What is CBD Oil?

“I’m sorry. You want my daughter to try what? Marijuana?”

That was my response when her doctor recommended I try CBD Oil. My first thought conjured up images of Bob Marley, tie-dye, and head shops. I thought I was in the middle of a sting operation where a doctor was trying to trick me into buying illegal drugs.

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Etta Marie’s Story: Part Four

Previously in Part Three of Etta Marie’s Story

After years of having unexplained high fevers coupled with severe joint pain, Etta was finally diagnosed with a rare genetic condition called Familial Mediterranean Fever (FMF). The recommended treatment involved injectable biologics that came with a large amount of side effects.  Before we put Etta on these drugs, we wanted to make sure it was the right thing to do. Were there any other alternatives? Continue reading