In the summer of 2024, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) released a Hemp Plant Reference Material to help labs accurately measure the amount of THC, CBD, toxic elements and other compounds in cannabis products. It will also help producers and state regulators ensure that cannabis products are safe to use and accurately labeled.

Today, we’re going to talk about NIST's Hemp Plant Reference Material and about improving cannabis science with leading experts in the field of cannabis medicine.

Our guests are Dr. Bryon Adinoff, president of the Doctors for Drug Policy Reform, and Dr. Leslie Mendoza Temple, former Chair of the Medical Cannabis Advisory Board for the Illinois Department of Public Health.

Dr. Adinoff is an addiction psychiatrist, neuroscientist, academician, and advocate. He was appointed Clinical Professor at the University of Colorado School of Medicine following his retirement as Distinguished Professor of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Research in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center and as a psychiatrist for 30 years with the Department of Veterans Affairs. He has published over 200 papers and book chapters on the neurobiology and treatment of addiction and is Editor-in-Chief of The American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse.

Dr. Temple is a Clinical Associate Professor for NorthShore University HealthSystem’s Department of Family Medicine and Medical Director of the NorthShore Integrative Medicine Program. She was recently appointed as an endowed Chair of Integrative Medicine by the Owen L. Coon Foundation. She is also a Clinical Associate Professor in Family Medicine at the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine.

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Today, we talk about polyvagal theory, nutrition, sleep, and embodiment for trauma with scientist Catherine Justice, DPT, PT, C-IAYT, E-RYT, CST, FAIHM. Polyvagal theory emphasizes the role the autonomic nervous system, especially the vagus nerve, plays in regulating our health and behavior.

An expert in Physical Therapy, Integrative Medicine and wellness, Dr. Justice uses holistic and creative approaches to Physical Therapy and wellness including therapeutic yoga, posture training and somatic education, and craniosacral therapy.

Dr. Justice serves as the Program Manager for Integrative Health at Hennepin Healthcare, a safety-net hospital system serving the Minneapolis Metro area. She is also the Associate Editor for the International Journal for Yoga Therapy.

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This podcast features the song “Follow Your Dreams” (freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Ho…ur_Dreams_1918) by Scott Holmes, available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial (01https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/) license.

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Today on the pod we talk about the science of weight cutting with nutritional scientist Danny Lennon, MSc, founder, CEO, and lead content creator of Sigma Nutrition. He is also the co-author of the recent book, “Making Weight: The Ultimate Science Based Guide to Cutting Weight for Combat Sports.”

He is currently a member of the Advisory Board of the Sports Nutrition Association, the global regulatory body responsible for the standardisation of best practice in the sports nutrition profession.

Danny has a master’s degree (MSc.) in Nutritional Sciences from University College Cork, during which time he took classes in biochemistry, clinical nutrition, micronutrient interactions and physiology. He has spoken on the science of sports nutrition at conferences and events all over Europe (including London, Dublin, Amsterdam and Vienna), as well as the United States and Australia. He is also the long-time host of Sigma Nutrition Radio.

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Sigma Nutrition
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This podcast features the song “Follow Your Dreams” (freemusicarchive.org/music/Scott_Ho…ur_Dreams_1918) by Scott Holmes, available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial (01https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/) license.

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Disclaimer: The content and information shared in GW Integrative Medicine is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. The views and opinions expressed in GW Integrative Medicine represent the opinions of the host(s) and their guest(s). For medical advice, diagnosis, and/or treatment, please consult a medical professional.