Yearly Archives: 2024

Ask Dr. Leigh: can cannabis treat skin conditions?

Cannabis-based products, especially those without overt intoxicating effects such as cannabidiol (CBD) and other non-psychoactive cannabinoids, have been increasingly explored for their therapeutic potential in treating various skin conditions. We know cannabinoids have anti-inflammatory effects. Therefore, their interaction with the skin’s endocannabinoid system (ECS) makes them a promising tool for addressing inflammation, sebum (oil) regulation, protecting the…

Ask Dr. Leigh: How does cannabis affect my weight?

August 28, 2024 — There is a relationship between cannabis, our endocannabinoid system (ECS) and our metabolism. The role of cannabis and our ECS have been extensively studied with respect to appetite stimulation. Cannabis and THC, specifically, interact with the ECS receptors in our brain, and it’s known to stimulate appetite and cause what the…

Ask Dr. Leigh: could cannabis help women through menopause?

Interestingly, for thousands of years throughout history, women have used cannabis for a variety of obstetrical and gynecological issues. Famous cannabis researcher Dr. Ethan Russo wrote a book on the topic called Women and Cannabis: Medicine, Science, and Sociology. He states one of the earliest reference dates to Ancient Mesopotamia, around the 7th century B.C.E. These ancient manuscripts…

Rescheduling cannabis is progress, but it won’t solve critical issues / Guest Commentary – Baltimore Sun

As a governor-appointed member of the Maryland Cannabis Public Health Advisory Council, many of my colleagues have asked for my thoughts on what will happen next with the rescheduling of cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III in the Controlled Substance Act (CSA).  As a physician who integrates medical cannabis into my patients’ treatments, I do…

Ask Dr. Leigh: Can cannabis help ease migraines?

Can using cannabis help ease migraine pain? I was asked to address this question by Hearst Magazines publication, GreenState , in my latest “Ask Dr. Leigh” column. You may be surprised to read about the latest research says on this topic! Read the story here.

Weed and Pregnancy: How Bad Is It Really?

The Hearst publication, Greenstate, recently asked me to offer insight into the risks of using cannabis while pregnant. Read the entire article here.

Ask Dr. Leigh: Can Cannabis Help with Sports Recovery?

As athletes are preparing for this Summer Olympics in Paris, I’ve been asked to address the role cannabis plays in athletic performance. Have a look at my recent “Ask Dr. Leigh” column on the Hearst publication, GreenState.com here. Originally published on April 17, 2024 on Greenstate.com.

Ask Dr. Leigh: Can hospice patients use medical cannabis?

Q): I am a cancer patient receiving in-home hospice care, my family thinks I need more care than they can provide, and they want me to move to an inpatient hospice facility, but can I still use my medical cannabis? Read Dr. Leigh’s reply here.

Ask Dr. Leigh: How can cannabis ease nausea from chemotherapy?

Chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV) is kind of a defense mechanism that affects between 60-80% of cancer patients on this therapy.  See my latest column, “Ask Dr. Leigh” in Heart’s Greenstate publication for insight about this condition and whether or not cannabis can help. Read the article here. Originally published on February 7, 2024, greenstate.com.

Ask Dr. Leigh: Can Cannabis Help Ease MS?

Patients and readers have been asking about cannabis use for symptoms associated with multiple sclerosis. So I provided the answers in my latest “Ask Dr. Leigh” column for Hearst’s GreenState. Read here. Originally published December 27, 2023.