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 scienti [Read More]
integrative medicine
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 t [Read More]
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 b [Read More]
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 [Read More]
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 [Read More]
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 s [Read More]
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 e [Read More]
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, [Read More]
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 [Read More]
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 [Read More]
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 spa [Read More]
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? C [Read More]