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Cannabis needs a new language—let’s find the right words to unlock its true medical potential.
Explore the science and potential of cannabis in transforming health, from COVID-19 to chronic care.
🔥 Tomorrow is the day. It’s going to be HOT. Then COLD. Then HOT again! 🔥
Menopause—it affects over a BILLION women globally, yet no one talks about the raw, everyday struggles and how it impacts marriages, families, and our mental health. It’s time to break the silence. I’m sharing the truth about the challenges, solutions, and the realities that so many face silently. This affects everyone: husbands, wives, mothers, fathers, and children.
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The Gross Truth: Secrets Your Body Keeps (But Probably Shouldn’t)
Unlock the power of self-insight to navigate life’s challenges with clarity and compassion
🌿 Cannabis for Chronic Pain, Sinusitis, and Beyond
Emerging research highlights the powerful anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects of cannabinoids, making them a promising option for managing chronic conditions like sinusitis. While more studies are needed specifically on sinusitis, the potential benefits are clear.
Few physicians are aware that cannabinoids also possess antibiotic properties, showing effectiveness against drug-resistant bacteria like MRSA and the ability to disrupt biofilm formation. This opens up exciting possibilities for cannabis in treating resistant infections.
To learn more, explore this collection of papers supporting the role of cannabis in chronic pain, sinusitis, and more—including evidence from a JAMA paper on cannabis relieving sinonasal symptoms: Link to Drive Folder.
For a deep dive into leveraging nebulizer technology and cannabis for managing sinusitis, check out this article: Discover the Benefits of Cannabis.
Tap your #ENTdoctor or #otolaryngology team to explore these findings further. Could cannabis be an #AlternativeToAntibiotics? 🌸
Cannabis for Trigeminal Neuralgia: A 2024 study shows that cannabidiol (CBD) and its analog PECS-101 can significantly reduce the severe facial pain associated with trigeminal neuralgia by targeting TRPV1 receptors. This finding highlights the potential of cannabinoid therapies to improve the quality of life for those suffering from this debilitating condition. Bottom line: Cannabis-based therapies alleviate trigeminal neuralgia symptoms.
Escobar-Espinal et al., Progress in Neuropsychopharmacology & Biological Psychiatry, 2024.
Was My Article Plagiarized? 🤔
Read my thoughts on a recent situation where I believe my work may have been copied—decide for yourself here:
The Benzinga Article, 2 days later
The Beninga Corrected version, now public
Jack Connors, Boston power broker and philanthropist, and my friend, dies at 82
How CBD may protect against sun damage and skin cancer,
Same material, different news coverage here
Rescheduling: My Thoughts on This Tragic Comedy of Errors:
Free List of SunScreen Tips, simple explanations
How Cannabis Can Help Prevent Cancer: A Simplified Explanation
New Study from Iran about the testosterone + antioxidant benefits of HIIT exercise!
🎙️ Check out my latest podcast episode with Dr. Dimitre on the “Primary Medicine Podcast: Canadian Medical Educators” – now available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! 🎧🔗 Spotify
All about Cannabis Tolerance, a series
A New Gold-Standard science paper looks at the impact of CBD on anxiety and I translate what it all meansI
https://doctorapprovedcannabis.substack.com/p/exploring-the-benefits-and-safety?triedRedirect=true
… Or read the CED Clinic blog post here!
Teen use of cannabis tied to psychosis. Or is it, really.
https://open.substack.com/pub/doctorapprovedcannabis/p/teen-cannabis-use-tied-to-dramatic
All About Cannabis Vaporization! The ins/outs, the science, the amazing reality – The precise boiling points, and guides to take home!
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The Cannabis Handbook
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Cannabis Knowledge and Questions
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Exploring Cannabis Oil’s Role in Chronic Pain Management Solutions
Here’s the new study
And separately here are MY thoughts all about Cannabis Use Disorder
Xylazine now being found in THC vapes – read more here
Unveiling the Complexities of Cannabis Use in Breastfeeding: A Sober Dive into Science and Stigma: Cannabis and breastfeeding
My blog response to the recent JAMA article about the cardiovascular risks of cannabis smoking
Blazing Trails in Cannabis Knowledge: A Light-hearted Take on Serious Science about Combustion of Cannabis
Exploring the intricate dance between medical and recreational cannabis amidst the rescheduling debate—join the conversation on the crossroads of culture, health, and law
Can THCV replace a diabetic’s insulin? In a double-blind, randomized controlled trial, THCV significantly decreased fasting plasma glucose and improved pancreatic β-cell function (increased insulin output) compared to placebo. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27573936/
…and here is a video interview of Dr Caplan speaking with Dr Mike Hart on the topic
Purchase a personalized copy of The Doctor-Approved Cannabis Handbook (inscribed by Dr Caplan) here
Weed and Politics: An Unlikely Pair: Will Cannabis Swing the Election in 2024?!
