Posts Tagged ‘medical marijuana’
Opioid Epidemic: 3 Reasons Why Marijuana Should Be Your Primary Painkiller
Both chronic pain and addiction — two horrific ongoing epidemics that have plagued our nation for decades — can be curbed by medical marijuana (MMJ). In fact, a 2009-2010 study points out that opiate overdoses dropped approximately 25 percent in states where medical cannabis was recognized while they rose everywhere else. Significant strides have been…
Read More“Passion-Driven Success: 3 Tips for Budding Entrepreneurs” written by our CEO and featured on youinc.com
Entrepreneurial passion runs strong in my family. As the son of immigrants, I grew up watching my father launch new businesses every time we moved to a new country. Eventually, once we put down roots in Orlando, Florida, he found success running a chain of souvenir and retail outlets aimed at tourists. This is when…
Read MoreWhen Medical Marijuana is the natural next step
Virtually every medication — whether prescription or over-the-counter — comes with a list of side effects. Some pills exist to calm the side effects of other pills, and even they come with their own lists of side effects. It’s a crazy cycle of discomfort. Patients should consider incorporating medical marijuana not only because there is…
Read MoreAn Introduction to MMJ: The Where and What of Medical Marijuana Cards
Medical marijuana is almost 30 years old in the U.S., and is offered in 22 states and the District of Columbia, even though it is still prohibited (albeit ignored) at the federal level. The vast majority of states issue identification cards and require recipients of medical cannabis to enter their information into a registry. Each…
Read MoreMedical Marijuana in the Treatment of Migraines
Migraines are one of the most common presenting complaints for medical marijuana doctors in California. Migraines can be debilitating, rendering their victims incapacitated for hours on end. They are often accompanied by nausea and vomiting and patients often have a strong aversion to any bright lights. While pharmaceuticals can improve migraines, they cannot get rid…
Read MoreHow to Choose a MMJ Physician?
Choosing a physician of any specialty can be very difficult. The most common resource for most patients remains their primary care physician. Primary care physicians can be great resources for traditional medicine referrals, but often times they lack knowledge or feel uncomfortable recommending a medical marijuana doctor. As a patient, this can be very frustrating…
Read MoreSmoking vs Edibles
So you have your medical marijuana card, you arrive at the dispensary and, suddenly, you are presented with a very common dilemma. Is smoking or are edibles more appropriate for treating my condition? This is a question that we receive quite often. As a medical marijuana doctor in California, patients come to us with…
Read MoreWhat are the side effects of MMJ?
All medicines have side effects. Have you ever taken a look at the warning label inside of a Tylenol bottle? The list of side effects seems endless and a large number are very serious including itchiness, diarrhea, trouble breathing, severe dizziness, lower back pains, loss of appetite, nausea, stomach pain & unusual bleeding . With…
Read MoreWho is a candidate for MMJ?
When seeking alternative medicine, many patients wonder if they are an appropriate candidate for medical marijuana. Initially, patients often turn to the internet. This can be extremely confusing and leave patients with more questions than answers. As medical marijuana is becoming more a business, it can be increasingly difficult to find legitimate research and recommendations…
Read MoreReview of JAMA article on MMJ?
In June of 2015, the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) published an article titled Cannabinoids for Medical Use: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. This article looked at cannabis and cannabinoid drugs and their efficacy for treating specific conditions. This is an excellent article for anyone who has or is considering obtaining a medical…
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