Meet Our Team: Luke

I’ve dealt and managed my own condition of anxiety and depression by just riding it out. I saw a therapist for a while and tried using a SSRI medication, but neither worked well. I mostly live through my anxiety and depression. I try to understand myself better and be honest with myself. It’s worked well enough thus far.

5 Ways Medical Cannabis Treats Multiple Sclerosis

Multiple Sclerosis is a debilitating disease that affects over 2.5 million people worldwide. Patients diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis can experience a range of issues such as damage to their immune system, spinal cord damage, and even damage to the brain. It is also one of the conditions a patient is most likely to seek medical cannabis treatment for and is generally recognized as a disease which qualifies for medical cannabis. 

The Entourage Effect

Since the inception of cannabis research, Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) has been the most frequently researched cannabinoid in cannabis science. Although, currently it is the cannabidiol (CBD) that has gained the spotlight due to its ability to provide therapeutic relief to children ailing from various epileptic disorders, without the psychotropic effects (i.e. high) of THC.

Can Medical Cannabis Treat Lung Cancer?

For people living with lung cancer, the situation can seem hopeless. Lung cancer causes the most cancer deaths in America. One in four patients diagnosed with cancer will have lung cancer. Many patients find themselves drawn to alternative therapies in the hopes of alleviating their symptoms, improving conventional treatments, and removing the cancer altogether.

Cannabis Oil for Pets

For millions of humans worldwide, medical cannabis is rapidly becoming a popular treatment method for patients suffering from various illnesses and seeking immediate and long-lasting relief. As researchers continue to back up claims with scientific studies, veterinarians and pet owners are also beginning to see that medical cannabis, also known as medical marijuana, provides significantly positive health benefits forpets as well.

Stress Management with Medical Cannabis

Stress negatively affects the quality of life for millions of Americans. It can begin as something small and seemingly inconsequential and from there snowball into a much larger problem that can lead to depression, insomnia, and anxiety. The good news is that medical cannabis, and specifically the oil extracted from the medical marijuana plant, is wonderful at easing the symptoms of stress and restoring balance and peace of mind.

Treating Depression with Cannabis

Cannabis has been getting a lot of (well deserved) attention for its treatment of critical illnesses such as Parkinson’s, Glioblastoma, and Arthritis. However there has not been enough conversation about depression and how medical cannabis has been playing a large part in treating depression effectively and often with little to no side effects.