Treatment with Cannabis

TREATMENT WITH CANNABIS

ACNE: Due to hormonal imbalances, which are a product of various factors, such as puberty, changes in the menstrual cycle, use of contraception pills and some medical conditions, sebaceous glands produce more tallow than necessary for the body. Consequently, the sebaceous plugs are clogged, becoming fertile ground for bacteria to form. Cannabis plays a vital role here, taking care of the blood circulation, which is crucial for good skin health; it also has anti-inflammatory effects and strengthens the immune system. For treatment, use  full spectrum products with 10% OR MORE DOMINANT CBD.

ALZHEIMERS DISEAZE: Being a neurodegenerative illness, Alzheimer’s causes the dying of nerves, specifically brain cells. This process is encouraged by the beta – amyloid proteins. It most often affects those over the age of 50, with early symptoms often left unnoticed. In higher stages of the disease, the person affected fails to recognize those around him. Even small doses of the cannabinoids THC and CBD are known to reduce the forming of the mentioned proteins and to slow the disease’s course. For treatment, products containing a full cannabinoid spectrum, 10% OR MORE.

ARTHRITIS: There are many forms of arthritis; most of them cause symptoms of reddening specific joints and causing them severe pain. The use of cannabinoids influences our endocannabinoid system, which is, among other things, in charge of regulating pain. Thus, cannabis works as an analgesic for patients with arthritis. For treatment, full spectrum products containing 20% CBD are recommended.

ARTHROSIS: Arthrosis is a severe and uncurable form of degenerative arthritis. Despite its causes remaining partly unknown, scientists begin to realize major contributing factors to the disease are lack of physical activity and excessive weight, which tends to affect the bigger joints and the spine. Cannabinoids affect our endocannabinoid system and provide an ease of pain to the patients. For treatment, full spectrum products containing 10% OR MORE of cannabinoids in the spectrum are recommended.

BACK PAIN: A modern medical issue. There are many causes of it – lack of physical activity, bad posture when sitting, sleeping on a saggy mattress, osteoporosis, excessive weight, psychological issues such as stress and some heart, lungs, kidney or guttural illnesses. Cannabis relaxes the muscles and reduces the pain. For treatment, we recommend using full spectrum products containing 10% CBD WITH THE COMBINATION OF CBN AND CBG.

DEPRESSION: For a long time, depression was not even considered to be a real disease and science has only made significant progress on the subject in the last five decades. Today, we realize depression is caused by many different factors that can be hereditary, environmental, hormonal or disease related. It manifests itself as despair, hopelessness and insomnia. It can occur with childbirth, use of different medication, insufficient diet, failure and loss of loved ones.

With ingesting cannabinoids into our endocannabinoid system, we regulate stress and those parts of the brain in charge of releasing hormones of happiness, dopamine and serotonin. For treatment, full spectrum products containing AT LEAST 10% CBC are recommended.

DIABETES: Diabetes is one of the most common among the serious medical issues. Two types exist: type 1 manifests itself in times of youth and acts as an insulin-based illness. Type 2 develops in older age and causes somewhat milder symptoms. It is hereditary and can be regulated with a strict diet. Beside treatment, ingestion of cannabis can stabilize the levels of blood sugar, while its anti-inflammatory effects can cure arterial inflammation. It also encourages blood circulation and regulates the sleep of patients. For treatment, full spectrum products containing 10% OR MORE OF CBG AND THCV are recommended.

TENSION HEADACHES: They are one of the most common types of headaches; there are many reasons for their emergence, most common being those tied to stress and those related to tension in the neck muscles that tends to spread towards the forehead. The main issue regarding treatment of chronic tension headaches is the long-term use of medicine; the body builds up tolerance to it and we might even develop a chemical dependance; quitting such treatment may cause even greater headaches. The use of cannabis proves as an excellent means of preventing such headaches, while its analgesic features provide much ease when coping with them. For treatment, using full spectrum products with a concentration of cannabinoids of 10% or more is recommended.

MIGRAINES: Those familiar with migraines know them as severe headaches, occurring unexpectedly and without warning, leaving the affected person unable to function for hours. The causes of migraines are not fully explained, yet some external factors seem to trigger it specifically, such as noise, light, cold or heat, beside the use of certain nutrients such as coffee and red wine, and certain hormonal imbalances. The latter are frequently connected with estrogen, which is the reason why migraines are more common in the female segment of the population. Cannabis proves to be one of the most efficient substances for easing migraines, since its capacity to calm the uncontrolled shrinking and expanding of the brain’s blood vessels, allowing them to regenerate. For treatment, using full spectrum products with a concentration of cannabinoids of 10% or more is recommended.

