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Better Sleep Tips: Medical Marijuana

CannaMD

According to the National Sleep Foundation , 50 to 70 million Americans have problems sleeping. Left untreated, these problems can contribute to a variety of health issues including high blood pressure, diabetes, depression, and even stroke. MARIJUANA AND SLEEP RESEARCH. MEDICAL MARIJUANA: SLEEP TIPS.

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Best strains and terpenes for being outside

The Cannigma

Being outside can also help you sleep better. Direct sunlight can help you wake up in the morning, fall asleep easier at night, and get better sleep overall. Just getting outside for 20 minutes a day in a green space can reduce your cortisol levels and blood pressure and improve your immune function and cardiovascular health.

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Cannabis and Heart Health Benefits

United Patients Group

A recent study from the University of Montreal showed that cannabis can help lower blood pressure and reduce stress levels in people who suffer from anxiety or depression. Cannabis has been found to lower blood pressure and reduce the risk of hypertension-induced heart diseases.

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What is CBG?

The Cannigma

In addition, it is not known if CBG produces adverse effects related to the alpha-2 receptors such as changes in blood pressure, sedation, or interactions with other cardiovascular medications. CBG and colitis A 2013 study on CBG for inflammatory bowel diseases concluded that “CBG may represent a new therapeutic opportunity in IBD.”

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Understanding Cannabis Flavonoids

Kind Meds (Cannabis Education Blog)

Flavonoids have been linked to improving cardiovascular health, including positive benefits when it comes to treating heart disease and high blood pressure. [4] It is believed to be the active ingredient in chamomile tea that helps with sleep. There are over 6,000 varieties of flavonoids, providing a wide range of functions. [1]

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Why cannabis can make your heart race

The Cannigma

The endocannabinoid system affects a wide range of bodily functions including hunger, pain, sleep, and energy, to name a few. This is believed to be due to a widening of the blood vessels, which is also responsible for those red eyes people get after using cannabis. Cardiac-related mortality data from the U.S.

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AAFP ( American Academy of Family Physicians) Releases Marijuana, Cannabinoids Position Paper

Cannabis Law Report

According to the 2018 National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) Monitoring the Future Survey (MTF), daily, past month, past year, and lifetime marijuana use among 8 th graders has declined, and remained unchanged in 10 th and 12 th graders, when compared to the 2013 MTF survey. Moderate evidence exists for the use of cannabis for sleep.