Use your medical marijuana card in Compton CA to treat ALS-converted.pptx

1
Use your medical marijuana card in Compton CA
to treat ALS
2
Medical marijuana has been in medicinal use
since centuries. It was only recently that it got
the attention it deserved. Although, FDA does
not recognize it as a medicine, a large number
of states are using it to treat many burning
issues. The results have been phenomenal and
constant research has contributed to a positive
wave of changes. One such disease is ALS or
amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. The best things
is that you can use your medical marijuana card
in Compton CA to treat ALS with good effect.
3
What is ALS?
ALS or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis is a
disease which affects the neurons of the spinal
cord which results in atrophy of muscles and
weakness. This condition affects roughly 30,000
people in the US.
4
Symptoms of
ALS

1. Weakness or clumsiness
2. Difficulty in walking
3. Muscle cramps and reduced strength in other
   muscle groups
4. Trouble in maintaining a good posture.
5. Slurred speech

5
Cannabis and ALS
Cannabis has very pleasing effects on the body
when it is ingested or smoked. This works with
the help of compounds namely CBD and THC, which
interact with the CB1 and CB2 receptors in the
body to induce relaxing effects in the body.
Marijuana has a positive effect on each of the
symptoms of ALS. MMJ cards in Compton provide a
good way to use cannabis for treating the
disorder.
6
Effect of cannabis on symptoms of ALS

• It has the following effects
• Pain Anti-inflammatory effect
• Wasting Works as an appetite stimulant
• Neuronal oxidation Acts as a neuroprotective
  antioxidant
• Spasticity Acts as a muscle relaxant
• Depression Eases the muscles by relaxing the
  body
• Dyspnea Bronchodilation

7
CONCLUSION
It can be concluded that medical marijuana has
great medicinal benefits. ALS is a progressive
disorder that needs adequate attention and
treatment. You can use your medical marijuana
card in Compton CA to alleviate the symptoms of
ALS using the marijuana strain of your
choice. The medicinal use of cannabis is
expanding and is expected to rise in the future.
www.onlinemedicalcard.com