Be Informed. Be Well. With John Malanca

 Join John Malanca as he sits down with the legendary 'Mother of Probiotics' Natasha Trenev owner and founder of Natren Probiotics and Protren Probiotics, both globally recognized probiotic companies that has been helping patients for the past 5 decades. Gut health is so important...some even coin it the 2nd brain! You can find Natasha's companies at: www.Natren.com and www.Protren.com You can use 20% off promo code UPG at checkout. 

 Join John Malanca as he sits down with Unity Formulas founder, Jerrik Keller as they discuss Cannabis and Autism. Jerrik and Unity Formulas has been working hand in hand with Autism families and groups such as Autism Safe Haven. Jerrik donates 15 % of ALL proceeds to Autism Safe Haven! Thank you Jerrik!Unity Formulas are nurse formulated products designed to target specific symptoms such as Autism. The combined wisdom of CBD, CBG, CBDa, CBGa, CBN, and terpenes are harnessed to create these specialized blends. Our CBD & CBG are both Whole Plant Spectrum and organic ethanol extracted. Unity Formulas has also offered a UPG promo code for 15% off - Use UPG15 at checkout.You can learn more about Unity Formulas at www.unityformulas.com/ 

 Join John Malanca as he sits down with Unity Formulas founder, Jerrik Keller as they discuss the importance of targeted formulas when battling certain ailments. Not ALL cannabis products are created equal. Unity Formulas are nurse formulated products designed to target specific symptoms. The combined wisdom of CBD, CBG, CBDa, CBGa, CBN, and terpenes are harnessed to create these specialized blends. Our CBD & CBG are both Whole Plant Spectrum and organic ethanol extracted. Unity Formulas has offered a UPG promo code for 15% off - Use UPG15 at checkout. You can learn more about Unity Formulas at www.unityformulas.com/ Visit us at: https://www.unitedpatientsgroup.com Follow our Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1129859 Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/upatientsgroup Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UnitedPatientsGroup/ 

 Join John Malanca and he sits with EndoCanna Health Founder and CEO as they discuss YOUR DNA and what Cannabinoid is right for you. Len created Endocanna Health to answer one simple question: How do we help everyday people find a CBD or cannabinoid product that's right for their unique needs? Endo·dna is a simple DNA test that maps your endocannabinoid system and then matches that summary with a specific cannabinoid ratio and terpene profile aligned with with your unique genotype. Endo·dna is precision cannabinoid medicine, backed by the science of genomics, to ensure an optimal experience for every customer. We're a team of passionate, dedicated, and committed professionals. Many of us have been involved with cannabis therapeutics for more than 10 years – as researchers, scientists, activists, and advocates. You can find Len and his team at https://www.endocannahealth.com For 20% off his tests, you can use Promo Code UPG20 Visit us at: https://www.unitedpatientsgroup.com Follow our Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1129859 Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/upatientsgroup Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UnitedPatientsGroup/ 

Alan Horowitz is of counsel in the Healthcare practice at Arnall Golden Gregory LLP, and a member of the Post-Acute & Long-Term Care industry team. He is an innovative healthcare lawyer handling complex regulatory issues concerning Medicare providers such as skilled nursing facilities, hospices, and home health agencies. Known for his unique and significant healthcare experience, Alan held clinical, faculty and management positions at major medical centers where he utilized his management skills as well as his background as a registered respiratory therapist and registered nurse. In 1976, Alan formed the first neonatal respiratory care team while at Hahnemann University Medical Center in Philadelphia. Above all, he is most concerned with helping clients run businesses that provide the highest level of client care possible.Visit us at: https://www.unitedpatientsgroup.comFollow our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Unitedpatientsgroup1Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/upatientsgroupFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/UnitedPatientsGroup/

Learn more at:http://www.eckfeldt.com/https://www.thinkingoutsidethebud.com/Join John Malanca and his special guest Bruce Eckfeldt as they explore the economics of cannabis. Explore the advantages and challenges of cannabis as a business in this fascinating conversation about both the medicinal and recreational ramifications of cannabis in the marketplace.Visit us at: https://www.unitedpatientsgroup.comFollow our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCn_Rews_k-L0_0F73JSBDxgFollow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/upatientsgroupFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/UnitedPatientsGroup/

Know Your Dose Podcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/know-your-dose-podcast/id1493234127Have you ever walked and stopped to smell the roses? That's a terpene.  Derek Espinoza and John Malanca talk terpenes and dosing. Join in with them as discuss the ins and outs of cannabis.Visit us at: https://www.unitedpatientsgroup.comFollow our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCn_Rews_k-L0_0F73JSBDxgFollow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/upatientsgroupFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/UnitedPatientsGroup/

Join John Malanca and Dr. Gary Simmons for this in depth look at how cannabis is used as medicine. Dr. Simmons shares his own story of the effectiveness of cannabis and how it changed his life.Visit us at: https://www.unitedpatientsgroup.comFollow our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCn_Rews_k-L0_0F73JSBDxgFollow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/upatientsgroupFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/UnitedPatientsGroup/

Integrative and functional medicine works with the 4 Pilars of a heathy lifestyle. John Malanca and Dr. David Gordon cover pain, sleep, anxiety and more.Visit us at: https://www.unitedpatientsgroup.comFollow our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCn_Rews_k-L0_0F73JSBDxgFollow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/upatientsgroupFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/UnitedPatientsGroup/

For more information about Dr. Suraj Tandon please visit:https://www.medexconsult.com/Join John Malanca and Suraj Tandon, MD for a deep dive into pain management and senior care in this enlightening interview.Visit us at: https://www.unitedpatientsgroup.comFollow our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCn_Rews_k-L0_0F73JSBDxgFollow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/upatientsgroupFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/UnitedPatientsGroup/

