With COVID, we have never been more aware of critical shortages of masks, ventilators, hospital beds, etc., all leading to rationing. In this BLOG, Dr Frankel, examines how rationing in our medical care is a much bigger problem than just face masks.
There are "acid" and "neutral" forms of every cannabinoid molecule. Early man knew the difference and would either just eat the cannabis raw, or heat it to convert to the neutral or "active" forms of the cannabinoids.
Cookie Bekkar is a cancer survivor and patient of Dr Frankel's. She has created a website to share her story, what worked well for her and as a resource help inspire/educate other patients.
Early studies in both Israel and Canada show findings consistent with CBD's effect on COVID-19's ability to take hold in the lungs or the gastrointestinal tract. If the receptors are reduced, the viral infection and pulmonary toxicity should be reduced.
CBD has recently been studied to help with Graft Versus Host Disease which can occur after an organ transplant. Dr Frankel also highlights potential dosing with whole plant cannabis and why whole plant cannabis is more beneficial to single molecule CBD.
Dr Frankel discusses his own personal experience as a prostate cancer patient.
With the Corona Virus, what causes severe disease and death is severe inflammation in the lungs. Patients essentially die of "drowning'. It turns out that CBD can help minimize pulmonary inflammation when it is severe. It is able to help prevent and help
Dr Frankel discusses the new NFL CBA which now allows players to use Cannabis. He highlights the ways cannabis could be beneficial to players like pain management, reducing opiate use and lowering damage from brain injuries.
With anxiety levels rising due to Coronavirus/COVID-19, many patients are reaching for CBD to help. Using whole plant/full spectrum cannabis products will ensure the best results
Dr Frankel retouches on the subject of cannabis helping multiple pulmonary issues which can in turn help the pulmonary related symptoms of the Coronavirus.
Dr Frankel talks about his recent personal and professional experience treating prostate cancer with cannabis and traditional therapies. Also touches on how cannabis can impact/help cancer in general.
While there is not data showing that cannabis can work as an anti-viral, there are some ways in which cannabis can play a role. Dr Frankel discusses his thoughts in his latest journal entry.
Dr Frankel shares his thoughts on the over-prescribing of opioids for pain management, the downsides, his own experience, and thoughts on using cannabis as a replacement.
Dr Frankel shares his thoughts on the term "Micro Dosing" since it is being used more and more in regards to cannabis dosing.
Dr. Mercola interviews Dr. Frankel on many areas of medical cannabis. Topics discussed range from THCV, home growing, dabbing issues, Cannabis Hyperemesis, Myasthenia Gravis and the future of medical cannabis.
Dr Frankel has long been a proponent of using whole plant, cannabis derived CBD products and a recent case in which a patient had less effective results when switching to a prescribed CBD isolate further cemented his stance on what works best for patients
Dr Frankel gives his thoughts and counterpoints on the potential issue of cannabis causing arterial damage after some articles were recently circulating about this subject.
Dr Frankel talks about his experience using THC-V for different medical issues, the initial results he has seen and his hope for more research to be done.
Dr Frankel talks about chemotherapy, it's issues/side effects, and how cannabis can alleviate some of those issues, prevent others, and help enhance the effectiveness of the chemo. He uses a few patient cases to illustrate his approach.
Dr Frankel talks about his general philosophy on treating cancer with cannabis therapies.
Below is a recent testimonial from a long-term patient of mine. He survived a horrendous fall many years ago, and has endured severe, crippling, chronic pain. In his letter, he briefly describes his journey, progress, and success with consistently dosed
Dr Frankel talks about the differences in dosing single molecule CBD versus whole plant CBD. He also talks about potential health and drug interaction issues with taking high doses of single molecule CBD.
Dr Frankel talks about if he always recommends cannabis to the patients he sees and brings up a specific case where he used his internal medicine and diagnostic skills to treat a patient without cannabis therapies.
Dr Frankel talks about THC-A, its effect on our bodies, using it to treating urinary frequency and the responses he is seeing in patients.
Dr Frankel talks about THC-A, conditions he is using it for and how it most likely has a very powerful relationship with our mitochondria.
Dr Frankel was recently invited to give a Grand Rounds Lecture at Children's Hospital Los Angeles on the topic of Cannabis and Pediatrics. We were able to film the lecture and have posted it to our youtube channel
A recent patient shared their great success in treating their diagnosis of Myasthenia Gravis with cannabis therapies recommended by Dr Frankel
Dr Frankel talks about his personal experience with gout and treating it with CBD.
Dr Frankel discusses what "Whole Plant" means, a brief description of the various CBD extracts currently on the market and where he sees the future of new hemp CBD products going as strains are further developed.
Dr Frankel shares his thoughts on THCV, his experience with it, its various applications and the future.
Cannabis Hypermesis is becoming a bigger topic as cannabis is being used more and more. New research has been done to show potential remedies. I also share other thoughts on the subject.
Dr Frankel was recently featured on Paxton Quigley's radio show, "Cannabis Healing", to talk about cannabis and it's use for end of life/palliative care.
There has been mentioned regarding potential risk of using THC for hormonally sensitive cancers. The article mentioned below I believe settles the issue
Potential future use of THC-V for parkinson's disease and Essential Tremor
Hemp and Cannabis are becoming more complex and it is critical to know the differences
This article covers the various aspects of cancer care involving the use of Medical Cannabis
When we think of the “Placebo Effect” we think of an effect that is “imagined”.
I have always been a big fan of Governor Brown and remain so.
