Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome (CHS) is defined by the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center as a condition that leads to repeated and severe bouts of vomiting. It is rare and only occurs in daily long-term users of marijuana. Readers may have caught on to the fact that we prefer to give the straight scoop – the good and …
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The potential benefits of THC
Green Health Docs; a first hand review
In my own quest to obtain a physician’s certification I’ve been met with disappointment on more than one occasion. Following my own advice about talking to a doctor about medical cannabis, I started a conversation with my family physician. I did so at a yearly appointment but quickly found that my doctor was mostly unprepared …
The potential benefits of CBD
Cannabidiol (CBDCBD is a cannabinoid with high medical value. It lessens t… More) is one of the best known cannabinoids. Therapeutic uses of CBDCBD is a cannabinoid with high medical value. It lessens t… More alone, which is derived from industrial hemp, have been legal for some time now. This compound stimulates the endocannabinoid system …
What to expect at a medical marijuana examination
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) has published guidelines to set expectations for medical marijuana examinations. These rules are currently in draft form, but will become official on June 4th, 2019. Now that you have found a doctor willing to prescribe medicinal cannabis, what should you expect during your exam? The most …
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Finding a new Missouri doctor for medical marijuana
It may be common for prospective patients to find a new doctor who is more open to the idea of certifying a patient for medical marijuana, especially in the first year of the program here in Missouri. Your regular family physician may be uncomfortable with the idea. Perhaps you’re a veteran and your doctor at …
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Talking to your doctor about medical marijuana
At this point, you have accepted the potential risks associated with cannabis use. You have either been diagnosed with or believe you should be diagnosed with a qualifying condition and would like to try cannabis as a therapy. So, it’s time to talk to your doctor…
Topical application of cannabinoids
Topicals are another class of marijuana-infused products. They are generally defined as lotions, salves, or massage oils that have been infused with various cannabinoids. Topicals can be especially effective at treating muscle and joint pain. It’s even possible to treat headaches. There are some challenges for certain skin types and a patient may need to …
Smoking cannabis
Smoking is, by far, the most well known method for consuming cannabis. Joints are commonly used as are bongs and other paraphernalia used for smoking. Here we’re talking about medication though, not subculture references. Although smoking isn’t a top recommendation from us, for those who can tolerate the associated risks, smoking cannabis can be an …
Vaporizing cannabis
Vaping is the common term used for vaporizing cannabis. Vaping involves heating a product to the point where cannabinoids, terpinoids, and other aromatics are released. To be a true vapor, this must be achieved without causing the material to ignite, thus avoiding smoke. Although you can save money (after your initial purchase) and make full …