Author: Emma Lang

Cannabis has been the most morally gray subject area for years and the information you receive on the subject can be very far from the truth.

Obviously in most countries round the world Cannabis is Illegal, however people are still using it so there should be a bank of information about it. The information we can acquire while researching Cannabis can lead us to believe that Cannabis as a drug is very harmful to us, when really it is not.

There are claims that cannabis can cause Mental Illness, as well as a physical effect, however there is no proof behind this claim and the research these governing bodies did to get these claims can be somewhat irrelevant to humans.

There is an array of useful products and research we can gain from Cannabis, such as Hemp Clothing , building materials, food and research on the effects of using Cannabis to treat mental illnesses such as depression or anxiety. In the state of California in the US you are legally allowed to smoke cannabis if you are suffering from depression or anxiety, it also includes other mental illnesses which brings us the question, if cannabis can cause an array of mental illnesses because it is being used in parts of the world as a form of medicinal help to those with the same illnesses?

If you research Cannabis on the net the most likely information you will find is the same received research done by the same people with no relativeness to our species. This is because the research done to support these claims can not be confirmed on Humans because it is classed as "unethical" this for me answers the above question. The governing bodies behind this research Do not want us to find good information about Cannabis? because it ruins their own smear campaign against it.

Source by Daniel James Cox

Medical Marijuana has become one of the fastest growing industries in the country. The number of medical marijuana states is growing every year with New Jersey becoming the most recent state to legalize medicinal cannabis in 2010. It was recently reported that the number of marijuana dispensaries in the city of Denver Colorado has grown to outnumber the total amount of Starbucks in the city. This goes to show just how much of a demand exists for access to medicinal marijuana and this trend continues to be repeated in many city across the US.

Currently there are 14 US states that have approved some form of new legal medical marijuana laws for patients. These laws seem to be constantly changing so it can be difficult to know where to start. While every state has different rules and regulations, there are some basic guide lines to follow when trying to find the best dispensary or clinic for your cannabis needs. Be sure to research to laws and regulations of your individual state before attempting to purchase or sell medical marijuana.

So if you live in any of the following states and you meet the legal requirements then you can so be on your way to finding the best legal weed if you complete the marijuana registry application forms for your specific state. Medical Marijuana States and the year of legalization:

* Alaska – 1998

* California – 1996

* Colorado – 2000

* Hawaii – 2000

* Maine – 1999

* Michigan – 2008

* Montana – 2004

* Nevada – 2000

* New Jersey – 2010

* New Mexico – 2007

* Oregon -1998

* Rhode Island – 2006

* Vermont – 2004

* Washington -1998

As the number of state on this list expands, the medicinal marijuana industry continues its rapid growth across the country, providing many states with a much needed source of revenue. California leads the movement towards full legalization of possession of cannabis for any adult over 21 years of age in hopes that the new taxes generated will help their struggling economy This article is not an endorsement for the use of marijuana. I recommend reading the official laws of your state for more information.

Source by Wesley Winston

Holism is about the big picture; it relates to the theory that nothing happens in a vacuum. When seeking answers to a problem, holism puts the emphasis on the ‘whole’ rather than the parts.

The English Oxford Dictionaries define holism:

The theory that parts of a whole are in intimate interconnection, such that they cannot exist independently of the whole, or cannot be understood without reference to the whole, which is thus regarded as greater than the sum of its parts.

And when holism is about health:

The treating of the whole person, taking into account mental and social factors, rather than just the symptoms of a disease.

Another way to think about holism is by using the analogy of systems both natural and manmade (i.e. an ecosystem a health system, a family system, a solar system, etc.).

A system is a complex ‘whole’ with a clear boundary; there is an outside and an inside. The content inside a system (for example: weather, animals, and plants) is made up of interrelated, interdependent parts that directly reflect the overall context, within which they exist, (for example: an ecosystem).

Whenever the whole of anything produces an outcome greater than any of its parts could accomplish, individually, we call that synergy, (for example: a thunderstorm, the music of an orchestra).

The opposite to holism, reductionism, instead analyzes something by its component parts.

Holistic Health: Treating the Whole Person

The traditional approach of the medical system has taught us to recognize health from a reductionist perspective. We go to the doctor to get some specific part of our body fixed because it has stopped functioning well and may be causing us pain.

Millions of people get positive results using the medical-model. The only problem is that this model considers, almost exclusively, just the health of the body. And when it comes to mental health, the typical solution is to prescribe antidepressant medicine.

Why is this a problem? We humans are complex beings. We have minds, emotions and a soul, the personal, intangible relationship to a macro reality beyond ourselves. What’s more, who we are, is constantly influenced within the contexts of family, community, country and world.

A holistic approach to health and wellness addresses the reality of these multiple interrelated and interdependent parts that make us who we are. The malaise of any one of them can directly (and negatively), affect the health of other parts of our life.

For this reason alone, the first focus of holistic care is on the person and not the issue or disease. Stress, anxiety, and depression, for example, often end up translating to a physical symptom. It’s all connected.

According to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) national survey, in September, 2017, The American Psychiatric Association reported that antidepressant use had gone from 1 in 50 people 30 years ago to 1 of 9 between the years 2011 and 2014, and now in 2018.

This is clear evidence of the rise in mood disorders for Americans.

Why the increased use? As mentioned, nothing happens in a vacuum and so assessing one’s lifestyle regarding home, relationships, finances, work, etc. becomes a critical task to determine their impact. The bottom-line is to find the root cause (s) and establish a restorative plan.

Cannabis and Holistic Health

The medicinal use of cannabis is a world apart from its recreational use. In many cases, the lower the amount of THC used in any medicinal formulation, the greater the desired effect. The saying is: Start low; go slow. Treatment is never one-size-fits-all because the current interplay of someone’s body, mind and soul are of primary consideration.

Historically, the whole of the ancient cannabis plant was used for a beneficial impact on a person’s overall, general condition, far beyond mere symptom control. This makes it a perfect match to the holistic approach to health.

Not unlike the complexity of the human being in context of our various lifestyles, cannabis a complex plant of the plant kingdom. It’s effectiveness as an overall tonic has to do with the fact of cannabis containing approximately 100 molecular compounds, with THC and CBD most researched and understood.

When the whole of the cannabis plant is used as medicine it offers a synergistic or ‘entourage’ effect which accounts for why the therapeutic use of cannabis provides relief to a wide variety of conditions.

In this way therapeutic cannabis use stands in stark contrast to traditional medicine that typically isolates plant compounds and manufactures them in pharmaceuticals to target one symptom or bodily system.

I believe that more and more people are discerning the difference between the medical and holistic models of health. Each has its time and place. When discovering the many benefits of medicinal cannabis, our overall wellness, lifestyle and broader culture can transform for the better.

Source by Susan Boskey