Is Cannabis Entirely Bad?

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Time and time again, people warn you about cannabis and the dangers of taking cannabis in any form. Many a time, a number of mental illnesses are said to be caused by taking substances that contain cannabis. As a result of this, the neon sign of your health comes on instantly when the herb is mentioned. But, what if I told you that cannabis isn’t entirely bad? What’s more? It can be extremely beneficial to your health in certain instances. We will consider seven of them. But before that, let’s be sure you even know what the herb is.

So what Exactly is Cannabis?

Cannabis is one really popular herb. This is because a whole lot of people make use of it because of its ability to induce and heighten ecstasy. The herb is known by a variety of names. In fact, only very few people actually refer to it as cannabis. For others, it`s simply weed, skunk, marijuana, high grade and the list is endless. Cannabis actually belongs to a family of flowering plants called Cannabaceae. It contains a number of active elements that make it a psychoanalytic drug. These elements are called Cannabinoids and they produce a range of mental and physical effects when they are consumed.

Where Did they First Show Up?

Well, history has it that the plant was first cultivated in the North West region of the Himalayan mountains; centuries ago. Since then, its cultivation has spread to various parts of the world. Initially, it was really easy for anyone to just have a kitchen garden of healthy-looking cannabis behind the house. However, due to the increased abuse of the drug plus the cultivation of the herb for drug-related abuse, the relevant authorities made it illegal for persons to possess or cultivate Cannabis for sale or other personal uses.

A new report by the United Nations in 2018 reveals that the United Kingdom is the world’s largest producer of legal cannabis. Of course, there is a whole lot of illegal and immeasurable cultivation going on undergrounds.

Now, let’s move on to discussing seven reasons cannabis may just be healthy for you in certain situations:

Keeping you in Shape

bellyNow, this may sound unbelievable, however,  cannabis can actually help you burn off excess flab and be the size 8 or size 10 that you always wanted to be. This is because cannabis contains active elements that help to regulate the production of insulin in the body. In addition, taking cannabis in the right quantity can help you manage the intake of calories into your body. The production of adequate insulin in the body allows for better management of body sugars. Also, by regulating your intake of foods with high-calorie content, cannabis helps to regulate your appetite and balances your body mass effectively.

The Anti-Cancer Herb

Taking cannabis may just reduce your risks of having any type of cancer. The cannabinoids in cannabis contain active elements that are effective in cancer treatment.  This is because they help to slow down the growth of malignant cells that are responsible for cancerous conditions. In addition, it may be useful in reducing the effects of chemotherapy; a form of cancer treatment. It does this by reducing the feelings of nausea that a person will usually experience after chemotherapy. Chemical compounds in cannabis combine with the brain receptors. This combination produces enzymes and elements that help to regulate your feelings of nausea and keep them in check.

Fighting Depression

ashwagandhaDepression is a common condition in our society. In fact, researchers argue that nearly 70% of the American population, especially the youth suffer from depression. Often times, depression leads to sadness and may even cause death. However, many young people often find a way to escape this state by inducing themselves with different drugs and stimulants. Many times, these drugs that they take are not healthy enough for them and many complications arise thereafter. Cannabis is a natural method of fighting depression with little or no side effects.

The use of Cannabis is a common situation in our society. In fact, cannabis is extremely popular because of its ability to induce and heighten ecstasy, happiness, and joy. It is for this reason that it is useful for persons who are depressed. Chemical compounds derived from cannabis can be used to stabilize the individual’s mood and ease depression.

Cannabis Is Actually your Lungs’ Friend

lungsSurprised? Well, it`s really not surprising that you are. There has been so much of news going around on how bad any form is smoking is for your health. While this is somewhat true, smoking cannabis may just help your lungs instead of damaging them. Research shows that the active elements in cannabis actually help to reduce your chances of having lung cancer and emphysema. In addition, they help to improve your overall lung health and your health too.

Dealing with the Headaches

headacheCannabis may just be your one-way ticket to the total eradication of those headbangers. Typically, our day-to-day activities are extremely strenuous and stressful. Most times, they make us return home with habitual headaches and migraines. Worst still, we take a whole lot of synthetic pain relievers that are not healthy enough for us or our stomach linings.  Thankfully, cannabis offers a natural remedy for migraines and headaches. The best part is: its treatment has minimal side effects and will definitely not chew out your stomach lining.

Let’s Talk about your Blood Pressure

blood pressureContrary to speculations, cannabis is actually one of the best treatments for hypertension and blood pressure. Now, someone is asking: Isn’t smoking bad for hypertensive patients? The answer is a loud yes! Thankfully, cannabis can be ingested in more ways than one. This means you do not have to wrap it up and put a fire to one end before you can actually tap into its blood pressure regulation power. You could just ingest it in other ways. There are a number of cannabis-based meals you could have. Cakes and teas top the list. There are other recipes you can explore too.

In addition, it can help to control your body’s anxiety levels so that you do not suffer from unnecessary panic attacks. These panic attacks usually increase your blood pressure and put you at a greater risk of hypertension plus a host of cardiac-related illnesses.

Something with your Bones

bonesApparently, cannabis has a way of helping your bones too. Even though they do not contain calcium, cannabis can help your bones stay healthy. In addition, it can also be useful for persons with dislocations and fractures. This is because it contains a number of active elements that react with the collagen that is contained in your bones. This reaction helps to speed up the healing process of the fractured bone. This means that you do not have to get overly worked up about a fracture that has failed to heal. Just make a little cannabis part of your breakfast. Certainly, you will not regret it.

Final Words…

So, now you know that there are some good things that can come out of cannabis especially if it is taken in moderation. Indeed, something good can come out of cannabis! The next time you see a person with a wrap of cannabis in their hands, do not be quick to judge. Such a person may just have an idea of how good cannabis is when taken in the right quantity. Remember, moderation is key in everything that we do. Why not help yourself to a little cannabis today? You will be glad you did.