Description
In our season finale of This Headache Journey, host Adam Flaherty addresses the use of cannabis (THC/CBD) for headache relief. He candidly shares his experience obtaining a medical cannabis card, purchasing products, and his experience trying them. Then, he welcomes Dr. Benjamin Caplan, a board-certified family medicine physician and cannabis specialist from CED Clinic in Needham, MA, to provide education on the plant and the science behind it.
The episode covers topics including:
Adam's journey to getting a medical card and navigating dispensaries.
How the endocannabinoid system works and how cannabis can provide pain relief.
The evolution of our understanding of migraines.
Differences between THC, CBD, and their non-psychoactive counterparts—and what that means for people who don’t want to feel high.
Practical advice for choosing products, finding the right formulation (smoke, topical, edible, tincture?), and the importance of starting slow.
The surprising benefits of cannabis topicals for headache sufferers—and how to find an effective one.
Potential concerns, common myths, long-term effects, and how the social stigma around cannabis is starting to shift.
Who else do you know who suffers from chronic headaches or migraine? Do them a favor by sharing this episode with them. It could literally change their life!
Learn more about Dr. Benjamin Caplan, sign up for his newsletter, and explore his many free resources at http://cedclinic.com
Season 1 of This Headache Journey in sponsored by gammaCore™ Non-Invasive Vagus Nerve Stimulator
The content of this episode does not constitute medical advice and should be discussed with your own healthcare provider before acting on it.
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