{"componentChunkName":"component---common-build-tags-template-js","path":"/tag/health/2","result":{"data":{"allArticle":{"edges":[{"node":{"id":"Article_2310-markdown","title":"Marijuana and Laughter Can Improve Your Health","slug":"marijuana-and-laughter-can-improve-your-health","content":"### Why Cannabis Makes You Laugh\r\n\r\nThough no one knows the exact reason why cannabis makes you laugh, there are some [studies](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17115869) that might shed some light on the possibilities. There are compounds in cannabis that stimulate areas in your brain that are associated with laughter. When you consume cannabis, blood flow to the to the right frontal and the left temporal lobes is increases—this may be the reason why things seem a little bit funnier than usual. Plus, cannabis is a natural mood booster, which always makes it easier to see the brighter side of things. \r\n\r\n### Laughing is Good for You\r\n\r\nWhen you laugh, you release a series of endorphins—neurotransmitters that boost your mood. These hormones play a major role in the carefree, euphoric feelings you have when you’re laughing and feeling good. There are [studies](https://synapse.koreamed.org/DOIx.php?id=10.4040/jkan.2015.45.2.221&vmode=PUBREADER) that have shown that he act of laughing can have a similar effect to an antidepressant. Laughing is good for your heart as well by [reducing artery inflammation,](http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/HealthyLiving/Humor-helps-your-heart-How_UCM_447039_Article.jsp#.WciwLsgjHIU) which in turn lowers your risk for heart disease. The effects of laughter can last up to 24 hours!\r\n\r\nRELATED: [HelloMD's Laughter Haven: An Evening of Cannabis & Comedy](https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/hellomd-s-laughter-haven-an-evening-of-cannabis-comedy)\r\n\r\n### Using Cannabis Boosts Your Mood\r\n\r\nThe endocannabinoid system helps regulate a lot of day-to-day functions within the body including sleep, appetite, pain, immune system function and mood. When cannabinoids like THC or CBD bind to the receptors in the brain, they can have major therapeutic effects that naturally stabilize mood, reduce stress, manage anxiety, ease feelings of depression and generally help you feel more pleasant.\r\n\r\n### Comedy and Cannabis Make Sense Together\r\n\r\nIf you live near the Bay Area and you’re looking for an opportunity to get in some good laughter paired with cannabis, HelloMD is hosting a fun-filled [comedy night](https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/hellomd-s-laughter-haven-an-evening-of-cannabis-comedy) that combines the best of both worlds. Recognizing the healing power of laughing and marijuana, we’re dedicated to providing a comfortable and welcoming space for like-minded people to enjoy themselves while they also enjoying cannabis. \r\n\r\n\"We host themed events called Havens that bring together the cannabis community,” [Pamela Hadfield](https://www.hellomd.com/people/pamelahadfield), the Co Founder of HelloMD, says. “On October 5th in San Francisco, we are hosting Laughter Haven: An Evening of Cannabis & Comedy. Attendees can sample cannabis, socialize and enjoy a full evening of comedy with Netflix star Mike Winfield. We chose to do a comedy event because we honestly believe that laughter is the best medicine.\"\r\n\r\nEveryone who joins for the night of fun will have the opportunity to connect, engage and mingle with one another before comedians Steph Garcia and Carlos Rodriguez open up the show for headliner, Mike Winfield. Plus, in addition to cannabis samples (from dabbing and vaping to edibles and elixirs) and entertainment, everyone will receive a goodie bag with products to take home with them. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit our [ Eventbrite link](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/laughter-haven-an-evening-of-cannabis-comedy-tickets-38057372626).\r\n\r\nIf you are new to cannabis and want to learn more, take a look at our [Cannabis 101](https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/cannabis-101-your-quick-guide-to-medical-marijuana) post. [HelloMD](https://www.hellomd.com/) can help you get your medical marijuana recommendation; it's 100% online, private and efficient. \r\n\r\nPhoto credit: [Flickr](https://www.flickr.com/photos/142174125@N05/32028843093/in/photolist-QNhcbD-afJtDn-5G517m-7Vjc8B-V6w1Jr-pwe5u-5oiRED-qosgfw-RzRN9q-W2SyXu-RzzFxH-9C9YBM-fr6kVv-9C9Y3v-bfAVJK-o8cQyx-bfAQJP-7tzthD-QEgj3z-UfrDsW-6G3MK7-bfARGH-jUQMx-S5urGU-SSt3tP-hNWXLw-bfATwz-6yg96H-4QFHL8-nGKk8x-abXQg-bfASzT-eatYHn-4QBVRZ-cj3Mj-5srY2c-awUh5q-WeXJnD-dt7DfE-4tqBzS-nWU9Sb-mKTLp-R4ApMz-5EmaVx-RZ44kS-oL77nk-c2kg5C-S7YvUr-dZ1Rt-bVcFLB)","image":{"childImageSharp":{"fluid":{"base64":"data:image/jpeg;base64,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","aspectRatio":2,"src":"/static/a3a60740ac53ebab1de24621b84c3baa/6aab9/494132b443371ddfde76a0474d4e1ddb.jpg","srcSet":"/static/a3a60740ac53ebab1de24621b84c3baa/f836f/494132b443371ddfde76a0474d4e1ddb.jpg 200w,\n/static/a3a60740ac53ebab1de24621b84c3baa/2244e/494132b443371ddfde76a0474d4e1ddb.jpg 400w,\n/static/a3a60740ac53ebab1de24621b84c3baa/6aab9/494132b443371ddfde76a0474d4e1ddb.jpg 576w","srcWebp":"/static/a3a60740ac53ebab1de24621b84c3baa/3ce96/494132b443371ddfde76a0474d4e1ddb.webp","srcSetWebp":"/static/a3a60740ac53ebab1de24621b84c3baa/61e93/494132b443371ddfde76a0474d4e1ddb.webp 200w,\n/static/a3a60740ac53ebab1de24621b84c3baa/1f5c5/494132b443371ddfde76a0474d4e1ddb.webp 400w,\n/static/a3a60740ac53ebab1de24621b84c3baa/3ce96/494132b443371ddfde76a0474d4e1ddb.webp 576w","sizes":"(max-width: 576px) 100vw, 576px"}}}}},{"node":{"id":"Article_2095-markdown","title":"HelloMD Wins 'Best in Healthcare' at Launch Festival 2017","slug":"hellomd-wins-best-in-healthcare-at-launch-festival-2017","content":"[Launch Festival](https://www.launchfestival.com/) recently named HelloMD as the winner of 'Best in Healthcare' out of the 130 companies present at Launch in April 2017. [HelloMD is also the fastest growing company](http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/hellomd-ranked-fastest-growing-company-at-launch-festival-300437823.html) present at Launch this year.