Blood pressure allows physicians to measure the amount of force blood exerts against the inner walls of your blood vessels. It’s regulated by your body’s homeostatic mechanisms to ensure the pressure doesn’t become too high or too low. When blood pressure becomes abnormal, it’s either too high (hypertension) or too low (hypotension). Individuals with blood […]
Pediatric Cannabis Patients
Although there are concerns regarding the ethics and developmental impact of cannabis use in children, there are special cases in which a child may be advised to use cannabis by their doctor. These cases have been observed among children with conditions that severely impact their quality of life. As a parent, you may find yourself […]
CBD Skin Care: Acne, Eczema, Psoriasis, and More!
With a market size of $698.8 million in 2019, it’s no secret that CBD skin care products have taken off over the last few years. The diversity of CBD products within this market is endless, from body lotions and balms to face masks and bath bombs. You could quite literally soak your whole body in […]
THC For Nausea Relief
Twisting, turning, gurgling, and bubbling that leaves you light headed — a.k.a. nausea — is uncomfortable and unnerving. Digestive distress, medication side effects, viruses, bacteria, migraines, motion sickness, and chronic health conditions are a few of the many reasons someone may feel nauseous. While it doesn’t always lead to vomiting, chronic nausea can still lead to […]
Patient Access to Medical Cannabis
Although cannabis is legal in more than half of the United States, it’s still inaccessible to many individuals for a number of reasons. These reasons include restrictive legislative policies in their state, geolocation, age, and the costs of medical cannabis. Such barriers allow the black market to thrive even in legal cannabis states. While you […]
Cannabis & Caregivers: How to Help Your Patients and Loved Ones
A caregiver is an individual certified by the state to purchase and deliver cannabis to patients. In some cases, a caregiver may be a parent or a loved one authorized to buy cannabis products for an individual who can’t physically go to a dispensary or legally can’t purchase cannabis alone because they’re under age. In […]