At Atlantic Coast Cannabis MD, we take the time to educate our patients on the details of medical cannabis.
There’s a lot of talk about medical cannabis today. With the legalization of hemp products and CBD oils and their new appearance on American store shelves, cannabis has become an increasingly familiar part of our lives.
Oddly enough, though, most people still don’t understand why medical cannabis works so well. They see it on the shelf, but that’s about it. That curiosity about its uses never quite kicks in. People hear stories and anecdotes. Someone says that cannabis is good for a certain condition. People talk about the use of cannabis for cancer patients.
What’s behind the power of this healing herb?
Understanding the Endocannabinoid System
What most people don’t know about is our body’s natural system of receptors and outlets that interact with cannabis chemically.
One way to explain the endocannabinoid system is that binding neural transmitters affect the immune system and the central nervous system. So basically, these very important in central parts of the body have receptors built into them that are affected by CBD in numerous and profound ways. You don’t have to know the names of these receptors per se to understand how cannabis can work – but you have to know some of the basics about your body’s internal interconnections.
When you start to understand this and do a little reading, you start to have a more holistic view of what cannabis can do in the body. Then you are able to make a more informed decision about new medical science and the therapeutic use of cannabis itself.
Different Strains
We also take time to speak with patients about different types of medical cannabis and how they work for different conditions. The most basic and primitive kind of understanding is that “cannabis is just good for you,” but that really doesn’t do justice to the reality of the situation. Matching patients with the best cannabis strains and helping them to understand how to tailor their routine can bring wonderful positive results.
Talk to Dr. Ryan
As a dedicated cannabis doctor, Dr. Lorraine Crisci Ryan has a wealth of history educating and advising patients about this important part of their healthcare regimen. Ask us about your plan to better your health, improve quality of life and plan for longevity with cannabis as medicine. Our “Cannabis 101” resource online at Atlantic Coast Cannabis MD can show you a lot more of what’s behind these modern kinds of clinical and holistic therapy.
