Cannabis against stress and depression
Cannabis is already well known for its relaxing effects and anti-depressioneffects. But then is it really able to reduce stress and cure depression ?
Depression
Doesn't matter the origin, symptoms of depression are very often similar. This disease is characterized by low mood, loss of motivation, loss of interest, loss of energy, sleep disturbances and restlessness.
Depression can also be accompanied by mental problems such as loss of concentration and decreased ability to think. It is a significant risk factor for suicide and self-harm, de dépendance de santé.
It is a disease often simplified as a neurochemical imbalance that can be treated in this way. However, many scientists believe that neurochemical deficiencies are a symptom and not a cause of depression. Thus, many doctors and researchers have turned to prevent and minimize the causes or triggers.
How cannabis cure depression ?
Cannabis will not completely cure depression, however it has shown great promise in the treatment of depression.
Indeed, the human body already produces its own cannabinoids called endocannabinoidsaided by the consumption of fatty acids found in foods such as fish, nuts and seeds.
Many studies show that THC and CBD will interact with the body's endocannabinoid system . The endocannabinoid system is a network of cell receptors and molecules that help regulate human functions like mood, appetite and sleep.
By binding to specific receptors in the human brain, endocannabinoids increase the action of serotonin, a neurochemical that improves mood and relieves stress.
how cannabis can improve depressioin ?
Cannabis acts on many symptoms related to depression. Indeed, it helps reduce anxiety and stress, two of the biggest symptoms of depression. By its anti-stress action, THC and CBD provide relaxing effect to the body which will help you regain a feeling of well-being so be in a good mood..
In more that helping to relieve some symptoms, cannabis own also a benefit action to fight against insomnia. In fact, cannabidiol and tetrahydrocannabinol moleculs make it easier to fall asleep and improve sleep quality. In the long term, this helps you to reduce your fatigue and the loss of energy that can result from it.
We have noticed that cannabis improves the symptoms of depression by increasing the activity of the receptors to which serotonin binds.
The THC/CBD effects on endocannabinoid system and them capacity of release and optimize serotonin are responsable of the calming and relaxing effect often associated to cannabis.
Many people realized that cannabis can be highly effective against sudden bouts of depression. It's liberating dopamine in the brain that THC and CBD stimulate nervous system.
Because dopamine and serotonin can be influenced by factors such as exercise, food, stress and mental state, people touched by depression produce it generally less. Consequently, cannabis could act as a real barrier against depression.
Wich CBD products are recommended to deal with depression ?
There is many different ways to consume cannabis to relieve symptoms of depression, the bests ways stay edibles and THC or CBD oil .
Edibles can be as cakes, drinks, candies, honey etc .... The particularities of this consumption mode are that stronger on our body will be totally differents than the other ways to consume hemp. Also the fact that stronger take 40 minutes to 1 hour to feel it.
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For the oil, it is consumed sublingually, by putting few drops under the tongue to get a better absorbtion. You can feel the relaxing stronger of cannabis 5 to 20 minutes after taking for 3 to hours.
Cannabis products will not cure your sickness but will relieve symptoms of depression such as stress and anxiety.
conclusion
Does not matter if it's stress, anxiety or depression, we all have daily pains more these last days ... Of course taking chemical drugs can be a good alternative but it's not risk free this kind of medicin often strongs are accompagnied by many side effects.
If you are looking for a natural alternative (in addition to an appointment with a specialist) you can also try CBD as a natural no-psychoactive molecule.
So, go natural and try hemp products !
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