Article by Michael Moses
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Research into using cannabis to aid the easing of symptoms in a wide array of ailments is advancing in leaps and bounds. Last month we summarized many benefits attested to by Dr. Peter Grinspoon of Harvard Health. This is true also with the symptoms associated with perimenopause, such as mood swings, hot flashes, insomnia, pain, fatigue, anxiety, and more, according to an article from Strainprint.
“The drastic change in a woman’s hormonal balance is unpleasant and very stressful for her, and those around her who don’t understand exactly what is happening. There is hope for natural relief of symptoms and cannabis can be combined with other therapies to amplify that relief.”
The Endocannabinoid System
The endocannabinoid system interacts with naturally produced cannabinoids that our bodies form and metabolize every day. We know of 113 different cannabinoids, and each one individually or combined in various ways has a different effect on our bodies. In-depth studies into this network of receptors have proven that this system is a crucial part of our central and peripheral nervous systems and peripheral organs. It is this system that allows us to experience the therapeutic benefits associated with cannabis use. Estrogen levels have a clear link to the endocannabinoid system, and when estrogen levels rise, so do endocannabinoid levels. The reverse is also true. Cannabis use is being evaluated as an alternative to Estrogen Replacement Therapy (ERT).
Examples of How Cannabinoids Affect Symptoms
Hot Flashes
One particular cannabinoid, known as Anandamide, is very similar to THC, and our bodies produce it naturally. It aids in regulating body temperature, and when kicked into overdrive like in periods of strenuous exercise, it gives us a “high” (Runner’s high). So, THC in cannabis has a “cooling” effect on the body and can help alleviate hot flashes.
Mood Swings
Estrogen plays a big role in stabilizing mood and emotional responses. The combination of THC and CBD can boost efficiency in the body metabolization of estrogen and combat mood swings, anxiety and depression in perimenopausal women.
Insomnia
In various dosages, THC affects our energy levels in different ways. Small doses have a sedating effect, moderate doses have a stimulating effect and large doses have a psychedelic effect. Pure THC can produce feelings of anxiety, so it is important to find a strain with a proper balance of THC and CBD to achieve the maximum benefits. Are you looking to explore options and find the right cannabis strain to help alleviate menopausal symptoms? We can help!! Browse our Symptom Search function to browse different strains that help ease the symptoms. Questions about strains? www.strainprint.ca/understanding-terpenes-camphene/
Camphene, sometimes called comphene, is one of more than 200 terpenes in hemp and cannabis. Terpenes are aromatic molecules once thought to convey only aroma and, from an evolutionary functional perspective, to protect a plant from pests and predators.
Camphene conveys an aroma of earthy wood and fir needles. This beneficial chemical is produced by a variety of plant species other than cannabis and hemp, including conifer, holy basil, nutmeg, and rosemary. Like other terpenes, it is commonly employed as a fragrance agent in beauty aids such as soaps and perfumes.
Medical Efficacy
Camphene conveys a variety of benefits, including antibacterial and anti-fungal properties, making it a valuable ingredient in skin care products to treat conditions such as eczema and psoriasis. It has the ability to lower cholesterol and triglycerides in the treatment of cardiovascular and coronary heart disease. It acts as an expectorant in the treatment of coughs and throat conditions.
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