Author: Discover Marijuana
Most people who seek a Medical Cannabis Card are using the substance to relieve chronic pain. While cannabis works well for managing pain symptoms, you could get better results by adding some exercise to your daily routine. ABOUT US Tim Pickett, PA-C is a Medical Cannabis expert and the founder of KindlyMD. As a Qualified Medical Provider, Tim works directly with patients in need of Medical Marijuana recommendations and treatment plans. Salt Lake City Weekly readers voted Tim Utah’s Best Medical Cannabis Doctor (QMP) in its “2021 Best of Utah mind and body” edition. For more information on getting a…
In today’s video we are answering the question: “How does cannabis help with cancer?” This is a heavy subject, but we do have some things to share. Among other things, Tim and Blake discuss the role of Rick Simpson oil in cancer treatment, how to use medical marijuana to reduce nausea during cancer treatment, and many other things you need to be aware of. While cannabis might not be the end-all cure for cancer, it can play a helpful role in making a patient’s treatment plan go more smoothly. Tim & Blake know that medical cannabis is new to most…
Topical cannabis products, or cannabis products intended to be applied directly to the skin, can help patients with a variety of conditions, including muscle pain, tennis elbow, carpal tunnel syndrome, and arthritis. Balms tend to have the longest-lasting effects, but some patients may prefer the familiar consistency of lotions. Medical cannabis topicals often contain THC, but they don’t cause the “high” feeling commonly associated with the drug. Topical treatments often use other chemicals to help the body absorb medicines like THC and CBD. We talked briefly about one of those chemicals, dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO), and why it has fallen out…
What strain should you buy when you go to a Medical Marijuana dispensary? Today on Discover Marijuana, we are going to talk about what strains of Medical Cannabis might be right for your condition. If you want to schedule a time to meet with a QMP to get your Medical Marijuana Card in Utah please visit us at: utahmarijuana.org. Different strains can do different things when trying to treat medical conditions. Some products do not have the compounds that differentiate strains and others do. When it comes to selecting the right product you need to know what you are looking…
Nausea is one of the most well-studied conditions for which cannabis can provide relief. In Utah, persistent nausea is one of the qualifying conditions that can make a person eligible to participate in the state’s Medical Cannabis program. In this episode of Discover Marijuana, we explore how cannabis treats nausea, and some of the cannabis delivery methods nausea patients can use to feel better. Some patients like to use tinctures for treating nausea, while others find tinctures upset their stomachs. Each of Utah’s Medical Cannabis pharmacies employ pharmacists like Kylee Shumway, Pharmacist in Charge at WholesomeCo in Bountiful. By consulting…
Numerous studies support the conclusion that cannabis is an effective tool in treating nausea. Cannabis also helps with nausea brought on cancer, HIV/AIDS, migraines, gastrointestinal disorders, and other conditions. The link between cannabis and nausea relief caught the attention of oncologists in the mid-1970s. Since then, dozens of studies have supported cancer patients’ anecdotal evidence about cannabis. Cannabis strains recommended for nausea relief include OG Kush, Bubba Kush, and Blue Dream. In rare cases, cannabis can cause severe nausea and vomiting. People with cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome (CHS) can avoid nausea and vomiting by abstaining from cannabis. Have you used cannabis…
Today on Discover Marijuana, Tim and Blake dive deep into Medical Cannabis for arthritis pain. Arthritis requires a multi-prong medical approach and today we’ll talk about why. Medical marijuana has been used for pain for decades. With modern science, Zion and other cannabis companies are able to create medicines to treat arthritis pain without the fear of feeling high. A combination of tinctures, balms, and vape carts can be used to treat everything from acute pain in a single spot to chronic widespread pain. Tim & Blake know that medical cannabis is new to most of us, and that many…
Medical cannabis treatment plans vary from patient to patient, but they all share the goals of alleviating symptoms and improving the quality of life. Microdosing THC plays an important role in finding the minimum effective dose and maintaining therapeutic levels of THC throughout the day. In this episode, we go over the benefits and best delivery methods for microdosing, its use in PTSD treatment, and the endocannabinoid tone. Medical Marijuana for Beginners (Part 1): Finding Your “Just Right” Dose: https://www.youtube.com/watchv=lAZuvzZBKps&list=PLfB0NHziReOK8JeFwJfwTYMQNlS9waur&index=77&t=88s Medical Marijuana for Beginners (Part 2): Finding Your “Just Right” Dose: https://www.youtube.com/watchv=S7uhqAEVmLs&list=PLfB0NHziReOK8JeFwJfwTYMQNlS9waur&index=76&t=73s Microdosing: https://www.youtube.com/watchv=z8a4TWW_Vrs&list=PLfB0NHziReOK8JeFwJfwTYMQNlS9waur&index=46&t=64s Dosing Curve: https://www.youtube.com/watchv=Ikrf_B3t_V0&list=PLfB0NHziReOK-8JeFwJfwTYMQNlS9waur&index=33 ABOUT US Tim…
Medical Marijuana patients have quite a large variety of products to choose from when visiting their local cannabis pharmacies. The different options can be overwhelming, especially for those who are new to cannabis medicine. New patients often receive recommendations to start with low-dose edibles (five milligrams of THC or less) and to allow up to two hours for the medication to take effect. The onset time of edibles is slower than any other form of cannabis ingestion, so it’s critical to be patient with the process. It can be tempting to eat a larger-than-recommended dose of cannabis edibles, but the…
In today’s video, Blake and Tim go into the cannabis extraction process in detail. How a product is extracted from the plant will greatly affect both the potency and quality of the medicine you are getting. Tim, a QMP in Utah and founder of https://utahmarijuana.org, often recommends CBD for beginners in the program as a way to ease into cannabis use. A product where CBD and THC are working together to maintain balance in the endocannabinoid system can be just the ticket for certain conditions. Blake, Chief Scientific Officer of https://zionmedicinal.com, a Utah CBD and cannabis company, has dedicated much…
In today’s video Tim and Blake talk about how medical marijuana effect can be used to help with neuropathy, including neuropathic pain. One of the benefits of using CBD, THC and CBG for neuropathic pain is that you can often treat the pain without causing further issues like some medications do. Pain is one of the most common ailments medical marijuana is used for. Neuropathic pain is a special case and today Tim, Blake and Josh talk about how adding CBD and CBG to your medical cannabis regime might be beneficial. What questions do you have about medical marijuana for…
Cannabis oil cartridges, also known as vape carts, are becoming one of the most popular ways to use marijuana. In fact, vape carts outsold flower in Utah’s cannabis pharmacies in the second quarter of 2021. Many cannabis users prefer vape cartridges because of their convenience over flower, which requires a bit more work to reach the desired effect. Vape carts work especially well for Medical Cannabis patients who need fast-acting relief from symptoms like pain or migraine headaches. Some cannabis oil cartridges contain concentrations of 90% THC or greater, so it’s important to be mindful of dosing to avoid any…