Is CBD or Medical Cannabis Right for Me?
we recommend that you first seek out the guidance of an experienced Medical Marijuana Physician. These doctors who recommend cannabis in the state of Florida are only required to take an online education course. Their prescription allows you to purchase medication on a predetermined schedule. If you have questions about the process of acquiring a Medical Marijuana Card, please contact my practice. THC is the chemical which is known for the most psychoactive of the “high” effects of the cannabis plant. However, when by Fred Harvey, MD used precisely, as a therapeutic remedy should be used, one does not need to experience this high to achieve a therapeutic benefit. t seems that this world continues to challenge us in many ways. For example, a small inhalation from a vapor device will deliver It has been an unprecedented time of both uncertainty and conapproximately 0.5 mg of THC which, for most people, is a nonfusion. We all have different methods of coping with this historieuphoric dose that will not result in a cal pandemic season. high sensation. However, it can help distancing was an-or all us with yourWhen Medicalphysical Marijuana (MMJ) Certification to reduce acute pain within moBD questions. Consults are only $199 for new MMJ patients. nounced months ago, some people entered he Harvey Center for Integrative Medicine is Sarasota's ments. a fight-or--flight system response emiere medical resource, lednervous by Fred Harvey, MD, for MMJ Small doses of a THC tincture in rtification withbought guidanceexcess on local dispensaries, product (and toilet paper too). When the range of two to five mg sublinlection and dosage. Accepting new patients with telehealth we are stressed, we sometimes behave in limited in-person appointments at our Bee Ridge and gually will start to take effect in 10-30 less beneficial ways.all AsCDC a compensatory awyer Avenue office, surpassing safety guidelines. minutes and last several hours. When mechanism, some have been binged on ternal, Geriatric, and Functional Medicine ingested orally in doses of no more “comfort” food. Some have felt depressed than 10-15 mg, it takes much longer and anxious from unemployment or isolaIf interested in learning more, join us for Dr. Harvey's for the onset and varies dependSept. 17th Seminar: are exhausted tion. Those on Zoom the frontlines "Is Medical Marijuana or CBD right for me?" ing on stomach contents. An empty recovering virus. Some of Please callor Thebe Harvey Center to from RSVP bythe 9/14, Ph# 941-929-9355 stomach will result in faster onset, We will email the Zoom and 10% off supplement coupon! CBD 600 salve $70 CBD 3500 oil $150 usresources, are unable to link participate in our routine but still likely to be 60-120 minutes. CBD 1500 salve $150 therapies, so our bodies ache more than However, the effects will last much usual. Many even describe sleep disturlonger—eight hours is common. THE The Harvey Center for Integrative Medicine bances due to stress, anxiety orHARVEY pain. There are many reputable Medical Marijuana treatment cen3982 Bee Ridge Road, Suite J | Sarasota, FL 34233 CENTER Although these issues seem as if they require traditional FOR INTEGRATIVE Ph 941.929.9355 www.harveycenter.com ters or dispensaries where a client with an MMJ card can purchase MEDICINE pharmaceutical treatments, there is a common plant which has THC products. Each dispensary has areas they specialize in which solutions for the pandemic stress-related challenges. I am referI discuss with my clients when certifying their MMJ registration. ring to cannabis sativa and Indica. The cannabis plant contains The CBD and Medical Marijuana registration business has blosmany psychoactive components including cannabidiol (CBD) and somed in the last two years. tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). There are others, but for simplicity, Be selective and work with a trusted physician’s office that has I will expand on those two in this article. in-depth CBD and THC knowledge. With so much misinformaCBD is the widely available chemical found in legal hemp tion out there, it is wise to research the products before purchase. cannabis. CBD is the least psychoactive of the cannabinoid famPlease do not randomly purchase CBD from a gas station, grocery ily, and can help calm nerves, reduce muscle spasms, improve store or gift shop. The effects of various cannabis vary from pasleep quality, assist with weight loss and reduce inflammation. It tient to patient depending on co-occurring disease, weight, diet, is available in the Harvey Center Nutripharmacy to rub topically and other prescriptions. Treat it as a medication. on sore muscles, ease a tension headache or relieve symptoms of The Medical Marijuana qualifying process requires an nausea. MD consultation, and in this pandemic, telemedicine has been Topical application has the slowest onset, lowest psych activiprovided as an option by the state of Florida. A new patient MMJ ty and longest duration. The premium organic, oil-based tinctures consultation with Dr. Fred Harvey, either in-office or via telethat I have selected to carry in my practice, when used orally or health is only $199. Once certified, he will discuss your questions sublingually in drops, have a slow to medium onset with positive regarding which products and dosage would be of most benefit mental and physical effects in 30-90 minutes with two to six hours for your conditions and how to use them during the consultation. of duration. Vapor pens deliver a rapid onset response within 10 minutes which can provide relief when feeling panic after trying For more information or to schedule an appointment, call The breath control and other relaxation techniques. Harvey Center for Integrative Medicine at 941-929-9355 or visit THC products are available only at local Medical Marijuana HarveyCenter.com. The Harvey Center is located at 3982 Bee Ridge dispensaries to clients certified by a physician for Medical MariRoad, Suite J, Sarasota. juana use. There are a number of different products available, so
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