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Anti-marijuana activists probably think that people smoking joints are drug addicted psychopaths wasting their lives for a thing they refer to as a “dangerous” drug. But is marijuana really that bad for your health?
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Surprising Benefits of Marijuana on our Health BY MOMCANADA · AUGUST 25, 2016 Anti-marijuana activists probably think that people smoking joints are drug addicted psychopaths wasting their lives for a thing they refer to as a “dangerous” drug. But is marijuana really that bad for your health? With lots of US states accepting the medical use of the plant, scientists are finally having the chance to learn the benefits of marijuana for different kinds of medical conditions. And guess what? We’ve been terribly misled by thinking marijuana is bad for our health. To shed some light on this, here are a few marijuana health benefits and facts for your knowing. Marijuana Improves Lung Function According to a research study from the Journal of the American Medical Association, long-term use of marijuana poses very little to no negative effects on the lungs as shown by men and women subjected to the study over the course of 20 years. What’s even more surprising is that the study found significant results pointing out that occasional marijuana use actually helped increase air flow rates in the lungs and increase its capacity. Smoking Marijuana Can Help with Weight Loss and Prevent Obesity You may not believe this after experiencing munchies first hand, but consuming marijuana actually helps with weight loss and prevents obesity. The study from the Journal of Obesity proved that regular marijuana users are less likely to become obese compared to non-smokers. The comprehensive study focused on 700 adults with ages ranging from 18 to 74 years old and has found that marijuana users have lower BMI scores than non-users. People with low BMIs tend to be at low risk for diabetes and other health issues. Marijuana is Safer than Alcohol Marijuana is a safe drug, even safer than tobacco and alcohol. There is no way you can have an overdose from marijuana, unlike with alcohol which can be lethal. In fact,
according to the study published in the Journal of Scientific Reports, alcohol ranks as the deadliest substance followed by other drugs such as heroin and cocaine. Out of all recreationally used drugs, cannabis was found as the least risky substance outscoring alcohol roughly by 114 times. Finally, the benefits of marijuana listed here are just some of the enormous benefits associated with the herb. All credits go to all marijuana advocates and researchers who worked hard to bring forth a better understanding and appreciation for this incredibly amazing herb.
