Medical marijuana is becoming more and more popular and widely accepted. Florida marijuana laws enable the use of marijuana for Parkinson’s, and this is just one example of medical marijuana becoming more of a mainstream treatment. Though Parkinson’s isn’t the only disease that can be helped by the use of cannabis, the links between medical […]
The laws on smoking marijuana have changed a lot in recent times all over the USA, including Florida. On March 18, 2019, Governor Ron DeSantis signed in the “Medical Use of Marijuana” with Senate bill 182. Over 70% of Florida voters had voted in favor of this bill being passed. What does this mean for […]
In Florida, legal marijuana for certain diagnoses is not always issued directly to the consumer. A Florida medical marijuana caregiver can also purchase and collect medical cannabis in certain situations. Who are medical marijuana caregivers? A Florida medical marijuana caregiver is someone with permission under the law to buy medical marijuana, and keep it in […]
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States with over 610,000 deaths per year. We all know that proper diet, regular exercise, and avoiding tobacco are the best ways to keep the heart healthy, but hearts are delicate. There are a number of diseases that can affect a heart and many […]
The oldest detailed account of epilepsy is on a Babylonian tablet dating back to as early as 2000 B.C.E. Back then, we did not know the brain’s role in epilepsy and it was largely believed to be caused by the supernatural. It wasn’t until Hippocrates’ treatise, The Sacred Disease, that epilepsy was considered to be […]
Senior citizens are the largest group of users taking medical marijuana, and there’s no surprise why. Medical marijuana helps treat many of the illnesses of the old without the nasty side effects of current prescription medication. Medical marijuana is also legal in many states, including Florida. Also, retirees do not have to worry about failing […]
Marijuana And Cats – Do’s And Don’ts A common worry we hear from our patients is what happens if their pet eats some of their medication. They want to be sure their pet won’t be harmed. Those with older pets might ask whether it could help with their pain just like marijuana does with humans. […]
Chemotherapy is one of the most widely used treatments for cancer. This treatment uses dangerous chemicals that destroy cancerous cells or to prevent them from spreading. While chemotherapy is one of the most effective and widely used treatments for cancer, it has side-effects that most patients find difficult to endure. Some side effects of chemotherapy […]
The use of cannabis as a medicine dates back to as early as 737 B.C.E., when Emperor Shen-Nung recognized that cannabis could be used in the treatment of several maladies, including gout, rheumatism, and malaria. Despite the fact that it has been largely prohibited in the United States since the 1930s, people have still turned […]
Cannabis has been used as a medication for millennia. From treating pain to melancholy, we’ve recognized that cannabis has beneficial medical applications. With many states legalizing cannabis for medical purposes, doctors and scientists are looking to see if it can be used as a holistic treatment for different conditions. Scientists and doctors are now recommending […]
