Medical Marijuana for Glaucoma

What is Glaucoma? Glaucoma is a serious condition of the eye and is considered a neurologic illness like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s’ disease. Glaucoma is when the optic nerve connected to the brain is impacted by damage. Glaucoma may lead to loss of eyesight if not caught early on. Glaucoma generally is the result of the […]

Why Should Marijuana Be Legalized for Medicinal Purposes?

Human beings have been using marijuana since its medicinal potential was realized back in 2900 BC by Emperor Fu Hsi of the ancient China. According to him, the plant contained Yin and Yang (opposite or contrary forces that complement each other to support all natural systems). Two centuries later, Shen Nung, the father of traditional […]

Medical Cannabis for HIV/AIDS Patients

Medical cannabis can help patients who suffer from HIV/AIDS What is HIV? Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a disease that damages the immune system, which is the body’s main defense to fight illness. The virus (HIV) kills off T-cells that our immune system uses to fight off disease. Because this virus is so strong, it […]

Medical Cannabis for Clinically-Diagnosed PTSD

We have covered the broad benefits of medical cannabis in a previous article. Just to recap medical cannabis can benefit patients who suffer from cancer, muscle spasms, pain, and mental disorders. Since medical cannabis was legalized by amendment 2 in Florida in November 2016 (see Medical Cannabis Facts). In this article, we will cover the […]

Medical Cannabis Card in Florida

We have covered how to get medical cannabis in Florida, but before getting the pain relief you need, you’ll have to apply for a medical cannabis card in Florida. Since Amendment 2 was passed in November last year (2016) patients with severe conditions have been trying to qualify for a medical cannabis card. We already […]

Medical Cannabis Facts

Legal, yet extremely restricted, use of medical cannabis in Florida was first passed in 2014. The more encompassing Amendment 2 was passed in November 2016 Here is the list of all eligible conditions approved in Florida for medical cannabis use: Lou Gehrig’s Disease HIV/AIDS Epilepsy Terminal Illness Parkinson’s Multiple Sclerosis Crohn’s disease Glaucoma Cancer Seizures […]

How to Get Medical Cannabis In Florida

Is Medical Cannabis Legal in Florida? Yes! The Compassionate Use of Medical Marijuana Act of 2014 permitted limited use of medical cannabis, but in November 2016, Florida passed the less restrictive Amendment 2 with 71% majority. Amendment 2 legalized the medical use of cannabis. Which conditions are covered under Florida’s Amendment 2? Florida’s “Compassionate Medical […]

What Is Medical Cannabis

Even though medical cannabis is still not federally approved, public support for it has kept increasing since California first legalized medical use of marijuana in 1996. In the recent years, medical marijuana has become an increasingly favored hot topic during elections. In 2014, Florida Governor Rick Scott signed the Compassionate Use of Medical Cannabis Act […]

Benefits of Medical Marijuana

There is a negative connotation when it comes to marijuana: it’s dangerous, habit forming, and bad for your overall health. While parts of what we hear may be true, others definitely are not. Over 20 states in the U.S. have approved the use of medical marijuana, with Florida being one of them. Research efforts and […]

Dr. Mark Hashim of The Herbal Clinic, MD featured in WFSU article

Our own Dr. Mark Hashim, a board-certified anesthesiologist, was featured by Florida State University’s radio station, WFSU, on the subject of medical marijuana shortfalls in Florida. Medical cannabis was legalized in Florida late last year, which means patients who are suffering from specific illnesses (such as cancer) and are experiencing high amounts of pain can […]