ISIADICUS INFLAMMATION: The term marks various forms of lower back pain. Being the most common illness that affects body movement, almost everyone encounters it once in their lifetime. In the younger segment of the population, isiadicus inflammation is usually a consequence of spinal hernia, while it can occur as a result of other medical conditions in the population’s older half, such as arthritis in the kidney joints. Each case brings about nerve inflammation causing moderate to great pain. Cannabis has strong anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties, which makes it one of the key treatment options concerning isiadicus inflammation. For treatment, using full spectrum products with a concentration of cannabinoids of 10% or more is recommended.

RAYNAUD SYNDROME: It is a blood circulation disorder, manifesting itself mainly as poor blood circulation in the legs and feet. Early symptoms include tingling sensations in the limbs that look pale, while later stages can end up in vein clogging, causing gangrene that can be dealt with only by amputating the limb. There are a few ways of treating the syndrome, including massages, baths, light therapies and vitamin E diets, but one of the most efficient ways of treatment is ingesting cannabis; its terpenes regulate vein shrinking, caused by the syndrome. For treatment, using full spectrum products with a concentration of cannabinoids of 10% or more is recommended.

PSORIASIS: Although not considered a serious medical condition, the disease causes numerous discomforts to the affected, causing itchy rashes all over the body. The causes of the condition remain obscure, yet stress, hormonal changes, alcohol, drugs and exposure to sunlight seem to be contributing factors. Medicine usually only helps patients coping with the disease, providing UV therapy, even though cannabis may be used both as ointment and anti-inflammatory substance. For treatment, using full spectrum products with a concentration of cannabinoids of 20% or more with CBG is recommended.

SLEEP DISORDERS: Dyssomnias are disorders preventing us from falling asleep and causing day-sleepiness:

• • INTRINSIC DISORDERS – the cause for them is found in the medical condition of theperson affected; restless feet syndrome, periodic limb movement, central and obstructive apnea
  • EXTRINSIC DISORDERS – the cause for them is found in the surrounding area of the affected person; excessive alcohol and sleeping pill use
  • CIRCADIAN DISORDERS – the cause of these is found in the changes of the sleep pattern

Parasomnias are disorders occurring during the sleeping process, such as night terrors and night speech. Cannabis affects our endocannabinoid system and regulates most sleeping disorders, also relieving stress.

For treatment, using full spectrum products with a concentration of cannabinoids of 10% or more is recommended.

MULTIPLE SCLEROSSIS: It is a serious illness of the central nervous system, usually occurring in adulthood. It affects the female population more often. Most of those affected cope with the disease’s episodes, while a fifth of them suffer from the chronic, progressive version of the disease. Early, local symptoms are usually replaced by more serious disorders, such as balance trouble, digestion issues, temporary loss of sight and various spasms. Cannabis reduces spasms and regulates digestion, while regulating sleep and stress. For treatment, using full spectrum products with a concentration of cannabinoids of 30% or more WITH COMBINATIONS is recommended.

MENSTRUAL ISSUES

• • AMENORRHEA – the absence of menstruation, beside pregnancy being caused by certain medical issues, such as hormonal imbalances, inflammations, malign tumors, uterus disease and emotional stress
  • DYSMENORRHEA – a painful type of menstruation caused by the inflammation of the fallopian tubes
  • ENDOMETRITIS – inflammation of the uterine lining, causing cists that can clog the fallopian tubes and affect fertility
  • HYPERMENORRHEA – an exceedingly intense type of menstruation
  • IRREGULAR BLEEDING – alerts us of abdominal issues

Cannabis affects the vegetative nervous system and eases menstrual spasms and pains. For treatment, using full spectrum products with a concentration of cannabinoids of 10% or more is recommended.

PARKINSON’S DISEASE: It is a severe motoric dysfunction, most often affecting men over the age of 70, albeit with many exceptions. Due to the brain’s lack of dopamine, the patients experience tremors, muscle stiffness and an inability to move. Parkinson’s is often accompanied with many other physical or psychical disorders. Scientists only begin to realize that cannabinoids actually slow down the disease’s progress, beside easing its symptoms. For treatment, using full spectrum products with a concentration of cannabinoids of 10% or more is recommended, combining CBG AND CBN.

PROSTATE: Prostate issues occur with many men over the age of 70. The most common issue is adenoma, prostate enlargement, causing the swollen prostate to press against the urethra, thereby obstructing the flow of urine. Symptoms are painful urinating and infections of the urinary tract since the bladder does not empty itself completely. Cannabis helps prostate issues, working anti-inflammatory, providing a source of antioxidants and reducing the growth of cancer cells. For treatment, using full spectrum products with a concentration of cannabinoids of 20% or more is recommended.

