Medical Benefits of Marijuana You Probably Never Knew

DISCLAIMER: This article is solely based on the medical benefits of marijuana. We are highlighting the positive aspects only, based on researches and scientific evidences. Please note, Lifehack does not promote consumption of marijuana for recreational or prescribe it for any other purposes in that manner.

States around the country — more than 20 in total — have legalized medical marijuana.

Experts have been changing their minds too — recently, CNN's chief medical correspondent Sanjay Gupta reversed his opinion on medical marijuana.

While recreational pot usage is controversial, many people agree with Gupta's new stance, and believe that the drug should be legal for medical uses.

1. A chemical found in marijuana stops cancer from spreading.
2. Prevents Alzheimer’s.
3. It can be used to treat Glaucoma.
4. It may help reverse the carcinogenic effects of tobacco and improve lung health.
5. It can help control epileptic seizures.
6. Relieves Arthritis.
7. Eases the pain of multiple sclerosis.
8. It may decrease anxiety.
9. Helps with Crohn’s disease.
10. Soothes tremors for people with Parkinson’s disease.
11. Decreases the symptoms of Dravet’s Syndrome.
12. It lessens side effects from treating hepatitis C and increases treatment effectiveness.
13. Reduces severe pain, and nausea from chemo, and stimulates appetite.
14. Improves symptoms of Lupus, an autoimmune disorder.
15. Helps veterans suffering from PTSD
16. Treats inflammatary bowel diseases.
17. Protects the brain from concussion, and trauma.
18. It keeps you skinny and helps your metabolism.
19. It can help eliminate nightmares.
20. Marijuana can help people trying to cut back on drinking.