Dr. David Zainey of InteCare Medical Clinic discusses the history of the use of Medical Marijuana as medicine.
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Some Dietary Supplements Tied to Severe Adverse Outcomes
Dr. David Zainey of InteCare Medical Clinic discusses dietary supplement use by patients and the possible adverse outcomes the use of products that have false claims and no evidence effectiveness may have. He discusses the value of guidance by an Integrative Medical Specialist in the use of these products to prevent the use of unproven…
Benefits of Holistic Integrative Medicine and Medical Marijuana
Most of us go to the doctor when we don’t feel well, or a specialist to care for a specific condition or injury. These visits primarily occur after initial or more advanced symptoms have presented. With holistic medicine, care addresses the entire body, not just one specific condition or injury. The holistic approach advocates the…
Ease Your Cancer Treatments with Medical Marijuana
A diagnosis of cancer can be devastating, and the side effects of its treatments often increase a patient’s pain and discomfort. At present, Ohio is one of the many states that permits medical marijuana to be prescribed for a list of qualifying medical conditions, of which cancer is one. Here are some reasons to consider…
Medical Marijuana and Depression: The Facts You Need To Know
If you’re consistently lacking motivation and struggling to get enjoyment out of life, you could be suffering from depression. Millions of adults in the United States have experienced a depressive episode in the last year alone. Depression can affect people from all walks of life. and it is estimated that 15 percent of the population…
Complementary Medicine vs. Alternative Medicine
Many people confuse complementary medicine and alternative medicine. Indeed, both are grouped under the umbrella of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). Both refer to the use of nontraditional therapies. However, when these methods are used in conjunction with traditional medical care, it is considered complementary medicine – whereas alternative medicine is done in lieu of…
Substitutes for Smoking Medical Marijuana
Under Ohio law, a person can apply for a state-issued compassionate use card to be permitted to purchase medical-grade marijuana for a host of conditions. This marijuana is available in a variety of forms, to include flowers or buds, edibles, patches, tinctures, oils and vape cartridges. But while the most common method of using marijuana…
How Medical Marijuana Works and What it Treats
Medical marijuana is medicine that comes from the cannabis plant (marijuana). Research shows that medical marijuana can deliver effective pain relief, boost appetite and offer anti-inflammatory and anti-nausea benefits. It can also be used to treat a number of illnesses and health conditions. So how does medical marijuana do all this? The answer is: by…
Medical Marijuana as Medicine
Conventional medicines don’t work for everyone suffering from chronic or terminal illnesses. Even worse, traditional treatments such as chemotherapy can cause debilitating side effects – meaning the cure can sometimes be worse than the condition. Medical marijuana has been found to be an effective and safe alternative to treating many health conditions as well as…
Is Medical Marijuana Legal In My State?
If you are reading this and are a resident of Ohio, you probably already know that in 2016 residents of your state voted to permit medical marijuana for people seeking relief from certain medical conditions. Did you know that, as of January 2019, medical marijuana dispensaries were fully operational in many areas of the state?…
Chronic Effects of Medical Marijuana
The medicinal effects of marijuana are long-standing; it’s no wonder it’s being used as a natural way to treat many different medical conditions and symptoms. Medical marijuana has even been approved by the FDA as safe for use by certain patients to fight chemo-induced nausea, reduce the muscle spasms of MS, and to fight nerve…
Medical Marijuana vs. Cannabinoids
Thanks to its widespread adoption across the nation, medical marijuana seems to be in the news a lot these days. Discussion sometimes centers around “cannabinoids,” “THC,” “CBD,” and more. So, what’s the difference between all these terms? And what’s their relationship to medical marijuana? Cannabinoids are the chemical compounds found in the cannabis (marijuana) plant,…
