Drug Interactions with Medical Cannabis

Medical Cannabis is metabolized primarily by the hepatic cytochrome P-450 system and thus has the potential for drug interactions via CYP450 inhibition.

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Side Effects of Medical Cannabis

The adverse effects of medical cannabis are within the range tolerated for other medications. Side effects of Medical Cannabis need to be considered.

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Entourage Effect of Medical Cannabis

Cannabis (Cannabis sativa, Cannabis indica, and Cannabis ruderalis) is known to contain hundreds of physiologically active compounds.

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Benefits of Medical Cannabis

Medical Cannabis, have demonstrated therapeutic effects in a broad range of conditions due to the widespread distribution of cannabinoid receptors.

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Kratom

I was recently approached by one my patients about using Kratom. There is a documentary from 2018 that has given Kratom more attention recently. If you live in the St. Louis area you may have also noticed some new CBD Kratom stores opening up. In addition to CBD, I didn’t learn about this plant in […]

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Grow Your Own Greens

Growing your own food is one of the most healthy activities you can do. Not only is a great way to get fresh organic fruits and vegetables, but it is also a great way to exercise and some fresh air. Many Americans here in Missouri can remember their parents or grandparents having a small vegetable […]

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Sipping Bhang, Waiting for the Spring Equinox

Before you lose interest and go to the Internet to look up what is bhang, I’ll cut to the chase and tell you. Bhang is an intoxicating drink made of the leaves and flowers of the cannabis plant, which is infused in whole milk. Bhang is also known as the  ”nectar of the Gods”. Bhang’s […]

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Feedback

I’m honored to have such wonderful patients and be able to serve my community . Thank you all that have provided me with feedback! Below are just a few examples of what patients have said about seeing me. “I have been so impressed by the support and quick response time by Dr. Strong. I went […]

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Cannabis On My Mind

Cannabis is on my mind. Cannabis is on everyone’s mind in Missouri, whether they like it or not, since the passing of Amendment 2 on November 2017. But first, let us digress with a story. A few months ago, I went to Nikki Furrer’s A Women’s Guide to Cannabis book signing and discussion at Left […]

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Dietary Advancement for Those with Cow’s Milk Allergy

You may have seen the “baked milk challenge” being recommended for people who have a cow milk allergy. So it turns out that many patients with cow’s milk allergy can tolerate extensively heated or baked forms of milk that can progress to tolerance of less extensively heated forms of milk over time. There was recently […]

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