\r\n\r\nLaunch Festival, now in its 10th year, was created by the well known angel investor [Jason Calacanis](http://calacanis.com/) who also founded the Launch Incubator. Launch Festival is said to be the world's largest startup event with over 12,000 founders from across the globe attending.\r\n\r\nWe were excited to be invited to participate in this year's Launch and honored to receive the award. Mark Hadfield, CEO of HelloMD, gave our company pitch from the massive main stage at Launch. \r\n\r\n### Watch HelloMD's Launch Festival Pitch\r\n\r\n[](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1u0M1SSKPzI&index=22&list=UUbmfSX4asM6Ru3h6VrUcLkw)\r\n[Watch HelloMD's pitch on the Launch channel](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1u0M1SSKPzI&index=22&list=UUbmfSX4asM6Ru3h6VrUcLkw) \r\n\r\n### Invest in HelloMD\r\n\r\nHelloMD is raising money and [you can invest for a limited time only on SeedInvest](https://www.seedinvest.com/hellomd/series.a).","image":{"childImageSharp":{"fluid":{"base64":"data:image/jpeg;base64,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","aspectRatio":1.3333333333333333,"src":"/static/aa145b64f42426d03e87ec4858cd07e0/14b42/1a3e92fb1d2a7975b5f91fe70b4fca1d.jpg","srcSet":"/static/aa145b64f42426d03e87ec4858cd07e0/f836f/1a3e92fb1d2a7975b5f91fe70b4fca1d.jpg 200w,\n/static/aa145b64f42426d03e87ec4858cd07e0/2244e/1a3e92fb1d2a7975b5f91fe70b4fca1d.jpg 400w,\n/static/aa145b64f42426d03e87ec4858cd07e0/14b42/1a3e92fb1d2a7975b5f91fe70b4fca1d.jpg 800w,\n/static/aa145b64f42426d03e87ec4858cd07e0/47498/1a3e92fb1d2a7975b5f91fe70b4fca1d.jpg 1200w,\n/static/aa145b64f42426d03e87ec4858cd07e0/54ac5/1a3e92fb1d2a7975b5f91fe70b4fca1d.jpg 1365w","srcWebp":"/static/aa145b64f42426d03e87ec4858cd07e0/58556/1a3e92fb1d2a7975b5f91fe70b4fca1d.webp","srcSetWebp":"/static/aa145b64f42426d03e87ec4858cd07e0/61e93/1a3e92fb1d2a7975b5f91fe70b4fca1d.webp 200w,\n/static/aa145b64f42426d03e87ec4858cd07e0/1f5c5/1a3e92fb1d2a7975b5f91fe70b4fca1d.webp 400w,\n/static/aa145b64f42426d03e87ec4858cd07e0/58556/1a3e92fb1d2a7975b5f91fe70b4fca1d.webp 800w,\n/static/aa145b64f42426d03e87ec4858cd07e0/99238/1a3e92fb1d2a7975b5f91fe70b4fca1d.webp 1200w,\n/static/aa145b64f42426d03e87ec4858cd07e0/5e0b8/1a3e92fb1d2a7975b5f91fe70b4fca1d.webp 1365w","sizes":"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px"}}}}},{"node":{"id":"Article_2315-markdown","title":"Top 11 Health Benefits of Marijuana","slug":"top-11-health-benefits-of-marijuana","content":"Cannabis has moved out of the grey area and into its rightful position as a part of a healthy approach to overall wellness. In fact, a recent study released from Duke University and the University of Arizona found that [long-term marijuana use didn’t lead to a decline in health](http://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamapsychiatry/article-abstract/2526003). In this study, 1,000 participants from New Zealand were tracked over a 40-year period, each with a minimum of 20 years of consistent cannabis consumption—smoking, specifically. \n\nThe study found no decline in lung function as well as no increase in high blood pressure or diabetes. Nor did it detect any other deterioration in physical health. The one caveat to the study was that the researchers found high levels of gum disease among the study participants. That said, this is a factor that could very well decrease as people move away from smoking marijuana towards vaporizing cannabis as well as consuming edibles or using cannabis-infused topical products. \n\nIn addition, no similarities were found between those who engaged in long-term tobacco smoking versus long-term marijuana smoking. Avshalom Capsi, a professor of psychology and neuroscience at Duke University and the co-author of the study, said that “overall damage to physical health is not apparent in this study.” \n\nFOLLOW US ON [FACEBOOK](https://www.facebook.com/pg/hellomdcompany/posts/) & [INSTAGRAM](https://www.instagram.com/hellomd_com/?hl=en)\n\n### Top 11 Reasons Why Marijuana Is Good for You\n\nThis study adds new scientific evidence to the thousands of years of anecdotal evidence, which show that cannabis isn’t bad for your health, nor can it kill you. Meanwhile, 595,690 deaths a year in the U.S. alone are attributed to tobacco. What we’re now finding is that cannabis provides a variety of health benefits for both healthy individuals and those struggling with various illnesses. \n\nHere are 11 key—and sometimes surprising—benefits of cannabis.