A study of the “Training and Practices of Cannabis Dispensary Staff” published in” Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research” reports that 94% of dispensary staff provide specific cannabis advice to patients. Only 55% report some formal training for their position and only 20% report some medical or scientific training. There is currently no guidance or oversight of…
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Vaping Related Illnesses
According to news reports, a case of vaping related illness has been reported in Clark County, Ohio as well as a number of other cases throughout the state. This may cause concern for our patients who have chosen to vape. In an effort to keep our patient’s informed, here are the current CDC recommendations related to…
Do People Get Hallucinations with Medical Cannabis?
Medical cannabis is now being used for many different serious ailments – everything from reducing nausea when receiving chemotherapy treatment to treating anxiety and depression within the context of treating a state of Ohio qualifying condition. Its calming and relieving effects have also been touted as a good alternative to opioids, which are causing an…
What is holistic medicine used for?
Holistic medicine focuses on healing the mind, body, and spirit by concentrating on the whole person, not just the symptoms of illness or disease. Holistic medicine does this by attending to the overall health of a patient, including the environmental, emotional, and spiritual aspects of one’s being, in addition to one’s physical health. With holistic…
Chronic Pain Being Poorly Treated in Ohio
Dr. David Zainey discusses the poor quality od chronic pain treatment in Ohio. He discusses how the opioid crisis as arisen from ill-conceived reliance on these highly addictive medicines and outlines how medical Marijuana is a safer and effective choice for chronic pain.
Benefits of Medical Cannabis
Medical cannabis, more commonly known as medical marijuana, refers to marijuana that is prescribed by a qualified medical professional to relieve or treat symptoms of a specific illness or condition. If you have been diagnosed with a qualifying condition and believe that medical marijuana may prove an effective addition to your treatment plan, talk to…
Marijuana as Medicine
Dr. David Zainey of InteCare Medical Clinic discusses the history of the use of Medical Marijuana as medicine.
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…
