Terpene of the Week: Beta-Caryophyllene

Beta-caryophyllene is found in black pepper and has a peppery scent. It is also found in oregano, cloves, and green leafy vegetables. Betacaryophyllene is cannabinoidlike because it has a …

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Terpene of the Week- Alpha-Pinene

Alpha-Pinene is the most common terpene found in nature. It is found in pine trees and gives a pinelike scent to some strains of cannabis. It is also found …

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Sickle Cell Patients Find Pain Relief in Medical Cannabis

Those with Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) may have found a new method of pain relief in medical marijuana. A study of 50 patients with sickle cell disease at the …

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CBD Oil and Exercise: Relief and Relaxation

Not only is CBD Oil a great solution to exercise-related joint issues and inflammation, but it can help calm the sometimes pesky anxiety that comes with exercise (like pre-race …

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Telehealth: The Advantages of Telemedicine

The COVID-19 pandemic has triggered dramatic changes throughout everyday life — and in the medical community as well. Not only are providers across the country postponing elective procedures, but …

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The Budtender Will See You Now

I was very happy to help with this excellent piece in Politico called “The Budtender Will See You Now.” Journalist Rachel Roubein points out the complexity of getting recommendations …

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CBG

Please to be featured in an article on Real Simple regarding CBG. Just like CBD, CBG is a cannabinoid found in both marijuana and hemp that has non-psychoactive properties: it won’t …

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CBD Can Be Useful, But Be Careful Where You Purchase

CBD is becoming a popular treatment for a variety of different conditions. Marijuana can be used to treat a variety of health conditions. The marijuana plant has over 100 …

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Medical Marijuana Lowers Opioid Prescriptions.

A recent article from Forbes reports on a study that showed a 30% lower rate of prescriptions for opioids in states where medical marijuana is legal. This is consistent findings with …

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Learning About Medical Cannabis Can Be Hard- Even for Doctors

Learning about medical cannabis can be challening for patients. It’s even harder for physicians, who traditionally rely on medical studies and sources that often can not be accessed by …

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Matthew L. Mintz, MD, FACP

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Terpene of the Week: Beta-Caryophyllene

Terpene of the Week- Alpha-Pinene

Sickle Cell Patients Find Pain Relief in Medical Cannabis

CBD Oil and Exercise: Relief and Relaxation

Telehealth: The Advantages of Telemedicine

The Budtender Will See You Now

CBG

CBD Can Be Useful, But Be Careful Where You Purchase

Medical Marijuana Lowers Opioid Prescriptions.

Learning About Medical Cannabis Can Be Hard- Even for Doctors

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