Quote Originally Posted by genuinestoner
Hello, i have been smoking marijuana for several months now(steady) on a daily basis.
Does smoking marijuana increase your blood pressure ? Went to the Eye doctor, they took my bld. pressure---147/94 not good. Any comments??
Thanks!

P.S. I'm 49 yrs old
Like what some of the other people have stated in the thread, I would have to say that your high blood pressure has more to do with your lifestyle than the weed itself.

However, often times when we smoke our bodys become more particularly "yang" oriented. (this is based on the Chinese medical view of the types of energy) Some times this helps to further an energetic process that is already in place, such as stress, bad eating habits, not enough sleep or exercise, etc. Even certain medical perscriptions can cause symptoms similar to what you are having.

When I first started smoking, I had many of the negative effects that many smokers complain about. Panic attacks, bad skin, lethargy, pains in the chest, etc. I have now found that applying the energetic principles that I have learned in the Martial Arts, and now in my oersonal study of Actupunture, I can correct the specific imbalance sometimes caused by the misuse of the various types of strains.

I have also learned to look at the weed, like an herbal medicine. Adjusting the dosages to the different times of the day. This is because our bodies have a natural energy flow that fluctuates throughout the day. I also adjust the size of the dose, based on the strengths and qualitys of the strain. this helps me to achive a desired affect depending on what task I am performing or the state of being I want to achive.

This method helps to control the Yin and the Yang qualities, and prevents the body (and the mind) from becoming so imbalanced that you have to spend too much time and energy correcting it.

Here are a few threads that I have already posted some helpful tips on keeping the body more regulated and balanced. You may take from it what might apply to your specific situation. I find more often that not, nearly all smokers run into these types of energy imbalances. Some are worse than others, granted, but most of them can be corrected by them same practical applications to their day-to-day lives.

http://boards.cannabis.com/showthread.php?t=15096

http://boards.cannabis.com/showthread.php?t=15176

Good luck to you, and take care of yourself.