Most of the promising research on CBD shows it to be effective for anxiety and sleep. What do studies conclude about its efficacy for chronic back pain?

Inspired by her belief in holistic healing, Melony Burman, encountered a treasure trove of benefits in the cannabis plant when she began her personal quest for natural solutions. Not only did she discover a natural medicine to heal her injuries, Melony found her artistic creativity sparked. She eventually embarked upon a career which allows her to advise and educate others on the potential of cannabis to improve their lives. Melony is the General Manager at Storehouse Dispensary in Baltimore. She is positively passionate about providing patients with every imaginable option and tool for healing with cannabis in all its forms, from flower to lotion to cbd products. It’s her goal to help each patient find exactly what works best for them. Guiding patients through the process with personalized attention, empathy and understanding, Melony is the go-to expert in the world of cannabis- for people and pets! She shares her insights, vast experience and lots of excellent advice. In our Mailsack segment, cbd gummies versus cbd oil used sublingually- how do you know what’s best?

Industry thought leader, Jacquie Cohen Roth, proprietor of CannabizMD and Tea Pad joined Max & Steven to talk about her passion for educating physicians about medical cannabis and the endocannabinoid system. 97% of medical schools don’t even teach about this system which plays a role in every bodily function, making us feel lucky to have Jacquie in our midst to enlighten us all. And Dr. G shares his advice for how to break negative cycles by making healthier and more positive day to day choices. He explains how CBD helps manage stress, anxiety and depression and works to improve your overall health. Listen until the very end for the best “Mailsack” EVER!

A study shows that 85 million homes have pets in America. With that statistic in mind, countless pets also deal with anxiety, separation issues, and general health complications. These are a few of the many ailments that our guest, Shorty Rossi, sees at the shelters he helps out with, including the dogs he owns. Shorty Rossi is the star of Animal Planet's ‘Pit Boss’, he’s also an animal activist and proprietor of Shorty’s Rescue. He has an undying passion for pets and explains how he has countered their ailments with CBD, describing how he doses them and the positive effects they experience. We also briefly introduce a new member of the team and dive into finding a ‘sweet spot’ with dosing in our mailsack segment.

Extreme seasonal depression or ‘winter blues’ is actually a diagnosis called Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).

Pain management is a critical part of caring for patients who have arthritis and chronic joint pain. According to a survey carried out by the Arthritis Foundation, 29 percent of Americans use CBD for pain in their joints. If you have recently been diagnosed with arthritis, then you may have heard about using CBD oil for arthritis too. The question, however, is how effective is it? In this blog, we will be discussing whether CBD can help reduce arthritic pain.

Gary Stein’s FINAL SHOW! We will miss our radio show mentor but are excited about stepping up to host the show. We invited Maggie Fauver, the Mid-Atlantic Operations Manager for @CannaCareDocsMD, as our special quest. She tells us about the importance of lab reports, spreading awareness to patients on the medical benefits of CBD, and how she got started in the industry. Plus, Dr. Ben Gonzalez uncovers the 3 types of CBD oil, what makes them different, and why full spectrum CBD oil is superior.

If you happen to be a student in college, then we are sure you are open to all sorts of medical advice that can help you study better before exams and improve your academic performance. As it turns out, CBD oil may be the answer to your problems.