\n\n### Benefit #1: Cannabis Regulates Metabolism & Weight Loss\n\nA survey conducted at Nunavik Inuit Health in 2004 found that the 57.4% of people in the survey, who said they used cannabis, had a lower average percentage of fat mass, body mass index and fasting insulin levels. There were statistically significant differences between the groups of people who self-reported as smoking cannabis compared to those who didn’t. \n\nSmoking cannabis in the last year was associated with a 56% lower likelihood of obesity. This is just one of the many studies that ties lower rates of obesity to cannabis consumers. Researchers found that cannabis consumers’ waists are 1.5 inches smaller on average than that of non-cannabis users. Cannabis is believed to help regulate your metabolism, also making it a factor in lowering the risk of diabetes. \n\nIn addition, for a number of folks, cannabis can get people off the couch and moving—whether it’s on the road or in the gym. In fact, some claim that marijuana increases athletic performance, for long-distance runners and swimmers in particular. Some athletes claim that it improves focus and the ability to push past previous limitations.\n\n\n_One of the many benefits of marijuana is improved sports performance, especially in long-distance running._\n \n### Benefit #2: Marijuana Helps Alleviate Depression\n\nDepression is one of the most common medical conditions in the world. In a 2015 study from the University of Buffalo, RIA senior research scientist Samir Haj-Dahmane, Ph.D., said, “In the animal models we studied, we saw that chronic stress reduced the production of endocannabinoids, leading to depression-like behavior.”\n\nThis means that cannabis can be used to supplement endocannabinoids lacking within our system, helping the body return to homeostasis and in turn reducing levels of depression. Cannabis also aids in relieving stress, which is one of the biggest risk factors for depression. \n\n### Benefit #3: Cannabis Slows the Development of Alzheimer’s Disease\n\nAlzheimer’s disease is currently the sixth-leading cause of death in the United States. It also causes mental disability for those afflicted many years prior to death. A study published in the _Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease_ in September 2014 found that, “THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) could be a potential therapeutic treatment option for Alzheimer’s disease through multiple functions and pathways.” This is believed to be due to the neuroprotective and antioxidant qualities of cannabis. \n\n### Benefit #4: Cannabis Relieves Arthritis\n\nArthritis is one of the leading causes of physical disability in the world. And it’s one of the most common kinds of chronic pain that people experience. The first recorded use of cannabis to help heal arthritis was in China nearly 4,000 years ago.\n\nTetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the main active compound in most strains of marijuana, has pain-relieving and anti-inflammatory properties. In addition, cannabidiol (CBD), which is a non-psychoactive cannabinoid, helps regulate autoimmune conditions like arthritis.\n\n### Benefit #5: Marijuana Eases Chronic Pain\n\nOne of the most common reasons people miss work and have a decreased quality of life is due to various types of chronic pain. From PMS cramps to headaches to back pain, many people are debilitated by daily, overwhelming pain. Due to its anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving properties, cannabis can help reduce pain whether it’s applied in the form of a topical or consumed orally. Cannabis consumption can also help greatly decrease the need for harsh, addictive opioids. \n\n\n_One of the benefits of cannabis is that it can relieve pain. Learn what the top strains for chronic pain are._\n \n### Benefit #6: Marijuana Lowers Blood Pressure\n\nOne-third of adults in the United States have high blood pressure or hypertension. This can lead to cardiovascular disease as well as strokes or heart attacks. Tobacco is one of the most common causes for high blood pressure, along with poor diet and lack of exercise.\n\nThere are a wide range of scientific and anecdotal studies to support how cannabis decreases blood pressure. Some researchers also believe that cannabinoids may have a protective role within the body, also leading to a decrease in blood pressure. \n\n### Benefit #7: Marijuana Supports Recovery From Eating Disorders\n\nEating disorders are becoming an increasingly large problem across the world as many young people are exposed to constant media and peer pressure to be unattainably beautiful and thin. Cannabis can help regulate eating patterns, aiding with recovery from conditions like bulimia and other binge disorders.\n\nIt can also help stimulate appetite and regain a desire to eat in individuals with eating disorders like anorexia. Cannabis can also help reduce anxiety—both social and food related, which can lead many people down the path of eating disorders.\n\n### Benefit #8: Cannabis Provides Relief to PTSD Sufferers\n\nVeterans have become one of the most vocal supporters of cannabis legalization due to the incredible relief that cannabis can provide to people with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Consuming cannabis can help reduce the stress and anxiety that PTSD sufferers struggle with every day. It also reduces the need for harder opioids and medications that can often worsen the symptoms of PTSD.\n\n### Benefit #9: Cannabis Reduces Nausea\n\nMany people experience nausea on a regular basis, whether it’s due to digestive problems, migraines or chemotherapy. Marijuana reacts with brain receptors to help regulate the feelings that are often associated with nausea.\n\nIt can also help decrease stomach pain and regulate your body’s digestive processes—as digestive issues often go hand in hand with feelings of nausea. Cannabis can also help stimulate appetite if people find themselves unable to hold food down, because they’re experiencing queasiness and an unsettled stomach. \n\n### Benefit #10: CBD Can Reduce Seizure Activity\n\nCBD, the non-psychoactive cannabinoid found in marijuana, can greatly reduce the frequency and severity of seizures. Medical marijuana legalization has been pushed through in many states due to the incredible effects that cannabis has on seizures.