The term “holistic” pertains to a medical approach, such as acupuncture or naturopathy. The approach focuses on the comprehensive care of the individual, addressing physical, psychological, and social aspects of well-being rather than treating diseases and symptoms in isolation. This approach often involves natural or traditional herbs and remedies.
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Perhaps the recent changes in cannabis laws have you curious. Or maybe you are looking for more natural remedies to treat ailments like chronic pain or anxiety and improve your health. Whatever your reason for being curious about cannabis, you’re in the right place! Here are four great books that should be high on your list.
Book List: 4 Books we’re reading in the office this month. Read More »
Health Benefits of Cannabis
This infographic shows some of the amazing health benefits of cannabis. The most common use for cannabis in New Zealand currently is for pain control. However it is also a fantastic muscle relaxant, and it has been used with great success to manage nausea and insomnia. This infographic is not all inclusive. As always, Organic Genetics suggests talking with your Dr. openly to see if THC or CBD products could be right for you.
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Over the Summer break we had a lot of questions from patients wondering what the laws and regulations are when travelling with your prescription medication. Despite being legal in New Zealand, there are a few things to consider before flying with your medicinal cannabis on board.
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Medicinal cannabis is now legal
In 2017, the Government introduced legislation to develop a medicinal cannabis industry in New Zealand. Regulations to support that Bill came into force on the 1st of April 2020. Under the new scheme, medicinal cannabis is now legal with a prescription from your doctor.
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When you think of a cannabis “high,” you’re probably thinking of the effects of THC, the psychoactive substance that is associated with heady euphoria. CBD, on the other hand, leaves patients clear-headed while still being associated with some positive effects of the plant, such as pain relief and relaxation.
Thinking of trying CBD? Here’s what you need to know. Read More »
Did you realize we had a whole system inside our bodies named after cannabis?
We do. The endocannabinoid system was discovered in 1992 and was named due to the similarity between the endocannabinoids and previously discovered phytocannabinoids such as CBD and THC.
A quick guide to our bodies Endocannabinoid System Read More »
Cannabigerol—typically referred to as CBG—is one of the most frequently studied of the 140+ phytocannabinoids produced in the trichomes of the Cannabis sativa plant.
OG’s Quick Guide to Cannabinoids: CBG Read More »
The heartbreaking reality for New Zealand patients. We share the story of Katy Thomas and her son Eddy.
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Traditionally, consumers have been most familiar with dried, cured cannabis flower buds. Today, more and more people have access to raw cannabis in the form of living plants, fan leaves, sugar leaves, raw flower buds, fresh leaf trim, seeds, stems, stalks, and more.
Cannabis as a powerful plant-based nutrient source? Read More »
