Dragor, I agree completely. There are a multitude of problems out there, some physical, some emotional, some psychological. Some folks treat these problems with Big Pharma drugs, some with alcohol, some with sex(why can't I ever find these ladies) and some with illegal drugs. Many of these folks are self medicating without knowing it.
We see from some of the drug trials that some people get better on the placebo. Sativex just failed Phase 2 trials, because too many folks got relief from the placebo. We all want to alter our situation, or at least forget our problems for a while. Sex,alcohol and drugs can do that for us. Some are legal, some are not.
In my incessant rants on the advantages of CBD, I take into consideration the physical effects. THC does make you feel better even though it may be just a temporary illusion. CBD, however, helps fight stress and anxiety. This is not an illusion,as there are medical reports that explain that CBD causes neuron generation in the hippocampus of the brain, which alleviates anxiety. CBD is also anti-inflammatory for sore muscles and joints and relaxes the long muscles in the body. I guess you could say that THC relaxes most of the muscles, as some folks can't use their muscles to get off the couch and wipe the drool off their face. CBD is also immunomodulatory and strengthens the immune system.
Endocannabinoids control all our body functions. We are a mass of constant chemical reactions. If outside sources like dangerous chemicals in our food, water and air cause some of our endocannabinoid system to work improperly, we get sick. It is possible that the cannabis plant(the only other source of cannabinoids) can get our bodies back on track.
We see from some of the drug trials that some people get better on the placebo. Sativex just failed Phase 2 trials, because too many folks got relief from the placebo. We all want to alter our situation, or at least forget our problems for a while. Sex,alcohol and drugs can do that for us. Some are legal, some are not.
In my incessant rants on the advantages of CBD, I take into consideration the physical effects. THC does make you feel better even though it may be just a temporary illusion. CBD, however, helps fight stress and anxiety. This is not an illusion,as there are medical reports that explain that CBD causes neuron generation in the hippocampus of the brain, which alleviates anxiety. CBD is also anti-inflammatory for sore muscles and joints and relaxes the long muscles in the body. I guess you could say that THC relaxes most of the muscles, as some folks can't use their muscles to get off the couch and wipe the drool off their face. CBD is also immunomodulatory and strengthens the immune system.
Endocannabinoids control all our body functions. We are a mass of constant chemical reactions. If outside sources like dangerous chemicals in our food, water and air cause some of our endocannabinoid system to work improperly, we get sick. It is possible that the cannabis plant(the only other source of cannabinoids) can get our bodies back on track.
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