Join John Malanca and his special guest Paul Bregman, MD as they paint an intricate portrait of depression and the uses of ketamine from the unique vantage point of an MD in the field.Visit us at: https://www.unitedpatientsgroup.comFollow our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCn_Rews_k-L0_0F73JSBDxgFollow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/upatientsgroupFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/UnitedPatientsGroup/

To learn more, visit: https://inhalemd.comJohn Malanca and Dr. Jordan Tishler discuss the ins and outs of anxiety, sleep and cannabis.Visit us at: https://www.unitedpatientsgroup.comFollow our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCn_Rews_k-L0_0F73JSBDxgFollow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/upatientsgroupFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/UnitedPatientsGroup/

What is Delta 8?Join Kylee Shumway and John Malanca to find out.Kylee Shumway is a Pharmacist in Charge at WholesomeCo. She has a Doctorate of Pharmacy from Roseman University of Health Sciences with 6+ years of clinical experience specializing in compounding pharmacy, bio-identical hormone replacement therapy, and now specializes in Medical Cannabis at WholesomeCo where she oversees a team of pharmacists.Find out how cannabis is used as medication from a pharmaceutical perspective.Visit WholesomeCo:https://www.wholesome.co/#cannabis #pharmacistVisit us at: https://www.unitedpatientsgroup.comFollow our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCn_Rews_k-L0_0F73JSBDxgFollow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/upatientsgroupFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/UnitedPatientsGroup/

#pets #cannabisIf you have pet's you'll want to see this interview with John Malanca and Dr. Gary Richter, M.S., D.V.M., C.V.C., C.V.A. , #1 Amazon Best-Selling Author, The Ultimate Pet Health Guide.https://drgaryrichter.comCheck out these resources:The Ultimate Pet Health Guide available on AmazonLongevityForPets.comHolisticVetCare.comUltimate Pet Nutrition (ultimatepetnutrition.com)Veterinary Cannabis Society (vcs.pet)Dr. Gary Richter is a graduate of the University of Florida with a B.S. in animal science, an M.S. in veterinary medical science, and a doctorate of veterinary medicine with honors. From 2002 to 2021, he was the owner and medical director of Montclair Veterinary Hospital in Oakland, California. He launched Holistic Veterinary Care in 2009, also in Oakland, California. Dr. Richter is certified in veterinary acupuncture as well as veterinary chiropractic and uses these therapies along with his veterinary medical education to achieve better outcomes for his patients.Dr. Richter's animal hospitals have received more than 30 local and national awards, including Best Veterinary Hospital, Best Veterinarian, Best Canine Therapy Facility, and Best Alternative Medicine Provider. Dr. Richter was named one of the top ten veterinarians in the United States for 2012, and America's Favorite Veterinarian in 2015 by the American Veterinary Medical Foundation (AVMF). Dr. Richter also received The Holistic Practitioner of the Year Award from the American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association in 2019. For more information on Dr. Richter's work, as well as pet health resources to complement the book, please visit MyPetThrives.com.Visit us at: https://www.unitedpatientsgroup.comFollow our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCn_Rews_k-L0_0F73JSBDxgFollow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/upatientsgroupFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/UnitedPatien...

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Dr. Leah Johnson (known to the cannabis community as Dr. Leah "The Holistic Healer") is a trained Clinical Cannabis Pharmacist and the owner and CEO of Alchemist Consulting. She is also an accomplished, highly driven clinical Long-Term Care & Rehabilitation pharmacist, with primary focus in pain, mental health (depression, anxiety, Insomnia, etc.) and sexual health medication management.She also holds 3 patents (under the name: Leah Haibi) for natural herbal remedy tinctures, which she helped develop as the Head of Research & Development for an herbal supplement company.Dr. Leah believes that complete physical & mental health and well-being can be influenced by the utilization of cannabis, as well as other herbal remedies and supplements, in conjunction with pharmaceutical medications. She believes that most patients are given too many and inappropriate prescription medications, while not being given the knowledge for utilizing effective herbals and supplements to reduce pill burden. She also believes that many patients are unable to get full relief of their ailments due to the missing components in their medication regimens.In an effort to improve the overall health and well-being of patients, Dr. Leah works with patients and their healthcare providers, from all over the country, to reduce the amount of medications taken, alter timing and dosing of medications to improve effectiveness, and identify medications which could be causing issues.She also works with cannabis companies to advise them on dosing, safety, interactions, and how to better help their customers see health improvements with the use of their products. She also holds a Doctorate degree in Pharmacy from the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences.Visit us at: https://www.unitedpatientsgroup.comFollow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/upatientsgroupFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/UnitedPatientsGroup/

Mary Lynn Mathre, President and Co-founder of Patients Out of Time, sits down with John to discuss an important upcoming conference: The 14th National Clinical Conference on Cannabis Therapeutics: State of the Science. This virtual conference will be held May 20-22, 2021.Go here to learn more and get your ticket today: https://patientsoutoftime.com/For 25 years, Patients Out of Time’s accredited clinical conference series has been internationally regarded for providing the best in science based education for medical professionals, caregivers, patients and the public on the subject of cannabis therapeutics, establishing the organization as an authoritative leader in this field. You won’t want to miss this online conference! Join Patients Out of Time for this 3 day event: https://patientsoutoftime.com/About Mary Lynn Mathre, President, Board Of Directors Founding Director, RN, MSN, CARN:Mary Lynn (ML) is the President and Co-founder of Patients Out of Time and Past President and Founding Member of the American Cannabis Nurses Association (ACNA). She is the editor of Cannabis in Medical Practice: A Legal, Historical and Pharmacological Overview of the Therapeutic Use of Marijuana (1997) and co-editor of Women and Cannabis: Medicine, Science and Sociology (2002). Ms. Mathre served on the planning committee for Patients Out of Time’s national clinical cannabis conference series that began in 2000; has authored numerous papers and chapters on medical cannabis; authored several organizational resolutions supporting medical cannabis; is a co-host on two weekly radio programs on medical cannabis; testified before numerous state legislative committees; and has spoken on the topic of medical cannabis at numerous local, regional, national and international conferences. For more information on Patients Out of Time, their conference line-up and topics covered - https://patientsoutoftime.com/ Visit us at: https://www.unitedpatientsgroup.com Follow our Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1129859 Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/upatientsgroup Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UnitedPatientsGroup/ 

