Advances In Therapeutic Uses Of Medical Marijuana with Dr. Mikhail Kogan

Oct 20, 2021

Dr. Mikhail Kogan, medical director at George Washington University's Center for Integrative Medicine, dives into the therapeutic uses of medical marijuana. He discusses its benefits for conditions like nausea, pain, and long COVID symptoms. Dr. Kogan highlights the nuances of THC and CBD, the need for proper education in the industry, and the importance of individualized treatment plans. He also critiques traditional healthcare limitations and emphasizes proactive health management, making a compelling case for the future of cannabis in medicine.

Ask episode

AI Snips

Chapters

Books

Transcript

Episode notes

ANECDOTE

Dr. Hyman's Marijuana Experience

Dr. Hyman got severely ill from mold, C. diff, and gastritis, leading to digestive issues and nausea.
Medical marijuana helped him eat and sleep when other anti-nausea medications failed, revealing its therapeutic potential.

INSIGHT

Research on Medical Marijuana

Research on medical marijuana is growing, but limited by its Schedule 1 status, hindering federal funding.
Despite limitations, evidence supports its use for chronic pain, with a Grade A recommendation from the National Academies of Sciences.

INSIGHT

Endocannabinoid System

The endocannabinoid system (ECS) is a crucial biological system that interacts with cannabis compounds.
This system, named after cannabis, regulates various bodily functions, including pain, sleep, and immune response.

Get the Snipd Podcast app to discover more snips from this episode

Get the app

This episode is sponsored by Even, BiOptimizers, and Athletic Greens

There is a lot of noise around medicinal marijuana; so much so that just the thought of trying it might be overwhelming. There are actually many proven benefits when it’s used the right way, some of which I’ve experienced myself. When I was recovering from mold toxicity combined with C. diff and a slew of other factors that ruined my gut, I was so nauseous that I couldn't eat and was rapidly losing weight. None of the anti-nausea medications I tried were working, but marijuana did.

Now, there are a lot of nuances to its use and much more research to be done. To understand what the data currently shows us on medicinal cannabis and where someone might start if they’re curious, I’m excited to sit down with an expert on the topic, Dr. Mikhail “Misha” Kogan. Dr. Kogan is the medical director of the George Washington University Center for Integrative Medicine, and Associate Professor of Medicine at the George Washington University School of Medicine. He has recommended medical marijuana to thousands of patients and is a frequent lecturer on medical cannabis to professional audiences across the nation.

This episode is brought to you by Even, BiOptimizers, and Athletic Greens.

Even provides personalized nutrition for medication users and right now, you can schedule a complimentary consult with an Even expert to figure out the right nutrient companion for you. Plus, you can get 20% off your first order with the code DRMARK20 here.

You can try BiOptimizers Magnesium Breakthrough for 10% off by using the code HYMAN10 here. For a limited time, BiOptimizers is also giving away free bottles of their bestselling products P3OM and Masszymes with select purchases.

Athletic Greens is offering 10 free travel packs of AG1 with your first purchase here.

In this episode (audio version/Apple Subscriber version):

My experience using marijuana therapeutically (6:27/2:25)
Evidence-based research showing the benefits of medical marijuana (11:43/8:02)
How medical marijuana works in the body (14:40/10:56)
Using medical marijuana for pain, nausea, Multiple Sclerosis, and insomnia (23:06/19:26)
Inconsistencies in regulation and access to cannabis (29:31/25:09)
Using cannabis to treat skin issues as well as for digestive issues (34:47/28:44)
Considerations for selecting the best type and administration route of cannabis products (46:01/41:04)
Recommendations for treating sleep issues and insomnia (56:57/51:26)
Cannabis and Covid-19 (1:01:45/56:14)
Quality assurance of medical cannabis products (1:11:20/1:05:46)

Get a copy of Dr. Kogan’s book, Medical Marijuana: Dr. Kogan's Evidence-Based Guide to the Health Benefits of Cannabis and CBD here.

Mentioned in this episode: Leafly | Weedmaps | NORML