HERPES ZOSTER: It is a secondary infection with chickenpox. After overcoming chickenpox, the sleeping virus can take refuge in certain nerve endings, erupting in times of weakened health and severe emotional stress. It takes form of a belt-like rash that causes great itching and pain and can cause serious health issues, especially if forming on the patient’s face.

Cannabis affects the endocannabinoid system, stimulating the nerve endings and easing the pain, while at the same time working as an anti- inflammatory substance.

For treatment, using full spectrum products with a concentration of cannabinoids of 10% or more is recommended.

RHEUMATISM: Rheumatism is one of the most common medical issues. It usually forms around joints and muscle fibers, while also being found in some internal organs, which often makes diagnosing difficult. It is also very common because we know many types of it. The most common of all is osteoporosis, a degenerative form of rheumatism, usually occurring after the age of 60, caused by years of joint use. All types of rheumatism have pain and insomnia as a mutual symptom. Cannabis eases the pain and works anti-inflammatory. For treatment, using full spectrum products with a concentration of cannabinoids of 10% or more is recommended, WITH ADDITIONAL CBG AND CBN.

STRESS: It is a very modern phenomenon. Mankind knows it for ages, for it is the body’s way of preparing itself for the perceived threat. The heartbeat increases for the mind’s better responsiveness; the body gets covered with sweat in order to make itself slippery and thus hard to grasp by the enemy; the gastric system temporarily shuts down, so that the body can use its energy for dealing with the perceived emergency. The stress, caused by poor living or working conditions, great challenges, medical issues and parental pressures, causes very similar bodily responses – sweating, increased heartbeat, digestion issues. Chronically exposing the body to stress exhausts the person and leads to serious medical issues, so it is crucial to provide the body with the appropriate rest.

Cannabis affects the memory and helps the brain process the redundant information; its effects are calming. For treatment, using full spectrum products with a concentration of cannabinoids of 10% or more is recommended.

THYROID: Lowered thyroid activity is common but not easily recognizable. Its symptoms are not very apparent and easy to mistake for other medical issues – tiredness, tingling sensations, trouble focusing, feelings of depression and digestion issues. Cannabis eases most of the symptoms. For treatment, using full spectrum products with a concentration of cannabinoids of 10% or more is recommended.

VEGETATIVE DYSTONIA: A malfunction of the vegetative nervous system, manifesting itself as unrest, lowered mental capacity, sweats and chills, rashes and fatigue. It occurs mostly with allergies, poisonings, exhaustion, poor diet. Cannabis eases the symptoms and strengthens the immune system. For treatment, using full spectrum products with a concentration of cannabinoids of 10% or more is recommended.

CANCER: Cancer occurs due to an immutable mutation of the cell nuclei that can come as hereditary or develops during the course of life. Hereditary forms of cancer are less often than those developed due to environmental factors like UV-radiation, tobacco smoke, poor diet, HPV virus. These can cause mutations of cells that would otherwise look after fixing genetical errors in the body. The cells begin to replicate uncontrollably, expanding onto other healthy tissues. Because every cell of the body may in turn develop cancer, diagnosing cancer in a timely manner may be difficult. Cancer comes in different forms:

• • CARCINOME – forms around the epithelial cells and causes the majority of cancer known to man
  • SARCOMS – found in bones and cartilage
  • LEUKEMIA – cancer of the blood cells
  • LYMPHOMA – cancer, formed in the lymphatic system

The disease can be both local and metastatic. Cannabis encourages cancer cells to regress and gradually self-destruct. It can work as an efficient means of cancer prevention. It is important to note that smoking cannabis does not cause lung cancer, since the latter is less frequent with people smoking cannabis than those who do not. Cannabis also increases the appetite of those suffering from cancer, allowing them to sleep and provide the body with much needed rest.

CHEMOTHERAPY: Cancer often occurs in metastases, thereby requiring treatment with multiple different processes, commonly combining chemotherapy, radiation and surgery. Chemotherapy holds a bad reputation among treatments, causing severe nausea and vomiting, often leading to chronic loss of appetite and body weight. It is also a very common treatment, used for preventing the disease’s reappearance and shrinking the tumors before operating them. It also affects the healthy tissue surrounding the cancer cells, causing side effects. These are induced by substances known as cytostatics. The probability of them causing nausea is measured in the percent of their emetogenicity.

