Quote Originally Posted by Storm Crow
I support Daima's position. First, I smoked through both of my pregnancies and both boys (now 26 and 30 years old) are fine. Second, let me quote from a United Press International wire. (Oct 13, 2005, by Steve Mitchell) " Scientists said Thursday that marijuana appears to promote the development of new brain cells in rats and have anti-anxiety and anti-depressive effects.... The rats showed evidence of new neurons in the hippocampus dentate gyrus, a region of the brain that plays a role in developing memories...." In fact, if your friend drank during pregnancy, she could have PROTECTED her baby by smoking, as shown in NORML's "Cannabis and the brain: A user's guide". "Not only has modern science refuted the notion that marijuana is neurotoxic, recent discoveries have indicated that cannabinoids are, in fact, neuroprotective, particualrly against alcohol induced brain damage." The one problem with smoking, however, is that it produced both carbon dioxide and carbon monoxide, both of which are harmful. This can be amellorated by taking Vitamin E (the US Navy demanded that the submariners all take it because it improved performance in low oxygen environments). Also cannabis seeds are highly nutritious containing Omega-3 fatty acids that are good for developing brains and adult hearts. (read this for more information http://ratical.org/renewables/hempseed1.html) So roll a fatty for your friend and tell her "ENJOY!".
Greetings,
First of all i would like to thank you for your vote of confidence.
However i must admit that i rely on people who have done legitimate research and arent beholden to any "special interests grants" from the government or others who's interests is promoting propaganda. With the research available and the years i have personally witnessed all kinds of behaviors and substance use, i have been able to make an informed decision.
I also agree that any smoke is a lung irritant, but cannabis smoke, unlike tobacco and other forms of smoke does not effect or cause changes in the small airways of the lungs, where damage is permanent by tobacco smoke, or other damaging types of smoke. Cannabis does cause irritation to the large airways, but symptoms disappear when smoking is discontinued.
Those who still have concerns about the smoke are now able to use vaporizers. No smoke at all. No combustable green matter.
You are also right about the seeds. Very very nutiritious. Not only do they contain the omega 3 and 6, the seed is 35% protein, which is unheard of in other seeds/plants, and the seed is 30% oil by volume. It is the tree of life. The Buddha ate nothing but hemp seeds for 6 years before discovering the Eightfold path, his truths. The Ninja in Japan would roll rice and hemp seeds in little balls to sustain them on their travels, and they would use the plant to mark their ability to jump high. The plants grew so fast it was up to the Ninja to be mark his progress by being able to keep up with the plants growth.
Mohammed(sp) would allow the use of cannabis, but not alcohol. This plant is revered around the globe by those who know it best and arent out to exploit it for cash, whether it be legal or illegal gains. They know how marvelous and important this crop is to us humans.
Now...
Where are you from? I live in San Francisco, and i am a single parent/grand parent. My wife passed away in 1989. I couldnt live any place else, nor would i would i ever consider it. I do have a cabin up in the Sierra, near Truckee California and will take my guitars up there and just write poetry and play music. Very quiet and scenic.
My Chihuahua is my traveling companion. His name is Ralph. It was Rusty, but when i rescued him from a kill shelter in Harlem NYC, i changed his name to , Ralph. They were just going to destroy the lil guy, and i am anti-death penalty for all beings.
Well, i seem to be ramblin now. Thats what happens when ol farts like me do bubblehash hits and have time on our hands to kill.

Peace and Blessings,
dai*ma...aka Kanehbosem:stoned:
daima Reviewed by daima on . risky to smoke while nursing? My friend had a baby last august and has been dying to party again, but cant until she is done nursing. I was wondering if anyone knows if it would even be that big of a deal. Her baby is 8 months now and is eating food too, so I dont see how one or two little hits would be anything to worry about. Thats all she would need since she hasnt been able to do anything for 1 & a half years! For some reason she is more comfortable drinking than smoking...:confused: Any thoughts??..Thanks ;) Rating: 5