Top 5 Illnesses to Treat with Cannabis

Top 5 Illnesses to Treat with Cannabis

There are numerous illnesses that can be addressed with cannabis or cannabinoid medicines.  These have varying amounts of data to support the treatment.  Here we will discuss the top 5 illnesses or symptoms where we have good data to support cannabinoid...
Why Pay for a Doctor?

Why Pay for a Doctor?

Would you ask for medical advice from your local Starbucks barista?  No?  Why?  Of course they’re not qualified to give you advice.  So, why would you ask the budtender at your local dispensary?  Sure, they love to smoke weed, but how is...
In Praise of Ground Cannabis Flower

In Praise of Ground Cannabis Flower

Many recreationally oriented cannabis users don’t like the idea of pre-ground cannabis flower.  They insist that they should buy intact buds so they can inspect the quality, color, structure, humidity, etc.  While recreational users are entitled to...
Can You Use Hemp Salve for Pain?

Can You Use Hemp Salve for Pain?

This might be my shortest blog post ever.  The answer is no.  Or, at least, if you want it to work.  Let me explain.   First, let’s talk about what a hemp salve is.  We need to discuss what is hemp, and what is a salve.  All the...
Don’t DIY Your Healthcare

Don’t DIY Your Healthcare

Don’t DIY Your Healthcare by Jill Becker, MD Since the legalization of recreational cannabis in Massachusetts I’ve found that many people have taken to “DIY-ing” (do it yourself-ing) their own medical care – to their detriment. Oftentimes...
Does Marijuana Affect Sperm Count and Male Fertility?

Does Marijuana Affect Sperm Count and Male Fertility?

Certain activities, substances, or even physical environments can decrease male fertility by killing or damaging sperm cells. If you’re trying to conceive with your partner, or if you think you might like to start a family someday, keep reading to learn more...

Now Offering Virtual Telemedicine Consultations

Now Offering Virtual TeleMedicine Consultations

Due to COVID-19, and for the foreseeable future, all of our appointments are being done by telemedicine. As it turns out, this has been wonderfully successful — patients love not having to take time away from work, fight traffic, or worry about parking. For us, telemedicine is like doing old-fashioned home visits — we get to see people in their own environments. What started out as an adaptation to the current crisis has transformed into a better way of providing healthcare.

Telemedicine, using Zoom, is easy to do with just a few clicks. It's also safe and secure.


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