8: Utilizing medicinal plants for Autism, Cancer, other chronic conditions, and to help taper off of pharmaceutical medications with Dr. Leah Johnson

8: Utilizing medicinal plants for Autism, Cancer, other chronic conditions, and to help taper off of pharmaceutical medications with Dr. Leah Johnson Plants Saved My LifeThis week on Plants Saved My Life, we are joined by Dr. Leah Johnson. Medical cannabis Pharmacist, advocate, and educator. Join us as we discuss Autism, treating multiple varying types of chronic disorders, cannabinoid pharmacology, and properly utilizing medicinal plants to taper off of pharmaceutical medications. In an effort to improve the overall health and well-being of her patients, Dr. Leah works with patients and their healthcare providers, from all over the US, to reduce the number of medications taken, alter the timing and dosing of medications to improve effectiveness and identify medications which could be causing issues. She also consults for cannabis companies to advise them on formulations, dosing, safety, interactions, and how to better help their customers see health improvements with the use of their products. Lastly, Dr. Leah speaks at medical conferences and on panels to help educate providers and patients on the benefits of utilizing cannabis medicine in therapy. Dr. Leah holds a Doctorate degree in Pharmacy from the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences and she will be receiving her Masters degree in Medical Cannabis Science and Therapeutics in 2023.Further reading here:Connect with Dr. Leah Johnson on LinkedIn!Like the show? Follow & share!Love the show? Show your support!Join the conversation-Follow us on Instagram: @plantssavedmylife.podPlants Saved My Life is a weekly podcast blending education, scientific research, compassion, and storytelling. Featuring real stories from patients who have overcome chronic conditions with the help of plant medicine and specialized medical practitioners, therapists, shamans, and other neotraditional healers exploring non-pharmacological means of medical intervention. Join us weekly for fascinating conversations with people whose lives were saved by plants. Let's demystify and destigmatize entheogens, naturopathy, plant-based medicines, holistic therapies, psychedelics, and functional nutrition. Join us as we pay homage to the plants and fungi we owe our health and happiness. Today, We’ll be discussing how most patients are given too many and often inappropriate prescription medications, while not being given the knowledge for utilizing effective herbals and supplements to reduce pill burden.Plants Saved My Life websiteCopyright 2023 Entheo Wellness - Plants Saved My life Music - Psychedelic Es by Ostenvegr under Creative Commons License