by Chris D. Meletis, ND, and Kimberly Wilkes Cannabis has been used medicinally for centuries in people suffering from disorders associated with the gastrointestinal tract (GI), including abdominal pain, cramps, diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting.1,2 An extensive amount of recent research offers justification for the traditional use of not only cannabis but also other phytocannabinoids such…
by Chris D. Meletis, ND, and Kimberly Wilkes This is the third and final installment of a series of articles discussing cannabinoid-rich hemp oil and a new certification program for dietary supplement manufacturers and healthcare practitioners offered by the International Center for Cannabis Therapy (ICCT). As Chief Medical Officer–USA of the ICCT, a Czech Republic-based…
by Chris D. Meletis, ND, and Kimberly Wilkes In last month’s Townsend Letter, Dr. Chris Meletis discussed the International Center for Cannabis Therapy (ICCT) cannabinoid certification programs for dietary supplement manufacturers and healthcare practitioners. As the Chief Medical Officer–USA of the ICCT, a Czech Republic-based partnership of qualified doctors and scientists who specialize in the…
Cannabinoid-rich hemp oil has emerged as a promising botanical therapeutic with both clinical experience and published studies to support its use. The Stanley brothers are largely credited for first awakening the public to its benefits. The six Colorado siblings developed a hemp extract low in Δ9-Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the psychoactive component in marijuana, and high in…
by Chris D. Meletis, ND, and Kimberly Wilkes The eyes are often called the “window into one’s soul,” and with good reason. The eyes are the only part of the body where a doctor – using an ophthalmoscope and looking through the pupil – can non-invasively observe blood vessels and nerves. This is an amazing…
by Chris D. Meletis, ND, and Kimberly Wilkes As we grow older, an important component of any health-related regimen is the balancing of hormones to compensate for declining levels of estrogen and testosterone. Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT) is a common and effective way to achieve this goal. However, one common mistake is to use…
by Chris D. Meletis, ND and Kimberly Wilkes In pursuit of disease management, the status quo of the westernized medical model all too often becomes myopic in regards to risk management. One of the best examples of this is cardiovascular disease, which encompasses so much more than cholesterol management. Yet billions of dollars per year…
by Chris D. Meletis, ND, Susanne Bennett, DC, and Kimberly Wilkes Tiny organelles known as mitochondria are the body’s equivalent of the batteries that power electrical devices. In other words, they are responsible for charging cells through the production of adenosine triphosphate (ATP), the energy molecule produced via the mitochondria’s electron transport chain. Any factor…
by Chris D. Meletis, ND, and Kimberly Wilkes Many common diseases and disorders that plague us today have their roots in a nerve that the average person doesn’t know exists. It’s called the vagus nerve, and it plays a role in everything from obesity to heart health to kidney disease and depression. In fact, new…
by Chris D. Meletis, ND, and Kimberly Wilkes The mitochondria are tiny organelles that are often overlooked in the treatment of disease. Yet, mitochondrial dysfunction drives the development of – or worsens the symptoms of – some of the most devastating diseases of modern times, including cancer, cardiovascular disease, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, autism, and diabetes, as…