{"id":7303,"date":"2017-03-23T04:51:21","date_gmt":"2017-03-23T04:51:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.420magazine.com\/?p=5960"},"modified":"2017-03-23T04:51:21","modified_gmt":"2017-03-23T04:51:21","slug":"the-pros-of-medical-cannabis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cannitrol.com\/blog\/the-pros-of-medical-cannabis\/","title":{"rendered":"The Pros Of Medical Cannabis"},"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\/the-pros-of-medical-cannabis\/\" send=\"true\" layout=\"standard\" width=\"450\" show_faces=\"false\" font=\"arial\" action=\"like\" colorscheme=\"light\"><\/fb:like><\/div><p>In the 1970\u2019s, comic duo Cheech and Chong had fun with their dead-on impressions of two chronically stoned \u201cpotheads.\u201d But, in 2017, it appears that marijuana is beginning to lose its \u201cCheech and Chong\u201d associations. The use of medical cannabis is currently legal in 28 states, and proponents say the herb is changing lives by granting relief to people suffering from such problems as chronic cancer pain, multiple sclerosis, epilepsy, anxiety and sleep disorders.<\/p>\n<p>In fact, according to medical marijuana expert Dr. Rachna Patel, scientific studies have supported the effectiveness of cannabis-derived products in relieving pain and emotional distress. A knowledgeable medical marijuana doctor can help you explore the potential of this intriguing natural treatment \u2013 and help you decide if it\u2019s right for you.<\/p>\n<p>Non-toxic, non-addictive medical cannabis lacks the dangers of prescription drugs<br \/>\nAccording to Dr. Patel, the use of medical cannabis can help patients eliminate or sharply reduce their use of prescription drugs \u2013 many of which have dangerous and even life-threatening adverse effects.<\/p>\n<p>Narcotic pain-killing drugs such as oxycodone, hydrocodone and morphine, as well as anti-anxiety medications like diazepam, not only create tolerance \u2013 meaning you need higher and higher doses to get the same effect \u2013 but also have the potential for deadly overdose or debilitating addiction. In addition, they may feature unpleasant side effects such as sedation, blurred vision, nausea, loss of sex drive and severe constipation.<\/p>\n<p>Medical cannabis, on the other hand, lacks the toxic and addictive qualities of opioid drugs, while still helping to ease a multitude of ills \u2013 including chronic pain, insomnia, arthritis, nightmares, PTSD, migraines and anxiety. Medical cannabis can also help greatly alleviate symptoms of serious chronic diseases \u2013 such as suppressing tremors in Parkinson\u2019s disease, reducing pain in cancer patients and decreasing spasticity in multiple sclerosis.<\/p>\n<p>Cannabinoids hold the key to relief<\/p>\n<p>Cannabinoids, the constituents found in marijuana, actually exist naturally in the human body in the form of endocannabinoids \u2013 which regulate pain management and mood. Marijuana works with the endocannabinoid system in the body to modulate levels of pain and anxiety, which gives it the ability to alleviate symptoms of a wide range of disorders.<\/p>\n<p>In addition, medical cannabis can reduce inflammation by suppressing the release of inflammatory cytokines, while activating T-regulatory cells that help to control immune response. Research into medical marijuana is ongoing, but many reputable studies have already confirmed significant therapeutic effects.<\/p>\n<p>The research is stunning yet, ignored by Western medicine<\/p>\n<p>In a 2014 study, researchers at Vanderbilt University found that cannabinoids in marijuana reduce anxiety by binding to cannabinoid receptors in the amygdala \u2013 a part of the brain that interprets pain.<\/p>\n<p>In a two-month study of patients with Chrohn\u2019s disease that had become resistant to treatment, 10 out of 11 reported enhanced quality of life, with improved sleep and appetite. And, almost half of the participants experienced total remission of their symptoms \u2014 which had included painful cramps, nausea, and an uncomfortable sensation of urgency.<\/p>\n<p>In yet another study, medical marijuana outperformed the usual \u201cgo-to\u201d prescription medications, including Reglan, Compazine and Phenergan, in relieving nausea and vomiting after chemotherapy.<br \/>\nAnother advantage of using medical marijuana is that the different cannabinoids are measured and identified \u2013 making it easier for your doctor to target your symptoms with the proper combinations and dosages.<br \/>\nJoin us, this Sunday, to discover the uncensored truth about how to naturally relieve pain with medical marijuana. The facts revealed in this show will surprise you.<\/p>\n<p> <img src=\"https:\/\/cannitrol.com\/blog\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/03\/the-pros-of-medical-cannabis.jpg\" border=\"0\" alt=\"\"> <\/p>\n<p>News Moderator: Katelyn Baker <a href=\"http:\/\/www.420magazine.com\" target=\"_blank\">420 MAGAZINE \u00ae<\/a><br \/>\nFull Article: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.naturalhealth365.com\/cannabis-chronic-pain-2171.html\" target=\"_blank\">The Pros Of Medical Cannabis<\/a><br \/>\nAuthor: Jonathan Lansman<br \/>\nContact: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.naturalhealth365.com\/contact-us\/\" target=\"_blank\">Natural Health 365<\/a><br \/>\nPhoto Credit: None Found<br \/>\nWebsite: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.naturalhealth365.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Natural Health 365<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In the 1970\u2019s, comic duo Cheech and Chong had fun with their dead-on impressions of two chronically stoned \u201cpotheads.\u201d But,&#8230; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.420magazine.com\/2017\/03\/pros-medical-cannabis\/\" class=\"read-more\">[Read More]<\/a> <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[2329,9,1,3],"tags":[4896],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/cannitrol.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7303"}],"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=7303"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/cannitrol.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/7303\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/cannitrol.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7303"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cannitrol.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=7303"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cannitrol.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=7303"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}