Not getting the relief you are looking for from your Cannabis?
Remember back in the day when you first smoked weed or started using medical cannabis? When one or two hits off of that joint would give you a long-lasting and powerful relief? This is exactly what one of my patients recently asked me at a follow-up appointment. Mrs. Smith, a 53 y/o Female who was […]
Is vaping your Medical Cannabis Safe?
The risks of vaping whether nicotine or THC are relatively unknown since no one has vape for more than 10 years.
Ways to Smoke Marijuana in Florida
Have access to the smokable Marijuana type, by signing a new informed consent that talks about the risk of smoking it. No hidden fees!
Top Medical Cannabis strains to treat pain
There are 2 main ways of how it treats pain, CBD works via the Anti-inflammatory route while THC works via antinociceptive and anti-hyperalgesic effects at the peripheral and central levels, as has been demonstrated in acute and chronic pain models. The most important thing is to keep in mind that every person is different and […]
What is RSO?
Rick Simpson oil or RSO is a thick and dark cannabis-derived oil that has an especially high concentration of THC or Tetrahydrocannabinol . THC has very potent effects that, when concentrated, have shown signs of being able to treat a variety of ailments. RSO is usually made with indica-heavy strains of marijuana because Rick believes […]
How to Get a Medical Cannabis Card Near Me
Medical Marijuana has been available as a safe treatment in Florida since Amendment 2 pass in October of 2016. Since the more than 331,300 patients have benefited from it. To get a card you need to have a qualifying condition like cancer, epilepsy, glaucoma, HIV/AIDS, PTSD, ALS, Crohn’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, or “other […]
Treating Anxiety with Cannabis
A number of distinct compounds play a role in the cannabis effects. These are called Cannabinoids. Some increase appetite, some reduce inflammation, some even show promise for fighting cancer. Of these compounds, THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) and CBD (cannabidiol) are the most known. These cannabinoids impact our sense of well-being and state of mind. We’ve learned that endocannabinoids play a […]
Understanding our Endocannabinoid System
The endocannabinoid system plays many important roles in the human body utilizing its receptors distributed mostly in the brain and gut. It help regulates and keep the body in homeostasis which is the perfect body balance. First discovered while trying to understand the effects of cannabis, and named the endocannabinoid system for this reason. Because […]
Different Ways of Using Medical Marijuana in Florida
Medical Cannabis can be used in many different forms and via many different routes. Depending on that specific form and route taken, there will be a different onset of the medication, how long it will last and what type of experience the patient gets. Florida law permits patients to utilize it as Oral, Sublingual, Topical, […]
Indica vs. Sativa
Understanding the different strains used in Medical Cannabis is really important in the patients treatment. Sativa and indica are different species of cannabis with distinct properties and experiences Sativa strains are usually uplifting and energizing while Indica strains are more relaxing and sedating. This results in distinctly different effects and experiences so its really important when […]