The Chemical in Marijuna

 The chemical known to be found in marijuana is tetrahydrocannabinol.  Even though it is considered to be a drug, it has many benefits. Some of which you might find in the link if you click benefits. Tetrahydrocannabinol is released into the brain and as the brain receive the chemical the brain floods with dopamine giving the person who is in taking THC a feeling of happiness. I think that the correct use of marijuana can be beneficial to everyone who needs it, I understand that it is classified as a drug but it is a lot safer than a lot of prescription drugs. As you will see in the video this man was taking eight pills a day. Those 8 pills a day ruined his kidneys. And he later finds out that Cannabis oil was much more effective and much safer than what his doctors were giving him. If this simple chemical compound is so effective and costs much less that some chemically made up prescription drug, why don’t we use it to cure most of our illnesses without hurting our bodies in some other fashion? It is my opinion that these cures are hidden to either make more money in the medical field if they cure one sickness and create another then that would have to make you go back and see them, which means another payment. If this chemical is regulated it can be very beneficial. These two videos show how many benefit can come from the use of Marijuana.

How Important Are Our Neurons?

How important are neurons and the myelin sheaths that cover parts of the neurons axon? (Neurons and nervous cells) are responsive cells in the nervous system that process and transmit information by electrochemical signaling. They are the core components of the brain, the vertebrate spinal cord, the invertebrate ventral nerve cord, and the peripheral nerves. A number of different types of neurons exist: sensory neurons respond to touch, sound, light and numerous other stimuli affecting cells of the sensory organs that then send signals to the spinal cord and brain. Motor neurons receive signals from the brain and spinal cord and cause muscle contractions and affect glands. Inter-neurons connect neurons to other neurons within the brain and spinal cord. Neurons respond to stimulation, and communicate the presence of stimulation to the central nervous system, which then processes that information and sends responses to other parts of the body for action. Myelin sheaths are wrapped around the axon of the neuron and are important for transmitting information to the brain faster if these are destroyed by Demyelinating diseases of the nervous system it can lead to other diseases such as (metachromatic leukodystrophy, Krabbe's disease). This can be fatal since it can cause muscle weakness, feeding difficulties, episodes of fever without any sign of infection, stiff posture, and slowed mental and physical development. As the disease progresses, muscles continue to weaken, affecting the infant's ability to move, chew, swallow, and breathe. Affected infants also experience vision loss and seizures. So we need neurons to transmit signals to out muscles in order for us to eat on our own and breathe involuntary while we sleep. Neurons are greatly important but so are the Schwann cells and the myelin’s sheaths that cover parts of the neurons axon. Even though the pulse that is passing through the neurons is still transmitted to the brain without the myelin sheath it slows down everything in our response timing which is crucial to our survival. It is sad to say that there is no cure for this disease yet, but relating back to my last blog about animal research. there could be a possibility that we can one day find a cure for this and help those who cannot help themselves.

Animal research? Good or Bad?

I found multiple things interesting about animal research. The one that stick out the most is how abolitionist and their tactics to scare researchers from continuing research, by doing things such as vandalizing their homes and cars. Researchers are not killing these animals out of hate, they are simply doing these researches and tests to benefit the human race from diseases also to understand the relationship between brain activity and behavior. If results are found this can prevent future violence between humans possibly creating a more peaceful world. Even though there is a huge debate between using and not using animals for these kinds of research, it is meaningful for not only humans but animals as well. Some animals carry the disease called AIDS, if researchers can find a cure for this disease then they can not only save humans but other animals as well and prevent extinction. Finding cures can help give more time with loved ones who are sick especially children that are born with diseases. These innocent kids deserve a chance to live life not fight for it. I do see the side of where these abolitionist are coming from but someone has to pay the price, just like our troops who go and fight for our freedom. Without or armed forces, none of us would have the freedom that we have today and these me and women pay the price. Nothing comes free whether we would like to believe that it does it doesn't. These animals are not dying for nothing, they are dying for a good cause. Nobody can live forever but if we can help find a way to prevent the things that do kill us so that we may spend the most amount of time with our loved ones as we can.