This Week On Straight Talk with Doc Morris, The Doc Discusses the Taboo that is Medical Marijuana. You probably already know the basics about marijuana: It’s a green, brown, or gray mix of dried leaves, flowers, seeds, and stems from the hemp plant, also known as Cannabis stavis. It’s typically rolled up and smoked like a cigarette, but it can also be put in a pipe. People may also consume it in food, inhale it through a vaporizer, or spray it under the tongue. Although doctors believe that cannabinoids, the active ingredients in medical marijuana, are responsible for its benefits, researchers still don’t know exactly how medical marijuana works. There’s no question that it does work, however, for the patients who rely on it. Medical marijuana is commonly used for:
Pain relief
Anxiety
Appetite stimulation
Nausea and vomiting
Shingles
What are the most important cannabinoids?
Researchers have found that there are 5 major cannabinoids that help medical marijuana patients find symptom relief. Each has different effects, and those effects help reinforce the effects of the others. The 5 most important cannabinoids are:
THC (tetrahydrocannabinol)
CBD (cannabidiol)
CBN (cannabinol)
CBC (cannabichromene)
CBG (cannabigerol)
Knowing the effects of each can help you understand which medical marijuana strains are best for treating your symptoms. If you’re most interested in physical pain relief, for example, you may be best off using medical marijuana that’s high in CBD and low in THC, because CBD reduces the psychological effects of THC. Dr. Morris and his team can help you discover exactly what’s right for you.
Is medical marijuana approved by the Food and Drug Administration?
While the FDA has not approved the marijuana plant as a medicine, it has approved 3 medications that contain cannabinoid chemicals in pill or liquid form. As scientists continue to study ways that patients can safely use THC and other marijuana ingredients as medicine, it’s likely that more medicines will be approved for use.
What are the rules for medical marijuana in Florida?
In the United States, cannabis is considered a controlled substance that requires special licensing for use. In Florida, medical cannabis licensing is issued through the Office of Compassionate Use following diagnosis by a qualified physician. After an initial consultation, physical exam, and full patient history, Dr. Morris can diagnose qualified patients and prescribe medical marijuana if he believes it’s an appropriate treatment. Without a proper diagnosis, it isn’t possible to secure a medical marijuana card in the state of Florida.
For Medical Marijuana inquiries & appointments, please schedule online or call 239-360-2709.
Morris Medical Center
Weight Loss Physician & Family Practitioner located in Fort Myers, FL & LaBelle, FL
Morris Medical Center is a physician-owned and operated medical facility in Fort Myers, Florida. Led by Dr. Dareld Morris, the tight-knit team of health professionals at Morris Medical Center strives to provide each patient with high-quality, individualized care. Dr. Morris and his team enjoy supporting their patients with the expertise and guidance they need to improve their health, and believe that thoughtful, one-on-one medical care is an essential part of becoming healthy and staying that way. They offer a wide range of convenient, on-site services, including:
Find Out More about Doc Morris and his Practice at www.morrismedicalcenter.com or Email askdocmorris@morrismedicalcenter
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This Week On Straight Talk with Doc Morris, The Doc Discusses the Taboo that is Medical Marijuana. You probably already know the basics about marijuana: It’s a green, brown, or gray mix of dried leaves, flowers, seeds, and stems from the hemp plant, also known as Cannabis stavis. It’s typically rolled up and smoked like a cigarette, but it can also be put in a pipe. People may also consume it in food, inhale it through a vaporizer, or spray it under the tongue. Although doctors believe that cannabinoids, the active ingredients in medical marijuana, are responsible for its benefits, researchers still don’t know exactly how medical marijuana works. There’s no question that it does work, however, for the patients who rely on it. Medical marijuana is commonly used for:
Pain relief
Anxiety
Appetite stimulation
Nausea and vomiting
Shingles
What are the most important cannabinoids?