Although cannabis now comes in two flavors, Medical and Recreational. There is no doubt that recreational cannabis will survive forever.
Physicians Dosing Cannabis Medicine - How do we train more doctors?
Death by self-mutilation after oral cannabis consumption.
I have written on a few occasions of neuropathy and THC-V.
As many of you have heard, Epidiolex, a nearly pure CBD anti-epileptic made by GW Pharmaceuticals has been approved by the FDA and will probably launch sales mid 2019.
When we think of the “Placebo Effect” we think of an effect that is “imagined”.
I was just reading an article on CBD and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
Over the years, I have been surprised by how many patients with chronic pain using opiates have very little difficulty getting off their narcotics when we incorporate cannabis therapies.
In November I wrote two articles on my early observations of patients using topical formulations containing THC-V.
In addition to another Parkinson’s disease patient doing very well with THC-V, a 70-year-old woman came in for treatment of Essential Tremor.
There is more data being released with regard to the use of Tetrahydrocannabivarin (THC-V) for various conditions.
We recently received the following note from the mother of a patient with Autism who has seen great improvement of his symptoms after beginning a cannabis regimen:
Does THC increase estrogen levels or sensitivity, potentially worsening hormonally sensitive breast cancer?
I was recently listening to a radio show on our nation’s opiate nightmare.
I established GreenBridge Medical, Inc. in 2007 to provide the highest quality medical treatment to patients suffering from multiple chronic and serious medical conditions.
The beginning of neuroscience is considered to have started around 1700BC when the first writings making reference to the brain occurred.
We recently received the following note from a patient suffering from Myasthenia Gravis who has seen improvement of her symptoms after beginning a regimen of CBD and THC-A:
With many of the patients we see, their treatment and/or recovery becomes a full-family effort.
On Diabetes Alert Day it is fitting to discuss not only attempts at managing the disease, but also contributing factors and other conditions related to the disease.
Can CBD curb your appetite? Quash anxiety? Protect your heart and brain?
When most of us think of PTSD, our first thought is of military members injured or traumatized in the battlefield.
Over the years I have written many articles about cannabis cancer therapies.
The push for legalization of cannabis has brought concerns over recreational use to the forefront of discussion.
I see a few new and follow up Lyme Disease patients every month.
As I have discussed previously, I am amazed by the many medical conditions the cannabis plant has benefit for.
I came across the following article while browsing the internet this morning.
Terpenes are the compounds that give fragrant aromas to plants and flowers.
It is pretty clear that CBD is very effective for therapy of Paranoid Schizophrenia (please see references below).
The DEA’s recent decision to continue to classify Cannabis as a Schedule I drug was not expected by many.
We are all aware of the epidemic of narcotic related overdoses and deaths.
During the past year and a half I have written four articles, both in support of and questioning the use of rectally administered cannabis medicines.
Dr Allan Frankel discusses the use of cannabis in the treatment of chronic pain in two forms: skeletal and neuropathic chronic pain.
Dr. Frankel discusses why focused dosing, accurate to the mg, helps achieve the best outcomes for patients.
Dr. Frankel discusses the use of cannabis in the prevention and treatment of traumatic brain injuries.
Wow, a long title, but there is a connection between all these varied diseases, acetylcholine and cannabis therapy.
I have previously written on Taxol, a common chemotherapy agent, and the neuropathy it produces.
Dr. Frankel discusses the correlation between anxiety and insomnia, and treatment with cannabis.
My first clinical experiences with Cannabidiol (CBD) and Type II Diabetes were generally with patients who were on Metformin.
At Greenbridge Medical, we have now just followed up with our 7th Myasthenia Gravis patient who, as the six previous, is now doing well.
Dr. Frankel discusses using cannabidiol (CBD) for treatment of seizure disorders and results from patients at GreenBridge controlling their seizures with CBD, THC & THC-A.
I believe in general, when we use the term “pure”, it refers to a lack of contaminants.
Dr. Frankel discusses cannabis for Migraine treatment, including results from patients he has seen using CBD and THC.
Dr. Frankel shares his insight on treating Myasthenia Gravis with cannabis and results from recent cases at GreenBridge Medical using CBD, THC & THC-Acid.
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No, I am not Bill Maher’s physician, but I watched his show a couple of nights ago and during his interview with Ariana Huffington
With the current information age, it is very easy to find dosing information for any drug online.
If your oncologist has suggested a group of chemotherapy agents in the “Taxol” group to treat your cancer, you may experience nerve pain or neuropathic pain during chemotherapy that possibly worsens over years.
CBD is metabolized by the hepatic P450 set of enzymes.
This is now the third myasthenia patient who has responded to a combination of CBD, THC and THC-Acid.
At the end of this journal post I have listed a number of good references on treating migraines with cannabis.
I have written several blogs on Rectal Administration of Cannabis. Since the writing of that blog, there are several issues that have come to light.
It is not surprising that I cannot find any research articles on Cannabidiol and Lead Poisoning.
As many have heard, cannabidiol, the non “stony” molecule in Cannabis, is being used for many illnesses, the best known of which are seizure disorders.
We’ve all noticed the recent news headline shown above from a clinical trial in France.
As many have heard, cannabidiol, the non “psychoactive” molecule in Cannabis, is being used for many illnesses, the best known of which are seizure disorders.
We are all looking for more evidence regarding the efficacy treating cancer with CBD and/or THC.
I just met in follow-up with a 17 y/o male with Cerebral Palsy and his mother.
As a physician, my education, training and experience is to treat illness with specific dosages of medications.
