Tag Archives: Dr. Jake Felice

Respecting elders… the anti-viral power of elderberry

This years cold and flu season is particularly nasty.  If you haven’t noticed, the news lately is littered with health notices and stories about the “Super Crud” and it’s not a surprise, it’s flu and cold season. As a supplement … Continue reading

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Medical cannabis helps 6 year old boy with seizures

Medical cannabis helps a 6 year old boy with seizures.  Physicians prescribed 22 pills a day, which partially controlled the seizures but left 6 year old Jayden immobilized due to the side effects.  Anti-seizure medications have serious side effects including … Continue reading

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Cool Weather Peppermint

As we are experiencing in the Pacific Northwest, cold wet weather has finally begun to arrive. Fresh, brisk air greets us in the morning, the leaves are turning rich gold and red. However, something else has come to greet many … Continue reading

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Raw juiced cannabis provides green healing without smoke or sedation

The juice of raw cannabis provides unique healing benefits.  Plant chemicals known as cannabinoid acids such as CBD-acids, and THC-acids break down quickly after harvest, so these compounds are not available in traditional preparations such as cooked ‘medibles’, smoking, or … Continue reading

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Dandelion – Pesky Weed or Misunderstood Healer?

Dandelions, a sign of Spring’s arrival, is often singled out as a pesky weed to keep out of the perfectly trimmed lawn. However, Dandelion is an herbal gem to help anyone’s body function at 100%. So why should you carefully … Continue reading

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Cannabis case study: How cannabis helps complex patients

Graduate students from the Leadership Institute of Seattle ask Dr. Felice about a challenging patient suffering from chronic pain, Hepatitis C, osteoarthritis, opiate pain addiction, and alcoholism.   Dr. Felice discusses the appropriateness of medical cannabis use including the use of … Continue reading

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Sleep easy with Hops

It’s been a long day at the office; one of those nothing goes right the first time type of days and upon getting home a refreshing beer sounds great to start decompressing. This is not surprising since Hops, the active … Continue reading

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Lemon Balm – Soothing Stress

We’ve all heard the saying “When life gives you lemons, make lemonade”.  Another good approach is when life gives you stress, use Lemon Balm. Lemon Balm, an herb of the mint family, is a tasty herbal remedy used largely for … Continue reading

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Burdock – an herb to really get stuck to

People usually don’t like sticky.  Burdock is often at first a scorned plant with sticky burrs, however, this plant’s medicinal properties are worth the aggravation. Found right here in Seattle and the surrounding Pacific Northwest, Burdock is easily spotted by … Continue reading

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Dr. Felice Speaking at Hempfest 2012

Did you know that topical cannabis reduces pain in just 20 minutes after application, broadens range of motion, and does not give patients a head high.   Additionally, topical cannabis helps you use less harmful medications such as opiates, and … Continue reading

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