Easing the side effects of chemotherapy is one of the key functions of cannabinoids, easing nausea and encouraging appetite, while also causing the cancer cells to regress.

LIMB PAINS: These are common with patients with diabetes, spinal injuries and those with chronic neuropathic pains, which are a result of nervous system disorders and often accompany diabetes. Long-term cannabis use reduces and gradually manages control and relief of pain. For treatment, using full spectrum products with a concentration of cannabinoids of 10% or more is recommended, WITH ADDITIONAL CBN AND CBG.

NERVOUS SYSTEM DISFUNCTIONS: In most cases, the peripheral nerves are affected. We know different types:

• • DISTAL SYMMETRIC POLYNEUROPATHY – a systemic dysfunction of the nervous system, often presenting itself as symmetrical pain in the legs
  • SENSORY POLYNEUROPATHY – its main symptoms include the inability to tell hot from cold
  • MOTORIC POLYNEUROPATHY – inability to move one or more limbs
  • VEGETATIVE POLYNEUROPATHY – causes disfunctions in the blood pressure, often ending in death
  • MONONEUROPATHY – disfunctions in one, isolated nerve
  • NEURALGIC AMYOTROPHY – severe pain in the thigh due to a sudden change in the blood sugar levels

Cannabis eases pain, while its terpenes stabilize blood pressure and prevent the degradation of neurons. For treatment, using full spectrum products with a concentration of cannabinoids of 10% or more is recommended, WITH ADDITIONAL CBG.

EPILEPSY: A mysterious medical condition caused by unexpected disturbances in the cerebral cortex. The cortex can be affected in its entirety (generalized epileptic seizure), causing the person affected to lose consciousness in severe spasms, or it can be affected only in a specific area (partial epileptic seizure), causing the person affected to feel confused and experience spasms. It is proven that cannabis greatly reduces the frequency and intensity of spasms and it is said in numerous studies that it reduces the frequency of seizures by one half. For treatment, using full spectrum products with a concentration of cannabinoids of 10% or more is recommended.

CONCLUSION: Mankind has created a very complex and multi-layered society that dictates an extremely fast and tiering way of living our body simply is not adapted to. Both the body and the mind are in need of rest and regeneration, the lack of which may cause depression, anxiety and bodily illness. As a society, we are constantly driven towards progress, yet certain knowledges that can help us are amongst us for millennia. Such is cannabis, a completely natural and complementary companion, taking care of the mind’s and the body’s balance.

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IS IT SAFE TO USE CANNABIS?

Studies prove cannabis use to be very safe, overdosing with it being practically impossible. It is almost the only psychoactive substance known to man that does not cause death when ingested in extreme quantities. Possible death would occur only after ingesting about 40 000 times the regular dose, which is practically impossible due to the quantities alone.

TREATING CANCER WITH CANNABIS

More and more studies confirm the assumption that cannabis cures cancer. Supposedly, this is possible thanks to the already discussed ‘friendship’ between cannabinoids and the human endocannabinoid system. The latter apparently seems to have a role in regulating the blood flow through cancer cells and thus shorten their life span. Most research on the subject was unfortunately done on animals, but we will take a glimpse of their results for the sake of their eloquence alone. Research published by Nature Medicine explain the effects of cannabinoids being injected in to rats with tumors. A third of the rats responded very well to the cannabinoid treatment, with their tumors stopping their growth and shrinking. The second third of the rats lived far longer than expected with their condition; the last third did not respond to the treatment yet bearing no side effects whatsoever. Cannabinoids proved exceptionally beneficial in the treatment of malignant glioma, an often-terminal type of cancer. In applying such experimental treatment to people, often, we are faced by obstacles proposed by the law.

As we have already mentioned, there are cannabinoid receptors located in the human body. To put it simply, there are two kinds of cannabinoid receptors in the body; one being CB1, the other CB2, both of which respond to the cannabinoids when ingesting cannabis. Its psychoactive effects are formed only by the cannabinoids applying to the CB1 receptor. Scientists are thus working on starting the tests of cannabinoids responding only to the CB2, which would disable the cannabis’s’ psychoactive effects. Unfortunately, there is some disagreement with the more conservative scientists and progress is often being slowed down regarding testing on people.

• Some of the key effects of treating cancer with cannabis are:
• antiproliferative effects – preventing further growth of cancer cells
• antiangiogenic effects – preventing the forming and growing of specific blood vessels supplying cancer cells with blood
• antimetastatic effect – prevents the spread of cancer to other human organs
• apoptotic effect – encourages the cancer cell to self-destruct