Dear Lactnet Friends:

http://www.drweil.com/drw/u/QAA401515/Is-Medical-Marijuana-Worth-the-Fight.html

"Although its historical record of safe use is unparalleled, one of the
drawbacks of using cannabis is that some people react badly to its
psychoactivity. Instead of feeling mildly euphoric and experiencing less
pain or nausea, they become groggy, anxious, or paranoid. Because cannabis
can lower blood pressure and increase pulse rate, Dr. Abrams advises that
people with heart conditions and the elderly should use it with caution. He
also recommends that adolescents should steer clear of it until their
brains are fully developed, which doesn't happen until the early 20s.

The only real downside of smoking cannabis appears to be an increased risk
of bronchitis, which may decrease if the drug is delivered via
vaporization. Those who feel that edible cannabis products may be safer
than inhaling the drug should be aware that the onset of the effect is
delayed, and dosing can be less predictable. In addition, edible cannabis
products may have a more profound and prolonged psychoactive effect than
inhaled ones."


warmly,
-- 
Nikki Lee RN, BSN, Mother of 2, MS, IBCLC, CCE, CIMI, ANLC, CKC
Author:* Complementary and Alternative Medicine in Breastfeeding Therapy*
www.nikkileehealth.com
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