If you or someone you know has autism, you’ve probably heard about the use of medical marijuana to treat symptoms. If you’re not familiar with how it works, it can be easy to dismiss this method of treatment as ineffective or even dangerous, but the truth is that there are some very good reasons why […]
For those of you who suffer from Tourette’s syndrome, the idea of using medical marijuana may seem like an odd choice, especially when there are more traditional, pharmaceutical options available. However, the research surrounding medical marijuana has been coming out in favor of its positive effects, and patients suffering from Tourette’s are looking to weed […]
The gear grinding hustle and bustle of the everyday world can weigh heavily upon the mind and the body. For those looking for a more holistic approach to relief, many have turned to medical marijuana. Those suffering from symptoms like anxiety, depression, and pain can find some relief in the use of this medicinal plant. […]
Several studies suggest that medical marijuana may have a place in treating glaucoma. With this information also comes a lot of questions. Can weed help glaucoma sufferers? How do glaucoma and weed interact? Can THC help deal with the pain that comes with glaucoma? How does one go about treatment? In this blog, we will […]
You might want to break out some sticky Sativa and start grinding because I’ve got some pretty groundbreaking stuff coming your way. This series of articles will talk about how cannabis can have a paradoxical effect on our brains by protecting certain areas and slowing the aging process. Cannabinoid agonists, or chemicals that bind to cannabinoid receptors, were once thought to […]
Crohn’s disease causes many aggravating symptoms including abdominal pain, diarrhea, fever, and more. It’s a terrible affliction that causes a lot of pain to those who suffer from it. While typical medication or surgery can’t provide much value, cannabis can. Cannabis for Crohn’s disease is an excellent way to manage symptoms, particularly abdominal pain and […]
Roughly 3.5% of adults in the United States live with symptoms of PTSD, according to the American Psychiatric Association. As a cannabis medicine physician, I get an insider’s glimpse into how patients with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder present at their first consultation for medical marijuana, as well as getting to monitor their progress with cannabis […]
I love you guys. You’re just frigging great. I owe a debt of gratitude to the medical cannabis community for giving me a voice and platform that, ultimately, has led to my success. So in the spirit of paying it forward, I’d like to share some of the knowledge I’ve gained as my clinical career in medicine has now morphed into a much more natural functional approach to whole-body optimization. Cannabis medicine is in its nascent stages in Western Medicine so establishing guidelines regarding whole-plant cannabis dosing and administration is also in its infancy.
Some of our patients at OZARK MMJ Cards have asked about the difference between terpenes and cannabinoids. We wanted to walk through the definition of terpenes, why they are important, how they interact with the brain and olfactory system, and a review of selected terpenes/strains. A close appreciation of the powerful value of terpenes is essential to even the casual cannabis connoisseur to unlock the most from your medication. We will delve into how cannabinoids act as a sensory catalyst in the central nervous system by starting a cascade of actions that amplify terpenes action even further. One can quickly glean how terpene genetics can have an enormous impact on the potential that medical cannabis has to offer.
Arthritis involves a diverse group of processes and commonly results in inflammation within one or more joints. The two most common forms of arthritis are osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, with other forms being autoimmune, infectious, cancerous, or traumatic.