{"id":1971,"date":"2017-12-01T14:30:06","date_gmt":"2017-12-01T14:30:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/cannachronicle.com\/?p=1971"},"modified":"2017-12-03T22:06:14","modified_gmt":"2017-12-03T22:06:14","slug":"new-study-reveals-regular-consumption-of-cannabis-keeps-you-thin-fit-and-active","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cannachronicle.com\/2017\/12\/01\/new-study-reveals-regular-consumption-of-cannabis-keeps-you-thin-fit-and-active\/","title":{"rendered":"New Study Reveals Regular Consumption of Cannabis Keeps You thin, Fit, and Active"},"content":{"rendered":"

Science is smashing all kinds of negative stigmas that were once thought about cannabis and the cannabis consumer. \u00a0Thanks to recent studies, people are re-learning everything they thought they knew about pot. \u00a0It is widely thought that “stoners” are “lazy, dumb, unproductive, unsuccessful and (my favorite) unhealthy”. \u00a0This couldn’t be farther from the truth and the world is starting to produce factual evidence to prove it.<\/p>\n

Consumers of marijuana actually have stronger bones and a lower body mass index (BMI) than non-consumers. \u00a0According to the University of Miami<\/a>, those who consume weed over five times a month have a lower BMI than non-consumers,<\/p>\n

\u201cHeavy users of cannabis had a lower mean BMI compared to that of never users, with a mean BMI being 26.7 kg\/m in heavy users and 28.4 kg\/m in never users.<\/em><\/p>\n

Results show that daily female marijuana users have a BMI that is approximately 3.1% (p<0.01) lower than that of non-users, whereas daily male users have a BMI that is approximately 2.7% (p<0.01) lower than that of non-users.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n

Lovers of cannabis who purpose it in their life regularly are more physically active than people who never use it or only periodically do.<\/p>\n

Your body reaching homeostasis, achieving internal and external balance, is the side effect of regular cannabis intake. \u00a0The Journal of Biological Medicine published a study<\/a> proving\u00a0endocannabinoids (ECBs) are needed in the body to regulate homeostasis and naturally produced by the body.<\/p>\n

“endogenous counterparts of cannabis, the ECBs, have been known for only the last 15 years, their discovery having been triggered by the identification of specific cannabinoid (CB) receptors in the brain.”<\/p>\n

The brain has special receptors that use ECBs. \u00a0When there is an endocannabinoid deficiency the body will not be able to function properly and break down essential lipids, and proteins the body needs to be healthy. When these receptors are satisfied,<\/p>\n

“chronic CB1<\/sub>R blockade in obese individuals with the metabolic syndrome resulted in weight loss.”<\/p>\n

Proving that cannabis is the cure to obesity and a safe therapy for weight management with zero harmful side effects. \u00a0It is important to note that every person’s body has an endocannabinoid system.<\/p>\n

What are some good strains to hit before hitting the gym? \u00a0According to Leafly that would be Sativa strains which are energetic and uplifting. \u00a0\u00a0Harlequin<\/a>\u00a0is 75% Sativa dominant and has en earthy, mango flavor. \u00a0It’s CBD to THC ratio is 5:2 increasing your focus and alieving the pain of working out, along with the anxiety of it all, in the first place.<\/p>\n

Cotton candy sounds like the most unhealthy thing to have before a workout, but not if its Cotton Candy Kush<\/a>. \u00a0This fluffy, sweet, floral scented bud is recommended for enhancing your athletic enjoyment. \u00a0It is favored for its pain-numbing properties as well as Harlequin.<\/p>\n

Pairing a good cannabis product with your workout is not only enjoyable but healthy for you! \u00a0There is science to prove it. \u00a0There goes everything your parents taught you about the “lazy stoner”. \u00a0Some people are just plain lazy, cannabis user or not. \u00a0The regular cannabis user has a better metabolism and stronger bones than the non though! \u00a0Will you question your productivity now that you know you SHOULD be hitting the ganja on the reg before a good workout?<\/p>\n

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