Photo credit: ckstockphoto Picture this all-too-common scenario: A patient is sitting on the crinkly paper of the exam table, nervously fiddling with the strings on their hospital gown. Their doctor walks in, clipboard in hand, and asks the dreaded question: "Any recreational drug use?" The patient takes a deep breath, braces for impact, and squeaks out: "Um... I … [Read more...] about Your Doctor Doesn’t Care if You Smoke Weed (But They Care About Your Health)
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Beyond Mind-Altering: The Body and Psychedelics
Photo credit: Prostock Studio Psychedelics induce mind-altering states, bringing insights and mystical experiences. But their true utility is as an instigator of change not solely limited to the inner-experience. With these drugs, the world can take on a different meaning. This change in consciousness leads to radical reflection on behaviors and habits. Psychedelics, at … [Read more...] about Beyond Mind-Altering: The Body and Psychedelics
The Healing Power of Terpenes: How Nature’s Aromatics Support Human Health
Photo by Littlelvan Dr. Pepper Hernandez ND, Ph.D., CTC, CNHP in ECS and Naturopathic Medicine, is a cannabis therapy consultant, founder and education director of the Cannabis Holistic Institute. When people think of cannabis, cannabinoids like THC and CBD often take center stage. But another class of compounds, known as terpenes, play a powerful and often … [Read more...] about The Healing Power of Terpenes: How Nature’s Aromatics Support Human Health
The Endocannabinoid System and How it Interacts With Other Systems
The ECS—which interacts with cannabinoids including THC and CBD—is a complex cell-signaling system that regulates various physiological processes including appetite and mood. Photo credit: Botanical Sciences. Dr. Pepper Hernandez ND, Ph.D., CTC, CNHP in ECS and Naturopathic Medicine, is a cannabis therapy consultant, founder and education director of the Cannabis Holistic … [Read more...] about The Endocannabinoid System and How it Interacts With Other Systems
A Holistic Guide to Women’s Wellness Across the Life Cycle
Photo credit: Twenty20photos Dr. Pepper Hernandez ND, Ph.D., CTC, CNHP in ECS and Naturopathic Medicine, is a cannabis therapy consultant, founder and education director of the Cannabis Holistic Institute. For thousands of years, cannabis has been a sacred ally in women’s health—used by ancient cultures to ease childbirth, soothe menstrual pain, support emotional … [Read more...] about A Holistic Guide to Women’s Wellness Across the Life Cycle