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There are a lot of different strains of medical marijuana, and which one you choose depends on the condition that you are trying to treat. There are many medical conditions that can lead to symptoms of nausea leading to significant weight loss. Such weight loss can often cause the underlying medical conditions to worsen. With the right strain of medical cannabis, you can calm your stomach and get your appetite back. Here are three reasons to use medical marijuana.

All Natural

There are a lot of medications out there to remedy nausea, but some of them can have nasty side effects. If you are having nausea related to a serious medical condition or radiation treatment, the typical medications are not even effective. Medical marijuana is completely safe and natural, and it will take your nausea away and allow you to eat.

A recent study by the University of New Mexico has proven that cannabis flower is effective as a mid-level analgesic pain medication. The study reviewed the largest database of real-time recordings of patients’ experiences with cannabis and chronic pain. They found some surprising facts.

Average Three-Point Improvement

On a pain scale of 1 to 10, patients had an average of a 3-point improvement immediately following cannabis use. For patients who have debilitating chronic pain, this could mean the ability to retain some mobility and independence. Some patients experienced much more improvement on the pain scale.

If you aren’t quite ready to try medical marijuana, we also offer some CBD products that do not contain THC. These CBD products can be very beneficial. Here is some information on our two best CBD products that can help you in different ways.

CBD Honey Spoons and CBD Tea

This package set of CBD products can be great for a number of uses. The honey spoons come in different flavors so you can have some variety. You can use them alone or with one of our CBD teas. We offer a number of CBD teas depending on what you need them for. There is a tea for cold and flu, one for heart health and anti-inflammatory, one to help you relax and destress, and one to detox and cleanse your body. No matter which tea and honey spoon combination you choose you are sure to see results with these CBD products.

In 2016, Florida joined the many states that allow medical marijuana. Like most states that have moved in this direction, Florida came up with their own rules and regulations for how people get their medical marijuana card and subsequent marijuana. One of these requirements is that patients who seek to use medical cannabis must see a marijuana doctor in order to get their card. Here’s what you need to do to prepare for your appointment.

Get Your Medical Records

If you have a qualifying condition for medical marijuana in Florida, you must bring medical records with you to your appointment showing the diagnosis and treatment that you have already undergone. You will still have to be examined and diagnosis confirmed by a certified physician for the purpose. You may need to request your medical records up to a month in advance depending on your doctor’s office. If your doctor gives you any trouble about getting your medical records, remind them that HIPAA requires them to give you your records when you request them, and at no charge.

Bipolar disorder is a somewhat common psychiatric disorder that causes patients to swing from mania, or an extremely elevated mood, to depression. About two percent of the population has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder. There are many treatments available for bipolar disorder, including psychiatric medications and psychotherapy. Medical cannabis is another possible treatment for bipolar disorder. Here is how cannabis helps bipolar patients.

Regulate Sleep

One of the key factors for someone with bipolar disorder is sleep habits. If someone with bipolar disorder is not able to sleep enough or well, it can lead to bigger problems with mood. Often mania comes with insomnia, and the less you sleep, the worse the mania becomes. If depression is the current theme, sleeping too much during the day can cause you to be awake throughout the night and cause you to be more depressed the following day. Cannabis will help you sleep when you need to sleep so that your body can regulate your mood more effectively.

September is National Suicide Prevention Month, and there is no better time to talk about depression and its effects on the human mind. Over 40,000 people commit suicide each year, with many more people having failed suicide attempts. Depression is the leading cause of suicide, and it is important that everyone understands the symptoms and signs, and that you seek help if you need it.

One of the many treatments available for symptoms of depression is medical cannabis. Medical cannabis can treat symptoms of depression in a number of ways. Treating depression rather than ignoring it is the number one thing that you can do to prevent suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling, it is important to seek help.

Improve Mood Regulation

The body has its own endocannabinoid system that responds to the cannabinoids in marijuana. This endocannabinoid system is directly tied to mental health and mood regulation. Studies have found that using medical cannabis can help regulate mood, which can decrease symptoms of depression. More research is needed to determine the right amount and frequency of cannabis to treat depression.

Medical cannabis is only legal in Florida for approved conditions, but that doesn’t mean that you can’t enjoy some additional health benefits of cannabis. You might be surprised by all of the ways that cannabis can help you in addition to the condition you are primarily using it for.

Lower Risk of Obesity

A study done by the University of Quebec found that cannabis users aged 18 to 71 had healthy BMIs, or body mass index. BMI measurements are one of the key factors that doctors look at when determining someone’s health. People with low BMIs are at lower risk for diabetes and heart disease.

One of the questions that we get a lot at Tetra Health Centers is whether or not an employer can fire you for using marijuana under the legal laws of Florida. The simple answer is “yes, they can,”but it is a bit more complicated than that.

The debate about whether or not an employer can fire someone for using medical marijuana under the laws of the state have been ongoing since California first legalized marijuana for medical use. So far, every case that has gone to court has been in favor of the employer. Employees are not protected by their state’s medical marijuana laws.

The reason that most courts are likely to come down on the side of the employer is that medical marijuana is still federally illegal, and therefore not a prescription drug. This means that it is not protected under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If your employer has a drug-free workplace policy and you violate it, you can be fired.

With over half the states in the country legalizing medical cannabis, there has been a lot of talk about how it can help patients with different conditions. You may have heard tidbits here and there of how medical cannabis helps patients. Here are the three most common conditions treated with cannabis.

Cancer

While studies are inconclusive when it comes to cannabis’s ability to cure or treat cancer, there is no doubt that cannabis helps cancer patients. It can increase appetite, decrease nausea, help combat the side effects of chemotherapy and radiation treatments, and improve overall health and emotional wellbeing during what is undoubtedly one of the most difficult things a person can go through.