Dr Caplan comments on opioids and cannabis in this article on Medical News Today
Ask questions of The Doctor-Approved Cannabis Handbook here, with the book’s Chat-GPT BOT!
The Science of Cannabis in Fitness: Medical Insight on THC and CBD in Exercise
Hemp as a new type of pesticide?
Another article on this topic here
Dr Caplan’s “Cannabis GPT” bot that answers questions about The Doctor-Approved Cannabis Handbook
Tune in here to listen to Dr Caplan’s YouTube podcast on cannabis and heart health
An assortment of papers about overlap of cannabis and Nitric Oxide (canabis & cardiovascular risk)
2 papers that describe cannabinoid-based Nitric Oxide support:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nHxR5xv2bNbt0NNmEh1YsTqpFaRlMyFf
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MihQGU1I3yzDQNb1RgsZH37NtFhegM5l/
1 paper showing THC inhibiting NO:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nm_TKPyGIC3MSHuQ55EJo3-nZo0_Tfbu
2 papers showing that NO is coupled intimately to cardiovascular concerns:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Q3aWLbAvZVasZToTdArw7L9D7ugEa6tl/
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1W9HTapsWBr232fRhGDYNOm-ZRG3kRWOH/
2 papers showing the protective effects of NO:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ERPC2n7U5taHYrJhhmbnlO6RlsfAutpR/
2 papers showing that tobacco/vape flavorings and terpenes also impact NO:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Nd44QufxCiN_EriqVgFcGFLY0k66NaKK/
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tyXdXgeM-aJgXe4oaR3aT9z46r5dJT6d/
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News of cannabis-infused candy being mixed with Halloween candy
Dr Caplan will be signing books at the Ayr Dispensary in Watertown, MA October 26, at 5-8pm EST
Struggling to Find Healthcare Solutions for Your Child with Special Medical Needs? We Can Help.
The Mysteries and Exciting Possibilities of THCV, and what it all means
The Doctor-Approved Cannabis Handbook… on audiobook: linked here!
Dr Caplan’s educational review of Gut MicroBiome, prebiotics, post-biotics, and cannabis!
Dr Caplan’s webinar on the pain chapter of The Doctor-Approved Cannabis Handbook
Policy & Perception: The Evolution of Plant Medicine Recognition
New York Welcomes All to Adult-Use Marijuana Market
Dr Caplan honors Dr Raphael Mechoulam in the inaugural issue of the “Cannabis Jew magazine”
🌿 New Stats, New Perspective: Cannabis in the American Workforce
The Rise of Cannabis and Psychedelics: A Societal Shift or a Passing Trend
New Frontiers: Treatment for Autism Spectrum Disorder with Medical Cannabis
For Ohio recreational marijuana: What’s the fate of medical marijuana if voters approve adult use?
Greek Study Shows Positive Impact of Medical Cannabis on Neurological Patients’ Quality of Life
Cannabis vs. Opioids: The Next Victory in Pain Management
DISPELLING MYTHS: Cannabis smoke vs. tobacco smoke 🌿🚬 – Are they the same? NO!
Nose-picking healthcare workers more likely to catch Covid, data suggests
Substance misuse, cognitive flexibility, and the impact on us
The Rise of Cannabis Use For Seniors – Old Fact? New Trend?
Surprise Exit of Shawn Collins Ignites Controversy within Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission
We are not “there” yet – Cannabis industry plummeting
Amazon link for Dr Caplan’s book, “The Doctor-Approved Cannabis Handbook”
YouTube Video: Montel Williams speaks with Dr Caplan on his show, “Let’s Be Blunt”
Understanding the Role of Cannabis in Managing Neurodivergent Symptoms
Navigating Through the Smoke: The Dilemma of Cannabis Safety Regulations