"Benefits of medical marijuana"
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Some of the health benefits reported include:

Treatment of Glaucoma, by decreasing the pressure inside the eye, according to the National Eye Institute.

Reversing the carcinogenic effects of tobacco, by increasing lung capacity.

Controlling epileptic seizures, by binding to the brain cells that control excitability, regulating relaxation.

Decreasing symptoms of Dravet's Syndrome, by interacting with brain cells to quiet the excessive activity that causes seizures.

Stopping the spread of cancer by turning off the Id-1 gene, which cancerous cells copy and which normally helps them to spread through the body.

Decreasing anxiety levels when used in low doses.

Relieving pain and suppressing nausea, which helps with the side effects of chemotherapy.

Slowing the progression of Alzheimer's disease, by blocking the enzymes in the brain that produce amyloid plaques, which kill brain cells.

Easing the pain of muscle contractions in patients with multiple sclerosis, by binding to the nerve receptors.

Reducing the symptoms of Crohn's disease, by regulating gut bacteria and intestinal function.

Relieving the discomfort of arthritis, by reducing inflammation and promoting sleep.