Maryland Medical Cannabis Resources

Battling Cachexia (“Wasting Syndrome”): Can Medical Cannabis Help?

12 Feb 2019

by Gaurav Dubey (Clinical Researcher in Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery @ Rush University Medical Center; Co-Founder/President @ Karmik, LLC) What is Cachexia? The term “wasting syndrome”... Read More

Is Cannabis Good For Your Heart Health?

12 Feb 2019

February is American Heart Month. In honor of a month which also includes St. Valentine’s Day, the holiday most often associated with the heart, this... Read More

Understanding The Cannabis Stigma in Seniors

05 Feb 2019

I have never understood why so many people have either been ashamed of their cannabis usage and have “been in the cannabis closet” or they... Read More

Maryland Cannabis Round-Up

01 Feb 2019

Several exciting Maryland cannabis stories have hit the media during the past few weeks, so I am writing a post I call the “Maryland Cannabis Round-Up!... Read More

Maryland Medical Cannabis Program Update One Year Later

25 Jan 2019

Maryland residents waited 4 years for their medical cannabis program to be implemented as dispensaries finally opened their doors in December, 2017. There were a... Read More

Canada Poised to Surpass U.S. in Cannabis Research After Nationwide Legalization

09 Jan 2019

Canada Becomes the Second Country in the World to Legalize Cannabis On October 7th, 2018, Canada became the second country in the world to legalize... Read More

Hypocritical Epidiolex Scheduling Spells Beginning of End of Cannabis Prohibition

07 Jan 2019

Hypocritical Scheduling of First Ever Cannabis Derived Drug Foreshadows Legalization Recently, the FDA approved the first ever “cannabis-derived” drug, Epidiolex, for use in patients... Read More

Not All Smoke is Created Equal: Cannabis Smoke and the Lung Cancer Paradox

07 Jan 2019

Not All Smoke is Created Equal Decades of scientific research and clinical trials have indisputably established that smoking cigarettes is associated with the progression of... Read More

Ohio Medical Marijuana Dispensaries

18 Dec 2018

We are happy to announce that Bloom Medicinals will be opening five dispensaries to serve patients throughout the great state of Ohio. Our Ohio medical... Read More

Could Building Up A Cannabis Tolerance Be Good For You?

30 Nov 2018

Building up a tolerance to cannabis typically seems to be viewed as a bad thing and something to overcome. But, what if building up a... Read More

What You Need To Know About Cannabis Flowers

15 Nov 2018

The typical senior in the US uses 4-5 prescription medications. Many have embraced medical cannabis and replaced and/or reduced their prescription medications. Some had never... Read More

Cannabis Relieves Many Symptoms of Interstitial Cystitis

24 Oct 2018

150 patients in the Illinois MCPP have interstitial cystitis (IC), according to the 2018 annual report recently published by the Illinois Department of Public Health.... Read More

How Long Does Cannabis Remain in Your Body?

03 Oct 2018

How long does cannabis remain in your body? That is one of the most asked questions and one of the most complicated questions to answer.... Read More

How Cannabis May Relieve The Symptoms of Menopause

01 Oct 2018

Woman do most of the heavy lifting when it comes to the procreation of the human race. We endure menstruation, pregnancy, birthing, and menopause. As... Read More

Endocannabinoid Deficiency Suspected As Cause For Fibromyalgia

27 Sep 2018

For decades, since fibromyalgia disproportionately affected women, those who suffered from its often debilitating effects were often labeled as “hysterical women.” Many doctors would not... Read More

How Marijuana Effects Women vs Men

03 Aug 2018

I love writing about cannabis. I get to do constant research on this amazing medicinal herb. I am always learning something new about it. This... Read More

How To Overcome Cannabis Tolerance with Cannabinoid Cycling

28 Jun 2018

Knowing what to do when you realize that you have built up a tolerance to THC is a big problem for many patients in the... Read More

The Beginner’s Guide to Marijuana Concentrates

20 Jun 2018

If you’re interested in the benefits of marijuana concentrates or the different types of marijuana concentrates, then keep reading because we have the complete guide... Read More

Can CBD Block The Effects of The Cancer-Causing Endocannabinoid Receptor GPR55?

