Cannabis/Cannabinoids
Derrick DeSilva, MD, on CBD for Common Conditions, Choosing a Safe, Reliable Brand
In this video, Dr. DeSilva shares some case studies and how he is prescribing CBD for common conditions for his patients. In this video series he discusses the following: Case studies of patient response to CBD for sleep and auto-immunity, Researching the right brand of CBD, What to look forRead
New Pathways Discovered for CBD’s Ability to Provide Pain and Anxiety Relief
While cannabidiol (CBD) is fast becoming a common compound for pain and anxiety relief, the exact pathways and dosage have remained elusive. A recent study, published in the journal PAIN, identified new pathways, beyond the endocannabinoid system, which explain its analgesic and anti-anxiety benefits. They are surprisingly different than whatRead
Dr. Sanjay Gupta Spearheads American Pain Association’s Movement for Insurance Companies to Cover Cannabidiol (CBD) (CORRECTION)
BALA CYNWYD, Pa., Oct. 16, 2018 — Dr. Sanjay Gupta, President of the American Pain Association (APA)* and a pain management specialist based in Bala Cynwyd, Penn., is leading the push for insurance companies to cover cannabidiol (CBD) products for the treatment of pain and Opioid Use Disorder. Simply put,Read
Full-Spectrum Hemp for Inflammation and Sleep, Part 5 & Part 6
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
Dr. Derrick DeSilva: Endocannabinoid System Clinical Uses, Dosage of Full-Spectrum Hemp Part 3 & 4
As part of our ongoing series on full-spectrum hemp, Dr. DeSilva and Today’s Practitioner’s Rob Lutz discusses the endocannabinoid system, hemp’s role as an adaptogen, what is the dosage for full-spectrum hemp?, along with many other pearls of wisdom. Click here for Part 1 & 2, Clinical Fundamentals of Full-SpectrumRead
Clinical Fundamentals of Full-Spectrum Hemp with Dr. Derrick DeSilva, Part 1 & 2
Full-spectrum hemp is gaining a remarkable reputation among clinicians as a fundamental and safe botanical for a variety of clinical purposes. In these short videos, Derrick DeSilva, MD and Rob Lutz, founder of Today’s Practitioner, reviews the safety, side effects and clinical uses of full-spectrum hemp (cannabidiol). What you willRead
Medical Cannabis Podcast with Chris Meletis, ND on Immunomodulatory & Anti-inflammatory Properties
In this podcast Micheal Ruscio, DC interviews Chris Meletis, ND on how to safely and effectively utilize cannabidiol (CBD) and medical cannabis in your practice. Most recently Dr. Meletis was featured in the Townsend Letter on a new medical certification program for practitioners prescribing CBD and other active constituents ofRead
Beyond CBD: Exploring the Endocannabinoid System in Health and Disease, with Carl Germano PhD
Eureka! We’ve been on the search and finally found a refreshingly honest interview on the subject of the endocannabinoid system and the use of cannabidiol in clinical practice. Not surprisingly, it came from Carl Germano, PhD, RD, CNS, CDN. Germano has been in private practice in integrative and nutritional therapiesRead
Early Lab Study: Hemp Shows Therapeutic Potential for Reducing Ovarian Cancer Risk
Could non-psychoactive hemp be a viable use to reduce ovarian cancer risk? As we learn more about the bioactives in hemp, the possibility becomes ever real. At the 2018 annual Experimental Biology meeting in San Diego, graduate students, Sara Biela and Chase Turner, presented the first study to examine hemp andRead
Interview with Jeffrey Chen, MD and Raphael Mechoulan, PhD on Endocannabinoids
This video, Jeffrey Chen, MD, the Director of the UCLA Cannabis Research Initiative, is the best explanation of the mechanisms and action potential of endocannabinoids in the human body. This is followed by and interview with Raphael Mechoulan, PhD, professor of Medicinal Chemistry at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. MechoulanRead
