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cannaBis may complement traDitional meDical treatment for cancer f orty years of research by reputable scientific organizations have shown that ingesting cannabis can complement traditional medical treatment for cancer. Cannabis in its different forms can help to stimulate appetite and reduce nausea associated with chemotherapy treatment. It can provide relief from neuropathic pain and pain associated with inflammation caused by traditional medical treatment. Many people also report experiencing an elevated mood as a result of cannabis consumption that has a positive psychological effect when facing difficulties. If you choose cannabis to complement your treatment for cancer, it's important that you inform your doctors and buy from a trusted reliable source. Stimulate appetite and reduce nausea Common side effects of cancer treatment is loss of appetite and nausea, which often lead to unhealthy weight loss and lack of energy. A number of studies and research published by the New England Journal of Medicine as far back as 1975 have shown that ingestion of marijuana, either inhaled or eaten, effectively reduces nausea and stimulates appetite. Recently, there has been an explosion of interest and research into different cannabinoids that are active in the cannabis plant. This research has shown that THC helps to stimulate the appetite but CBD alone may not have the same effect. If you are purchasing cannabis to help you eat more, please keep this in mind. Pain relief A large number of cancer patients that choose cannabis to complement their treatment are able to reduce their intake of pain medication. Damage to nerves from chemotherapy drugs can result in neuropathic pain, which THC has been shown to be helpful in reducing. Widespread pain caused by inflammation can be reduced by CBD. If pain from cancer and its treatment is severe, patients can become resistant to relief from prescribed opioids. In this case, cannabis has been shown to provide some relief. At Treehouse and other leading dispensaries in the area, a wide variety of edibles, flower, and oils are available that contain different amounts CBD and THC. If you are interested in relieving pain associated with cancer treatment, you might want to try a variety of different products to see what works best for your body. Elevates Mood There is anecdotal evidence that cannabis consumption generally elevates mood in many people. Traditional medical treatment for cancer often depletes the energy of patients and stress related to a major health crisis can cause depression. Cannabis can lift the mood and provide a psychological boost to face difficulties and challenges with greater ease. Buying from a licensed dispensary Cannabis from a licensed dispensary is guaranteed free of pesticides and harmful chemicals. CA regulated dispensary cannabis is extracted and refined following strict guidelines to produce the highest quality, most potent, product. When you buy from nondispensary locations it is untested and unregulated. All CBD purchased from a licensed dispensary in the state of California has trace amounts of THC present in the finished product. This is because dispensaries extract CBD from the whole cannabis plant. It is highly recommended you buy cannabis products from licensed regulated dispensaries. There are numerous proven benefits gained from complementing traditional medical treatments for cancer with cannabis products. Different compounds within the cannabis plant provide relief from pain and nausea and stimulate the appetite in many people. Relying on marijuana alone as treatment while avoiding or delaying conventional medical care for cancer may have serious health consequences and is not recommended. If you are considering choosing cannabis to complement your treatment, your doctor should be consulted and you should buy from a trusted regulated licensed dispensary. by Jessica Grace 1 Antiemetic effect of Delta-9-Tetrahydrocannabinol in patients receiving Cancer Chemotherapy --e New England Journal of Medicine - Vol. 293(16) (1975): 795-797. Sallan, Stephen E., Norman E. Zinberg, and Emil Frei. 2 A selective review of medical cannabis in cancer pain management.-- Ann Palliat Med. 2017 Dec;6(Suppl 2):S215-S222. doi: 10.21037/ apm.2017.08.05. Epub 2017 Aug 23. -- Blake A1, Wan BA2, Malek L2, DeAngelis C3, Diaz P2, Lao N4, Chow E2, O'Hearn S4. e Healthy Way 3251 Mission Drive, Santa Cruz, CA 95065 (near Dominican Hospital) (831) 462-5900 tel • (831) 462-2129 fax info@thehealthyway.us Follow us online for daily inspiration! Helping People Achieve Healthy Weight Loss for over 30 Years!