Medical marijuana is in the news frequently, but the topic can be pretty complex. What’s the difference between CBD and THC? Does all medical cannabis make you high? What conditions can it be legally prescribed for? Today I’ll cover the basics and talk about my experience using medical marijuana in my practice.
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Myths & Truths
Should You Really Be Taking Fish Oil?
Fish oil might not be the cure-all it’s often advertised to be, and in some cases, it may even cause problems.
Red Meat & Cancer—Again! Will It Ever Stop?
The media and blogosphere are abuzz with the latest report from the WHO, which classified cured and processed meats as carcinogens and put them in the same category as asbestos, alcohol, arsenic, and tobacco. But what does the research really tell us about the link between red meat and cancer?
3 Reasons Gluten Intolerance May Be More Serious Than Celiac Disease
Recent news stories have downplayed the significance of non-celiac gluten sensitivity, even going as far as suggesting that it doesn’t exist. But a growing body of evidence has proven that gluten intolerance is not only real, but is potentially a much larger problem than celiac disease.
When Gluten-Free Is Not a Fad
Gluten intolerance is “fake”—at least according to many recent news stories. But what does scientific research have to say on this topic? Is going gluten-free just a crazy fad? Is gluten intolerance over-hyped as the media claims, or is it a legitimate condition that may be even more common than currently recognized?
Why Are Scientists and the Public So Often At Odds?
I recently listened to a program on NPR’s Science Friday called “Scientists and the Public Disagree on Key Issues.” The gist of it was that although a consensus has been reached among scientists on issues like nutrition, vaccination, genetically-modified foods (GMOs), and climate change, the general public often disregards their advice. Not surprisingly, the position taken by the scientists interviewed on the program was that this disconnect between scientists and the general public is mostly… Read More
