As a naturopathic physician deeply committed to evidence-informed, patient-centered care, I’ve watched the evolving research on cannabis in oncology with both curiosity and cautious optimism. For many cancer patients and their families, cannabis is not just a topic of curiosity — it’s a real part of their healing journey. Let’s explore what the science says about how cannabis might help cancer patients, what it doesn’t say, and how we can approach it safely.

If you rely on medical cannabis to manage chronic pain, anxiety, cancer-related symptoms, PTSD, or other qualifying conditions, it’s important to keep your Washington State medical marijuana card up to date. Renewing your authorization ensures uninterrupted access to tax savings, higher possession limits, stronger therapeutic potencies, and the ability to grow your own cannabis plants. Fortunately, the process is simple. Below, we’ll walk you through who needs to renew, when to renew, how to re

Traumatic brain injury (TBI) can produce a wide range of lasting problems from headaches, sleep disturbance, mood and anxiety disorders, and memory trouble to chronic pain, spasticity, and seizures. Because there is no single proven “cure” for TBI, many patients and clinicians are exploring complementary therapies. Cannabis-derived compounds, especially cannabidiol (CBD) and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), are getting attention because they interact with brain chemistry that could reduce damage.