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Comment by Sweettina2 on July 27, 2018 at 1:15pm

Great post!

Comment by Roz L on December 29, 2010 at 11:49am

I wish more people would open their minds to the truth!.

Comment by brainphreak on November 17, 2009 at 5:31pm

what they want. "why am I so tired? I must be.." when in fact its the toxic stuff you eat in your big mac or steak from the supermarket. Others are feeling this too, often remaining silent and just blaming themselves (it must be me, my diet, my genes, I dont exercise enough, etc.) while this can be partially true, its nothing that cannot be overcome, and often people just choose to do nothing to solve it, feeling they are damaged or impaired for life.

Again Im not saying SMOKING is good for you, in fact I agree its bad. However its not bad because its Marijuana, the fact its marijuana actually only lessens the damage to the lungs when smoking it, than lets say smoking Cigarettes, or inhaling fumes. Its bad because its extreme heat on the lungs and other contaminants, etc.

Another important factor is oxygen in your blood. If you continue to be tired, even after your not 'high' then its probably due to lack of oxygen in the blood. This happens from smoking anything too much and not enough exercise. Its the most common symptom of regular cigarette smokers. Which is why many of them also appear "lazy".

http://www.news-medical.net/news/2005/10/03/13511.aspx




Some info on Mercury:
http://heartspring.net/mercury_poison_symptoms.html

Symptoms of Mercury Poisoning
By the Environmental Protection Agency

* Impairment of the peripheral vision
* Disturbances in sensations ("pins and needles" feelings, numbness) usually in the hands feet and sometimes around the mouth
* Lack of coordination of movements, such as writing
* Impairment of speech, hearing, walking;
* Muscle weakness
* Skin rashes
* Mood swing
* Memory loss
* Mental disturbance

Mercury Exposure

Health problems caused by mercury depend on how much has entered your body, how it entered your body, how long you have been exposed to it, and how your body responds to the mercury. People are at risk when they consume mercury-contaminated fish and when they are exposed to spilled mercury.

Elemental (metallic) mercury and its compounds are toxic and exposure to excessive levels can permanently damage or fatally injure the brain and kidneys. Elemental mercury can also be absorbed through the skin and cause allergic reactions. Ingestion of inorganic mercury compounds can cause severe renal and gastrointestinal toxicity. Organic compounds of mercury such as methylmercury are considered the most toxic forms of the element. Exposures to very small amounts of these compounds can result in devastating neurological damage and death.

For fetuses, infants and children, the primary health effects of mercury are on neurological development. Even low levels of mercury exposure such as result from mother's consumption methylmercury in dietary sources can adversely affect the brain and nervous system. Impacts on memory, attention, language and other skills have been found in children exposed to moderate levels in the womb.
Mercury Spills

All mercury spills, regardless of quantity, should be treated seriously. Metallic mercury slowly evaporates when exposed to the air. The air in a room can reach contamination levels just from the mercury in a broken thermometer. Mercury in school labs should be handled with care and stored safely and securely.
Mercury Pollution

Mercury pollution is released into the air from the burning of fossil fuels. It falls down directly onto waterways or is deposited on land where it can be washed into the water. Bacteria in the water cause chemical changes that transform mercury into a highly toxic form - methylmercury.

Methylmercury accumulates in fish, with larger fish generally accumulating higher levels of methylmercury. If you are pregnant or could become pregnant, are nursing a baby, or if you are feeding a young child, you should limit consumption of freshwater fish caught by family and friends to one meal per week. For adults one meal is six ounces of cooked fish or eight ounces uncooked fish; for a young child one me

Comment by brainphreak on November 17, 2009 at 5:28pm

or their chosen method to ingest it. Studies have even shown that it may REDUCE the risk of Lung Cancer (search medical articles online).

I think the days of people feeling "cool" are long over, now days many people dont even smoke cigarettes anymore. The days of it feeling 'cool' usually are over at about age 17. I would definitely never recommend it 'for helping become cool' heh.

I try to spread information about the usefullness and safety of Marijuana because its fact, and facts should be spread. Here in California they still randomly send the FEDS to raid a patients home just to set an example... since its legal in CA but not in the US. In real life only a couple people have any idea that I smoke since its nobodies business.

I would say for recreational use, Marijuana is a good replacement for alcohol if thats what you need to do. Which just like alcohol should be moderated, as it can be harmful, but is a gazillion times less harmful than alcohol.


RE: "But give it about 5-10 years of regular use and it has an extremely detrimental effect on memory in particular, the loss of which you never get back. It particulaly effects the ability to retain numbers and to make mathmatical calculations"

I just read this part again and realized, this DOES look like a problem with mercury toxicity. You should check about getting tested for high levels of mercury. The good thing is you can REDUCE this with kelation therapy to remove the mercury. I would be willing to bet your memory problems and problem with numbers if still happening after you stopped smoking (or even during) is mostly likely related to heavy metal toxicity most likely mercury.

Check out my website for some great links on these toxins and how they can effect you.

http://www.brainphreak.net/theblackpacket/healthfda/

There are HUGE amounts of money spent to demonize cannabis, and often it is these exact tactics, using the negative health effects of the smoke and heat, and superimposing them on the plant. Just as they superimpose crazy people who jump out windows onto the users of Marijuana. Its all false.

