women at some point throughout their lives.\u00a0 On a far lesser scale, men can also be impacted by PMS, especially if they are concerned with providing relief for their loved ones.\u00a0 So how is it that this syndrome which can cause such discomfort and pain to so many people is still left to pharmaceutical treatments with such mixed results that many women often don&#8217;t know where to turn?\u00a0 The problem is\u00a0 for over a century doctors have turned a blind eye to the herbal remedy which has helped so many women.\u00a0 For hundreds, if not thousands of years women have used the cannabis plant to help alleviate the symptoms of PMS.\u00a0 It varies in symptoms and intensity from patient to patient, but often includes headaches (even migraines), cramping, bloating, pelvic pain, breast pain, sleep difficulty, irritability, anxiety, depression, and inability to concentrate.\u00a0 Most men have difficulty understanding it, and just opt to keep their distance.\u00a0 Perhaps giving herbal-infused chocolates as a gift would be a more helpful approach.<\/p>\n<p>As doctors&#8217; understanding of the female biology has increased, they have prescribed numerous pills to help ease women&#8217;s suffering.\u00a0 For those who endure mood swings, irritability, depression or anxiety they have offered Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (<a title=\"SSRI wiki\" href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Selective_serotonin_reuptake_inhibitor\" target=\"_blank\">SSRI<\/a>) as antidepressants.\u00a0 These may include Celexa, Lexapro, Prozac, Paxil or many others.\u00a0 Unfortunately they do not always work and carry a long list of side effects that can be much worse than the PMS itself.\u00a0 Also, these drugs take time to come to full strength in the body, so they must be taken over periods of time. So, patients must take a potentially dangerous drug for long term, even though it is only to treat symptoms that effect them for just a few days per month. For pain relief, doctors offer Non-steroidal Anti-inflammatory Drugs (<a title=\"NSAIDs wiki\" href=\"http:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Non-steroidal_anti-inflammatory_drug\" target=\"_blank\">NSAIDs<\/a>) like Advil and Midol.\u00a0 These are better because women need only take them as symptoms occur.\u00a0 But these also have a potential to cause harm, from intestinal bleeding or renal damage.\u00a0 They may also interact with other drugs for other dangerous effects.\u00a0 For those with trouble sleeping, physicians recommend Ambien, but that leaves users very groggy, and has instigated many scary <a title=\"Ambien sleep-walk\" href=\"http:\/\/www.sciencedaily.com\/releases\/2009\/06\/090629200645.htm\" target=\"_blank\">sleep-walking<\/a> stories.\u00a0 Once again, modern science offers a glimmer of hope, but casts a long shadow uncertainty.<\/p>\n<p>Luckily, for all the women there exists a natural-occurring remedy that can treat any or all of their symptoms with minimal side effects, none of which can be called dangerous.\u00a0 Before marijuana prohibition went into effect, cannabis was a standard item in doctor&#8217;s tool bags, and often prescribed to females.\u00a0 One doctor answered to the highest (pun not intended) woman in the world.\u00a0 In the 19th century Sir Russell Reynolds was the Royal Physician for <a title=\"Queen Victoria\" href=\"http:\/\/www.friendsofcannabis.com\/directory\/index.php?option=com_alphacontent&amp;section=32&amp;cat=311&amp;task=view&amp;id=300&amp;Itemid=58\" target=\"_blank\">Queen Victoria<\/a> of England.\u00a0 As many women before her, she suffered from painful menstrual cramps.\u00a0 So he dug into his black bag and offered tincture of the Indian Hemp plant for her relief.\u00a0 He even included it in the first issue of <a title=\"The Lancet\" href=\"http:\/\/www.thelancet.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">The Lancet<\/a> (a foremost medical <a title=\"more journals\" href=\"http:\/\/www.hempista.com\/2011\/pms-menses-menopause-and-cannabis\/\" target=\"_blank\">journal<\/a>) writing, &#8220;When pure and administered carefully, [cannabis] is one of the most valuable medicines we possess.&#8221; As many states have passed compassionate use laws, doctors are willing to again utilize this plant for treatment.<\/p>\n<p>Dr. <a title=\"Dr Breen, MCSC\" href=\"http:\/\/www.mcsocal.com\/blog\/pms-premenstrual-syndrome-pmdd-premenstrual-dysphoric-disorder-and-marijuana-cannabis-an-alternative-treatment\" target=\"_blank\">Breen<\/a>, of Medical Cannabis of Southern California, sees many women everyday who come to him for help with their PMS suffering.\u00a0 Many have tried pharmaceuticals for years without satisfactory treatment.\u00a0 He prescribes cannabis because it is safe and effective.\u00a0 He counsels his patients that while it may not be the right fit for every woman, it is worth trying out.\u00a0 It can treat the headaches and pains, bloating and cramping.\u00a0 It helps mellow out those mood swings, and can assist with sleeplessness.\u00a0 It also can aid flagging libido (exactly opposite to the effects of SSRIs).\u00a0 And finally, it is safe and has short term effects.\u00a0 When it works for a patient, she can self-medicate as she sees fit.\u00a0 For those who do not receive any benefit from it, or if they don&#8217;t agree with the &#8220;high&#8221; feelings associated with smoking, they can discontinue its use without any fears.<\/p>\n<p>So, for all the female patients out there who are dealing with such discomfort, there is something out there that can help with the pain.\u00a0 Next time you are sifting through ineffective pills at the pharmacy, remember the remedy that has been used for far longer and with greater success.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[1033,1034,52,1035,1036,1037,77,9,1038,51,1039,1040,1041,1042,1043,1044,1045,1046,1,3,1047],"tags":[3604,3605,2632,3606,7,3607,2655,3608,2631,3609,3610,3611,3612,3613,3614,3615,3616,3617],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/cannitrol.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1082"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/cannitrol.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/cannitrol.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cannitrol.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cannitrol.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1082"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/cannitrol.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1082\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/cannitrol.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1082"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cannitrol.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1082"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cannitrol.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1082"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}