Marijuana and Insomnia
Can medical marijuana help insomnia? Well, it’s a fact that those who use marijuana in the evenings tends to report a good night’s sleep and, there is little doubt that poor sleep patterns can have a negative effect on your life as a whole; not only does it lead to poor health and many minor ailments but it also leads to poor productivity and time lost from work. In worst case scenarios, of course, lack of sleep can be fatal, in that poor concentration when driving or operating machinery leads to operator mistakes. A recent study, undertaken at Alberta University in Canada, was designed to investigate the effects of THC on appetite, specifically on the appetite of cancer patients. An unexpected finding of the study, however, was that the patients receiving THC also slept better than the control group. In fact, the study was published with the headline: The first thing to remember when looking for a marijuana strain to help you sleep is that sativa based strains tend to give you a high – the last thing you want when you have sleep problems. Indica based strains, on the other hand, are great for relaxation, stress relief, and for an overall sense of calm and serenity. There is one particular indica strain, Ingrid, which seems to be particularly helpful for non-sleepers. Ingrid is a high-quality marijuana strain, which is becoming increasingly popular among medical marijuana patients. It’s quite amazing to look at – a light green that is almost neon. It is very potent and you won’t need much to help you towards a restful sleep.