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Medical Marijuana as Treatment for HIV/AIDS |
HIV/AIDS patients have many difficulties from the symptoms of their disease, the psychological effects that come with the disease. Along with this is the adverse side effects caused by antiretroviral therapy such as nausea, vomiting and loss of appetite. The worst symptom of HIV/AIDS is cachexia (wasting syndrome) which causes weight loss, chronic weakness and diarrhea.
The success of Medical Marijuana treating HIV/AIDS is widely recognized. It s value as an anti-emetic (alleviates nausea/vomiting) and analgesic (alleviates pain) has been proven in numerous studies and government sponsored reviews. Medical Marijuana is known to stimulate appetite, improve ones mood and alleviate pain. Marijuana is also known to relieve chronic HIV-associated nerve pain, including aching, painful numbness and burning according to the February 13, 2007 Issue
of Neurology.
Smoking medical marijuana can be harmful to the respiratory system, especially if not organically grown (it may contain
harmful toxins). Consider these methods instead; vaporization, topical, and edible form. If
you suffer from HIV/AIDS and
are interested in a natural alternative, please call our office today at 877.229.4201 for more information and/or to schedule and appointment with one of our Physicians. Or, simply fill out our Online Appointment Request Form. |
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