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Can Medical Marijuana Play a Role in Weight Loss?

Here at PA Medical Marijuana Doctor, people often ask us if cannabis products can help them reach their weight loss goals. The answer to this question is yes!  Due to how marijuana and CBD products affect the body, they may aid with weight loss in several different ways. Let’s take a look at how.

Helping Older and Younger Patients Lose Weight or Avoid Weight Gain

Older medical marijuana users often manage to increase their mobility as their symptoms of pain and inflammation diminish due to marijuana use. This can help them to become more active, thus possibly helping them to lose or maintain their current weight.

Younger individuals that use medical marijuana reportedly drink less alcohol. Because alcoholic drinks are often packed with sugar and calories, by using marijuana and avoiding alcohol, it can be said that some younger people are also avoiding potential weight gain caused by alcoholic beverages. These people will also prevent the hangovers that come with excessive drinking, and the food cravings that these hangovers encourage.

Blood Sugar Control

When blood sugar levels are high, our cells stop using glucose for energy and develop insulin resistance. This puts people at risk of weight gain and makes them susceptible to diabetes. Medical marijuana can help to reduce inflammation caused by insulin resistance, regulating blood sugar levels so our bodies can metabolize more sugar again.

Reduce Symptoms of Anxiety and Depression

When we are anxious or depressed, we tend to crave sugary foods more, and many of us binge on foods for comfort. This increases our risks of weight gain significantly. Medical marijuana improves mood and helps people to start practicing healthy eating habits.

Encourage a More Active Lifestyle

As medical marijuana promotes pain relief, it makes it generally more comfortable for patients to engage in physical activity once again. Certain strains of medical marijuana give patients an extra burst of energy that can help them to become active. The anti-inflammatory properties of CBD also help peoples muscles to heal without too much pain as a result of intense exercise.

For more information about medical marijuana, or to schedule a consultation with a PA Medical Marijuana Doctor, contact us today.

Dr. McCoy treated me with great compassion and took the time to listen to my needs. I really felt like he cared about helping me.

- Tyler

My son suggested I try using medical marijuana for my back pain. I made an appointment with Dr. McCoy, got my MMJ card, and my back has never felt better!

- Suzanne

I was skeptical of medical marijuana at first, but Dr. McCoy took the time to educate me and made the entire process of getting my MMJ card simple and straightforward.

- Jason

Step 1: Get Registered

Create a profile in the PA state Medical Marijuana Registry. This includes basic personal data like your name, current address, and contact information. You must have a Pennsylvania driver’s license or state ID card. 

Step 2: Get Certified

Schedule a consultation with PA Medical Marijuana Doctor to meet with a PA state-approved physician who can certify that you suffer from one of the qualifying medical conditions to participate in PA’s medical marijuana program.

Step 3: Get Your Patient ID

Once you’re certified by an approved physician, return to the Medical Marijuana Registry and finish filling out your application for a medical marijuana ID card. Once you receive your card, you can purchase medical marijuana from a dispensary.

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