by Patricia Frye | Oct 20, 2018 | Blog, Cannabis
Acupuncture is the use of needle insertions along key points of energy flow. The point of the insertions just below the skin’s surface is to unblock energy (called “chi” or “qi”). The build-up or blockage of one’s chi can lead to pain, imbalance and disease. Recent...
by Patricia Frye | Oct 20, 2018 | Blog, Cannabis
THC has many medical benefits and is the primary intoxicating compound in the plant. This effect can be pleasant for some people, and with low doses of THC, a person can expect to experience an improved sense of wellbeing. Higher doses can lead to a euphoria or being...
by Patricia Frye | Oct 20, 2018 | Blog, Cannabis
Cannabis is a complex plant with about 400 compounds that make it medicinally beneficial. THC is just one of them. While it is important, there are other components in the plant that also have medicinal benefits. Cannabidiol (CBD) is a major component of the cannabis...
by Patricia Frye | Oct 15, 2018 | Blog, Cannabis
Cannabis has very few potential side effects – most are THC and dose related and can be avoided by not using more than you need to alleviate your symptoms. Cannabis can be discontinued without weaning. In addition to alleviating pain, cannabis promotes wellbeing and...
by Patricia Frye | Oct 15, 2018 | Blog, Cannabis
In order to purchase medical cannabis from a medical cannabis dispensary, patients must be evaluated by a health care provider for a recommendation – or certification. There are many providers who will authorize the medical use of cannabis. But not all...
by Patricia Frye | Oct 15, 2018 | Blog, Cannabis
Cannabis can affect mood in a variety of ways. By alleviating pain, spasms, and insomnia, patients generally feel better because their mood improves as their suffering diminishes. But what you may not realize is that cannabis can positively affect anxiety, mood...