\n\nA study from the American Academy of Neurology published in 2015 found that there was, on average, a 51% decrease in the amount of seizures people experienced while using medical cannabis, as well as a 63% decrease in seizures for patients who had Dravet’s syndrome.\n\nA specific marijuana strain, Charlotte’s Web, was created particularly for a young girl who experienced extreme seizures. The strain is still widely used due to its effectiveness and lack of psychoactive side effects. \n\n \n_Another benefit of marijuana, specifically THC, is that it produces feelings of happiness._ \n\n### Benefit #11: Cannabis Makes You Happy\n\nLastly, for the vast majority of people, [marijuana induces a sense of euphoria and calm](https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/582b86cce686fc000c657034/why-does-cannabis-make-you-feel-good). Happiness, or a general sense of well-being is something that everyone wants. Scientific studies show a connection between happiness, optimism and overall life satisfaction.\n\nCannabis activates a neurotransmitter in our brain called anandamide—also called the bliss molecule. This molecule, among other things, is responsible for making us feel happy. THC is responsible for stimulating anandamide, which is found both within our body as well as within cannabis itself.\n\nIf you’re new to cannabis and want to learn more, take a look at our [Cannabis 101](https://hellomd.com/articles/cannabis-101-your-quick-guide-to-medical-marijuana) post. [HelloMD](https://www.hellomd.com/) can help you get your medical marijuana recommendation; it's easy, private and 100% online.","image":{"childImageSharp":{"fluid":{"base64":"data:image/jpeg;base64,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","aspectRatio":1.3333333333333333,"src":"/static/b0878d76d079f1945e473d7543502f16/14b42/12490c05851613cd37353723f5bce115.jpg","srcSet":"/static/b0878d76d079f1945e473d7543502f16/f836f/12490c05851613cd37353723f5bce115.jpg 200w,\n/static/b0878d76d079f1945e473d7543502f16/2244e/12490c05851613cd37353723f5bce115.jpg 400w,\n/static/b0878d76d079f1945e473d7543502f16/14b42/12490c05851613cd37353723f5bce115.jpg 800w,\n/static/b0878d76d079f1945e473d7543502f16/47498/12490c05851613cd37353723f5bce115.jpg 1200w,\n/static/b0878d76d079f1945e473d7543502f16/54ac5/12490c05851613cd37353723f5bce115.jpg 1365w","srcWebp":"/static/b0878d76d079f1945e473d7543502f16/58556/12490c05851613cd37353723f5bce115.webp","srcSetWebp":"/static/b0878d76d079f1945e473d7543502f16/61e93/12490c05851613cd37353723f5bce115.webp 200w,\n/static/b0878d76d079f1945e473d7543502f16/1f5c5/12490c05851613cd37353723f5bce115.webp 400w,\n/static/b0878d76d079f1945e473d7543502f16/58556/12490c05851613cd37353723f5bce115.webp 800w,\n/static/b0878d76d079f1945e473d7543502f16/99238/12490c05851613cd37353723f5bce115.webp 1200w,\n/static/b0878d76d079f1945e473d7543502f16/5e0b8/12490c05851613cd37353723f5bce115.webp 1365w","sizes":"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px"}}}}},{"node":{"id":"Article_2380-markdown","title":"Using Cannabis for Optimal Wellness","slug":"using-cannabis-for-optimal-wellness","content":"### Cannabis & Wellness\n\nCannabis has been widely recognized for its medicinal properties, but for just as long it has also been used to promote wellness. Some of the most prominent medical properties of cannabis are its pain fighting and anti-inflammatory abilities, but marijuana is also full of cannabinoids, terpenes and antioxidants that help promote health and wellness. Many proponents of cannabis also advocate that cannabis can be an important component for a healthy lifestyle.\n\nFOLLOW US ON [FACEBOOK](https://www.facebook.com/pg/hellomdcompany/posts/) & [INSTAGRAM](https://www.instagram.com/hellomd_com/?hl=en)\n\n### The Endocannabinoid System\n\nThe [endocannabinoid system](https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/what-is-the-endocannabinoid-system) is one of the largest and most extensive systems found in the body. Endocannabinoid receptors assist the body in maintaining homeostasis by aiding in the bodies’ response to internal and external stimuli. Stimulating the endocannabinoid system through consuming cannabis can create balance, encourage creativity, and promote calm or alert feelings. \n\n### Creativity, Patience & Spirituality\n\nOne of the biggest advocates of using cannabis for wellness is Steve DeAngelo, the founder of Harborside Health Center in California. DeAngelo has long been a cannabis advocate and has continued to educate people on marijuana while running the largest medical marijuana dispensary in the world. In a [Harborside blog post](https://www.shopharborside.com/learn/wellness-not-intoxication.html#) by DeAngelo he says: \n\n\"Benefits [of cannabis] can include the ability to spark creativity, extend patience and promote self-examination; to awaken a sense of wonder and playfulness, an openness to spiritual experience; the ability to enhance the flavor of a meal, the sound of music, or the sensitivity of a lover’s touch; to open the mind; to bring poetry to language and spontaneity to a performer; to catalyze laughter, facilitate friendship, and bridge human differences.