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Choosing the Right Strain for You

LifeCannMD

Strains are classified into three groups: Sativa, Indica, Hybrids. Sativa is known for its energizing, anxiety-reducing effect. Sativa-dominant strains help patients feel productive via a stimulating effect. Ultimately sativa is known for elevating mood and increasing energy. It can also stimulate the appetite.

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Best strains and terpenes for creativity

The Cannigma

A 2012 study found that people with naturally low creativity experienced boosted creativity when they consumed cannabis – at least when looking at divergent thinking and verbal fluency. Indica and sativa are plant names that refer to the physical differences between the plant, not the chemical compound within the nugs.

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Cannabis for Lupus: Here’s How Cannabinoids Relieve Inflammation

Greencamp

Here’s how damaging chronic inflammation might be: A study published in the Journal of Neuroinflammation in 2012 found evidence that prolonged inflammatory proteins may contribute to developing Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. ( Like most potent indica strains, it’s perfect for a wide variety of conditions. Granddaddy Purple.

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Marijuana for Nausea: Helping Cancer Patients for Decades

Greencamp

Indica strains are usually responsible for this effect, but there are some sativa and hybrid strains that can also help to manage appetite. Durban Poison (Sativa). As a sativa strain, Durban Poison is a perfect choice to get you going through the day. Optimum Prime (Indica). Sour Diesel (Sativa).

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Best strains and terpenes for anxiety

The Cannigma

Transl Psychiatry 2, e94 (2012). If you’re using cannabis to mitigate or alleviate anxiety symptoms, don’t be fooled by the indica/sativa debate. Both of these neurotransmitters help regulate your mood and can make you feel happier. 7 Leweke, F., Piomelli, D., Pahlisch, F. How to choose a cannabis strain for anxiety.

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How Good Is Cannabis for Multiple Sclerosis (MS)?

Greencamp

A very popular sativa-dominant strain for both medical and recreational users, Sour Diesel is famous for its ability to crush pain and fatigue. One of the best-known indica strains, Critical Mass is recommended for night-time use. One of the best-known indica strains, Critical Mass is recommended for night-time use.

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How Cannabis Helps Me Be A Better Mom Despite My Chronic Pain & Illness

Miss Marijuana

In 2012 I found out I had gastric ulcers & gastritis. Another point I like to acknowledge when talking to people who aren’t familiar, is that generally speaking, people with anxiety should stay away from sativa strains, but that isn’t always the case. So until medical marijuana was passed in Arizona, I had little recourse.