UPG Founder John Malanca interviews Michael Patterson, the CEO of US Cannabis Pharmaceutical Research and Development LLC (US Cannabis), a privately-held, developmental consulting firm which was established in 2014 with the mission of moving society forward through legalized cannabis.Watch and listen in as John and Michael discuss the current state of cannabis therapeutics, government regulations, along with medical professional and pharmaceutical interests in consistent dosing and standardized medicine.  Additionally, Michael is an internationally recognized speaker, subject matter expert in the global cannabis/hemp/CBD industry, and published author. Michael is a member of the Scientific Advisory Board for Akers Bioscience, a NASDAQ listed biotechnology company. Most interesting, John and Michael discuss their many philanthropic interests, and Michael Patterson’s support of Tourette’s research and disease management, while being a nationally recognized public speaker and a past Occupational Therapist and Licensed Nursing Home Administrator. This interview will give you a business perspective of the growing cannabis markets, the caliber of professionals entering the space, answer the many questions surrounding national prohibition and the relevance of cannabis medicine.  It doesn’t get much better than this! VIDEO Podcast can be seen here - https://unitedpatientsgroup.com/podcast/michael-patterson-the-cannabis-industry-in-the-global-economy

Join us in this week’s podcast as John Malanca interviews Joe Dolce, the former editor-in-chief of Details magazine.  Follow this remarkable individual as he discusses the history, future and truths, myths, and the common misconceptions surrounding pot/marijuana/cannabis...call it what you will, it’s all good for you!Our podcast will delight you as Joe and John discuss the ever-evolving world of cannabis.  Whatever it has been called, cannabis has a long history of human use and helpful benefits.  Dolce explains the historical relevance of the cannabis plant, its descent into the forbidden and finally into a Schedule I illegal “drug” and back again, state by state, while remaining federally illegal.As Joe travels around the world seeking societal input on whether cannabis is helpful or not, he will surprise and delight with tales of cannabis’ success, its history of prohibition, the welcomed surprise of those who use it for medical purposes and the fight which continues for full acceptance of this ancient plant.  As Malanca and Dolce discuss the political landscape and its influence on marijuana, we find that perhaps we don’t know the truth about this sacred herb and that the answers to questions inevitably lead to more questions about cannabis!  Tune in to watch something a bit different, yet very relevant in today’s world, and so very helpful when you ask yourself, “Should I use cannabis? Is it a dangerous ‘drug’? Do stoners know something I don’t and if cannabis is so effective in the treatment of disease and symptoms why are powers beyond my control dictating my health and wellness choices?”Some of the questions and their answers will enlighten your mind, warm your heart, fuel your anger and perhaps confirm what you knew or change what you thought was the truth.Tune in to see!Podcast Video Interview: https://youtu.be/QcilUNDFkaA 

Watch this powerful podcast as John Malanca interviews Dr. Charles Bens, a corporate wellness coach, nutritionist, speaker, author and expert in alternative therapies, and treating COVID. John Malanca, in a podcast which is true to UPG’s mission of Be Informed.  Be Well. discusses health maintenance and disease prevention with Dr. Charles Bens.  Dr. Bens who achieved his PhD in his 60s, has made it his profession to promote wellness.  After being told he needed surgery for a urinary tract disorder, he picked up a small booklet for $4.95 on how to treat and reverse urinary problems while enhancing prostate health.  Within 4 months he was completely cured and no longer needed surgery.  Spurred on by this hugely successful outcome, he found his life’s purpose.  Dr. Bens lectures extensively and is an active consultant to large corporations on the benefits of diet, supplements, exercise and disease prevention through his workshops, corporate events, private practice and extensive writing.He has learned that the sooner you expose a trajectory to chronic illness in an individual, the quicker you can prevent and even reverse this linear path to disease.  Assessments including exams, blood work and changing habits which can help change the tract to potential disease.Dr. Bens reveals that the number one problem with health maintenance in adults is something he calls “nutritional delusion”.  Find out why and watch along and learn the benefits which are available to all of us.  As a bonus, Dr. Bens discusses his COVID protocol which has an enormous success rate.   “From the Inside Out” Take a step toward better health and wellness!

Join John Malanca as he speaks openly about his grief journey after the passing of his beautiful wife Corinne. He shares his thoughts and experiences with mother and daughter grief counselors, Drs. Gloria and Heidi Horsley, even as they embark on their own grief journey after Gloria’s son died suddenly in an accident also leaving her daughter Heidi without her beloved brother and the recent passing of Gloria’s husband, Heidi’s father. Listen in to this poignant yet hope filled podcast. In the early 80s Dr. Gloria Horsley lost her son in a tragic accident. Realizing there was little support for siblings and watching her three daughters grieve his loss spurred her to action and to her life’s work. Ultimately, the Horsleys started the “Open to Hope Foundation”. Now, shortly after experiencing the loss of her husband, both Gloria and Heidi speak openly with John Malanca about grief and the journey of Hope and a purposeful life. These courageous ladies discuss the death of a partner, beloved or not, a child, sibling, parent or any loved one. They offer important information, such as there being hope after loss, that real men do cry, there is no research of any kind showing an increase in divorce after the death of a child or loved one, and that a baby after the loss of a child is referred to as a “Rainbow Baby”. Some other topics of interest in this compelling podcast is that there is no right or wrong way to grieve, and that losing a parent even as an adult can be much harder than one might think. Listen in, or watch John, Gloria and Heidi discuss this difficult yet most important topic. Whether you have experienced personal loss or are just interested in the process, grief remains one of the most profound of human experiences. You will be happy you tuned in! Follow Gloria and Heidi on Podcasts, national news, on their website; http://www.opentohope.com or via http://www.unitedpatientsgroup.com. Visit us at: https://www.unitedpatientsgroup.com Follow our Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1129859 Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/upatientsgroup Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UnitedPatientsGroup/ 

