Medical Marijuana, VA Benefits, and Veterans: What You Need to Know
Medical marijuana has been a topic of discussion for many, especially when it intersects with other rights and benefits. A recent article delved into the complex relationship between medical marijuana and gun rights in Florida. The state’s stance on medical marijuana doesn’t infringe on an individual’s right to bear arms. However, on a federal level, […]
Treats the Patient, Not the Condition
In our fast-paced lives, we often lose sight of the big picture. We can’t see the forest for the trees. We want fast, simple, and straightforward answers as well as useful and comfortable answers. What if the “answer” is not fast, simple, convenient, or comfortable? Years ago there was a public service announcement showing that […]
Open House Empathic Practice
Whoa. What is going on there? That’s likely the reaction of anyone who passed Empathic Practice on Cervantes on Saturday, January 26 after the sun went down. When you envision an open house, you may think of an office filled with promotional materials, swapping of business cards and lifeless vegetable and fruit trays. The Empathic […]
Medical Marijuana: Why The Prohibition?
The prohibition of medical marijuana, actual or by other means, must have some basis in fact and science, we hope. But a brief review of statements by government officials is particularly enlightening. Try these: [blockquote author=”Harry J. Anslinger” link=”https://www.votehemp.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Musto-on-the-MTA.pdf” target=”_blank”] Marijuana is taken by “…..musicians. And I’m not speaking about good musicians, but the jazz […]
The Empathy in Empathic Practice
What makes Empathic Practice an empathic practice? It comes in our very DNA and defines who we are and what we do. The traditional definition of empathy is the ability to understand and share the feelings of another. At Empathic Practice, we take it a step further. In essence, we have walked a mile in […]
5 Things You Should Know Before Visiting a Medical Marijuana Doctor
It all seems so simple. Making an appointment, bring documents to support state requirements, fill out some forms, pay a fee, fill out an online form, wait a bit, and get a card. Then you will have access to the drug that cures everything. Sadly, it is not that simple. You might believe that evil […]
Medical Marijuana: Don’t Buy Into The Hype
In more than forty-five years of medical practice, you learn some lessons, often from the most unusual places. One of my most important experiences in medicine and life came from two remarkable individuals, Joe and Arnold. After being unable to make the grade as a baker, machinist, or sausage maker during high school, I ended […]
3 Things To Ask Your Medical Marijuana Doctor
Traditionally, your physician will offer you treatments and medications that have been a subject of numerous “gold standard” studies from a wide range of medical facilities and researchers. For medical marijuana, this approach has not been available because of the legal status of marijuana as a highly restricted Schedule One narcotic has made wide-scale research […]