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Have you ever heard the expression; When you stop learning you start dying?
By Hans Doherty – Growing in Health Florida
We are now at a juncture in the way cannabis is viewed by the medical community. Research that has been happening for decades in other parts of the world is finally going on here in America. The data is being complied and studies have been done. Cannabis works! There are more than 700 different ailments that it is used to treat.
The reason it does isn’t a mystery any longer. It all comes down to our internal endocannabinoid system. The phyto-cannabinoids in the cannabis plant very closely mimic the shape and size of our own endogenous (internal) cannabinoids.
When consumed internally, the plant molecules are a nice natural fit to our body’s own molecules.
What’s different now?
It’s the blends of cannabinoids for targeted relief.
THC, CBD, CBN, CBG, CBDA, CBGA… These are all individual cannabinoids. Sure, they can often provide some relief for some issues. But it’s when these individual elements are combined that the real benefits are experienced.
Now when you add in terpenes and botanicals we take it to another level. Terpenes add up to 30% to the weight of the cannabis flowers (buds).
They add much of the medicinal effect, the aroma and flavor. This is why different strains smell differently. Piney, earthy, fruity, skunky, etc.
Terpenes like Mycerne, and Linalool are naturally calming and sedating. Good for insomnia. Others like Limonene can be uplifting and creative. Good for depression. Botanicals are plant matter. Lavender, turmeric, ginger, rosemary are all examples of botanicals.
When all three of these are combined (cannabinoids, terpenes, and botanicals) the results are naturally absorbed by the body and help bring on homeostasis, a state of balance where our sleep, pain, stress, diet, and other systems are functioning the way they are supposed to.
Our bodies can heal themselves when given the right nutrients and conditions.
Come into the store and learn how these products are changing lives for the better.
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For more information, please message me at info@growinginhealthflorida.org, come by the store, or give me a call. I’m always happy to answer your questions. The more informed people are about cannabis the more they will seek it out as an alternative to other pharmaceutical drugs. That’s a big step in a more natural direction.
Thank you for reading!
**FDA disclaimer: Cannabis does not treat, cure remedy any medical condition.
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