I am thrilled to have Dr. Paulina Miklosz DNP, APRN FNP-BC here with us today!
Dr. Paulina Miklosz is the proud owner of Higher Med – a health & wellness clinic in Plainville, CT specializing in cannabis medicine & integrative health. With over 16 years of experience in healthcare, Paulina founded Higher Med with the purpose of providing a more comprehensive & informational experience to patients looking to explore cannabis as medicine. She has certified hundreds of CT citizens for their medical cannabis cards and led many educational forums & presentations on cannabis medicine at local libraries, senior centers, and health conferences. Paulina is a member of the American Cannabis Nurses Association and the Society of Cannabis Clinicians. She has also worked directly with world-renowned cannabis physician Dr. Dustin Sulak to better understand cannabis' role in the treatment of refractory conditions. She is fluent in Spanish and Polish and is passionate about bringing awareness to cannabis as medicine to communities where cannabis remains stigmatized.

In this episode, Paulina and Steph discuss using cannabis as medicine to improve your most bothersome symptoms and optimize your health safely and effectively.

1:07 – about our guest, Dr. Paulina Miklosz
1:17 – why Dr. Paulina founded Higher Med
2:18 – the stigma of cannabis
2:42 – Paulina’s background on the human body
4:31 – a consumer’s mindset
4:18 – using cannabis therapeutically
5:52 – what to do if you’re hesitant of THC
9:33 – what is the endocannabinoid system
9:55 – future of healthcare?
11:11 – CBD vs THC
13:01 – difference between sativa and indica
15:25 – prior experience may impact your current cannabis experience
17:42 – benefits of cannabis for healing
21:00 – benefits of a certified practitioner guiding you on your medical card journey
22:06 – cannabis and impacts on nervous system
23:25 – cannabis for PTSD
24:44 – cannabis for inflammation, neurological disorders, and cancer
26:25 – differences between methods of consuming cannabis
28:32 – cannabis tolerance/dosage
29:41 – benefits of a tolerance break
32:00 – cannabis for athletic recovery
36:50 – potential issues with using cannabis
41:50 – the process of becoming a Higher Med client
44:04 – recreational/adult-use vs. medical-use at dispensary
49:44 – precautious for cannabis-use
51:29 – preferred dispensaries in CT
58:15 – how to contact Higher Med

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*This podcast represents the opinions of the hosts and their guests. The content presented in the podcast is for entertainment and informational purposes only and is not intended to replace professional medical advice.