A Year in Review at Green Health Docs: A Cannabis Doctor’s Perspective
There have been quite a few road bumps and growing pains for everyone involved in Maryland’s Medical Cannabis program. Back in 2017, Green Health Docs opened their first clinic with a focus on reducing opioid use and promoting a safe, effective, and more natural alternative. With most of our six clinics now reaching or surpassing…
Read MoreWhat about Terpenes?
Many people tend to focus on the major cannabinoids like THC and CBD when picking out their cannabis strains, but that’s not the only medicinal component to the plant. Terpenes are the essential oils that provide cannabis plants their different flavors and aromas. Some terpenes even help supplement the indica or sativa properties of cannabis…
Read MoreMedical Marijuana for Back Pain and Cancer
Medical Marijuana is coming to Ohio and you may be pleasantly surprised to find that you too can qualify to become a legal cannabis patient. One of the most important steps to getting your medical marijuana card in Ohio is receiving (and being able to provide proof of) a diagnosis for at least one of…
Read MoreHow to Get a Medical Marijuana Card for Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Missouri and Maryland
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) is a condition caused by the immune system abnormally responding to natural intestinal bacteria and fungi. The two types of IBD are Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis. Crohn’s Disease can affect any portion of the GI tract, from the mouth to the anus, and can cause damage to the full thickness…
Read MorePhysical Fitness and Cannabis: A Medical Marijuana Doctor’s Perspective
Green Health Docs primarily mission is to give Maryland and Ohio residents medical cannabis cards so that they can access cannabis to better manage their conditions. While being able to treat pain and other symptoms can greatly improve one’s quality of life, so can maintaining a healthy lifestyle. The majority of the patients we see…
Read MoreMedical Marijuana and Cancer
In states where cannabis is legal, it’s no surprise that many cancer patients and their loved ones have considered the possibility of trying medical marijuana. When faced with such a devastating disease, it’s common to explore every available avenue, even those outside the realm of conventional medicine. However, as with most alternative medications, there will…
Read MoreMarijuana Effects: Weed on the Brain and the Body
America has nearly 55 million adults who have used marijuana once or twice in the past year, says the same 2017 survey by Yahoo! News and The Marist Post. Over 35 million of them are regular users, who use the drug at least once or twice every month. Twenty-nine states and the District of Columbia…
Read MoreMedical Marijuana & Gun Laws Update: New Maryland Law in the Senate
Back in February, Green Health Docs published a blog about medical marijuana and gun laws. Due to federal laws regarding marijuana, Maryland residents cannot legally purchase or possess firearms upon attaining their medical marijuana patient status. Purchasing is especially problematic because of a question on the ATF Form 4473 that individuals are required to fill…
Read MoreDriving Under the Influence of Marijuana?
Law enforcement has a marijuana problem. Set aside the fact that marijuana is illegal at the federal level. Despite US Attorney General Jeff Sessions, that probably won’t be a problem much longer. Public opinion is moving towards legalization of medical marijuana at least, and maybe recreational as well. As the population fully awakens to not…
Read MoreHealth Benefits of Medical Marijuana and CBD Oil – Dr. Amin on the Profit with Purpose Podcast with Anna Goldstein
Dr. Shivani Amin was interviewed on the Profit with Purpose Podcast with Anna Goldstein. In this episode, we talk about how the biggest misconception about marijuana is that it can only be used as a drug. However, the plant has over 400 different chemical components and many components in the plant can be effectively filtered…
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