Patient Education Blog
Can You Travel with Medical Marijuana?
Medical marijuana has become a great alternative to traditional medication for treating a variety of qualifying conditions. However, due to the differing laws from state to state, it can be difficult to know where you can travel with medical marijuana products with a...
Medical Marijuana to Treat Chronic Pain
Pain is something we are all familiar with – whether from sleeping on our necks wrong or stubbing our toe on the door – but chronic pain is a different beast. While acute pain comes and goes situationally, chronic pain typically lasts for six months or more....
Medical Marijuana for Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a relatively common condition that affects between 25-45 million individuals in the United States. IBS is a disorder that impacts the large intestine, causing mild to severe stomach pain. Unfortunately, there is currently no cure for...
Medical Marijuana to Treat Neuropathy
Neuropathy is the name for a group of disorders that cause pain, numbness and other abnormal feelings. With a range of painful and uncomfortable symptoms, living with neuropathy can be unsettling. Luckily, the state of Florida recognizes neuropathy as a qualifying...
Medical Marijuana for Fibromyalgia Treatment
Fibromyalgia is a central nervous system disorder that causes widespread musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, memory problems, and mood swings. The cause of fibromyalgia is unknown, but it can be triggered by emotional or physical trauma. Recent studies, however, have...
Medical Marijuana For PTSD
Medical marijuana has become an increasingly popular treatment method for PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder). New studies continue to provide evidence that sheds light on the ways in which medical marijuana can provide relief in patients dealing with PTSD and other...
Medical Marijuana for Arthritis Treatment
Arthritis is a painful, inflammatory joint condition that an estimated 22.7% (54.4 million) of U.S. adults are diagnosed with. There are different types of arthritis that may occur due to natural wear and tear, infections or autoimmune diseases. No matter what form of...
Is Medical Marijuana With THC Better Than CBD?
When most people think about marijuana, the first two ingredients that come to mind are THC and CBD. Often, people view THC for recreational use and CBD for medical use. However, a new study shows that medical marijuana with THC provides therapeutic effects that...
Full-Spectrum vs. Broad-Spectrum CBD
The Federal Hemp Farming Act of 2018 became law on December 20, 2018. Provisions in this legislation defined hemp (cannabis with less than 0.3% THC) and removed hemp from Schedule I controlled substances classification. This makes CBD an ordinary agricultural...