John Malanca interviews Mary Biles, a Harper-Collins Published Author of “The CBD Book.  The Essential Guide to CBD Oil”  Mary Biles, a former English teacher and journalist with a rich employment and educational history, assisted her dear friend in the care of her mother who suffered from Pancreatic Cancer.  Distressed by her suffering, the family decided to try cannabis which they found to be helpful.  Mary, impressed by the efficacy of CBD, like many curious cannabis professionals, began to study the Endocannabinoid system and went on a quest to inform and promote use of this powerful plant.  Stunned to see Spain export cannabis while denying their own resident’s cannabis, she began to increase her knowledge of this super-herb and the rules surrounding its use.While her book delves into the benefits of CBD, she agrees that whole plant medicine is best when using cannabinoid therapy.  Commenting on European laws which either classified drugs as illegal or legal and nothing in between, she seeks to bring legal access to all humans through her knowledge, education and writings.  Even Epidiolex (the first and only FDA-approved prescription cannabidiol/CBD) is limited for use in Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome and Dravet Syndrome in Europe.Listen in to this very compelling discussion on the European and American markets, and how location, cost and availability affect the health of millions!Check the video version here - https://unitedpatientsgroup.com/podcast/going-global-the-cbd-markets-and-the-world-with-mary-biles/

Fighting for the Rights of Pain Patients and their Doctors with Claudia Merandi & Dr. Arnold FeldmanJoin John Malanca as he discusses the struggle Chronic Pain Patients endure and the threat to their doctors who prescribe opioids responsibly for these unfortunate individuals.Did you know the same surgeon who just performed complex spinal surgery without oversight, is regulated by the government, CDC, DEA, insurance companies, Medicare, Medicaid and the Medical Board in your state, when they write a prescription of opioids in the treatment of short-term pain, making recovery challenging?  Did you know that if you suffer from chronic pain, your chances of obtaining relief with a legal and appropriate opioid prescription is nearly impossible?Did you know, chronic pain patients rarely get euphoric and rarely if ever seek out illegal drugs?Tune in and watch the truth about the government’s interference of the patient/doctor relationship in the management of chronic pain in America.

John Malanca talks with Elana Frankel who is the founding Editor-in-Chief of Women and Weed, a biannual magazine that focuses on the power of personal narratives to bring a better understanding to complex cannabis issues. She is a co-founder of Indigo and Haze, a plant-based, CBD marketplace for health, wellness and living, that provides access, education and inspiration. She is a yoga teacher, as well as a meditation mentor. She is a frequent public speaker on cannabis and wellness and consults regularly with companies who value creative thinking. Elana’s previous work as a creative director, editor and writer has appeared in the Wall Street Journal’s Off Duty, The New York Times and The New York Time’s magazine, One Kings Lane, New York Magazine, Architectural Digest and Martha Stewart Living, among others.

One of the most clinically knowledgeable physicians in the U.S. in the field of medicinal marijuana. He has spent 40 years working in substance and drug abuse treatment and prevention programs. Dr. Bearman was a pioneer in the free and community clinic movement. His career includes public health, administrative medicine, provision of primary care, pain management and cannabinology.His almost 40 year professional experience in the drug abuse treatment and prevention field includes being the Co-Director of the Haight-Ashbury Drug Treatment Program, being a member of Governor Reagan’s Inter Agency Task Force on Drug Abuse, a member of both the Santa Barbara and the San Diego County Drug Abuse Technical Advisor Committees, and a consultant to Hoffman-LaRoche, Santa Barbara County Schools and the National PTA. He has been recognized by the Santa Barbara Medical Society with the Humanitarian Recognition Award.Dr. Bearman is also the author of Drugs Are NOT the Devil’s Tools: How Discrimination and Greed Created a Dysfunctional Drug Policy and How It Can Be Fixed in 2 volumes.

Dr. Susan Trapp’s vision is to accelerate cannabis and endocannabinoid research, in a challenging federal environment, through education and research. Dr. Trapp’s segway into the cannabis industry is her extensive terpenoid research background. Susan’s Ph.D. and postdoctoral research examined the molecular evolution of the largest class of plant natural products – TERPENOIDS (terpenes). Susan has been consulting in the cannabis industry for the past several years and in 2018, co-founded an ancillary database cannabis company –TreatmentX – with the mission to advance scientific understanding of cannabis and treatment legitimization through the collation of patient outcomes and cannabis consumption DATA. Susan has over 20 years of experience in the biotechnology field both as a plant-microbe molecular biology researcher and “beyond the lab bench”. She has held scientific, management, and early-stage development positions within the biotech industry, academia, government, and start-up community, from algae biofuels to genomes. Dr. Trapp participated directly on the human genome project with Dr. Craig Venter early in her scientific career.

Elana Goldberg, is a writer, journalist and Australian native living in Israel who interviews and educates on cannabis therapeutics. She is passionate about spreading the good word, dispelling stigma and works primarily with cannabis activists in the US. You’ll enjoy hearing her story and why this plant is important to her and her team. Elana entered the cannabis industry after a career in writing which was not focused on cannabis but hard, middle east news. Two years ago, she had the opportunity to join Cannigma.com which is everything on cannabis via the website. She finds global acceptance is typical and retains its stigma similar to the United States. However, with 35 states legal for medicine and 15 joining for adult use, we see walls crumbling under the weight of the science. While the US trails other countries in testing, Israel is at the top in acceptance, study results and excellence in cannabis therapeutics. Listen as John and Elana discuss global cannabis, her personal journey and why she is passionate about Cannigma.

