Which Cannabis Strains Treat Headaches Best?

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Which Cannabis Strains Treat Headaches Best?
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• Whether you suffer from frequent migraines or
  just the occasional garden-variety headache,
  weve all wished we had a way to get rid of them.
  Tylenol and ibuprofen can help a bit, but
  oftentimes they just arent enough, and more
  hardcore medications like opioids could be
  overkill (or just dangerous). So how about
  cannabis for headaches? 

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• Pain Relief
• Cannabis is known to treat pain, so it makes
  sense that it would be helpful in reducing a
  headaches severity. According to a
  recent study by Carrie Cuttler, users who inhaled
  cannabis smoke reported that cannabis reduced the
  severity of headaches and migraines but
  approximately 50. The study also showed that
  regular cannabis use halved the number of
  migraines sufferers experienced over the course
  of a month. 

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• Cannabis Works, But How?
• Cannabis can clearly help with migraines and
  headaches, but how? Scientists have tested
  patients with several different cannabis strains,
  and have found that pain reduction seems to be
  unaffected by varying levels of THC and CBD. This
  means that the pain management effects at least
  as far as headaches go are likely the result of
  other cannabinoids and terpenes. And, cannabis
  may be doing more than just providing pain
  relief.
• In the previously cited study, scientists found
  that not only did cannabis reduce the severity of
  migraines, but it also reduced the frequency.
  This means that cannabis must be doing something
  to affect the causes of migraines, not just the
  symptoms. Common triggers for migraines include
  stress, tension, and a lack of sleep. All of
  those are things that cannabis can help with
  the drug reduces stress and anxiety, and is
  frequently used as a sleep aid. 

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• Which Strain Is Best?
• Unfortunately, we still dont know which of the
  compounds found in cannabis are most responsible
  for the plants ability to soften and reduce
  migraines. However, we do know that it isnt
  solely CBD or THC. This means that youll have a
  lot of freedom in selecting a strain. We dont
  know everything about cannabis as it relates to
  headaches, so we cant tell you what the best
  strain is. However, we do have enough information
  to set out some guidelines

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• Aim for a mix of THC and CBD. THC and CBD both
  have their own pain-relieving properties, so
  youll want a strain that has both. To avoid the
  strong, fuzzy high that accompanies cannabis
  use, aim for a strain with lots of CBD and not a
  lot of THC. Although, if you dont mind mixing
  pain relief and pleasure, you may prefer some
  with plenty of THC. Just make sure you
• Avoid THC overdose. I know what youre saying
  You cant overdose on THC! You cant have a
  fatal overdose, thats for sure. Cannabis is one
  of the safest drugs in the world, but you can
  still take too much. THC reduces pain up to a
  point, but when the dose is too high,
  THC actually increases pain. Dont overdo it!
• Get plenty of beta-caryophyllene. We still have a
  lot to learn about all of cannabis terpenes, but
  we know that this terpene is responsible for a
  lot of the plants anti-inflammatory properties,
  which means it could be helpful in treating
  headaches.

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Cannabis is effective in treating headaches and
migraines, even though we dont know why yet.
Follow these tips to pick an effective strain,
and hopefully, itll help you too!
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