October was breast cancer awareness month. When someone gets a diagnosis of breast cancer it can truly be a life changing experience for themselves and their families. Whole plant cannabis can help with the symptoms of chemotherapy. It can decrease nausea and vomiting. It can also help with a person’s appetite. If patients have pain …
Are you having increased stress due to COVID-19? Read on to see how Medical Cannabis can help. We are living in unprecedented times. The new reality of the coronavirus has definitely increased people’s stress levels. Increases in stress can exacerbate many ailments. People’s anxiety and insomnia can worsen. Migraines and seizures can occur more frequently. …
Today we will discuss how cannabis can greatly help in the treatment of anxiety. In this treatment we use cannabis that is high in CBD. As a result patients see an improvement in their symptoms of anxiety. They feel calmer, less on edge and less irritable. If a patient is also having difficulty sleeping cannabis …
When faced with the decision of which cannabis product is appropriate for your needs, the choices can be confusing and difficult to navigate. What is the difference between hemp, distillate, isolate, and whole plant cannabis? Let’s break it down. Industrial hemp is single molecule CBD with less than 0.3% THC. Isolate is single molecule THC …
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Read on to find out more about this amazing plant! Today we are going to discuss the question, “What is marijuana?” Marijuana is actually a plant but it is a plant that is truly an amazing medicine. This should come as no surprise because many medicines are derived from plants. Aspirin, for example, which is …
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Any person who has ever had a migraine knows that it is not just a headache. The pain can be really intense, and it can cause people to not be able to function for days. Other than the headache there can be nausea, vomiting and severe fatigue. People can miss days from work as well …
When you or someone close to you is diagnosed with cancer it is a frightening, confusing and a tremendously stressful time for everyone. There is so much information to assimilate and different treatment options to learn about. It can be very scary and overwhelming. When a patient who is diagnosed with cancer comes to see …
As physicians we are taught to do no harm and to do good. Treating my patients with medical cannabis allows me to accomplish both of these principles in a way I never would have imagined previously. So what is in this amazing plant? The cannabis plant has 144 cannabinoids, 200 terpenes, and flavonoids. There are …
As I continue learning all about cannabis medicine, I find myself asking the same question probably twice a week. How can one plant treat such a numerous and diverse set of diseases? It is truly amazing that the oil from one plant can help with so many issues including anxiety, chronic pain, cancer, migraines, insomnia, …
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Dr. Kurzman combines experience in family medicine and preventive care with a deep understanding of the unique therapeutic qualities of medical cannabis in his role as a general practitioner.
Growing up in New York with a fascination for biology and a passion for helping others, Dr. Kurzman’s dream was to be a doctor. To this day, his favorite part of the job is spending time with his patients, fostering the personal connections with them that ensure they get the best care possible.
Dr. Kurzman’s dream of a career in medicine took him to Haifa, Israel, where he received his medical degree from the Technion Israel Institute of Technology. After completing his residency in family medicine at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences AHEC-SW program in Texarkana, Arkansas, the globe-trotting Dr. Kurzman brought his experience to California.