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Obtaining a Medical Marijuana Card at a Washington Missouri Doctor’s Office

Medical marijuana cards (often referred to as medical cannabis cards) are issued to those who suffer from one or more (but not limited to) the following chronic health conditions:   Multiple sclerosis and associated muscle spasms Nausea caused by chemotherapy Nerve pain Seizure disorders (such as epilepsy) Crohn’s disease Traditional medical therapies might not work for everyone and we understand that could be the reason you are looking for a medical marijuana (medical cannabis) card. Scientific research has shown just how efficient marijuana can be in treating long-term health problems. In fact, not only is it often recommended by doctors in the treatment of many health problems, scientific and clinical studies have proven that a chemical in marijuana called cannabinoids, has led to the development of two FDA-approved medications.  New Freedom Family Medicine is a Direct Primary Care office located in Washington, Missouri. In order to be considere

Allergy Testing at a Trusted Washington or Hermann, Missouri Doctor’s Office

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 Allergy season is at it’s prime and it could be time to bring out the antihistamines. Taking allergy medications such as Zyrtec, Allegra or Flonase will help temporarily alleviate the sniffles, but do not help pinpoint the cause of your allergic reactions. Could it be your cat fluffy or the pesky summer pollen - who knows? But it is possible for you to find out exactly what it is! In order to figure out what exactly is causing all the sneezing and constant itching, you may need to look into allergy testing. Luckily, there is a doctor’s office in Washington, Missouri that is ready to help. Allergy symptoms can be uncomfortable, but Dr. Jennifer Allen at New Freedom Family can help. You can get a skin allergy test to assess the severity of your allergies at either her Washington or Hermann locations. Dr. Jennifer Allen will begin with an initial testing visit where you can be tested for several allergens. Remember, optimal testing can only be done if you are able to stop your allergy m