CannaMD is committed to providing compassionate care through the evidence-based application of medical cannabis research. Our interview guest today is Jessica Walters, who graduated from Harvard where she studied neuropsychology and currently serves as CannaMD's Chief Medical Researcher. Today’s conversation will be an enlightened discussion on how and why cannabis can provide relief, support, and comfort to a variety of ailments that we suffer from.

Now we know that marijuana or cannabis isn’t a medical drug designed to mitigate symptoms, it is a plant that contains a naturally occurring formula that happens to fit perfectly into our human endocannabinoid system. This has virtually miraculous results in most circumstances, and many of these treatable symptoms can be a result of menopause, hormones, pre-existing health conditions, or just daily life.

Marijuana has been a taboo subject for so long with a number of stereotypes attached to it, some more accurate than others. Let’s do a little myth-busting and fact confirming in this regard. Cannabis users have been thought to be very calm and mellow. True. Medical marijuana has the innate ability to drastically reduce the feelings of stress and anxiety.

The ‘munchies’. True. Medical marijuana restores the optimal regulation and balance between Omega 3 and Omega 6 in our bodies. So, while you may have the initial snack craving and consume more calories than normal, this quickly is remedied as it restores balance and increases your metabolism. The result is actually shown in studies as a smaller waistline, which is quite contrary to popular concern. On the flip side, an obese or overweight person would also benefit from the Omega 3 and 6 balancing acts, and consequently, lose weight as the balance is restored.

Another stereotype is that marijuana makes you sleepy. Truth to a certain extent. Medical marijuana is useful for those with sleep challenges, restlessness, and insomnia; however, it doesn’t make you feel sluggish, it just gives you the ability to have a more restful sleep. Also proven, is that during daily hours, the result is a more focused and productive functioning person.

One of my favorite revelations was the positive result for the reduction of migraine frequency, and the ability to slow down or stop the progression of a migraine already active. Medical marijuana has been proven to be just as effective for preventing migraines as its pharmaceutical counterparts.

Finally, we learned that medical marijuana users reported an increased frequency of sexual intercourse, as well as improved sexual experience. These results we know can also be attributed to the fact that medical marijuana effectively mitigates other symptoms such as stress, pain, and exhaustion which also make intimacy less inviting or exciting. So inherently there are positive improvements all-around when these symptoms are no longer present.

Medical marijuana is no different from regular marijuana except that it is legally produced, distributed and content regulated. The prescription can be consumed in a number of ways, so there is no need to panic if your preference does not include smoke inhalation. And just to be clear, there are options and opinions, but the facts are that medical marijuana must be legally prescribed by a registered distributor or physician and I strongly encourage you to confirm the laws of your country to ensure that you abide by the restrictions that you are legally bound.

Know that you have options for your own health

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