Blog
A Complete Guide to the Endocannabinoid System
January 13, 2025
There is a good chance if a patient were to visit their general practitioner and tell them that they think their endocannabinoid system may be unbalanced, the practitioner would have no idea what the patient was talking about. On the other hand, when visiting a practitioner who believes the evidence of the efficacy of medical … Continued
January 2, 2025
Those new to cannabis may have heard about the “entourage effect” and the importance of understanding it as a critical component of the medical cannabis experience. What exactly is the entourage effect? Why are so many people talking about it? Furthermore, why are so many medical cannabis clinicians and cannabis patients using the entourage effect … Continued
December 26, 2024
One of the best things about exploring cannabis medicine when you get your medical cannabis certification is that there really is something for everyone. While it’s commonly known that many people choose to smoke their cannabis through joints, pipes, bongs, or vaporize their cannabis product through vaporizers or dabbing, cannabis doesn’t need to be inhaled … Continued
December 10, 2024
At Compassionate Clinics of America, as much as we love cannabis and believe in its medicinal properties, there is too much of a good thing. Cannabis is a plant that is meant to be used with intention. As prominent medical cannabis advocate Steve DeAngelo stated in The Cannabis Manifesto, “Use cannabis for wellness, not intoxication.” THC … Continued
December 3, 2024
Many cannabis users will relate to feeling stigmatized at one time or another, mostly because cannabis use is misunderstood due to decades of myths permeating popular culture. One big myth medical cannabis users have to fight against is the idea that those who use cannabis are lazy, unmotivated, and would rather spend time channel surfing … Continued
November 27, 2024
Cannabis And Breast Cancer: How Cancer Patients In Illinois Benefit From Medical Cannabis 1 in every 8 women in the United States develops invasive breast cancer at some point in their lifetime. Even worse, the United States anticipates an estimated 268,600 new cases of breast cancer among women in the year 2019. Finding ways to … Continued
November 13, 2024
As more cannabis products become available to those who have their medical cannabis certification, patients are able to explore different cannabinoids, terpenes, and methods of consuming cannabis that makes each cannabis experience unique. Medical cannabis patients may have seen a familiar-yet-different type of cannabinoid cropping up on labels in medical dispensaries near them: THCA or … Continued
November 7, 2024
For who hold their medical cannabis certification, traveling outside their state may bring a sense of anxiety. How can medical cannabis patients enjoy traveling and ensure access to medicine while away? This article contains important traveling tips for medical cannabis patients. We will cover almost any travel scenario, ensuring medical cannabis patients understand how to … Continued
November 1, 2024
Does the holiday season give you depression or anxiety? You are not alone. About 1 out of every 6 adults, about 16 million Americans suffer from depression at some time in their life, the holiday season being one of those times.
October 29, 2024
Can medical cannabis make sex more enjoyable or make you have more of it? How does cannabis affect other aspects of your sexual health? Human sexuality and sexual health is as diverse and complex as the cannabis plant itself: there’s something for everyone, yet not everyone likes the same things. Sexuality and sexual health is … Continued
October 8, 2024
What is CBN? Have you heard of brands saying that CBN can help you sleep? How does CBN interact with the body’s endocannabinoid system? What are the effects of CBN? Sleep is one of the most crucial things required for maintaining well-being. Sleep helps us maintain healthy brain function as well as our physical health. … Continued
September 19, 2024
One definite thing about cannabis edibles is that they affect everyone differently, which is why the patients of Compassionate Clinics of America who get a medical cannabis certification tell users to “start low and go slow”. How do edibles affect the body, and furthermore, how does the body metabolize terpenes and cannabinoids? If terpenes in … Continued
September 17, 2024
Sleep is one of the most important things that humans need, as it plays an important role in our physical and mental health. The purpose of sleep is to maintain healthy brain function and physical well-being, and our bodies need sleep to support important functions such as growth and development, proper immune functioning, balancing hormones, … Continued
September 15, 2024
Those who have a uterus will agree that the overall reproductive system is complicated and can present issues for one’s health in various ways. Cannabis has been used as a support for reproductive health issues for centuries. In the cannabis industry’s lore, people love acknowledging that Queen Victoria was prescribed cannabis to treat her severe … Continued
September 14, 2024
Medical Cannabis: A New Hope for Neurological Disorders? A neurological disorder is a broad term used to describe any abnormality or dysfunction in the nervous system, which includes the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves. These disorders can result from various causes, such as genetics, infections, injuries, or degenerative processes. Neurological disorders can manifest in … Continued
September 7, 2024
Terpenes in Cannabis: An Overview Terpenes are one of the most critical parts of the medical cannabis experience and the cannabis plant aside from the cannabinoids like THC and CBD. It is important for those with a medical cannabis card to learn about terpenes when making product choices that will lead to their intended medical … Continued
September 5, 2024
