Kim Stewart 
In these two videos, Derrick DeSilva, MD, discusses the value of full-spectrum hemp to address pain and inflammation. As he explains, full-spectrum hemp (FSH) has a novel dual mechanism of Cox-2 and Lox-5, similar to turmeric, to address pain. What you will learn: What are the mechanisms that addresses inflammationRead
Two major publications in the prestigious journal Nature this week focus on the way that UK Biobank genetics and imaging data are transforming health research. In one paper, researchers report on a pioneering study that combined 10,000 UK Biobank MR brain images with genetics data from all 500,000 participants. TheyRead
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the first mobile medical application (app), called Natural Cycles, for contraceptive use to prevent pregnancy. Natural Cycles, contains an algorithm that calculates the days of the month a woman is likely to be fertile based on daily body temperature readings and menstrualRead
In a human study published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease, antioxidant, glutathione (GSH), which protects the brain from stress, has been found to be significantly depleted in Alzheimer’s patients compared to normal subjects. As GSH is a very important antioxidant that protects the brain from free radicals, the findingsRead
In this first of nine videos on full-spectrum hemp, Derrick DeSilva, MD reviews the basics of using FSH in your clinical practice, the safety of full-spectrum hemp and why the endocannabinoid system (ECS) is called the greatest neurotransmitter system in the body. PART 1 Full-Spectrum Hemp Safety & Side EffectsRead
Are the health claims for CBD too good to be true? Dr. Derrick DeSilva, MD explains which claims have merit, potential interactions and the legality of full spectrum hemp. CBD, Is it Too Good to Be True?, with Derrick De Silva, MDRead more
