by Dr. Jack Rothman | Aug 3, 2026 | Clinical Information, Health & Wellness, Medical Marijuana
Cannabis and birth control are often discussed together, but the available research does not prove that cannabis directly causes contraception to fail. The more realistic concerns involve missed pills, vomiting, overlapping side effects, smoking, possible medication...
by Dr. Jack Rothman | Jul 29, 2026 | Health & Wellness, Medical Marijuana
Summer heat can change how your body responds to cannabis, especially when you are active outdoors, sweating heavily, or taking medications that affect blood pressure and alertness. Medical marijuana may help manage certain symptoms, but it cannot replace water,...
by Dr. Jack Rothman | Jul 7, 2026 | Guides & How-To's, Health & Wellness, Medical Marijuana
If you’re wondering, ‘how do I bring up medical cannabis on my next primary doctor’s visit?’ Start by treating the conversation like any other part of your health history: be honest, be specific, and ask for guidance based on your symptoms, medications, and...
by Dr. Jack Rothman | Jul 2, 2026 | Health & Wellness, Holidays, medical cannabis, Medical Marijuana, Mental Health, PTSD, Veteran's Health
Fourth of July fireworks can be difficult for some veterans with PTSD because loud explosions, flashes of light, smoke, crowds, and unexpected noises may act as trauma reminders. The VA National Center for PTSD explains that fireworks can cause distress for people who...
by Dr. Jack Rothman | Jun 23, 2026 | Guides & How-To's, Health & Wellness, medical cannabis, Medical Marijuana
Medical cannabis can feel confusing, especially for patients who are new to it or have only heard simple advice like “sativa for daytime” and “indica for nighttime.” As a physician and experienced medical cannabis doctor, Dr. Louis Frosch aims to help patients move...
