Humble & Fred Radio Interview

Huge thanks to Humble and Fred Radio for inviting me back onto the show to chat about the difference between the medical and adult-use cannabis access streams and when it’s appropriate for people to seek out medical advice vs. just buying it at the dispensary.

***Spoiler alert***

 Any time you’re considering using cannabis to treat a medical condition, you’d be smart to work with an experienced cannabinoid medicine practitioner.

We also chatted about the sleep/mental health/pain connection and how taking an integrated approach to your health is the way forward.

To have a listen to the full recording, listen below:

Patient Testimonial - Mike | Osteoarthritis

“I can see this being one of the greater medications of the future...I really do.”

One in five Canadians is living with arthritis. My patient Mike is one of them.

Mike has been diagnosed with osteoarthritis and before beginning cannabinoid therapy, his pain was so severe that it was impacting his ability to walk and sleep through the night. Like so many others living with chronic pain, it was also impacting his mental well-being.

I’m grateful to Mike for sharing his story.

Patient Testimonial - Marsha | Chronic Pain & Sleep Disorder

In my practice, I see a number of patients with osteoarthritis. Staying active and maintaining a healthy weight is crucial for managing OA symptoms, but for many people, it’s a vicious cycle as their pain is preventing them from being as active as they would like to be. In these situations, cannabinoid therapy can be very effective, as it has both strong anti-inflammatory and analgesic (pain relief) properties.

Here’s what my patient Marsha has experienced after beginning cannabinoid therapy. Marsha has been diagnosed with osteoarthritis and experienced severe pain in her shoulder and wrist. As a result of the pain, she has also developed a sleep disorder: 

“I have never felt better after beginning treatment for my pain using CBD oil. I have been able to manage my day without constant pain and feel less irritable and more focused. Thank you to Dr. Pearson and his team for helping my 62 year old body feel young again.”

Alzheimer's - Let's Talk About It

British artist Tony Husband has created this thought-provoking cartoon to show that it doesn’t matter where or when, it’s important to start the conversation about dementia. This #WorldAlzheimersMonth, Alzheimer’s awareness advocates around the world are encouraging everyone to start talking about dementia and break the stigma. 

Picking the right moment and words to say or not say can be difficult, but your local Alzheimer’s associations are here to help. 

We’ve already shared some resources from Canada and the USA,  so today I’d like to spotlight some of the great resources available from the UK.

https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/get-involved/world-alzheimers-month