From the Desk of Dr. David A. Zainey In Ohio, medical marijuana patients have access to safe medical marijuana which is highly regulated and tested. These products must be from marijuana grown in Ohio under strict guidelines such as being grown indoors and without additives such as [Read More]
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The Entourage Effect
Did you know that there are many other substances in medical marijuana that are also responsible for the benefits derived from the use of medical marijuana besides CBD and THC? These fall into broad categories called cannabinoids, flavonoids and terpenes. The presence of these other chemicals can [Read More]
Medical Marijuana Treatment Guidance
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]
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 rec [Read More]
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]
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]
Marijuana as Medicine
Dr. David Zainey of InteCare Medical Clinic discusses the history of the use of Medical Marijuana as medicine. [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]
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]
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 [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]
