Brain Tumors

The active compound in marijuana, tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), has shown that it not only will help prevent brain tumors from forming, but that it can also cure them. This medical wonder works by the THC inducing a process called autophagy, in which the cancerous brain cells begin to consume themselves. Rather than growing in size by feeding on other healthy brain cells, these cancer cells feed on themselves until there is nothing left. This all comes without the risky side effects provided by most synthetic drugs, meant for this purpose. Spanish researchers at Complutense University were the first to note this phenomenon, in 2008. They began by administering THC to test subjects and noticed drastic improvements within as soon as 2 weeks of dosing. A little over a year later, after further research had been done, two subjects with glioblastoma multiforme enrolled in an experiment, in which they would receive THC injections directly into their brain, rather than their bloodstream. Glioblastoma multiforme is a ruthless and often reoccurring tumor that rarely sees long-term survivors. After the administration of the THC into the brain, researchers noted drastically increased autophagy and reduced tumor size. Perhaps most amazingly was the fact that the patients had zero reported or noticed negative effects from the THC injections. Standard medication could have killed them or caused highly undesirable side effects.

Brownies Anyone?

Ever since the 1968 theatrical masterpiece I Love You, Alice B Toklas, pot brownies have been helping people all over the planet feel better. Smoking marijuana and eating marijuana are two different ball games. When you eat a cannabis brownie for instance, you may not begin to feel it effects for up to an hour. However, most people report that when eating medicinal cannabis, instead of smoking it, their highs last longer. Still, old school pot smokers sometimes have a difficult time centering in on the more subtle edible marijuana buzz; they still prefer smoking. Those same old school tokers will still have a difficult time denying the facts that pot brownies: •Provide a powerfully euphoric body buzz; •Taste extra delicious when cooked properly; •Are less dangerous for consumption because they do not have to be ignited; How to Bake Homemade Pot Brownies from Scratch Let's keep this simple and effective. Here's a checklist that you'll need for your kitchen before you begin making your marijuana brownies: •A nonstick baking pan; •A stick of butter, melted; •One level cup of brown sugar; •1/2 cup of all purpose flour; •One level cup of powdered cocoa mix; •Three large eggs; •1 cup white granulated sugar; •1 tablespoon vanilla extract; •1/2 to 3/4 cup delicious marijuana buds (grind them up very finely); Cannabis Brownies Baking Instructions •Preheat oven to 355° F; •Beat that three eggs until they aerated; •Add in all other ingredients and stir until very well mixed; •Add your pot brownie batter to your baking pan and place in oven; •Bake for 40 minutes and then check with a toothpick in the center; •You will probably need to finish off for about another 10 minutes; Bake some of your own weed brownies today and gift them to your family and friends. Everybody loves pot brownies!

