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The Uses of Marijuana in Medicine Today

March 10, 2010

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medical-marijuana-usesThere are, in fact some medical uses of Marijuana, which are indeed positive aspects of this drug. Marijuana  can be administered to patients with the supervision of trained medical specialists.

Medical marijuana contains the active  components of delta -9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) Cannabidiol  (CBD), and 8 – caryophyllene. Although marijuana can be used in a negative manner, as an illicit drug, its medical  uses add a positive note to this drug. CBD is a neuroprotective antioxidant and is used for the treatment of anxiety, inflammation, convulsions, schizophrenia, cancer, and nausea. CBD is used to decrease the inflammatory responses related to one’s body.

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Why More Baby Boomers Are Turning to Medical Marijuana

March 8, 2010

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Grandpa pass the pipe. Unless you are Willie Nelson’s grandchild the idea of smoking a joint with a grandparent is unthinkable, right?  Well that might not be as far-fetched as it was in the past.

Recent studies show that marijuana usage among people over the age of fifty is on the rise in the United States. Over a period of six years from 2002-2008, the percentage of admitted drug use was up 1% overall, and soared to 5.1% among people between the ages of 55-59.

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New Study Proves That Marijuana Increases Brain Cell Formation

November 6, 2009

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How many times have you been hit with the usual jargon about how bad marijuana is for the brain, and how stupid you are going to become if you smoke it.

Yet, some of the most creative minds of our time attribute their unconventional thinking to the effects of this beautiful herb. So does it make you stupid, or does it actually INCREASE innovation?

Well according to a study conducted by the University of Saskatchewan in Saskatoon, Canada, the effects of marijuana on the brain are everything but detrimental. Let me explain. 

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Health Benefits Herbal Vaporizers

October 20, 2009

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A vaporizer produces the purest burning intoxication possible. With the vaporizer, you avoid ingesting the harmful chemicals found in marijuana plant. Many users also report feeling higher using the same amount of cannabis with a vaporizer than while using a pipe or blunt. It’s like inhaling pure THC without the throat burn caused by substances found in weed.

So what exactly is a vaporizer? A vaporizer is a device that heats a substance to a certain temperature, thus releasing the active ingredient in it. It’s usually the size of a toaster, and may be triangular. When using a vaporizer, you avoid carcinogens, which are harmful chemicals that don’t get you high. In fact, nothing actually burns and no smoke is visible; the active ingredient “THC” transforms into a mist, hence, “vaporizer”. This also means that you can reuse the weed from a vaporizer! It won’t be as potent, but you can still feel the effects from it. Because the vaporizer doesn’t burn the herb, you can reuse it in cooking to get more sensations using the same bud.

To operate it, just put your bud in and switch on the machine. A few minutes later, you have a bag full of “misty” THC to inhale! Up to 95% of unhealthy tar, carbon monoxide, and other hazardous chemicals are avoided when using a quality vaporizer. The vaporizer is truly victorious in all aspects. They’re priced at around $400-$500 online for the quality ones, and about $150-$200 for the low-end vaporizers. It may be pricey, but think of it as an investment in your health. To clean your precious vaporizer, use rubbing alcohol to remove any remaining resin.

The produced vapor is very aromatic, and potent. The taste is delicious, and smokeless. When burning the plant through a conventional method (blunt, bong), you actually burn away some of the THC, without even knowing it! With a vaporizer, you actually save money because you can smoke marijuana less and get medicated, baby!

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Marijuana Vaporizer Health Benefits

October 4, 2009

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inhaler Inhaling marijuana smoke is the fastest route to the blood stream. Research shows that inhaling marijuana smoke causes more harm to the lungs. Studies conducted in Australia show that 95% of the THC in marijuana is absorbed in the first few seconds of inhaling. Holding the smoke a little longer permits more tar and other harmful chemicals to be absorbed. Irritation of the throat and the lungs is one of the leading adverse effects that a marijuana smoker experiences with such process. Because of this, researches have found a way to turn around things. It is found that through vaporization, adverse effects of smoking marijuana will be reduced if not totally eliminated.

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