Cannabis. My Life, My Motivation. With Karyemaitre Aliffe, MDJohn Malanca interviews Dr. Karyemaitre Aliffe, who earned a BA from Harvard University in Organic & Medicinal Chemistry, and MD with Distinguished Honors (magna cum laude), from Stanford University School of Medicine in an MD-PhD Training Program in Cancer Biology, Departments of Molecular Pharmacology, Chemical and Systems Biology. His postgraduate clinical training, also from Stanford, is in Anesthesiology, Intensive Care and Pain Management.John and Karyemaitre discuss his current work which covers many potential new applications of Hemp•Cannabis, so they have plenty to discuss! Dr. Aliffe believes the key issue is the clarification that Hemp•Cannabis does not produce THC when processed fresh at low temperatures. This misconception can be misleading to patients and degrade the definition of Hemp vs full spectrum cannabis, various chemovars, terpene profiles and cause continued confusion.Dr. Aliffe, now a Cannabis expert, is devoting himself to his work, "A Fresh Look at Hemp•Cannabis-Clarifying misconceptions about one of the greatest medicines in Nature's Pharmacy."An engaging guest, United Patients Group followers will enjoy this interview while learning the power and importance of the acid form of hemp, which will assist patients in promoting wellness and enhancing health!

Mark Worster RN, BSN, author, host of Nurse Mark Cannabis Podcast and a former Marine seemingly lost his purpose along the way despite running several successful businesses. In a spiral of mental illness, depression, hopelessness and nearly suicidal, he began to study cannabis therapeutics. He is now getting ready to graduate from the first Master’s program from the University of Maryland in Cannabis. Mark now finds himself helping others as they struggle with their health and demons.Mark Worster RN, BSN, author, host of Nurse Mark Cannabis Podcast and a former Marine seemingly lost his purpose along the way despite running several successful businesses. In a spiral of mental illness, depression, hopelessness and nearly suicidal, he began to study cannabis therapeutics. He is now getting ready to graduate from the first Master’s program from the University of Maryland in Cannabis. Mark now finds himself helping others as they struggle with their health and demons.Nurse Mark, a fitness and wellness enthusiast, embraces his third career after serving in the US Armed forces, to health care entrepreneur who subsequently sold his business; to finally discovering his true calling as a nurse. Not wanting to work at the bedside, Mark embarked on a road of exploration and stumbled upon the miracle which is cannabis.Tune in to watch John Malanca as he hosts this remarkable man. Personable and joyous it is hard to believe Mark has struggled with mental illness and depression most of his life. At a time when many of us would sit back and enjoy the fruits of our labor, Mark opened the books and became an RN, BSN and now will be among the first health care professionals to receive a master’s degree in Cannabis Therapeutics. During his road to discovery, Mark traveled the world spending time with top researchers. He worked with a dynamic CBD marketing exec who helped him understand the healing powers of cannabis. Acting on a hunch and fascinated by the science behind cannabis, Mark, never a cannabis user; had the desire to promote this remarkable plant.Now he takes his knowledge, shares it with the public and patients, he has a line of products and coaches clients through the use of cannabis to both enrich their lives and promote wellness.UnitedPatientsGroupPodcast - Be Informed. Be Well. with John Malanca

John Malanca interviews Dr. Becky Lynn who specializes in gynecology and has one of the few practices in the country which includes cannabis therapeutics to address sexual dysfunction. Dr. Lynn is well versed in all aspects of women’s health including treatment of painful conditions as well as improving sexual function.Sex and cannabis is the combination of two taboo subjects simply due to stigma, embarrassment, and the federal status of Cannabis. In this discussion of sex, sexual problems and women’s health, John and Dr. Lynn take the embarrassment and hesitation out of the real dilemma faced by many women and couples. Some of the more distressing issues include the destruction of self- confidence, feelings of loss of sexual function, which includes painful conditions, that may result in the deterioration of relationships. She also discusses the impact of hormonal and physical changes women experience at various times during their reproductive years. Watch this engaging, warm and informative podcast during which John and Dr. Lynn discuss real problems such as painful sex and pelvic floor disorders, loss of libido, lack of lubrication along with endometriosis and other health issues. She also explains endocannabinoid system function, CBD for pain relief, safe and consensual sex, partner involvement, and her personal brand of lubricant, Evora, St. Louis. You may reach Dr. Lynn at Evorabydrbeckylynn.com. You can find Dr. Becky Lynn at:https://www.evorabydrbeckylynn.com/IG: https://www.instagram.com/beckyklynnmd/FB: https://www.facebook.com/EvoraCenterforMenopauseandSexHealth/Twitter: @beckyklynnYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/BeckyLynnMD

Cooking with Cannabis: Thanksgiving Edition featuring Dope Dinners Boston with Edgard and Anna HuntThanksgiving Appetizer Roasted Butternut Squash Bisque charred butternut squash, maple agradulce, lemon creme fraiche, pepitas CBD Mocktail/Mixer Spiced CBD Chai spices & coconut/almond milk Ingredients/Shopping List (feeds 4)Squash Bisque:1 lb cubed butternut squash 2 medium yellow onions6 cups veg or chicken stock1 3/4 cup heavy cream1 Tbsp cumin1 Tbsp corianderBay leaf (1 fresh or 2 dry)Maple Agradulce ingredients1 cup maple syrup1/2 cup finely diced shallot2 lemonspicy Thai chili saucePeptias or Pumpkin seeds - toasted1 cup Creme Fraiche (or sour cream)Cannabis infusion can be done with infused butter, olive oilSpiced CBD Chai ingredientsChai TeaLow-fat coconut & almond milkCinnamonYour favorite CBD tincture Visit us at: https://www.unitedpatientsgroup.comWatch the complete video at: https://unitedpatientsgroup.com/podcast/cooking-with-cannabis-thanksgiving-edition-featuring-dope-dinners/

John follows up his interview with Paul Bregman, MD in this Facebook live Q&A recorded November 18, 2020.