Medical Marijuana for Pain and Depression

Marijuana is one of the most beneficial and therapeutically active substances known to man. Medical Cannabis refers to the use of the drug cannabis as a physician-recommended herbal therapy, most notably as an antiemetic. Cannabis has been used for medicinal purposes for approximately 4,000 years. Writings from ancient India confirm that its psychoactive properties were recognized, and doctors used it for a variety of illnesses and ailments. These included a whole host of gastrointestinal disorders, insomnia, headaches and as a pain reliever frequently used in childbirth. In the 1970s, a synthetic version of THC, the primary active ingredient in cannabis, was synthesized to make the drug Marinol. Due to the prohibition of marijuana however; it's use as a medicine is restricted. However, recent Canadian government legislation have made it more available to patients. Patients are now able to apply for personal possession and even a limited cultivation license. Few herbs offer a wide variety of therapeutic applications like these: Relief of muscle spasms Relief of chronic pain Reduction in interlobular pressure inside the eye Suppression of nausea Weight loss - increase and restore metabolism AIDS - Marijuana can reduce the nausea, loss of appetite, vomiting from the condition itself and the medications as well. Glaucoma - Marijuana relieves the internal eye pressure of glaucoma, and therefore relieving the pain and slowing or even stopping the condition. Cancer- Many side effects of the medication to stop cancer can be relieve with Marijuana, some studies suggest that Marijuana tends to slow down the progress of some types of cancer. Multiple Sclerosis - Muscle pain, spasticity, tremors and unsteadiness are some of the effects caused by the disease that can be relieved by Marijuana. Epilepsy - in some patients, epileptic seizures can be prevented with Marijuana use. Chronic pain - Marijuana helps to alleviate the pain caused from many types of injuries and disorders. Anxiety, Depression or Obsession - Even though mild anxiety is a common side effect in some users, cannabis can elevate your mood and expand the mind "With the expansiveness that occurs with marijuana, the subject may begin to notice infinite possibilities to raise the quality of his/her life that would otherwise have remained hidden from normal, defensive consciousness. And feelings of health and happiness naturally lead to hope, which of itself can be curative." - Joan Bello Many obsessions or quick fixes to psychological problems can be eleviated by Marijuana as well. Many people eat because they're depressed. If the depression is treated, the obsession to eat should be gone as well. Any of these phycological conditions can be treated by a psychiatrist; marijuana should be an alternative therapy, used in conjunction with psychiatric therapy. Physical Addictions There have been testimonies from opiate users that report an easing of addiction cravings. Some cannabinoids in cannabis are believed to have similar effects as ibogaine, a medication used to treat heroin addiction. The cannabinoids in Marijuana mimic the healing effects of a naturally occurring chemical in the brain called Anandimide. However, this naturally occurring cannabinoid also produces the negative effects that one would experience from high concentrations of cannabinoids in marijuana. Medical marijuana can also benefit you psychologically and spiritually. Marijuana can be used to enhance personal Spirituality. The herb tends to reveal your true self. It uncovers inner confusion and reveals your true direction - if you let it. Marijuana offers an effect that is both energizing and relaxing at the same time. This balanced effect will help some to think more clearly and more efficiently afterwards. "Marijuana will not tolerate repression. Tranquillizers and depressants relax the body and release tension, but the state of mind associated with these drugs is "unconsciousness" whereby we escape rather than resolve our dilemmas. Alcoholism is an extreme need of both the body and personality sometimes to release the nervousness that has accumulated and continues to build up to an unbearable degree. It serves the same function for the collective personality for the society, as well A culture in which alcohol and tranquillizers are the prevalent form of release prefers not to witness internal confusion and actually choose to act without conscious participation, maintaining a semi-numb condition." - Joan Bello "Marijuana can act as the loosening agent, so that whatever has been banned from consciousness may come cascading forth. To uncover our deceptions without our usual rationalizations can be unpleasant, an experience that has turned many psychologically fragile individuals away from marijuana despite its therapeutic catharsis." - Joan Bello. Cannabis also acts as an antispasmodic and anticonvulsant and is indicated for neurological conditions such as epilepsy especially complex partial seizures, multiple sclerosis, and spasms. As an analgesic and an immunomodulator it is indicated for conditions such as migraine, arthritis, spinal and skeletal disorders. As a bronchodilator it is beneficial for asthma. It also reduces the intraocular pressure and is indicated for glaucoma. Recent studies have shown the drug to be efficacious in treating mood disorders and mental health issues such as depression, post traumatic stress disorder, clinical depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic disorder, and bipolar disorder. It is also indicated for premenstrual syndrome, hypertension, and insomnia. It is also reported to be an effective treatment for constipation and alcohol hangovers. A pharmaceutical product, Marinol, is widely available through prescription. It comes in the form of a pill and is also being studied by researchers for suitability via other delivery methods, such as an inhaler or patch. The active ingredient of Marinol is synthetic THC, which has been found to relieve the nausea and vomiting associated with chemotherapy for cancer patients and to assist with loss of appetite with AIDS patients. Illegal, Legal, and Semi Legal Marijuana use by country and state Citation: Disabled World News - Article looks at medical marijuana and which countries and states marijuana is legal to buy and grow: http://www.disabled-world.com/medical/pharmaceutical/marijuana/#ixzz28ptBz2We

Facts about medical marijuana

Cannabis was first cultivated in China around 4000 B.C. and the U.S. Declaration of Independence was written on hemp paper. Twelve Americans receive prescribed marijuana from the U.S. government. There are three main types of Marijuana: Cannabis Sativa, Cannabis Indica and Cannabis Ruderalis. Cannabis Sativa grows taller and it gives more of a head high. Indica is a short bushy plant and the high is more muscle relaxing throughout the body. Cannabis Ruderalis grows in colder climates (Eastern Europe and Russia). Skunk is the strong Cannabis Indica hybrid. Interesting fact about marijuana is that marijuana cures/prevents more than 100 diseases including cancer and depression. We advise you to watch following videos: