In this episode we interview Dr. Dustin Sulak - a nationally renowned expert on Medical Cannabis. He discusses why the psychoactive effects of THC in Cannabis usually HELPS his patients. It helps with mindfulness and "being in the moment." Plu

Cannabis and Mental Health - What's the connection? [interview with a psychologist]

Jan 21st, 2020 36m 15s

In this episode we talk to Clinical Psychologist Dr. Zach Walsh about Cannabis and its effects on Mental Health. - Cannabis and the risk of addiction? (Should we be worried?) - Cannabis to treat anxiety? (Does it help or harm?) - Cannabis to

Are you sick because of an Endocannabinoid Deficiency?

Dec 12th, 2019 10m 13s

Is there a chance your terrible medical symptoms could be due to a dysfunctional Endocannabinoid system? In this episode we talk about the Endocannabinoid Deficiency Theory and how Migraines, Fibromyalgia and Irritable bowel syndrome may be d

5 Things that Changed my Mind about Medical Cannabis

Dec 5th, 2019 18m 22s

Does Cannabis fry the brain of medical cannabis user? (Are you at risk?) Why is micro-dosing a stupid term? Are we asking patients the wrong questions about THC? If cannabis doesn't have good results in clinical studies, why do patients use it

How to Access Medical Cannabis in Canada (the official, legal route)

Jun 28th, 2019 28m 20s

In this episode we look at how Canadians can access Medical Cannabis. Cannabis is now legal in Canada, but the government differentiates "medical cannabis" from "recreational cannabis." We present how a person can get Cannabis for medical purpo

How to Access "Medical Cannabis" in Canada

Jun 28th, 2019 28m 20s

Can Cannabis and CBD oil help you sleep?

May 21st, 2019 24m 1s

Do you "struggle" or "battle" with sleep issues and insomnia? In this episode we discuss sleep hygiene, prescription sleep aids, and medical cannabis' role in helping sleep. So if you are wondering if CBD oil helps with sleep this episode is fo

How to Talk to your Doctor about Medical Cannabis

May 7th, 2019 45m 16s

Are you worried or concerned about how to talk to your doctor about medical cannabis? In this episode we interview David "Hutch" Hutchinson - an unlikely patient advocate - who gives his tips and advice on how to talk about medical cannabis wit

How to Talk to Your Doctor about Medical Cannabis: Advice from a very unlikely patient advocate, David Hutchinson

May 7th, 2019 45m 16s

Understanding Drug Interactions and Medical Cannabis

Apr 30th, 2019 26m 32s

Do you ever wonder if Cannabis, and particularly CBD can interact with your prescription medications? In this podcast episode we look at Drug interactions and Medical Cannabis. We define what a drug interactions is. We looked at additive drug

Selecting a Medical Cannabis Product: How can terpenes help?

Apr 9th, 2019 18m 41s

A lot of people wonder why two different varieties of cannabis - with similar THC and CBD in it - can apparently have different effects on a person. In this episode we go beyond the cannabis folk knowledge of Sativa vs. Indica, and we explore

Who shouldn't use Medical Cannabis? (according to BC's Doctors)

Apr 2nd, 2019 19m 54s

In episode 4 we discuss the people that shouldn't use Cannabis according to the British Columbia College of Physicians and Surgeons and we comment on each type of patient. We try to get to the bottom of why each type of patient is included on

Who Shouldn't use Medical Cannabis?

Apr 2nd, 2019 19m 54s

How to get Medical Cannabis into your System

Mar 27th, 2019 19m 37s

This episode is an introduction into some of the ways a patient can get Medical Cannabis into their system. In order to use Cannabis as medicine we need to be able to get the phytocannabinoids from the Cannabis plant into our body so they can i

Why Cannabis can work as a Medicine: An Introduction to the Endocannabinoid System

Mar 22nd, 2019 11m 43s

In this episode we discover how or "why" Cannabis can work as a medicine. It's because we have an Endocannabinoid system within us. Many people are shocked when they discover we have Cannabis receptors in our body! Molecules from the Cannabis

Introducing the Cannabis Plant, Cannabinoids and Medical Cannabis

Mar 22nd, 2019 17m 6s

This first episode of the Medical Cannabis Podcast: A Beginner's Guide is a quick introduction to the podcast hosts and to the Cannabis plant itself. Dan is a nutritional advisor and Tim is a Pharmacist. We take a "simple" approach to the topi

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