Dravet syndrome is an epileptic condition affecting about one in 20,000 to 40,000 people. A cannabidiol-based treatment is FDA-approved to help relieve symptoms of this rare, genetic disorder – one of the latest ways the cannabis plant is being used as a legitimate, prescribed modality. A study by New England Journal of Medicine showed that, … Read more

Medical cannabis is gaining status as a therapeutic recommendation for many conditions: nerve pain, epileptic seizures, anxiety, nausea, and others. Is your physician up on the latest research? Do they recommend medical cannabis for certain conditions? Because of a lingering stigma against marijuana use, some people are uneasy broaching the topic with their doctor. If … Read more

CBD oil is now widely embraced by people who hope to relieve pain and anxiety, among other uses. While the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) limits therapeutic claims about cannabidiol, CBD products are now legal and available. But how do you choose a good CBD oil? CBD is one of many compounds found in … Read more

As CBD becomes a more popular way to address pain, anxiety and other health concerns, potential users continue to ask questions – and researchers are trying to catch up. Here are the 8 most-frequent questions about CBD. How Does CBD Differ from THC? Both cannabidiol (CBD) and tetrahydrocannabinol THC are compounds of the cannabis plant, … Read more

While CBD (cannabidiol) and THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) have many of the same medical benefits in providing relief from similar medical conditions, there are clear differences between the two. Here we’ll take a look at these two compounds and explain why it’s important to make distinctions. Benefits Some of the more common conditions CBD can be used … Read more

You may have heard about the benefits medical marijuana can provide and now you want to try it for yourself. Is a prescription necessary to try this treatment? The short answer is yes and no. Inconsistencies between state and federal medical marijuana laws can cause confusing situations for both patients and doctors. If your state … Read more

As the medical benefits of cannabis become more prominent and it becomes legal in more states, you might be curious whether this treatment is an option for you, and you may be unsure how to start this conversation with your doctor. We can help. There is No “Right Way” If you feel worried about being … Read more

As CBD, or cannabidiol, becomes more popular, there are still many questions regarding this compound as a treatment for health conditions. Let’s review what science has told us so far and what we still need to learn. What is the Difference Between CBD and Marijuana? CBD is one of the chemicals found in the cannabis … Read more

If you’ve ever experienced a migraine, you understand how frustrating and unbearable they can be. Did you know that using CBD products may help? Recent research has shown a possible link between medical marijuana use and a reduction in migraines. Read our newest blog to learn more. What is CBD? Cannabidiol, or CBD, is one … Read more

Despite medical cannabis becoming increasingly more available across the nation, there are still many facets of it that remain a mystery to Americans. The search for answers about cannabis can be a confusing or frustrating experience. With that in mind, here are five things you should know about medical cannabis before considering it for alternative … Read more