Advances In Therapeutic Uses Of Medical Marijuana with Dr. Mikhail Kogan

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Dr. Mark Hyman

Nutrition, Medicine, Health & Fitness

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🗓️ 20 October 2021

⏱️ 80 minutes

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This episode is sponsored by Even, BiOptimizers, and Athletic Greens There is a lot of noise around medicinal marijuana; so much so that just the thought of trying it might be overwhelming. There are actually many proven benefits when it’s used the right way, some of which I’ve experienced myself. When I was recovering from mold toxicity combined with C. diff and a slew of other factors that ruined my gut, I was so nauseous that I couldn't eat and was rapidly losing weight. None of the anti-nausea medications I tried were working, but marijuana did. Now, there are a lot of nuances to its use and much more research to be done. To understand what the data currently shows us on medicinal cannabis and where someone might start if they’re curious, I’m excited to sit down with an expert on the topic, Dr. Mikhail “Misha” Kogan. Dr. Kogan is the medical director of the George Washington University Center for Integrative Medicine, and Associate Professor of Medicine at the George Washington University School of Medicine. He has recommended medical marijuana to thousands of patients and is a frequent lecturer on medical cannabis to professional audiences across the nation. This episode is brought to you by Even, BiOptimizers, and Athletic Greens. Even provides personalized nutrition for medication users and right now, you can schedule a complimentary consult with an Even expert to figure out the right nutrient companion for you. Plus, you can get 20% off your first order with the code DRMARK20 here. You can try BiOptimizers Magnesium Breakthrough for 10% off by using the code HYMAN10 here. For a limited time, BiOptimizers is also giving away free bottles of their bestselling products P3OM and Masszymes with select purchases. Athletic Greens is offering 10 free travel packs of AG1 with your first purchase here. In this episode (audio version/Apple Subscriber version): My experience using marijuana therapeutically (6:27/2:25) Evidence-based research showing the benefits of medical marijuana (11:43/8:02) How medical marijuana works in the body (14:40/10:56) Using medical marijuana for pain, nausea, Multiple Sclerosis, and insomnia (23:06/19:26) Inconsistencies in regulation and access to cannabis (29:31/25:09) Using cannabis to treat skin issues as well as for digestive issues (34:47/28:44) Considerations for selecting the best type and administration route of cannabis products (46:01/41:04) Recommendations for treating sleep issues and insomnia (56:57/51:26) Cannabis and Covid-19 (1:01:45/56:14) Quality assurance of medical cannabis products (1:11:20/1:05:46) Get a copy of Dr. Kogan’s book, Medical Marijuana: Dr. Kogan's Evidence-Based Guide to the Health Benefits of Cannabis and CBD here. Mentioned in this episode: Leafly | Weedmaps | NORML

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0:00.0	Coming up on this episode of the doctor's pharmacy.
0:03.5	So I have the three mantras with cannabis start low, go slow and deliver it where it needs to go.
0:09.0	That third one I think is unfortunately not as commonly understood out there.
0:14.0	So if you have a lesion on your skin, put it there.
0:19.0	Hey everyone, it's Dr. Mark.
0:21.0	And one thing I look at with every patient is possible nutrient deficiencies.
0:25.0	And I'm actually finding them all the time, making them a key focus area for us to work on.
0:30.0	Nutrients are the little instructions our bodies need to function properly.
0:34.0	Without the right kinds in the right amounts, we're limiting our energy production, hormone balance, our gut function,
0:40.0	our neurotransmitters, our brain chemicals, and so many other things, leaving us feeling tired, moody, bloated, confused, and worse.
0:48.0	We can really feel the consequences of even just one nutrient deficiency.
0:52.0	Now most people don't realize that medications are one of the leading causes of nutrient deficiencies,
0:57.0	depleting specific vitamins, minerals, and other things like good bacteria, which we really need for optimal health.
1:03.0	So they might be solving one problem, but causing another one.
1:07.0	There's actually even a special name for this.
1:09.0	Medication-induced nutrient depletions, or M-I-N-D, mine.
1:14.0	That's a good one.
1:16.0	Anyway, I was recently introduced to this company called even, then provides personalized nutrition for medication users.
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1:30.0	They currently have products specifically designed for complementing birth control, antidepressants, and statins.
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1:42.0	Plus, you can get 20% off your first order.
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