Dr. Damas, Author at Dr. Damas Wellness

10 Jun

Winnipeg Sun: NFL offers US$1 million to study opioid alternatives

June 10, 2021
Posted by Dr. Damas

“This isn’t an NFL or a sports issue; this is a societal issue.” The National Football League and the NFL Players Association are searching for new treatments. They are offering $1.2M in grants to fund...

05 Jun

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The Dr. Damas Wellness Team talks MMJ on “Shit Happens – Deal With It”

June 5, 2021
Posted by Dr. Damas

The Dr. Damas Wellness Team joins the Women of Shit Happens - Deal With it for a funny, saucy, and informative talk. You meet good people on the golf course. Dr. Joshua Moore and Dr....

05 Jun

Articles

The Dr. Damas Wellness Pilot Study on CBD and Quality of Life in Retired Elite Athletes

June 10, 2021
Posted by Dr. Damas

Dr. Herve Damas and the Wellness Team are proud to introduce new research on how cannabis may affect the quality of life of retired athletes. The data shows that there are some promising avenues...

06 May

Journal Club

Journal Club: Cannabis and CTE

June 5, 2021
Posted by Dr. Damas

Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) is a brain disorder associated with repetitive head trauma and can result in devastating changes in mood, cognitive ability, behavior, and motor coordination. The trauma that leads to CTE can...

30 Apr

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Cheddar: Study Shows Benefits of CBD for Professional Athletes

June 10, 2021
Posted by Dr. Damas

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21 Apr

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The Growth Op: NFL players can now celebrate 4/20

May 25, 2021
Posted by Dr. Damas

The National Football League has decided to recognize 4/20 as a national holiday, sort of. Cannabis testing is now limited to the first two weeks of training camp - thanks to the new Collective...

05 Apr

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The Growth Op: How Dr. Damas became a leading cannabis physician for athletes

June 5, 2021
Posted by Dr. Damas

As the NFL and other sports leagues are increasingly looking for new ways to reduce painkiller usage, cannabis is an option that they appear willing to explore. Dr. Herve Damas believes athletes should be...

28 Jun

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Your Dog and CBD: What you need to know.

May 25, 2021
Posted by Dr. Damas
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If your dog suffers from anxiety or pain, CBD may provide relief without the powerful side effects of many medicines. Keep reading - and find out if CBD is right for your best friend. What...

28 May

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Pain Relief: How THC and CBD Can Work Together

May 25, 2021
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What are the biggest myths about cannabis and pain relief? In the current cannabis space you have two dueling schools of belief: marijuana/ THC V Hemp/CBD. There are those who only swear by THC...

28 Apr

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Finding Sleep: When & Why Cannabis is an Option

May 25, 2021
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Natural Sleep Aids insomnia is a common complaint among my patients. Research shows that approximately 20% of Americans suffer from some type of sleep disorder. Sleep disorders can lead to mood disorders, anxiety, hypertension, illness...