Do you ever wonder if Cannabis, and particularly CBD can interact with your prescription medications? In this podcast episode we look at Drug interactions and Medical Cannabis.  We define what a drug interactions is. We looked at additive drug effects, we simplify drug metabolism, and we look at how changes to drug metabolism can result in Drug Interactions. We examine some of the "confusion" around medical cannabis and drug interactions, and then we provide 3 take-home messages that summarize our podcast.   ..read more

A lot of people wonder why two different varieties of cannabis - with similar THC and CBD in it - can apparently have different effects on a person.  In this episode we go beyond the cannabis folk knowledge of Sativa vs. Indica, and we explore the chemical reasons why one chemical variety of cannabis may make us feel "stoned" and another variety may make us feel "high" or stimulated.  We explore the fragrant essential oils in the Cannabis plant called terpenes, and how these chemical can help us select a medical cannabis product that is suited to our needs. We look at some of the com ..read more

In episode 4 we discuss the people that shouldn't use Cannabis according to the British Columbia College of Physicians and Surgeons and we comment on each type of patient.  We try to get to the bottom of why each type of patient is included on this list.  (Every jurisdiction may have a different list, but we examine the list from one particular province in Canada.)  We also discuss Cannabis and anxiety. Why do some people claim that Cannabis causes anxiety, yet others use Cannabis products to help treat anxiety? The answer is in their Cannabis product. In other words, it depends ..read more

In this episode we discover how or "why" Cannabis can work as a medicine. It's because we have an Endocannabinoid system within us.  Many people are shocked when they discover we have Cannabis receptors in our body! Molecules from the Cannabis plant can interact with our Endocannabinoid system to help regulate many body functions and keep us in "balance" or in harmony. Not only do we have cannabis receptors in our body, but we also make our own Cannabis! (Well, more precisely we make our own Cannabinoids that we call the Endocannabinoids.) I hope you'll join us for this episode of th ..read more

In this episode we interview Dr. Dustin Sulak - a nationally renowned expert on Medical Cannabis.  He discusses why the psychoactive effects of THC in Cannabis usually HELPS his patients. It helps with mindfulness and "being in the moment." Plus, he discusses how cannabis can help with chronic pain and how it helps change they way people think about their pain.   There is tons of great information shared in this episode, and if you are wanting to learn more about using Cannabis as Medicine, then this is a great place to start.    ..read more

In this episode we talk to Clinical Psychologist Dr. Zach Walsh about Cannabis and its effects on Mental Health.  - Cannabis and the risk of addiction? (Should we be worried?) - Cannabis to treat anxiety?  (Does it help or harm?) - Cannabis to help mood and depression?  - Cannabis and mental processing...does it make us slower? If you have worries about Cannabis and mental health, you'll want to listen to this entire episode.  ..read more

Is there a chance your terrible medical symptoms could be due to a dysfunctional Endocannabinoid system?   In this episode we talk about the Endocannabinoid Deficiency Theory and how Migraines, Fibromyalgia and Irritable bowel syndrome may be due (at least in part) to an Endocannabinoid Deficiency. If you don't know what an Endocannabinoid is, don't worry we summarize that too.    ..read more

Does Cannabis fry the brain of medical cannabis user? (Are you at risk?) Why is micro-dosing a stupid term? Are we asking patients the wrong questions about THC?  If cannabis doesn't have good results in clinical studies, why do patients use it?   The answers to these questions and more are what I learned from the CannMed 2019 conference in Pasadena. And I heard the answers from the biggest names in the medical cannabis industry. This is a very good episode that you'll want to check out if you're considering using Cannabis as medicine.  ..read more

In this episode we look at how Canadians can access Medical Cannabis. Cannabis is now legal in Canada, but the government differentiates "medical cannabis" from "recreational cannabis." We present how a person can get Cannabis for medical purposes, and why someone would want to go through the procedures to get official medical cannabis. It is not an overwhelming process and hopefully this episode will make it clear and understandable for you.   ..read more

Do you "struggle" or "battle" with sleep issues and insomnia? In this episode we discuss sleep hygiene, prescription sleep aids, and medical cannabis' role in helping sleep. So if you are wondering if CBD oil helps with sleep this episode is for you. We discuss some of the complexities regarding medical cannabis and sleep. We examine some terpenes that you'll want to have in your cannabis strain to help induce relaxation or sleepiness. And we'll look at a couple options on how to take cannabis as medicine ..read more