\" It seems much like eating healthy and exercising, cannabis can help round out your personal wellness regime. \n\nRELATED: [CANNABIS: THE NEW HEALTH FOOD TREND](https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/57d7299fb35dd8000b68ccaf/cannabis-the-new-health-food-trend)\n\nCannabis can improve wellness by creating a positive and relaxed environment where you can embrace and enjoy life to the fullest. Wellness is about all the feelings that are encompassed in an improved mindset and well being, rather than a direct medical benefit like reducing the sensation of pain. Cannabis can help you live in the moment and free yourself from the burdens of daily life. Sometimes it is hard to compartmentalize your feelings, especially during trying times, but cannabis can help aid you in freeing yourself from excess baggage, allowing you to relax and enjoy the events going on around you. \n\n### Enhancing Everyday Activities\n\nIn addition, cannabis can help enhance the activities that may be important to you. Similar to what DeAngelo alludes to, marijuana can help you listen to music in a way that allows you to fully experience the moment. You can feel the melodies as you listen intently to all of the words, rather than just enjoying music on a surface level. \n\nMarijuana can help you enjoy food and the process of cooking on a deeper level by allowing you to slow down and taste every element of your meal. Even for people who enjoy cooking, sometimes it can just be a matter of getting food on the table, but with the addition of marijuana it can turn back into a stress-relieving creative outlet. \n\nSometimes it is also hard to fully enter a centered state while participating in activities like yoga and meditation. One of the ways that cannabis can help improve your wellness is by clearing your mind of unnecessary thoughts and allowing you to experience the moment. Cannabis can help you deepen into stretches and postures while truly focusing on your breathing, instead of what you need to pick up at the grocery store after your class. This ability for internal focus is one of the truly amazing ways that cannabis can be used to promote wellness in your life. \n\n### Wellness vs. Intoxication\n\nUsing cannabis for wellness is far different than using cannabis for intoxication, meaning it's not just about getting stoned. When consuming cannabis for wellness it is crucial to consume it consciously, based on what part of your world you are attempting to elevate by using marijuana. It is important to understand the products and the form of cannabis you are using, and how that can help steer you towards or away from your desired goals. Using cannabis for wellness is not simply about achieving a certain feeling, but it is about using cannabis as a tool too enhance the world around you and bring you stimulation, balance, focus, and happiness. \n\n_____________________________________________________________________\n\nIf you are new to cannabis and want to learn more, take a look at our [Cannabis 101](https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/cannabis-101-your-quick-guide-to-medical-marijuana) post. [HelloMD](https://www.hellomd.com/) can help you get your medical marijuana recommendation; it's 100% online, private and efficient.","image":{"childImageSharp":{"fluid":{"base64":"data:image/jpeg;base64,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","aspectRatio":1.3333333333333333,"src":"/static/f11bd3a797f6672054f3a140217c8aa7/14b42/d5c987eba856821e07477e997536624b.jpg","srcSet":"/static/f11bd3a797f6672054f3a140217c8aa7/f836f/d5c987eba856821e07477e997536624b.jpg 200w,\n/static/f11bd3a797f6672054f3a140217c8aa7/2244e/d5c987eba856821e07477e997536624b.jpg 400w,\n/static/f11bd3a797f6672054f3a140217c8aa7/14b42/d5c987eba856821e07477e997536624b.jpg 800w,\n/static/f11bd3a797f6672054f3a140217c8aa7/47498/d5c987eba856821e07477e997536624b.jpg 1200w,\n/static/f11bd3a797f6672054f3a140217c8aa7/54ac5/d5c987eba856821e07477e997536624b.jpg 1365w","srcWebp":"/static/f11bd3a797f6672054f3a140217c8aa7/58556/d5c987eba856821e07477e997536624b.webp","srcSetWebp":"/static/f11bd3a797f6672054f3a140217c8aa7/61e93/d5c987eba856821e07477e997536624b.webp 200w,\n/static/f11bd3a797f6672054f3a140217c8aa7/1f5c5/d5c987eba856821e07477e997536624b.webp 400w,\n/static/f11bd3a797f6672054f3a140217c8aa7/58556/d5c987eba856821e07477e997536624b.webp 800w,\n/static/f11bd3a797f6672054f3a140217c8aa7/99238/d5c987eba856821e07477e997536624b.webp 1200w,\n/static/f11bd3a797f6672054f3a140217c8aa7/5e0b8/d5c987eba856821e07477e997536624b.webp 1365w","sizes":"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px"}}}}},{"node":{"id":"Article_2151-markdown","title":"Cannabis Juicing: A New Health Trend","slug":"cannabis-juicing-a-new-health-trend","content":"### Move Over Kale, Cannabis is the Next Juicing Trend \r\n\r\nDonald Abrams, the Chief of Hematology Oncology at San Fransisco General Hospital, has become an advocate for marijuana over his years of research into the medical benefits of cannabis. In his new short film, Leaf, Abrams provides new insight into consuming cannabis in its raw form, rather than cured for consumption through smoking. The film introduces the newest form of consuming raw cannabis, juiced. Much like any other pressed juice that has become popular in the United States, cannabis juice is easy to consume and digest. It has even been argued that cannabis should be considered a vegetable because its fits the description as a “plant cultivated for food, edible herb or root.” Marijuana, like many other vegetables can loose some critical enzymes and nutrients when heated, meaning smoking marijuana could potentially leave behind health benefits. \r\n\r\n### Why Juice?