In this compelling interview, John Malanca hosts Paul Bregman, MD as he discusses his battle with a late diagnosis of Bi-Polar type Two at age 41 at the pinnacle of his career as a radiologist. He discusses the isolation, personal care concerns, electric shock therapy and his use of inhalation THC in the treatment of this challenging disorder.Mental Illness remains a taboo topic and is particularly challenging for professionals who ultimately suffer under the strain and stress of their chosen careers. In this podcast, John discusses the moment Paul Bregman, MD was essentially “diagnosed” by a colleague during a work conversation. Dr. Bregman discusses coming to terms with his illness, best care for him, his use of Electric Shock Therapy, Ketamine, anti-depressants and THC cannabis via inhalation only. His openness and personal sharing will keep you interested while rooting for this remarkable doctor.HOPE is his ultimate message.

Title: Psychedelics and Mental HealthJohn Malanca raises the bar by discussing the emerging field of psychedelics in the treatment of mental health and the distressing symptoms of chronic illness. His guest, Brad Burge, BS, MA, Director of Communications and Public Relations of MAPS (Multi-disciplinary Association of Psychedelic Studies) from 2009-2020 and a psychedelic expert, was instrumental in organizing the 2017 largest Psychedelic Science conference in history. Tune in to learn the truth about this emerging field of Psychedelics and how they have the potential to change lives.While cannabis is considered a treatment for many different diseases, psychedelics are used as part of psychotherapy to assist in the efficacy of treatment. These chemicals and naturally occurring substances are not considered a cure nor necessarily part of a daily health routine. Psychedelic therapy may involve an altered state of consciousness and can be beneficial in the doctor/patient relationship during structured and monitored therapy of growing interest is the practice of “micro-dosing” psychedelics. This is a naturalistic event which allows for a more conventional experience with some benefits and may or may not require therapy. Some of the properties of micro-dosing psychedelics mimic the use of pharmaceuticals to treat depression, migraines and other distressing and life changing chronic illness. All psychedelics are Schedule 1 along with Cannabis.Join the discussion of the fascinating effects of psychedelics, whether they are naturally occurring or created by man to assist in the expansion of the mind and the treatment of chronic disorders. www.UnitedPatientsGroup.com - Sitewww.UnitedPatientsGroup.com - Podcast

John follows up his interview with Chelsea Cebara with this Facebook live Q&A recorded October 27, 2020.

Join John Malanca as he discusses both the impact of cannabis on sexuality and the use of cannabis for sexual enhancement. His guest, Chelsea Cebara, is a professional sex educator who has been helping people combine cannabis and sex since 2010. As a Medically Certified Cannabis Consultant she untangles the complex issues surrounding both of these “taboo and stigmatized” topics. Sex is a taboo subject for most adults. Sadly, we rarely speak about sex or our sex life even with our partners. Cannabis, by its effect on a variety of receptors, has the ability to increase intimacy, decrease inhibitions, allow for expression of deeply held feelings and enhance the physical experience of sex.John and Chelsea acknowledge and discuss the importance of simple intimacy in this COVID world where anxiety is creating distance between us. This can be both physical and geographic with travel restrictions, masks and 6 feet between us; as well as a fear of touching, hugging and kissing those we live with. Sadly, we are seemingly more emotionally distant than ever as we digest and adjust to revolving openings and shutdowns. In a 2020 world where consent is no longer implied, Chelsea and John discuss preparations for adding cannabis to your bedroom. Chelsea explains that the use of cannabis begins with a discussion which Chelsea states is often “the most difficult part” of adding the super herb to intimacy. She adds how important safety is, including safe words and touches to clearly indicate consent when using any intoxicant.As you watch the discussion of these issues and more, ask yourself if the cannabis you are using to enhance your life and quell difficult symptoms could also be used to deepen intimacy, leaving you happier and more satisfied.https://unitedpatientsgroup.com/be_informed_be_well/www.UnitedPatientsGroup.com

Jake Felice, ND on Illness, Inflammation, and the Endocannabinoid System; the “Bricks and Mortar” of HealthJake Felice, ND gives a fascinating look into the endocannabinoid system and its historical development in all animals except insects. John Malanca and Dr. Felice discusses single molecule treatment and its flaws, whole plant medicine, and specific routes of administration. Watch this special pod cast as Dr. Jake Felice uses many examples to dissect the truth about Cannabis, CBD, THC and more.Jake Felice, ND has both a broad and yet detailed understanding of plant medicine most notably cannabis. Through his consulting he helps patients utilize Cannabis to its fullest, thus restoring balance and reducing inflammation.Inflammation, the major source of all illness, has increased as we have become victims of a chemicalized world. As we have moved toward ingesting fast food, processed meats and increased sugars all while decreasing our use of natural treatments, we have become a sicker society. In our stressed out COVID world, we need to look at balance, and the balance discussed by Dr. Felice is cannabis, CBD and THC and the Endocannabinoid System. Find out why this Naturopathic Doctor respects plants and their role in health. Listen in as to why he no longer recommends cannabis for patients….it’s not what you may think!United Patients Group - Be Informed. Be Well.

