I recommend an either one or two pronged approach for using medical cannabis to help with a good nights sleep. For first line therapy I recommend an indica vape pen or tincture. 2-3 inhalations or 3-4 drops and wait 10-20 minutes and you should hopefully drift off into sleep. Using cannabis this way for sleep […]
A common question my patients ask who are looking for concentrated oils to treat cancer is what is the ratio of CBD to THC they should use. A very important question given that both CBD and THC have been shown to have anti tumor effects! While we do not have any clinical trials yet, we […]
Whether you are new to the cannabis industry, looking to break in, or just a cannabis enthusiast there are a lot of upcoming events this year that could spark your interest. 2015 was a big year for marijuana and 2016 is only going to be bigger and better. As the industry grows so do the […]
A great and technical read on the role of cannabinoids in treating and preventing Alzheimer’s Disease. An important take away is that both THC and CBD showed important therapeutic roles, continuing to support that products containing some sort of ratio of both CBD and THC are important to get maximum benefit from cannabinoid therapy. Alzheimer’s […]
Dr. Sue Sisley noticed an unexpected trend among her patients. The psychiatrist works with veterans who struggle with post-traumatic stress disorder, also known as PTSD. Many don’t like how they feel on all the meds they take to manage their anxiety, sleeplessness, depression and the flashbacks. “There’s just a few medications on the market that […]
Crohn’s is a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that can affect any part of the gastrointestinal tract. Symptoms usually include abdominal pain, diarrhea, fever and weight loss. Conditions, that we already know Medical Marijuana to have an impact on. There is no single known cause for Crohn’s but Doctors do attribute environmental, immune and […]
Can it really be true that so many older people nowadays will “Just Say Yes”? Yes to using marijuana, that is? Sue Taylor works hard to stay fit, and stay healthy. This 68-year-old is a regular at the gym, eats kale to keep her cholesterol down, and at home, “homemade” is her motto. But there’s […]
In a press release, the CMA specifically supports the benefits of cannabis regulation, stating, “the most effective way to protect the public health is to tightly control, track and regulate marijuana and to comprehensively research and educate the public on its health impacts, not through ineffective prohibition.” The CMA is comprised of 41,000 practicing physicians, […]
Post Surgical Pain – is Cannabis Effective? The questions are – will cannabis be enough pain control or would using cannabis at least reduce your narcotic demand. Both would be a victory for you due to the risk of addiction and side effects of narcotics. Will cannabis be enough pain control for major surgery? For […]
Patient Resources Indica A species of the Cannabis family known for pain relieving and anxiolytic qualities. Commonly used to treat insomnia. Sativa A species of the Cannabis family known for its uplifting and energetic properties. Suited for day use. Both Sativa and Indica plants contain THC – Different physiologic effects of Sativa and Indica are […]