25 May 2018

The more I research the Endocannabinoid System (ECS), the more I realize how wondrous and complicated it is. Have you ever heard of GPR55, the... Read More

Cannabis Usage Shown To Reduce Obesity and Diabetes

09 May 2018

Most of us are aware of the decades’ old stigma that cannabis gives you the munchies, with images of couch locked stoners eating giant bags... Read More

Alleviating The Different Types of Pain With Cannabis

03 May 2018

This article was quite an eye-opener for me. I never considered that there are actually different types of pain. That might explain why some new... Read More

Treating Skin Conditions with Cannabis

24 Apr 2018

One of the most overlooked and underappreciated organs of the human body is our skin. It weighs 8 lbs, covers up to 23 square feet... Read More

Benefits of Consuming Raw Cannabis

06 Apr 2018

Raw cannabis can provide the greatest number of benefits without the psychotropic effects. The reason for this is the cannabinoid THCa. Simply put, when you... Read More

How Cannabis Effectively Manages Crohn’s Disease

04 Apr 2018

Having just experienced a bout of gastric distress, myself, my sympathies go out to anyone who has to cope with any chronic gastric disease. I was... Read More

How Adding Lecithin Affects Your Cannabis Edibles

28 Mar 2018

Many patients make their own edibles these days for a few reasons. It is much more cost effective for those on a tight budget as... Read More

The Neuroprotective Properties of Cannabis

28 Mar 2018

For decades we have been led to believe that cannabis damages brain cells, causing brain damage. Recent research now proves that cannabinoids can actually protect brain... Read More

Cannabis Bioavailability; What’s the Most Effective Method?

17 Jan 2018

Are you all familiar with the term bioavailabilty? If you are not, you should be. The Merriam-Webster definition is the degree and rate at which a substance... Read More

How Cannabis Treats Spinal Cord Injuries

17 Jan 2018

Spinal Cord Injury As cannabis use for medical purposes is on the rise in Maryland, it’s important to take a look at some of the... Read More

Can a Flower really stop Cancer, Anxiety, Chronic Pain and Alzheimer’s?

10 Jan 2018

Did you know that there is a chemical compound in a well-known flower that has the potential to slow the growth of cancer cells, help... Read More

Masking the Taste of Cannabis Oil

10 Jan 2018

One of the minor side effects of medical cannabis oil is the flavor. As many have pointed out, it takes some getting used to. So,... Read More

Find The Vape Pen That Best Fits Your Need

28 Dec 2017

I am constantly seeing posts by distressed medical cannabis patients who are having problems with their vape pens. In response to your cries for help,... Read More

Medical Marijuana Education and Registration Event

12 Dec 2017

Bloom Medicinals to Partner with Green Health Docs and Premier Cultivator for Medical Marijuana Event Cannabis has been shown to reduce anxiety, relieve chronic pain,... Read More

Medical Marijuana and Bipolar Disorder

19 Oct 2017

Bipolar disorder, otherwise known as “manic- depressive illness”, is a chronic illness that is characterized by uncontrollable high moods (mania) and low moods (depression). For... Read More

How to Talk to Your Doctor About Medical Marijuana

26 Sep 2017

As the benefits of medical marijuana continue to grow, more and more patients are beginning to inquire about how to present this topic to their... Read More

Being a Successful Budtender

20 Sep 2017

As the cannabis industry continues to grow, those applying for a career in budtending is becoming increasingly competitive. Each dispensary has a budtender with the... Read More

The Discovered Effects of Cannabis on AIDS Patients

30 Jun 2017

The World Health Organization estimates that there are over 35 million people battling HIV worldwide. HIV or Human Immunodeficiency Virus is a condition of the... Read More

Evidence-Based Research Supports Marijuana Slows Tumor Growth

30 Jun 2017

While medical marijuana has shown to be effective in the treatment of many diseases, it has perhaps had the biggest impact on cancer patients. Cancer... Read More

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