{"id":87306,"date":"2022-06-14T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-06-13T22:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.growbarato.net\/blog\/marijuana-for-migraines\/"},"modified":"2023-04-14T10:33:08","modified_gmt":"2023-04-14T08:33:08","slug":"marijuana-for-migraines","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/marijuana-for-migraines\/","title":{"rendered":"Marijuana for Migraines &#8211; Natural Pain Relief"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Life can be quite hard for people that regularly experience migraines. Unlike normal headaches, migraines can cause extreme pain in the head. While some people may experience them every now and then, others are recurrent sufferers. <strong>Stress and tension<\/strong> can easily bring on a migraine if you\u2019re prone, and it doesn\u2019t stop there; migraines can induce nausea and vomiting; and in some cases they can be strong enough to cause psychological disassociation in those patients. Recent promising marijuana studies indicate that cannabis might be an effective treatment.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-44119\" title=\"Marijuana for Migraines - Pills\" src=\"https:\/\/www.growbarato.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/marijuana-for-migraines-migraine.jpg\" alt=\"marijuana for migraines\" width=\"600\" height=\"401\" \/><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_89 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6adc01bb5fb90\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Contenido<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6adc01bb5fb90\"  \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/marijuana-for-migraines\/#How_Marijuana_May_Help_Migraines\" >How Marijuana May Help Migraines<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/marijuana-for-migraines\/#The_Endocannabinoid_System_Cannabinoids_and_Headaches\" >The Endocannabinoid System, Cannabinoids and Headaches<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/marijuana-for-migraines\/#CBD_for_Migraines\" >CBD for Migraines<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/blog\/marijuana-for-migraines\/#Marijuana_Possibly_Causing_Migraines_%E2%80%93_Weed_Headache\" >Marijuana Possibly Causing Migraines &#8211; Weed Headache<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Marijuana_May_Help_Migraines\"><\/span>How Marijuana May Help Migraines<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In <strong>2019<\/strong> a study done by Carrie Cuttler, PhD, from Washington State University, was published indicating that marijuana is capable of <strong>reducing headache and migraine pain by up to 50%<\/strong>, adding that the effect was much better when used in extract form rather than cannabis flowers. They also indicated that <strong>tolerance<\/strong> may become an issue, although there take-away is that consuming cannabis certainly doesn\u2019t cause or make migraines or headaches worse.<\/p>\n<p>The study consisted of <strong>1300 subjects<\/strong>, who took careful note of changes in their headaches and migraines during the process. An app called Strainprint was used, where you can keep note of your symptoms before consuming medicinal cannabis and then compare them to afterwards. The results indicated that consuming cannabis <strong>reduces migraine pain by up to 50%<\/strong>, and normal headache pain by up to 47%. This research was done in hopes to expand in the near future, as the results provided by the app could have been skewed by those users that already consumed cannabis before.<\/p>\n<p>Another study published in <strong>Neurology<\/strong> magazine in 2019 indicates that out of almost <strong>300<\/strong> patients, <strong>88% of them found pain relief<\/strong> in cannabis when it came to their headaches. Over half of the patients reported fewer headaches, and almost <strong>40%<\/strong> of them claimed to get <strong>better sleep<\/strong>. Additionally, half of the people in the group using harder medications to manage their headaches managed to reduce their dose when taking cannabis. This would seem to indicate that the <strong>endocannabinoid system interacting with cannabinoids<\/strong> is causing a reduction in pain caused by migraines and headaches.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s also true that one of the main causes of migraines in those that regularly suffer from the condition is <strong>stress<\/strong>, and it\u2019s also known that cannabis is often used to reduce stress. However, it should be stated that indica strains are generally more recommended for stress relief, as sativa plants tend to increase energy levels and can cause <strong>mental stimulation<\/strong> that may be too much for those prone to intense migraines.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Endocannabinoid_System_Cannabinoids_and_Headaches\"><\/span>The Endocannabinoid System, Cannabinoids and Headaches<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>What is the <strong>Endocannabinoid System<\/strong>? In short, the <strong>ECS<\/strong> is a system in our bodies that regulates quite a large amount of bodily functions such as temperature, movement, mood, food processing \u2013 essentially the thing that keeps us working properly inside. The ECS has two receptors, <strong>CB1 and CB2<\/strong>, to which cannabinoids can bind.