There’s one controversial plant that might just have the power to topple Big Pharma. (Having it at my disposal even revolutionized the way I practice medicine, myself.) The truth is, you really [...]
Category: cannabis
Boost your exercise routine and conquer crippling anxiety
It’s been a harrowing year—and counting. That’s why I’ve dedicated a lot of time talking to you about how to manage pandemic anxiety. And regular exercise is always one of my first [...]
Supercharge your CBD with one simple trick
I write pretty often about cannabidiol (CBD)—and there’s a good reason for it. As you know, this substance has changed the way I practice medicine. And it’s now one of my top recommendations for [...]
Cannabis outperforms opioids yet again
In my view, it’s a complete tragedy that doctors still prescribe opioids. Because these notorious pain drugs aren’t just dangerous. They also don’t even work especially well. (And this is true [...]
CBD: A potential health breakthrough against COVID-19?
The amount of science coming out about COVID-19 has been fascinating to me. And troubling, too, of course—but truly, we are learning something new every day. Every discovery arms us a little [...]
A safer way to soothe pandemic panic, depression, and sleep loss
If you’re worried about the state of your mental health throughout this pandemic, you aren’t alone. Indeed, a new set of numbers are in—and they aren’t pretty: Prescriptions for antidepressants, [...]
Are oncologists finally coming around on cannabis?
Cannabis, cannabidiol (CBD), and all variations of medical marijuana have really taken center stage these days. And I couldn’t be happier about it. I was fortunate to have been at the forefront [...]
Cut headache and migraine pain in half…naturally
Well, it looks like this week’s theme continues—only this time, I’m not so much busting a myth as shattering a stereotype. Namely, the idea that cannabis is just a common recreational drug. [...]
This nighttime habit could sabotage your New Year’s resolution
I’ve warned you before that midnight snacking will sabotage your efforts to drop weight, no matter what kind of food you decide to eat. But consider today’s conversation to be a crucial corollary [...]
A cure for diabesity may lie in this controversial plant
If you told me back in the beginning of my career that one day, I’d be writing about using marijuana as a weight loss aid, I wouldn’t have believed you. And yet, here we are. Most people [...]