Can medical marijuana be used to treat chronic pain? Absolutely! “Pain that is either chronic and severe or intractable” is one of the 23 conditions recognized by the State of Ohio as being treatable with medical cannabis. In fact, most people who use medical cannabis
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Archive: March 2021
Reasons to Switch from Pharmaceuticals to Medical Marijuana
Dr. Blatman wrote the following piece which was originally published in the Alternative Patient Treatment Directory website. — For many people medical marijuana may be a much better alternative for pain relief than opioids or other pharmaceuticals. Marijuana has fewer side effects than pharmaceuticals used to treat
Dr. Blatman on podcast
Dr. Blatman was recently interviewed on a podcast discussing information about living a pain free life. — La Dolce Vita With Virginia Rose Episode Description On this ground breaking episode I interview Dr. Hal Blatman. He is an expert in myofascia injury and shares that
Is Stem Cell Treatments for MS Effective? The Research is Encouraging
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune disease of the central nervous system. The resulting damage disrupts your brain’s communication with the rest of your body. Symptoms include weakness, depression, difficulty speaking, tingling or numbness in your limbs, chronic pain, and blindness. The disease can rob
Can Stem Cells Help Treat COPD? New Studies Are Encouraging
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a progressive lung disease that affects millions of people in the US. Over 16.4 million people in the US have been diagnosed with this disease — another 18 million people likely have it and don’t even know it. People
How to Get a Medical Marijuana Recommendation (Prescription) in 4 Easy Steps
How do you get a medical marijuana prescription in the State of Ohio? You don’t — technically. But what you can get is the next best thing — a medical marijuana recommendation from a medical marijuana doctor certified by the state to make such recommendations.
Considering Medical Marijuana? Why CBD Strains Work Best for Pain
Are you one of the 100 million Americans who suffer from chronic pain symptoms? Pain can range from minor to debilitating. In extreme cases, it can significantly limit your ability to enjoy life and even function normally. Traditional medicine treats severe pain symptoms with opioids
Is Your Back Pain Serious Enough to See a Doctor?
Every case of back pain is unique — but ignoring serious back pain will only make it worse. How can you tell if your back pain is serious? Can you tough through it or do you need a doctor? The answer depends not only on
How Long Does Stem Cell Therapy Last?
At our health and wellness clinics in Cincinnati and New York, we offer stem cell therapy for knees, backs, necks, and other areas of injury. One question we’re frequently asked is this: How long do stem cell injections last? That’s a difficult question to answer,
Natural Treatment Relief for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Does your hand ever feel like it’s going to sleep? Do you feel a numb tingling and aching pain? You may be suffering from carpal tunnel syndrome. It’s a common condition caused by repetitive movement such as working on a computer or playing an instrument.
New FDA Guidelines Make It Easier to Greenlight CBD Products
Patients and fans of CBD oil, pills and other products will appreciate the newly updated guidelines recently rolled out by the US Food & Drug Administration. The new guidance will make it easier to approve CBD-based medicines — including CBD oil, CBD pills, and other
Dr. Blatman on “21st Century Pain Solutions” Podcast
Check out Dr. Blatman with Dr. Wayne Phimister on “21st Century Pain Solutions” Podcast. LISTEN TO THE EPISODE HERE. You can also search “21st Century Pain Solution” on Spotify, Podcast iTunes, and Google Play Music to listen via mobile phones.
Survey: Ohio Patients Annoyed by High Prices for Medical Cannabis
In order to procure medical marijuana legally in the state of Ohio, you need a medical marijuana card — and a heaping pile of cash. High cannabis prices have left many in Ohio’s medical marijuana community disgruntled. In fact, 62% of all medical cannabis patients
Dr. Blatman’s “Your Pain Can Go Away” Live Event – February 6, 2021
Due to concerns about the current state of COVID infections and the more infectious strains now in our country, we have determined that our Your Pain Can Go Away workshop on February 6th should not proceed as planned. There is no way we can appropriately shield those in our
Leg or Buttock Pain? 7 Signs You May Suffer from Piriformis Syndrome
Located in the buttocks, your piriformis is the muscle responsible for rotating the leg and stabilizing lower body movement, enabling you to walk and shift weight. Your sciatic nerve is a thick and long nerve located near the piriformis muscle that goes down the back
Nebraskans to Decide on Legalizing Medical Marijuana This November
If voters approve the measure, Nebraska may be the next state to approve medical marijuana. Medical marijuana has been certified for inclusion on Nebraska’s general election ballot. Secretary of State Bob Evnen confirmed he would certify the initiative proposal for a constitutional amendment to legalize