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-44120\" src=\"https:\/\/www.growbarato.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/marijuana-for-migraines-buds.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"368\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Our body produces natural endocannabinoids such as <strong>AEA (anandamide)<\/strong>, which is known to be a cause of migraines when not enough is being produced in the brain. This would suggest that stimulating the same receptors that anandamide stimulates, using cannabinoids, could be a <strong>possible treatment for migraines<\/strong> and may be the reasoning behind the lab results indicating that there seemed to be a drastic decrease in both migraine pain and frequency.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CBD_for_Migraines\"><\/span>CBD for Migraines<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you don\u2019t want to use marijuana for migraines because you don\u2019t want to experience its psychoactive effects, you can still try CBD. While there are no studies that specifically deal with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gbthegreenbrand.com\/cbd-flowers\/5193-cannabis-light-spain-hemp-flowers.html\"><strong>CBD for migraines<\/strong><\/a>, there are many studies that show CBD as quite the <strong>effective pain-relief<\/strong> medicine and has been proven to allow opioid users to reduce their dosage for pain relief.<\/p>\n<p>Laws surrounding CBD are quite blurred in many areas of the world; make sure to check the <strong>legality of CBD<\/strong> in your country or state before consuming or purchasing it as medicine. It can be consumed in food or drinks, by inhaling (vaping or smoking), as a pill, as a spray and as a cream or balm. However, what has proven to be the <strong>best way to consume marijuana for migraines<\/strong>?<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s known that the fastest way to get cannabinoids into the system is by inhaling them; this means either <strong>smoking or vaporizing<\/strong> cannabis during a headache or migraine can have almost instant pain relief effects. However, <strong>we recommend vaping over smoking<\/strong>, as there\u2019s combustion involved in smoking which irritates the lungs, plus the added toxins from the plant material burning.<\/p>\n<p>When you vape cannabis, it goes through into your bloodstream which means that it gets to the brain much faster. Plus, vaping cannabis doesn\u2019t produce smoke or any type of odor, with <strong>vape pens coming in discreet shapes<\/strong> and forms nowadays, making it a great option if you suffer from migraines or cluster headaches on the go and you need to be on the top of your game.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Marijuana_Possibly_Causing_Migraines_%E2%80%93_Weed_Headache\"><\/span>Marijuana Possibly Causing Migraines &#8211; Weed Headache<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are a lot of people that consume cannabis out there that have <strong>complained<\/strong> about marijuana being the cause of headaches, rather than relieving them. There have been little to no studies done on this issue, simply <strong>anecdotal evidence<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>In some cases, <strong>smokers report a raging headache<\/strong> after consuming cannabis or the day after consuming quite a lot of it. Many people believe that it may be due to dehydration, although contrary to popular belief <strong>cannabis doesn\u2019t actually cause dehydration. <\/strong>Cotton mouth, or dry mouth, is caused by the cannabinoids essentially blocking the salivary glands, not by dehydration.<\/p>\n<p>Some theorize that it may be down to how you consume your cannabis. If you <strong>roll tobacco into your joints<\/strong> but don\u2019t usually consume it, you may be experiencing a slight nicotine buzz that results in a headache, especially if it\u2019s the day after an intense smoking session. Cannabis that has <strong>not been flushed<\/strong> properly or that has been <strong>chemically enhanced<\/strong> may also cause headaches. The chances are, you happen to be dehydrated when stoned because you probably forgot to drink water. If headaches persist when consuming cannabis, <strong>reduce intake<\/strong> and\/or <strong>try a different strain<\/strong>. If the problem persists, consult a doctor as it may not be marijuana related.<\/p>\n<div style='text-align:center' class='yasr-auto-insert-visitor'><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Life can be quite hard for people that regularly experience migraines. Unlike normal headaches, migraines can cause extreme pain in the head. While some people may experience them every now and then, others are recurrent sufferers. 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