Researchers have found that there are 5 major cannabinoids that help medical marijuana patients find symptom relief. Each has different effects, and those effects help reinforce the effects of the others. The 5 most important cannabinoids are:
THC (tetrahydrocannabinol)
CBD (cannabidiol)
CBN (cannabinol)
CBC (cannabichromene)
CBG (cannabigerol)
Knowing the effects of each can help you understand which medical marijuana strains are best for treating your symptoms. If you’re most interested in physical pain relief, for example, you may be best off using medical marijuana that’s high in CBD and low in THC, because CBD reduces the psychological effects of THC. Dr. Morris and his team can help you discover exactly what’s right for you.
Is medical marijuana approved by the Food and Drug Administration?
While the FDA has not approved the marijuana plant as a medicine, it has approved 3 medications that contain cannabinoid chemicals in pill or liquid form. As scientists continue to study ways that patients can safely use THC and other marijuana ingredients as medicine, it’s likely that more medicines will be approved for use.
What are the rules for medical marijuana in Florida?
In the United States, cannabis is considered a controlled substance that requires special licensing for use. In Florida, medical cannabis licensing is issued through the Office of Compassionate Use following diagnosis by a qualified physician. After an initial consultation, physical exam, and full patient history, Dr. Morris can diagnose qualified patients and prescribe medical marijuana if he believes it’s an appropriate treatment. Without a proper diagnosis, it isn’t possible to secure a medical marijuana card in the state of Florida.
For Medical Marijuana inquiries & appointments, please schedule online or call 239-360-2709.
Morris Medical Center
Weight Loss Physician & Family Practitioner located in Fort Myers, FL & LaBelle, FL
Morris Medical Center is a physician-owned and operated medical facility in Fort Myers, Florida. Led by Dr. Dareld Morris, the tight-knit team of health professionals at Morris Medical Center strives to provide each patient with high-quality, individualized care. Dr. Morris and his team enjoy supporting their patients with the expertise and guidance they need to improve their health, and believe that thoughtful, one-on-one medical care is an essential part of becoming healthy and staying that way. They offer a wide range of convenient, on-site services, including:
Find Out More about Doc Morris and his Practice at www.morrismedicalcenter.com or Email askdocmorris@morrismedicalcenter
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This Week Doc Morris Dives Deep into a Pain that Effects Many of His Patients, Sciatica. He will discuss the signs and symptoms of the condition, What Caused the Condition and what aggravates it further, and he will discuss treatments the therapies that he had had great success with.
Sciatica refers to pain that radiates along the path of the sciatic nerve, which branches from your lower back through your hips and buttocks and down each leg. Typically, sciatica affects only one side of your body.
Sciatica most commonly occurs when a herniated disk, bone spur on the spine or narrowing of the spine (spinal stenosis) compresses part of the nerve. This causes inflammation, pain and often some numbness in the affected leg.
Morris Medical Center
Weight Loss Physician & Family Practitioner located in Fort Myers, FL & LaBelle, FL
Morris Medical Center is a physician-owned and operated medical facility in Fort Myers, Florida. Led by Dr. Dareld Morris, the tight-knit team of health professionals at Morris Medical Center strives to provide each patient with high-quality, individualized care. Dr. Morris and his team enjoy supporting their patients with the expertise and guidance they need to improve their health, and believe that thoughtful, one-on-one medical care is an essential part of becoming healthy and staying that way. They offer a wide range of convenient, on-site services, including:
Find Out More about Doc Morris and his Practice at www.morrismedicalcenter.com or Email askdocmorris@morrismedicalcenter.com or Call 239-201-2465
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March 23rd is American Diabetes Association Alert Day! The goal of today is to raise awareness about the prevalence of Type 2 diabetes. Check your risk level by visiting the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases and take the Diabetes Risk Test! Join us in continuing to spread awareness about diabetes! https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/diabetes/overview/risk-factors-type-2-diabetes/diabetes-risk-test
Are you not feeling like yourself? Don't let your symptoms persist! Call 239-360-2709 to schedule a sick visit appointment at Morris Medical Center.
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