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Dr. Nicholas Marsh

Dr. Nicholas Marsh is board-certified by the American Board of Anesthesiologists and has over 37 years of healthcare experience. Recognized by FindaTopDoc.com for clinical excellence, he now focuses on educating, supporting, and certifying patients for medical cannabis.

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Medical Cannabis and Spinal Stenosis: A Patient-Centered Approach to Pain and Function

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Spinal stenosis is a common and often life-altering condition, especially in older adults. It occurs when the spaces within the spine narrow, placing pressure on the spinal cord or nerve roots. For many patients, this leads to chronic pain, numbness, tingling, weakness, and difficulty standing or walking for long periods. Over time, spinal stenosis can …

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Medical Marijuana and Muscular Dystrophy: Exploring Relief Through Cannabis

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Muscular dystrophy (MD) is a group of genetic disorders characterized by progressive muscle weakness and degeneration. Living with this condition often means dealing with chronic pain, inflammation, muscle spasms, and reduced mobility. For individuals with muscular dystrophy, finding effective treatments to manage symptoms and improve quality of life can be challenging. Among the emerging options …

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THC vs. CBD for Medical Conditions: Exploring the Differences and Benefits

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Medical cannabis is often discussed as if it were a single medication, but in reality, it is a complex plant with dozens of active compounds. Two of the most important—and most talked about—are THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) and CBD (cannabidiol). While they come from the same plant, they act very differently in the body and serve different …

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Should I Tell My Employer About My Medical Marijuana Use?

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A Straightforward Guide for Protecting Your Privacy and Your Job Using medical marijuana to manage a health condition is a personal and often life-changing decision. For many patients, it brings real relief from chronic pain, anxiety, PTSD, sleep disorders, and more. But when it comes to your workplace, things can feel a lot less simple. …

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How to Creatively Describe the Aroma and Taste of Cannabis

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One of the best aspects of therapeutic cannabis is the natural origins of the healing potential buried within this amazing plant. Exploring the scents and flavors associated with this healing potential deepens our understanding and appreciation of the therapy’s natural origins and components. When it comes to cannabis, describing its aroma and taste is both …

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Medical Marijuana and Pulmonary Disease: What Patients Should Know

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Living with a lung condition can be exhausting. Shortness of breath, chest tightness, coughing, pain, anxiety, and poor sleep often become part of daily life. Even with modern inhalers, oxygen therapy, and medications, many patients continue to struggle with symptoms that limit comfort and independence. It’s no surprise that people with pulmonary disease are increasingly …

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MMNCB patients may benefit from medical cannabis

Multifocal Motor Neuropathy with Conduction Block: Can Medical Cannabis Help?

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Multifocal Motor Neuropathy with Conduction Block (MMNCB) is a rare and challenging neurological condition that causes muscle weakness and wasting. It’s a progressive disorder that affects motor nerves—those responsible for controlling muscle movement—without directly impacting sensation. Traditional treatment options exist, but many patients find them only partially effective or intolerable over time. Increasingly, patients and …

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5 Essential Vitamins Medical Cannabis Users May Need More Of

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A Helpful Guide for Staying Balanced and Healthy While Using Medical Marijuana Medical cannabis is helping millions of people find relief from pain, anxiety, insomnia, seizures, and many other health problems. But as with any medication—especially one that affects the body’s natural chemistry—it’s important to keep your nutritional health in check, too. While cannabis is …

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Cannabis Is Moving to Schedule III: Why This Is Good News for Patients

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Some big news just came out about medical cannabis—and for cannabis patients, it’s great news. The federal government plans to move cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III. That may sound like boring law stuff, but this change could help patients in many real ways. In simple terms, the government is now acknowledging: 👉 Cannabis can …

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cannabis ruderalis influences many popular medical cannabis strains

Cannabis Ruderalis: Unsung Hero of the Cannabis Family

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Most people have heard of Cannabis sativa and Cannabis indica. These two well-known species dominate the world of medical and recreational cannabis, providing the wide variety of strains patients use for pain relief, anxiety, sleep, appetite stimulation, muscle relaxation, and more. But there is a third, lesser-known branch of the cannabis family tree: Cannabis ruderalis. …

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