New Freedom Family Medicine LLC

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 ...

 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 aller...

The benefits of dealing with a direct primary care physician are extensive. This alternative approach to healthcare is, in reality, the traditional service that was expected from small community health providers before the current large scale insurance was normalized. By alleviating the stress around healthcare and its possible financial burdens, patients of the direct primary care membership model are privy to an easy to navigate system complete with a staff prepared to take the time necessary to create confidence in the practice. A direct primary care membership model involves a patient and a healthcare practice that does not accept conventional insurance. Instead, it charges a flat recurring membership fee for all basic medical and wellness care. This monthly membership fee is based upon your age and the ages of covered family members. It allows for patient wellness checks and many other basic procedures and services. A direct primary care membership connects patients to higher qua...

Medical marijuana has long been setting a standard for high quality. When a patient can trust the product and have accessibility without complications, health management becomes obtainable. A cannabis card , or medical marijuana card, is the future of creating a system that provides risk-free, standard potency products for patients suffering from a host of different conditions. The current system is simple to use and starts with your primary care physician. If you believe that medical marijuana might help you cope or treat a condition, set up an appointment with an approved physician to help you through the process of applying for a cannabis card. Your need might be due to certain types of cancer, epilepsy, eating disorders, general or centralized pain, and many other physical and mental types of suffering. When you meet with a physician, they will learn your history, record your symptoms, and discuss the pros of considering the use of medical marijuana for your treatment. From the beg...