\r\n\r\nJuicing cannabis provides many medical benefits of marijuana, in the form of cannabinoids, without the high. Plus it contains extra benefits including: calcium, fiber, iron, and fatty acids. Dr. William L. Courtney believes that cannabis in its raw form can be preventative as well as healing, “It (cannabis) has captured these molecules that help our bodies regulatory system be more effective. The bottom line is it’s a dietary essential that helps all 210 cell types function more effectively. I don’t even refer to it as medicine anymore, strictly as a dietary essential.” Drinking cannabis juice regularly has been anecdotally found to assist with immune function and provide anti-inflammatory benefits, partially by reducing damage caused by free radicals. Cannabis can also help restore two way communication pathways in nerves if they have been disrupted, further helping reduce inflammation in the body. It has also shown to improve overall cell function, bone metabolism, and neural function. Juicing cannabis allows people to consume the full profile of the plant. Dr. Courtney has seen positive effects from nearly 8,000 people who have begun a protocol of juicing cannabis. \r\n\r\n### Will Not Make You High\r\n\r\nJuiced raw cannabis does not provide any psychoactive side effects because the raw plant only contains THC-A. To become psychoactive THC, the plant must be heated. Without the heat, there is no high. Due to the delivery method, the body can handle much higher doses of cannabinoids from juiced marijuana, meaning you are getting far more positive cannabinoids in your body with every dose. The FDA has established a daily allowance of 600mg of CBD, which is a quantity that is impossible to reach without consuming cannabis through juicing. Increasing the number of cannabinoids in the human body has greatly positive effects. Ethan Russo, a senior medical advisor for GW pharmaceuticals, explained the benefits, “CBD works on receptors, and as it turns out, we have cannabinoids in our bodies, endogenous cannabinoids, that turn out to be very effective at regulating immune functions, nerve functions, and bone functions. The endogenous cannabinoid system acts as a modulator in fine-tuning a lot of these systems, and if something is deranged biochemically in a person’s body, it may well be that a cannabinoid system can bring things back into balance.” \r\n\r\n### Anecdotal Evidence\r\n\r\nKristen Peskuski, a woman featured in the short film Leaf, suffered from many ailments ranging from endometriosis to anemia to lupus. She first tried smoking marijuana, but she found very little relief. Once she started drinking cannabis however, she was able to see a dramatic decrease in symptoms. Her OBGYN believes that drinking cannabis juice may have even helped her with her pregnancy, something that was originally thought to be impossible for her due to her severe endometriosis. Katie Marsh, who shared her story with Fox News, had similarly life changing results from juicing cannabis. Marsh suffered from acute rheumatoid arthritis and had excruciating side effects from her medication that was virtually ineffective. She could barley get out of bed and take care of herself, so she tried juicing cannabis after many unsuccessful trials with other natural anti-inflammatory remedies, such as ginger and turmeric. Within a few days of consuming juiced cannabis Marsh was able to stop taking prednisone and ibuprofen, and nearly a year later her condition is completely in remission. \r\n\r\nThere is little risk in juicing cannabis, out of Dr. Courtney’s 8,000 patients only two have reported an allergic reaction. Also, 1 out of 1,000 have reported feeling physcoactive effects, but this rare reaction could be do to extreme sensitivity of the patient or an unusual marijuana plant. Dr. David A. Greuner, a double board certified surgeon and the managing director and co-founder of the Surgical Associates of New York City, believes that juicing raw cannabis has all of the same positive benefits of smoking marijuana. He states that juiced cannabis can help relieve pain and nausea in cancer patients and help increase the appetites of patients who suffer from HIV. \r\n\r\n### How Do You Juice Cannabis?\r\n\r\nIn order to juice cannabis it must be fresh, not marijuana that has been cured for smoking. Dr. Courtney recommends juicing both the buds and leaves. Cannabis can be juiced like any other vegetable in a cold pressed juicer. Due to its bitter taste, people often mix cannabis juice with other fresh vegetable juice, such as carrot juice, so much away for the taste you like. The juice is convenient and easy to drink, but finding fresh cannabis plants may be difficult for some people in states where they are not allowed to personally grow marijuana. Juicing cannabis has opened new doors for providing people with immense health benefits. \r\n\r\nInterested in asking a question about this? Go to [HelloMD Answers](https://www.hellomd.com/answers) and ask one of our doctors or community. \r\n\r\nIf you are new to cannabis and want to learn more, take a look at our [Cannabis 101](https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/cannabis-101-your-quick-guide-to-medical-marijuana) post. [HelloMD](https://www.hellomd.com/) can help you get your medical marijuana recommendation; it's 100% online, private and efficient.