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Safe Medical Cannabis

Safe Medical Cannabis17 nov 202524 min

Episode 24: Hidden toxins surround almost every way to consume cannabis products.

This is Part 3 of 3 in the Cannabis series. In Episode 21, we have covered how our own body's endocannabinoids are involved in brain recovery and learning. In Episode 23, we covered the similarity in proteins between endocannabinoids and phytocannabinoids from marijuana. We also discussed my open offer start a Support Group for Medical Cannabis Users and outlined the group princlples and a sample flyer for your consideration.

Today, we're talking to the serious cannabis user. The hippies were right! Since the 1960's, we've studied the human protein Anandamide is chemically similar to THC in marijuana. The endocannabinoid system is central to homeostasis in the body, including our brain's internal healing apparatus.

And the stoners are so happy the science has backed up what the hippies already knew.

Here's the Bad News

There are toxins that have worked their way in through industrialized methods that may be worsening your brain health.

Elevated levels of lead and cadmium have been found in the blood of legal cannabis users getting thier cannabis from dispensaries.1

Popcorn lung and other diseases come from vaping cartriges.2

There are no scientifically valid studies that control for the hazards of combustible materiel (like cancer).

Vaping chemicals are bad for oral health.3

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