7 Reasons Why Marijuana Could Be Better For Your Health Than What They Tell You

In legalizing marijuana in some form or the other, India is somewhat behind other countries, like Israel for instance, where marijuana is regularly being used to treat Parkinson’s disease, Tourette’s syndrome, cancer, epilepsy and a host of other conditions. Marijuana contains more than 60 chemicals known as cannabinoids, out of which THC is the primary active component. Many studies have revealed that THC has several effects on one’s body, especially the central nervous system. Some of these effects are advantageous while some are injurious. And that’s the reason why the recreational use of marijuana all round the world is still controversial!

Marijuana Could Be Better For Your Health

Here is a list of 7 Reasons why marijuana could be better for your health:

1. Cancer

Several studies have revealed that marijuana is exceedingly effective at battling cancer, especially some of the aggressive forms of cancer. One of the cannabinoids in marijuana, Cannabidiol (CBD) inhibits Id-1, a gene which causes cancer cells to spread. It has also been revealed that marijuana helps to prevent nausea in cancer patients, who are undergoing chemotherapy.

2. HIV/AIDS

A study has revealed that inhaling cannabis; an approved marijuana pill has helped in relieving the patients’ pain by 34 percent. At the same time, another study has also revealed that the patients’ physical mood, ability and overall quality of life have also increased significantly. And a recent research conducted on monkeys has found a shocking thing, that marijuana in the future may even be able to prevent the HIV/AIDS disease altogether!

3. Alzheimer’s disease

Several studies have revealed that THC binds to the enzymes, which cause Alzheimer’s, and therefore, marijuana is in fact more effective in slowing down the development or progression of the disease as compared to the currently approved drugs which are available in the market.

4. Epilepsy

Many researchers have revealed that marijuana could even prevent epileptic seizures in animals. And in fact, it has been used as a natural remedy for years to treat seizures; however the researchers have noted that marijuana’s psychoactive effects mean that it might not be a viable treatment option! At the same time, they suggest that further research needs to be conducted in understanding how marijuana is ending seizures, so that the technique could be used to make new drugs.

5. Parkinson’s disease

Parkinson’s is a motor system disorder, which is characterized by tremors that get progressively worse. Many studies have revealed that the two main compounds, THC and CBD in marijuana, can prevent the tremors, prevent depression, reduce inflammation, improve sleep and reduce stiffness.

6. Weight loss

Despite the fact that smoking it causes the munchies, many studies have revealed that people who smoke marijuana tends to be slimmer as compared to those who don’t. This is because marijuana regulates insulin in one’s body and thus ensures that the amount of glucose reaching the cells is controlled. At the same time, it is also linked with lower cholesterol levels.

7. Glaucoma

Glaucoma is an eye disorder, in which IOP (increased intraocular pressure) damages the optic nerve and it often leads to blindness. Many studies from the 1970s revealed that marijuana can lower IOP pressure, but only for 3 to 4 hours. However, this is a major drawback as glaucoma patients would have to smoke it 6 to 8 times a day, which will in turn do them more harm than good!

Also, several studies have found that marijuana may in fact increase lung capacity, instead of diminishing it. However, it is still a matter of debate regarding whether marijuana causes lung cancer or not.

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