\r\n\r\n[Photo Credit](https://www.flickr.com/photos/tamara_smith_/5980079247/in/photolist-a7rtdB-cQ23uA-96jQbv-cCRU4u-ftrNbF-2t9M8h-9uoW3D-9HY3r6-d6ESqN-eTHrdF-7VeirB-wMV2R-eTHSjR-pje3Pz-eiXTrj-8kzBwT-F7Pf4-fdVG3u-fLqnNo-p5MU8s-4wvPbq-eTH9BR-8frUpS-eiXTqS-8KzUp9-8WmDNZ-7Ar59A-8q4csA-dDewff-4NeeF7-93t1re-74etNo-eJJGmw-4b71cJ-amNfLq-7nxtfe-9QxrCD-aEhw6Z-7PB8J1-5a3ZZg-ajQG5p-c3L6YE-5Z6Ds-eiTR7P-bfaDtB-nHy8Pp-dHBUkJ-9ysaa7-6nGSqj-8a4SbN)\r\n","image":{"childImageSharp":{"fluid":{"base64":"data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABQAAAAOCAIAAACgpqunAAAACXBIWXMAAAsTAAALEwEAmpwYAAADYUlEQVQozwFWA6n8AMrHzcbBxbm2u7OwtMa/vKqjn6uZjYl/foZ9e46PlIWitaLD2L7P37vO4LTJ27i5v3pvgGpTYlo4RE8sNgDh4Obh3+Lf1dXGwcOzsbJESFh7a2STlpyZp7SqusSovMivwtC0zd290N23xM+2w8mrxdG51+GHcHVqQEIAs7zHbYehgIWPgXNprqGcgX1+d2plpq+6wdLgjKS1dpervcO84t3J2NTExrufubuwtcPE2OzvtcvYl6W4AJWhro+fsJmPjo1zZJd/dp2Kg5WDgKqdm7Ggm6CSjqmjqXtxWod9Uq6sh723j8nKtcrRv83o47TK2rbX6wCnlZCkioSXdmqed2WpfmWxhmqxiXGvh26qfmSpgWu6mo0/My8ABQQWPB0sYi1EilhKoWt/r5mpjYius7cAmXBboXRepXhfonVco3Vbr4FhtYZmtohotoxur4lwu5iCTD0zAAcHDzYZFlUiKn5IPpxjipl3roFqnXphAKh7XqNxV6BsU5loVJttV6B0XKN3YKp9Y7CDZrKFaL2Td0c1LAAJCBU8GiRhKzqJTFGhXpygirCVkKaOfQCab1eZaVGebFGea1KZZ1KSYlKSZlibdGGkf2qphG+4jXJEMCcACgYUPRcnaCs9kU9eoFuimYyolJChlJAAj2dTmW1RnnBTpHNWp3VZnm5Yl2hXkGdYj21ek3RnqYhzSDUsAAoFGEIXK24wPZNQaZxcsJuPrJqNrJ6WAI5kT4xeSp1vUqFyVad2WaV7YqB0YJZnV4NZUH1dVZB1aEk2MQILBhlCFSpqLDqLRHqVYbCViKmWhq6glgCRaU+QYkuVZkyXalKeb1SgblWeblmZaFWHVkpyRkJ0VFJCODoECwUWPBQmYCY5fTeJjm2nkIahkYGnm44AkmhMj2JJi1tGjmFLl2lQl2ZPl2hSl2lVjF1Oek1HbkZGTE1QChYNFDQRI1snOnhPjId8oZCGoZOHoJaKAIhhSIhfSIteSItdR4pdSoxgTZJkUIxdTIpcTIVaTYNVSltaVRI9OQ8vGB1URkJreIh+eI6EfpiOh5qTjAB/XEaGYEiJYUmKYEqIXUmEWEiNYlGMX0yLX02IXlCLZVaAVENUVk4pUFEpRVJkWliBd3OBeneKhIGUj4uiepT6xLiuwgAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==","aspectRatio":1.4388489208633093,"src":"/static/b4380cf011a50173e78320bef533dd89/ee604/577f36825149fe8a2fa9b788d984e25d.png","srcSet":"/static/b4380cf011a50173e78320bef533dd89/69585/577f36825149fe8a2fa9b788d984e25d.png 200w,\n/static/b4380cf011a50173e78320bef533dd89/497c6/577f36825149fe8a2fa9b788d984e25d.png 400w,\n/static/b4380cf011a50173e78320bef533dd89/ee604/577f36825149fe8a2fa9b788d984e25d.png 800w,\n/static/b4380cf011a50173e78320bef533dd89/41a27/577f36825149fe8a2fa9b788d984e25d.png 919w","srcWebp":"/static/b4380cf011a50173e78320bef533dd89/58556/577f36825149fe8a2fa9b788d984e25d.webp","srcSetWebp":"/static/b4380cf011a50173e78320bef533dd89/61e93/577f36825149fe8a2fa9b788d984e25d.webp 200w,\n/static/b4380cf011a50173e78320bef533dd89/1f5c5/577f36825149fe8a2fa9b788d984e25d.webp 400w,\n/static/b4380cf011a50173e78320bef533dd89/58556/577f36825149fe8a2fa9b788d984e25d.webp 800w,\n/static/b4380cf011a50173e78320bef533dd89/2a742/577f36825149fe8a2fa9b788d984e25d.webp 919w","sizes":"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px"}}}}},{"node":{"id":"Article_1917-markdown","title":"Cannabis Use Has Different Sexual Health Effects for Men and Women","slug":"cannabis-use-has-different-sexual-health-effects-for-men-and-women","content":"The use of medical marijuana has proven to be effective for treating a wide range of both physical ailments and psychiatric conditions. Studies pointing to marijuana as an effective treatment option has motivated lawmakers to pursue the legalization of cannabis for medical purposes in individual states all over the country. One medical issue impacted by cannabis use is sexual health. Studies indicate that marijuana has different effects on men as it does on women when it comes to both sex drive and sex life satisfaction.\r\n\r\nCannabis and Men's Sexual Health\r\n\r\nThere are countless studies aimed at measuring the impact of marijuana use on men's sexual health, particularly when it comes to testosterone production. A study conducted as part of a joint collaboration between the Reproductive Biology Research Foundation and the Missouri Clinical and Biochemical Laboratory found that cannabis does indeed have an impact on testosterone production.\r\n\r\nFOLLOW US ON [FACEBOOK](https://www.facebook.com/pg/hellomdcompany/posts/) & [INSTAGRAM](https://www.instagram.com/hellomd_com/?hl=en) \r\n\r\nHowever, it is important to note that this study related to intensive marijuana use that was primarily recreational in nature. When marijuana is used for medical purposes, the effects on those who are utilizing cannabis to ease the symptoms of a medical condition may not experience the ill effects of marijuana when it comes to sexual health. The difference is in part due to the use of modified strains for medical use as compared with recreational marijuana. High levels of THC cause the body to produce lower levels of testosterone. Additionally, men should be aware that any negative impact on testosterone production is temporary in nature. Discontinuing use of marijuana in this specific situation allows the body to regulate hormone levels once again.\r\n\r\n[CANNABIS 101 - THC VS CBD](https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/cannabis-101-thc-vs-cbd)\r\n\r\nPerhaps the most confusing characteristic of studies related to men's sexual health and cannabis use is the differing results from scientific studies seeking to measure the same variable: testosterone levels. The results of a study conducted through the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Research Center at Harvard Medical School-McLean Hospital in Belmont, Massachusetts, concluded that marijuana use does not have a significant impact on testosterone, although the key word here is \"significant.\" These studies did indicate an impact on testosterone levels, but researchers in this instance felt that the impact was not a strong one. In many cases, determining whether medical marijuana can be beneficial to sexual health is a matter of discussing personal details with a licensed medical provider.