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In 2019, times have changed and that includes the way people see medical cannabis in Miami and beyond. The green plant that used to cause an uproar and put people in prison is now one of the top healing plants in the world. For centuries, indigenous cultures were using the plant for medical healing practices. It may have taken a while, but the United States is finally catching up. While some states consider marijuana to be legal for recreational and medicinal use, most states are offering the plant only medicinally. However, there are many benefits to medical marijuana. Keep reading to learn more!
A journal written by Molecular Pharmaceuticals said that the THC in marijuana can, perhaps, slow down the professional of Alzheimer’s. Their theory is that THC slows amyloid plaques that build, blocking the enzyme in the brain. Other articles have been published on the matter as well, and while it’s still being tested, the results are coming in positive. In Alzheimer’s, the cannabinoids prevent neurodegenerative processes in the brain that occur within the disease.
Cancer is one of the number one killers in America, and those rates only continue to soar. However, there are things that people can do now that they couldn’t before. There are alternative medicine options being presented for the first time, and that includes marijuana. During cancer treatments, chemotherapy is used and often times is considered one of the worst parts. Fortunately, medical marijuana helps with reducing nausea that can occur. Cancer patients experience chemo symptoms such as vomiting, loss of hunger, and upset stomach or body pain. Medical marijuana helps to reduce, and therefore, allows for a smoother and more manageable treatment.
Building evidence suggests that cannabis can help alleviate pain in bones, which would be incredibly beneficial for those with arthritis. In some hospitals, professionals gave their patients Sativex, which is a cannabis-based pain-reducing medication. After some time, people using the substance found that their pain was diminishing. These studies were held up against those who received a placebo option.
If you’re currently struggling with disease, aches, and pains, then maybe it’s time to try a more natural approach to healing. Sure, there are plenty of medications out there made in a lab, but what about a plant that has been used throughout the timelines of history as an ancient healer? At MMJ Care MD, we believe that medical cannabis in Miami and beyond is one of the greatest plants ever to be incorporated into the American medical system. Originally, our facility was set up by members of the local community who wanted to help educate others on the benefits of the drug. Since then, it has become a treatment center with skilled medical professionals offer assessments, so that people just like you can obtain their medical marijuana cards. Contact our team today at (561) 208-8455 and see how we can help you live a happier, more relaxed, and fulfilling life.