All that being said, Ill throw out some observation as well. I have a friend who is 65! been smoking since her 20's, and while her voice is a bit raspy, so is her mothers who dont smoke. She is in almost better health than me I bet, not because of Marijuana, but DESPITE Marijuana. This proves nothing, because its not a controlled test. But I thought Id throw it out since other non controlled tests were used as examples. Here is a success story, and believe it or not, she smoked it until a few years ago when she started doing edibles instead. Also to this day she is not a legit 'patient' I.E. no medical card. So the quality of her meds have varied.






So since I really do feel this is mercury relate, Ill post below a lot of info about mercury toxicity to help you understand. Its even possible that the Marijana itself had mercury in it, comes from ground waters, even broken fluorescent bulbs... fish etc. and has the very symptoms mentions, its possible to repair your body, most nothing is permanent, every cell in your body being regenerated in 7 years including your bones! You are a whole new person literally in 7 years! (less not including bones). The mercury and toxic metals cause disturbances in the brain and body, as it is lodged and does not free itself. Colloidal Silver is a good helpful cleanse, fish oil is also good for the mind. I would totally say take some colloidal silver, fish oil, and of course drink LOTS of water. Then go to a doc get tested for mercury toxicity and get your body cleansed of these poisons! Your memory then may return and you will realize it was not directly caused by Marijuana. Marijuana does NOT cause brain damage. You have been successfully duped to blame a natural medicine/plant rather than toxicity and chemicals which many people experience. Its a mentallity of blaming yourself first, this is exactly what they want. "why a

Comment by brainphreak on November 17, 2009 at 5:25pm

I am a medical marijuana patient in California where it is legal. There are two main strains of Marijuana (lots of hybrids) which are Sativa and Indica, one of these two types will work better for pain relief than the other. Indica for example are great since they will do their job but not rob you of energy. For example I can smoke it or have an edible and be fine all day and can go to work etc without feeling droggy and tired all day. If I take a Sativa though for example I will be dog tired in only a few hours as I 'come down' and should only be recommended for days of higher pain or whatever your treating.

I do also want to mention that long term memory loss as well as short term, is also caused by many things. For example my GF used to be considered almost like rainman with her great memory of numbers and math. Now unfortunately she struggles, it was found to be contributed to mercury toxicity from fillings in her teeth. Many people have these same mercury laced fillings. The same goes for the mercury and other toxins found in HFCS, then there is contaminates such as Fluoride, GMO products, hormones in meats, soy, etc. All these things toxify the body and lead to similar issue.

I guess my point is, if you are contributing the memory loss (specifically long term) to Marijuana, this may not be accurate. Many people who do not smoke have suffered the same loss (like my GF) do to other toxins you see everyday. I wouldnt be so quick to blame mother nature, when you are inundated by toxic chemicals on a daily basis.

While smoking since age 12 is pretty horrible, I would have to question parenting, its likely you diet for example is not stellar if your age 12 and already smoking marijuana on a daily basis. I would also suggest to anyone not to smoke it if at all possible, and only eat it or take THC pills if needed.

Another VERY VERY important thing, if you buy Marijuana from the neighborhood dealer, chances are you are being poisoned. Growers will often use bad fertilizers, not properly care for it so mold spores can appear, using bad soil, pesticides etc. This is all very bad to be smoked, far worse than the Marijuana itself. If you are a medical patient like myself you are in better hands as all this is checked daily as well as the strength. You then know your getting NATURAL ORGANIC medicine. If you are not doing this, you are smoking chemicals, GMO, pesticides/poisons etc. not to mention whatever else is in the soil. People must understand that "I smoked for 15 years and now cough" or "smoked for 15 years and now have memory problems" is not a controlled environment for test, sure if you are a health nut with no other toxins filling your body on a daily basis, this may be more accurate.. However most everyone is being poisoned so its really not accurate.

The real problem here is, I think we all agree that smoking is bad. Smoking anything at all is bad. However its been proven that Marijuana relaxes the lungs. Marijuana acts as a bronchiole dilator, sometimes helping asthmatics. The Marijuana is not what damages your lungs, its the method you take it. Most damage (temporary) that is caused is by the heat which can be elinated even with a vaporizer, so you could smoke it without smoke basically... no fire, no heat in the lungs.

I think that being lazy is not a symptom of Marijuana, I think Marijuana is most often a symptom of being lazy :) Losing a job over a pisss test is also a beef with the laws, and not Marijuana. It seems so many outside problems are influencing you on your position for Marijuana. This is exactly what the establishment wants though, they would like people to fear Marijuana. Fear using it for medical purposes. Like any medication it should not be abused. It can be used for everything from anxiety, to stomach ache, to back problems or even cancer patients... appetite stimulant of course as well. So many good things, and the only 'bad' things people bring up, are generally related to the laws, or

Comment by I811st on November 17, 2009 at 1:02pm

been smokin weed 'fore i learned to read.i just dont smoke before 2 o'clock, that shit will rob a man of his ambition....

Comment by brainphreak on November 17, 2009 at 11:05am

You must consider the fact that by your own accounts, you have been smoking since age 12 daily. At age 12 you are still in stages of development, and breathing anything with such fumes can cause damage. As for memory loss, I personally have smoked since about 17 daily. I have a great memory, in fact people call on me for several reasons and I hold a job running escalations which rely on strong case management and memory. Studies have shown that any memory loss is only short term. This being said, if you have short term memory loss, and are high all day everyday, you may notice it effect the long term as you never really stored the memories in long term...

I am sorry to hear that you once felt that smoking was not harmful to the body. The smoking is what is harmful, not the plant. Marijuana can be ingested many ways without any smoke at all.