Cure your migraine with Cannabis!
Over 80% of the population has experienced a headache/migraine, so we had to talk about it! Today we go over why you may want to dip into your nug-jar next time your noggin is thumpin! Cannabis has been strongly linked to headache/migraine relief throughout time, and today Jack and Ryan will show you why and how!
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Show Notes:
0:01-2:44 Ryan and Jack discuss overview of topic, revealing a study of how "over eighty percent of our population experience headaches."
2:45-4:02 Ryan and Jack reveals fun facts on Cannabis and headaches. Noting that Cannabis has been used as a preventative for headaches for over one thousand years.
4:03-4:45 Ryan states definition of headaches. Noting that tension headaches are typically the most common form of the condition.
4:46-5:23 Jack and Ryan discuss what causes headaches- ie., lack of sleep, eye strain, stress, etc. As well as how chemical imbalance plays a role in recurring headaches.
5:24-9:00 Jack and Ryan discuss the two main types of headaches, according to the International Headache Society. Primary headaches and secondary headaches. How migraines affect the brain, senses, hormones, and GI tract.
9:01-9:50 Jack and Ryan talks the hypothalamus and cannabinoid receptors. Highlighting a 2015 study by Dr. Eric Baron, which shows patients with intense migraines whom experienced complete relief within five minutes after smoking high THC strains
9:51-12:03 Jack and Ryan discuss how our endocannabinoid system functions. Its deficiencies and how utilizing external cannabinoids in various forms helps to seize these headaches.
12:05-12:41 Ryan notes the difference in how men and women are affected by headaches as well as cannabinoid deficiencies.
12:42-14:19 Ryan explains the two ways on how to stem the issues of headaches. 1- Preventative 2- Symptomatic. Including how proactively utilizing cannabis with a balance of THC and CBD ratios helps to eliminate headaches.
14:20-16:03 Jack and Ryan discuss how CBD and THC works in the body. Suggested dosage and specific milligrams for high pain according to Cannabis Pharmacy by Michael Backes.
16:04-16:43 Jack and Ryan discuss the importance of terpenes in alleviating headaches. Using the right ones such as Mercene, Lemonene, etc. helps to fight inflammation, pain, anxiety, and so on.
16:44-23:01 Jack and Ryan reveals the particular strains which should be used. And why high THC strains works best for eliminating pain associated with headaches or migraines.
Sources- Marijuanabreak.com, Cannabis Pharmacy by Michael Backes, Medicalnewstoday.com
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