Exploring Medical Cannabis as a Potential for Migraine Relief If you’ve suffered from a migraine you will recognize the often-debilitating symptoms of this disease: headache pain that occurs without warning and is usually felt on one side of the head, along with nausea, confusion, blurred vision, mood changes, fatigue, nausea and vomiting, and increased sensitivity … Continued
August 31, 2024
When people think of cannabis, they often associate it with the phenomenon known as “the Munchies”, where using cannabis acts as a stimulator for appetite. In the context of medical cannabis, the appetite-stimulating properties of THC is often helpful for stimulating appetite for those undergoing chemotherapy or experiencing cachexia (“wasting syndrome”). However, what if we … Continued
August 22, 2024
It’s very common for those who use medical cannabis to feel as though they’ve developed a tolerance or the feeling that using cannabis isn’t producing the same effect that it did at the beginning of their use. At the same time, some people have a higher cannabis tolerance, or tolerance to THC, than others. For … Continued
April 15, 2024
No matter how much we try to deny it, stop it from happening, or turn it around, the fact we will all age is the most definite thing about life. Did you know that older Americans are the fastest-growing demographic using medical cannabis and obtaining a medical marijuana card from their state? Here are 4 … Continued
March 19, 2024
What is the Terpene Linalool? There’s a good chance if you like lavender and have experienced the calming effects of lavender’s essential oils, that you have experienced the linalool terpene. Linalool is a minor terpene and monoterpene alcohol in cannabis, most known for its relaxing and calming effects. Most commonly detected in lavender, and found … Continued
December 7, 2023
The cannabis flower is a wonderous plant, rife with all sorts of features that make it a very special plant with various applications and uses. One thing you may have heard of is “kief”; it’s that crystally stuff that you may see collecting within the chambers of your grinder. What is kief, exactly? Why is … Continued
November 30, 2023
“Three years ago, I would never have believed he would have friends because he didn’t know how to interact with kids.” – Celina Mull Because of medical cannabis, 8-year-old Parker Mull has unlocked a vibrant childhood that his parents once never thought was possible. Now, his mother, Celina Mull, is eager to share their family’s … Continued
November 24, 2023
What are Landrace Cannabis Strains and Why Are They Important? It’s theorized that there are over 700 cultivars or “cultivated varieties” (often called “strains”) of cannabis. This vast variety of cultivar choices that are available to medical cannabis patients is a result of talented cannabis geneticists breeding different strains together. Cannabis breeders will often create … Continued
November 9, 2023
A Cannabutter Recipe for Your Cannabis Medicine Cannabutter, sometimes known as “weed butter” is an essential part of making your own cannabis edibles as a medical cannabis patient. While dispensaries offer some incredible edibles products, many states have regulations on dosing per edible or per package, with some medical cannabis patients finding that these products … Continued
November 2, 2023
According to the American Gastroenterological Association, 60-70 million people in America are living with gastrointestinal disorders. While there are many gastrointestinal (GI) disorders and diseases, common disorders of the gut include acid reflux/gastroesophageal reflux disease, celiac disease, colon polyps, Crohn’s disease, colitis, constipation, diarrhea, diverticular disease, gastroenteritis, IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome), IBD (Inflammatory Bowel Disease), … Continued
October 26, 2023
Compassionate Clinics of America stands as a beacon of support and understanding for individuals seeking alternatives to traditional treatments for various health conditions. Over the years, we’ve witnessed a profound transformation in the way medical cannabis is perceived and utilized by patients, including how some people are using medical marijuana as a substitute for alcohol … Continued
October 19, 2023
A Guide to Reading Cannabis Labels The Importance of Understanding Your Cannabis Packaging As a medical marijuana patient, one of the most crucial aspects of your treatment journey is understanding the labels on your cannabis products. Your commitment to this understanding can profoundly impact your therapeutic experience. Here at Compassionate Clinics of America, we emphasize … Continued
October 12, 2023
Cannabis and Appetite: A Complex Relationship The “munchies” are a common thing that people reference in cannabis culture; it’s the commonly held belief that cannabis is known to stimulate appetite. Some may even claim that cannabis can lead to an increase in body weight, which the jury is still out for in terms of clinical … Continued
September 28, 2023
Cannabis Skincare: A Modern Trend In recent years, the skincare industry has witnessed a remarkable emergence of a natural ally: CBD (cannabidiol). With an increasing number of individuals seeking holistic and effective solutions for their skincare needs, CBD, specifically topical CBD products that you put on your skin, has taken the spotlight as a potential … Continued
Get Your Medical Marijuana Card
We make it easy!
Compassionate Clinics of America is your source for medicinal cannabis information, guidance, and innovative medical cannabis certification services in Arizona, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Illinois, Iowa, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, & West Virginia,. If you’re considering medical marijuana certification, we help you navigate the process effectively and smoothly through diagnosis, education, certification and continued patient support. Get the most from your medical cannabis experience by accessing our in-house cannabis education and personal DNA testing to determine the most beneficial strains, terpenes, and doses of cannabinoids for you. We are here to serve you through re-imagining health and wellness through medical cannabis education.
