#39 Dr Elisabeth Philipps - Using CBD for health and combatting disease
Dr Elisabeth Philipps is a neuropharmacologist and Functional Medicine practitioner with over 18 years of experience. Elisabeth has extensive academic experience with training in Biomedical science from Kings College London, a PhD in neuropharmacology from The University of Oxford, a further bachelors in Nutritional Medicine and further functional medicine qualifications.
Elisabeth specialises in the endocannabinoid system - a system that can affect every organ and pathway in the body ranging from the brain to the digestive system - and is influenced by the popular and readily available supplement, CBD (cannabidiol).
She is an absolute joy to speak to and we dive into a number of topics in this exciting conversation:
THC vs CBD
The endocannabinoid system
How does CBD work
What conditions can CBD be used for
Medicines that use CBD and THC
Dosing of CBD
What foods affect the endocannabinoid system
What to look for in CBD supplements
You can find Elisabeth at:
https://www.drelisabethphilipps.com/
https://www.instagram.com/drelisabethphilipps/
https://twitter.com/DrPhilipps