“Your health is a life-time river, winding and flowing throughout the years, and it reacts to what you do, how you treat yourself, your life experiences. Eventually everyone hits the waterfall which is that free fall into a health event.” Dr. Kevin HoffarthTreat yourself to better health and wellness as host John Malanca discusses the impact of stress, life events, nutrition, cannabis and more in this informative podcast with Kevin Hoffarth, MD. Dr. Hoffarth, self-described as anti-cannabis, changed his mind as the science became undeniable. In a complex world, John opens up about his beloved wife, Corinne’s life, her work in cannabis and eventual diagnosis of pancreatic cancer. As we listen, Corinne’s legacy lives on as she continues to teach each of us that stress events may create a silent cascade which puts us on the precipice of our personal waterfall. Dr. Hoffarth’s knowledge of rehab medicine reminds all of us to treat ourselves well and that you are what you eat, and ultimately high school science was right; a body at rest stays at rest…which is not healthy in today’s stressful world! John and Kevin wrap up the podcast by discussing immunity boosting in a COVID world. Listen in!https://unitedpatientsgroup.com/podcast/kevin-hoffarth-md-on-covid-cbd-the-impact-of-emotion-on-health-and-more/

In this podcast, John Malanca speaks with long-time friend and colleague Dr. Bonni Goldstein, pediatrician, author, educator, and doctor to children who suffer primarily from uncontrolled seizures. A determined specialist, she fully understands the peril these children face. In her honest and engaging manner, Dr. Goldstein discusses what cannabis means to patients who have failed conventional therapy and is often the last resort.Bonni Goldstein, MD is a sought-after speaker and educator whose goal is that all medical professionals become educated in cannabis therapeutics. She openly discusses her frustration that more study is needed for federal legalization, despite the thousands of years of Cannabis use by humans.To quote Dr. Goldstein, “Do we know the consequences of long-term cannabis use in children? No, not formally. However, what I can describe to you is the long-term effects of uncontrolled seizures in these same patients and it can be devastating.” Cannabis is safe and effective. Listen in as John and Dr. Goldstein straight talk cannabis use, efficacy, the government and caring for the most fragile children.

Dr. Mary Clifton proudly joins a new breed of physicians entering the cannabis space. These are doctors who are not content with writing a simple annual certificate. While many patients are often thrilled to not only live in a legal state but to get a doctor who will write the state required “cert”; Dr. Mary Clifton likes to talk to her patients about their new experience with an ancient plant.In this unscripted and informative interview, John and Dr. Clifton discuss cannabis, the good, the challenges and the future. They discuss her entry to medicine, her current career goals and discuss what excites her in this new frontier. Mary and John talk stigma, access, and suffering. They also discuss cannabis as treatment for disease conditions. As usual, John brings out the best in his guests and Dr. Clifton does not disappoint. She discusses dosing, strain selection, hybrids, topicals, edible and vaping and/or smoking. She is disease knowledgeable and does not hold back on cannabis as treatment.After watching this pod cast, our audience should feel more comfortable with using cannabis. Not only using it correctly, but buying, storing and keeping safe while feeling better! United Patients GroupUnited Patients Group Be Informed. Be Well. Podcast

Dr. Daniel Stein, a respected Neurologist opens up to United Patients Group John Malanca, as he discusses incorporating eastern and holistic medicine into traditionally trained physicians’ and healthcare professional practice. He acknowledges that talented doctors bring a combination of the art and science of medicine—which is particularly important when introducing cannabis therapy to western-trained physicians.Dr. Daniel Stein is one of John Malanca’s favorite go-to Neurologists, who came to the cannabis space a bit later in his professional career as he took note of his patients reported improvement on cannabis. After researching and learning the science behind this holistic and important plant, he now incorporates cannabis medicine into all appropriate aspects of his treatment. In this podcast Dr. Stein and John discuss a number of neurological conditions and his approach to the use of cannabis along with western medicine. Watch and learn as they talk about Degenerative Illness (Alzheimer's and Parkinson's Disease), Chronic and Acute Pain Syndromes which include opioid dependence and freedom from suffering, and a variety of movement disorders (including Parkinson's but also other conditions including essential tremor, Tourette's, torticollis, Huntington's). Of interest to our entire audience, our guest discusses the often included qualifiers in nearly all states--Insomnia and Anxiety.

Dr. Matthew Halpert holds a Ph.D from the University of Alabama and holds a faculty position at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas. Dr. Halpert is the Director of Research & Development at Medterra and is currently responsible for all its product related research and development. These activities include performing pharmacological studies on CBD’s efficacy, while evaluating the latest peer reviewed publications on CBD. Matthew Halpert and John Malanca discuss his entry into the CBD market and some interesting observation and study results. John Malanca talks through good, bad, and exciting in cannabis medicine in this discussion of CBD with Dr. Halpert. When the Farm Bill expanded access to cannabidiol, manufacturers’ interest exploded. However, in order to make honest claims, Dr. Halpert teamed with Medterra CBD to determine the real healing powers of this remarkable cannabinoid. When Dr. Halpert, an expert in the field of immunology and inflammation was hired by Medterra, his professional interests centered around the quality, amount, and dosing of CBD as well as its functionality. Whether determined by double blind studies, studies in humans, dogs and/or on himself he engages in a frank discussion about his findings with John. He also confirms Baylor will enter the testing of CBD.Dr. Halpert discusses the federal constraints around cannabis, its Schedule I status and how CBD testing remains erratic and difficult to distinguish. However, in dog studies, CBD showed remarkable action against osteoarthritis which continued to be effective long after the dosing stopped.While Dr. Halpert has never worked with THC, he agrees that the entourage effects require serious scientific analysis and without the science, he fears this remarkable plant will sit on the shelves as a supplement, with the understanding of its quality and the tragic loss of our knowledge of its medical benefits.

