The Benefits of Medical Marijuana

Those of us who are actively involved in the cannabis community don’t need to be told the numerous health benefits that are associated with actively consuming marijuana in different forms. In fact, most of us can’t get enough of it! However, there are still people out there who are not completely sold on the effectiveness of cannabis and what it can do for your physical and emotional well being. If that is the case for you (who is reading this article) then I have some great news for you.

Today I am writing about some of the best health benefits of medical marijuana and why I believe it is a great alternative to various over the counter medications, prescription medications, and even alcohol! Or, perhaps you are already a current medical marijuana user but are unaware of the bonus effects that you are receiving from consuming this magical plant. Let’s take some time together and go over some of the biggest health benefits of medical marijuana. 

The first benefit that I want to talk about is how medical marijuana can stop the spread of cancer. Think you read that wrong? Nope! It’s true. I am sure that some people believe that cannabis itself causes cancer, but they could not be more wrong (as there is no scientific evidence to back this up). This might sound too hard to imagine, but according to a study done in 2007, medical marijuana can actually stop cancerous cells from spreading. In one study, CBD was able to keep breast cancer cells from spreading, and other studies even showed that marijuana could slow the spread of other types of cancer in brains and lungs. That’s science, baby! So if you are currently consuming medical marijuana on a regular basis, you can rest with the knowledge that you are helping to stop the spread of cancer if that is a concern of yours. We should all be scared of cancer anyways, since we have a 50/50 shot of getting it at some point in our lifetime!

Another huge benefit of medical marijuana is much more well-known, but still not talked about enough within various circles in the community. I am referring to the pain relieving properties of cannabis that have recently begun to really make a difference in the lives of those struggling with chronic pain or illness. People who have arthritis can tell you a thing or two when it comes to pain; in fact, many people with that condition report never being able to really escape their constant pain. However, multiple medical experts and doctors have begun experimenting with cannabinoid-based medications that are really making a difference. In contrast to other medications, cannabis is able to reduce inflammation and can really change a person's life who has been struggling with pain for so long. Plus, there are so many different ways to use cannabis as a medication that something is bound to work eventually. 

Have you heard of Crohn’s disease? If you haven’t had to deal with yourself, consider yourself lucky. This disease is very difficult to diagnose and even harder to treat. My brother in law has Crohn’s disease and it is no joke. Many people with this ailment have given up finding any sort of relief in their lifetime. However, we are beginning to see that marijuana may be an effective way to treat the disease and offer patients some long awaited relief. A study done with 11 patients showed that 10 of those felt relief in their symptoms from cannabis related treatment, and 5 even had their symptoms go away completely! So basically, cannabis is the best and you should be proud of yourself for using it.