The Doctor's Lounge: Clinical Perspectives on Cannabis brings medical experts from around the globe to answer your questions about cannabinoids. The Doctor's Lounge is hosted by Mary Clifton, M.D., a board-certified, licensed, internal medicine doctor. She is a best-selling author and consultant and a highly recognized expert and speaker on the impacts and applications of CBD and Cannabis. She is a sought-after speaker with an impressive list of former clients and speaks at major cannabinoid events around the world, including Africa, Europe and Asia. 

On this episode of The Doctor's Lounge: Clinical Perspectives on Cannabis, moderator Zachary Moore, PhD, Senior Director at Csequence, joins host Mary Clifton, MD, and Patricia Frye, MD, an independent physician consultant who sees the value of cannabis and cannabinoid medication and the role they play in homeostasis and the management of pain and chronic disease. She is exceptionally experienced in guiding patients of all ages through the process of adding medicinal cannabis and other evidence-based methods to their therapeutic regimen.

​Dr Patricia Frye is an independent physician consultant who sees the value of cannabis and cannabinoid medication  and the role they play in homeostasis and the management of pain and chronic disease. She is currently evaluating and managing patients who are seeking medicinal cannabis either as a primary or adjunct therapy for illnesses such as chronic pain syndromes, neurodegenerative disorders, gastrointestinal disease, seizures, autoimmune disease, insomnia, cancer, anorexia, and mood disorders. While euphoria can be a respite for patients with high levels of stress or chronic pain, many forms of cannabis are non-impairing and can be beneficial to patients who are looking for symptom relief without the “high”, dizziness, or other side effects associated with Δ9-THC.

[03:22] The endocannabinoid system & the immune system interactions

[11:25] The innate v.s. adaptive immune systems

[16:19] Gastrointestinal autoimmune disorders and modes of administrations

[21:19] When smoking isn’t ideal as a mode of delivery 

[31:25] Classes of medications that may contraindicated cannabis

[40:15] CBD and its iterations in inflammatory skin conditions

DISCLAIMER- This podcast is done in collaboration with the National Association of Cannabis Businesses, Csequence, and cbdandcannabisinfo.com. The information on this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.