Dr. Patricia Frye, an integrative expert in cannabis and its action in auto-immune disease, is called upon by patients whose bodies are seemingly attacking themselves. This bizarre action by our own defense mechanism is often misunderstood and poorly treated. In this UPG podcast, John Malanca discusses cannabis and treating diseases when the battleground is within ourselves. Most of us have heard of the struggles and often devastation caused when, for some unknown reason, approximately 10 million patient’s bodies attack themselves. This broad-brush term “auto-immune” means the individual has little defense against a disease which has attacked them. In this podcast, John Malanca and Dr. Frye discuss aspects of these diseases which include: What is an autoimmune disease? Some of the more better known but still somewhat poorly understood include; Lupus, celiac disease, MS, Type 1 Diabetes, Rheumatoid arthritis (RA), Psoriasis, and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), which includes Crohn's Disease (CD) and Ulcerative Colitis (UC). For those who suffer from these and other diseases of unknown origin often wonder if Cannabis helps? In order to understand the how and whys, John and Dr. Frye discuss what are the worst autoimmune diseases? Are autoimmune diseases curable? Are you born with autoimmune diseases? Are autoimmune diseases genetic? In addition, they also discuss; what is the difference between autoimmune diseases vs disorders? What causes autoimmune diseases? What is the life expectancy of someone with autoimmune disease? Do people with autoimmune disease get sick more often and does having an autoimmune disease mean you have a weakened immune system? Tune in to watch this fascinating interview and learn about Cannabis, symptom management, treatment, and general knowledge of these rare and often difficult diseases to treat. Visit us at: https://www.unitedpatientsgroup.com Follow our Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1129859 Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/upatientsgroup Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UnitedPatientsGroup/

Dr. Chintu Sharma, front-line physician, discusses the frightening truth about COVID and best practices for health and safety during this pandemic and is accustomed to sickness. In this compelling interview with John Malanca, he describes a virus unlike anything he has ever seen. Tune in and find out why.Chintu Sharma, MD a well-respected, Medical Director discusses the challenges faced by hospitalized COVID patients. Just when he thought he had a grasp on the practice of medicine, the world was rocked by a pandemic and Dr. Chintu Sharma was humbled by an enemy he could not see.Dr. Sharma has a robust practice and is well-versed in the practice of cannabis medicine. However, this front line hero, put it all on the line as he assisted his fellow physicians, nurses and all those who care for the critically ill in treating this dreaded virus. While the majority of COVID patients recover or never experience the destructive potential of the virus, many have died. Dr. Sharma emotionally recalls the condition of the sickest patients who cling to life in the ICU, while worrying about what lies ahead for those who live to tell their tale of survival. https://unitedpatientsgroup.com/be_informed_be_well/https://unitedpatientsgroup.com

Dr. Dustin Sulak takes us on a journey of dosing, treatment and wellness using Cannabis in wellness.https://unitedpatientsgroup.com/be_informed_be_well/https://unitedpatientsgroup.com

Pharmacist Brian Essenter discusses how pharmacists enhance Cannabis therapeutics, knowledge of its drug to drug interactions and why it joins other drugs in its Class II status--almost exclusively in Connecticut.Join our Host, John Malanca as he interviews Brian Essenter, PharmD from Connecticut. After 15+ years working at Walgreens, Brian yearned to make a difference in patient’s lives. Counting pills, dealing with insurance companies, increasing government oversight and fading relationships with patients created a waning sense of professional fulfillment. Now working in cannabis, his years of pharmaceutical knowledge, drug to drug interactions and his quest for learning revealed the startling truth about this remarkable plant. Brian is one of only a handful of a growing number of pharmacists who are lending their knowledge of chemistry, drugs to cannabis therapeutics while satisfying his yearning to be more involved in the health of his patients!https://unitedpatientsgroup.com/be_informed_be_well/https://unitedpatientsgroup.com

Andrew McIntyre, Patient, Master Grower, Extractor and Caregiver discusses Cannabis and Health for all, including his fragile patients, many of whom are children.Andrew is a 50 year old survivor of a childhood seizure disorder born in 1970 with severe allergies. Those allergies later surfaced as a seizure disorder primarily during deep sleep that essentially interrupted immunity and then cognitive function and developmental delay. He was one of the first pediatric patients in the world to take part in the Anti Epileptic Drug (AED) trial of Depakote in 1976 at Tufts Hospital in Boston. In 1979 he discovered that using non psychoactive raw edible forms of Cannabis with this diet decreased his severe headache and ADHD symptoms during the day and his seizures at night. This experience compelled him to study the plant's medicinal properties several years later as a teenager, in order to try and explain how it was working. https://unitedpatientsgroup.com/be_informed_be_well/https://unitedpatientsgroup.com

Cannabis, Fibromyalgia and the War Against Invisible SufferingBeth Dost, RN, the first nurse to stand for the “Humanitarian use of Marijuana” in Massachusetts, has heard it all. While she humbly acknowledges it’s nice to hear; privately, she often breaks down under the weight of chronic pain. Beth grimaces when she takes a step or tries to stand up, or worse, get up in the morning. Looks are deceiving and looking good when feeling so poorly is a devastating reminder that nothing is as it seems and the face of pain can be hidden behind decent genes, lipstick and a good concealer.In this Podcast John Malanca, a trusted source of wellness and cannabis information, encourages Beth to step up and reveal what it’s like to have a disease described as “devastating” or “life changing”. She complies and discusses how, when, and what happened, recalls when her life changed forever, how pain is stigmatized, and coming to terms with the reality of suffering as a lifestyle. Few know Beth and 17 million Americans, suffer high impact chronic pain, and are now fighting for their lives against a government who doesn’t care and peers who will never understand.This attack on a vulnerable population makes it difficult to get prescriptions filled, doctors to believe her, and every day pretending she’s fine; because we live in a society which values health, wellness and youth. Yes…Pain is viewed as weakness.It’s no wonder that Beth has kept silent—until now.https://unitedpatientsgroup.com/be_informed_be_well/https://unitedpatientsgroup.com

The unintended consequences of the illegal opioid epidemic and deaths to overdose has impacted the ability of chronic pain patients to obtain legally prescribed opioids. These drugs are often the patient’s last hope for relief. Listen and learn why YOUR pain of any kind, may not be treated in an “opioid free” America.https://unitedpatientsgroup.com/be_informed_be_well/https://unitedpatientsgroup.com