Applications of Clinical Cannabis in Medicine
As clinical cannabis is rapidly becoming accepted as a treatment for an array of chronic diseases and disorders, there is a growing and pressing need for clinical education surrounding medical marijuana—and alternative treatments for pain control. The use and acceptance of medical cannabis continues to evolve, as demonstrated by the growing number of states that now permit its use and applications for specific medical indications. 

This episode on our podcast Redefining Medicine features Andrew Heyman, MD, MHSA: internationally recognized expert in Integrative Medicine, and the Director of Integrative Medicine at George Washington University. Dr. Heyman's ability to treat unique patients may stem from his training at the University of Michigan, as a clinical working group co-chair of the Consortium of Academic Health Centers for Integrative Medicine, or from his educational background editing medical journals. Yet his exceptional aptitude in finding answers despite puzzling patient presentations is most likely a result of his background in Traditional Chinese Medicine combined with his conventional medicine training.

Kenneth Orbeck, DO, a speaker at the upcoming Pellet Therapy workshop, explains the myths and misconceptions behind the practice of pellet therapy: a type of delivery system for bioidentical replacement hormones. Dr. Orbeck dedicates his practice to helping women and men find relief from hormonal imbalances such as menopause, andropause (the male menopause), adrenal fatigue and thyroid disorders, using a three-tiered approach to wellness, combining customized nutrition and fitness regimens with bioidentical hormone therapy.