\r\n\r\nCannabis and Women's Sexual Health\r\n\r\nOn the other hand, there are claims that topical oils containing medical marijuana are able to enhance the sexual experience for women. The results of a study conducted through the Department of Psychology at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, support the theory that cannabis is able to improve sexual health for women by increasing arousal and strengthening the physiological responses to sexual stimulation.\r\n\r\nAfter a topical oil containing cannabis was applied to test subjects, one group of subjects was shown erotic films. The other group was not given an outside stimulus. Physiological responses related to blood flow associated with sexual arousal were measured, and test subjects were found to have an increased sexual response following the application of the cannabis oil. In addition, subjective responses to questions concerning perceived sensation were answered positively after application of the oil. The ultimate conclusion of the study was that a topical oil containing medical marijuana is an effective treatment for low sex drive in women.\r\n\r\nFOLLOW US ON [FACEBOOK](https://www.facebook.com/pg/hellomdcompany/posts/) & [INSTAGRAM](https://www.instagram.com/hellomd_/?hl=en) \r\n\r\nMedical marijuana containing a lower-than-average THC concentration has also been used to improve sexual health in women. The low-THC cannabis increases sensitivity and delays orgasm to give couples more time to share the intimate experience. Positive effects on women's sexual health seem to be most associated with cannabis with a THC level around 14 percent, while standard THC concentrations typically fall between 15 and 20 percent.\r\n\r\nThe need to stay at a THC concentration of 14 percent or lower for women's sexual health benefits is believed to be linked to the effects that higher concentrations have on estrogen production. Standard THC levels in medical marijuana can decrease sex drive by throwing estrogen levels out of balance.\r\n\r\n[MENSTRUAL CRAMPS BE DAMNED - CANNABIS SUPPOSITORY](https://www.hellomd.com/health-wellness/menstrual-cramps-be-damned-with-new-cannabis-vaginal-suppository)\r\n\r\nSome women report that medical marijuana is also able to help with any psychological blocks that may be preventing them from enjoying a healthy sex life. However, it is important to note that medical marijuana used to ease anxiety related to sexual activity should be used at the advice of a licensed medical provider.\r\n\r\nConclusion\r\n\r\nIn response to the question if medical marijuana should be prescribed to improve sexual health, the answer is that it depends on the specific dysfunction and also the gender to which it's being prescribed. Some men may find that their hormone levels are negatively affected through cannabis use for medicinal purposes, while some women can enhance the strength of orgasms through the use of medical marijuana infused into a topical oil. The best way to determine whether medical marijuana can help with sexual health is to discuss the unique facts of a particular situation with a HelloMD-participating doctor.\r\n\r\nSources:\r\n\r\nhttp://www.cnbc.com/2014/08/04/women-find-sexual-helpwith-cannabis.html\r\n\r\nhttp://www.menshealth.co.uk/healthy/addictions/effects-of-smoking-weed\r\n\r\nhttp://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21269404\r\n\r\nhttp://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/m/pubmed/22462722/\r\n\r\nhttp://www.nejm.org/doi/pdf/10.1056/NEJM197404182901602\r\n\r\nhttp://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJM197411142912003\r\n\r\nhttp://nymag.com/thecut/2015/06/can-this-marijuana-give-women-better-sex.html\r\n\r\nhttps://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/all-about-sex/201003/how-does-marijuana-affect-your-sex-life\r\n\r\n[Photo Credit.](https://www.flickr.com/photos/53199633@N02/8521298151/in/photolist-dYZT4D-8jyFUm-6n5sMi-8F8Dux-6HuF49-6VGHJe-6R5xBW-946wCN-Kz5r5-Kz57Y-Kzayg-Kz5bw-KzaFk-46NFk-7kQbLj-6GeCZg-6Ss5Tq-899ubx-6BYf8P-46NFp-46NFm-urdCr-6PHdPz-6C3mwh-6BYfdR-6BYf2t-6C3ncJ-5SCcM-5SCeT-5SCc5-5SCbG-5SCaL-5SCe8-5SCaw-5SCez-5SCcg-5SCc1-5SCbq-5SCcy-5SCd9-5SCdn-5SCdT-5SCbc-5SCdA-5SCeM-5SCdr-5SCcD-5SCbU-5SCev-5SCcH)","image":{"childImageSharp":{"fluid":{"base64":"data:image/jpeg;base64,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","aspectRatio":1.3333333333333333,"src":"/static/5dd0ada8c305121aef5fd90ac67a0a5f/14b42/317bab6b824574fcef80999d02002454.jpg","srcSet":"/static/5dd0ada8c305121aef5fd90ac67a0a5f/f836f/317bab6b824574fcef80999d02002454.jpg 200w,\n/static/5dd0ada8c305121aef5fd90ac67a0a5f/2244e/317bab6b824574fcef80999d02002454.jpg 400w,\n/static/5dd0ada8c305121aef5fd90ac67a0a5f/14b42/317bab6b824574fcef80999d02002454.jpg 800w,\n/static/5dd0ada8c305121aef5fd90ac67a0a5f/47498/317bab6b824574fcef80999d02002454.jpg 1200w,\n/static/5dd0ada8c305121aef5fd90ac67a0a5f/7d1a7/317bab6b824574fcef80999d02002454.jpg 1218w","srcWebp":"/static/5dd0ada8c305121aef5fd90ac67a0a5f/58556/317bab6b824574fcef80999d02002454.webp","srcSetWebp":"/static/5dd0ada8c305121aef5fd90ac67a0a5f/61e93/317bab6b824574fcef80999d02002454.webp 200w,\n/static/5dd0ada8c305121aef5fd90ac67a0a5f/1f5c5/317bab6b824574fcef80999d02002454.webp 400w,\n/static/5dd0ada8c305121aef5fd90ac67a0a5f/58556/317bab6b824574fcef80999d02002454.webp 800w,\n/static/5dd0ada8c305121aef5fd90ac67a0a5f/99238/317bab6b824574fcef80999d02002454.webp 1200w,\n/static/5dd0ada8c305121aef5fd90ac67a0a5f/cedc7/317bab6b824574fcef80999d02002454.webp 1218w","sizes":"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px"}}}}}]}},"pageContext":{"limit":12,"skip":12,"numPages":2,"currentPage":2,"id":5326,"name":"Health","slug":"health","country":"US"}},"staticQueryHashes":["3949754563","4179947113","4202924991"]}