As medical director for Medical Cannabis of Southern California I routinely evaluate patients who suffer from severe and debilitating migraine headaches.   Their complaints range from intractable pain to severe nausea and photophobia.   Many patients are unaware of the incredible anti-emetic (nausea) properties of cannabis.  Within minutes of inhaling cannabis, patients report an almost complete elimination of any nausea.  In addition because cannabinoids bind to receptors on nerve cells it also functions as an analgesic (pain relief).  Lastly, because cannabis can function as a sedative, most patients report being able to fall asleep without difficulty.   Because cannabis functions as an anti-emetic, analgesic and sedative it is an ideal treatment for migraine headaches.  Cannabis also has very few side effects.  It is not toxic to any of the major organ systems and is well tolerated by most patients.

Did you know that you can medicate with marijuana without smoking it?   Vaporizers were developed by patients who want the advantage of inhaling the medicine (immediate absorption and fast onset of action) without the risks of smoking.   Vaporizers work by heating the plant to temperatures below the point of combustion (approximately 360 degrees)  and evaporating the medically active ingredients off the surface of the leaf.   The plant matter itself is not burned and left intact while all the THC and other cannabinoids are inhaled.   Patients are left with a smoke free vapor to inhale directly into their lungs.   In my practice I recommend using the Easy Vape Digital Hands Free vaporizer.   It is cost effective and very simple to use.

Medical Cannabis of Southern California provides cannabis evaluations for patients in California who qualify under Proposition 215 to use medical marijuana.  With clinics located in Long Beach, Irvine and Encinitas we see patients across southern California.   Patients can pre-qualify for free from the comfort of their home by visiting our website at www.mcsocal.com  If you would like to make an appointment you can reach our director of clinics at 877-721-0047.