The principle of using the least invasive methods first – a corollary of “first do no harm” – is central to integrative health and medicine. Also core is the idea of patient-centered, functionally-oriented outcomes. Each of these principles is being chucked out the window as the FDA is systematically removingRead
Today, over 85 percent of patients search online before booking a doctor’s appointment. If your website isn’t fully optimized to drive patient volume, you are losing business. Do you have an established practice with lots of word-of-mouth physician and patient referrals? It’s a certainty these referred prospects will look atRead
On September 26, 2018, Harvard Medical School announced to its faculty that it is “reassessing” the School’s mission statement. An invitation to comment and provide feedback on a draft of a new mission was sent by microbiology and immunology professor Peter Howley, MD. Howley leads a committee for Medical SchoolRead
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
In recent months, researchers and addiction recovery experts have begun to use CBD as a new tool for patients. In this last of the nine videos, Dr. DeSilva explains the value of full-spectrum hemp for alcohol and drug recovery. CBD for Addiction RecoveryRead more
The question on every clinician’s mind is how much to prescribe? It’s based on each individual, says Dr. Derrick DeSilva. In this video, he offers ideas to get at the right dosage for various health conditions. What is the Proper Dosage for CBD?Read more
There is no better way to learn about CBD than from your medical colleagues. Yes, the science is emerging, but practitioners have become the first line of knowledge. Learn firsthand from Dr. Derrick DeSilva on how he uses full-spectrum hemp in his own practice. Clinical Uses of CBDRead more
Sleep deprivation and anxiety are the modern scourge of our society. Learn how fill-spectrum hemp works to resolve anxiety and reduce sleep problems, even sleep apnea. Dr. DeSilva also addresses the different forms of CBD and how best to use them in a clinical setting. Full-spectrum Hemp for Sleep andRead
At the core of all diseases is inflammation, which is why full-spectrum hemp is an ideal anti-inflammatory agent. As is explained in this video, the cannabidiol is ideally suited to address inflammation throughout the endocannabinoid system because of a dual mechanism of action. CBD’s Dual Mechanism of Action, with COX-2Read
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