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Making Sense Of The CBD Craze Rex Recommends

By Dr. Joan Baijnath, CBD modulates the
eMDe Cares Integrative body’s endocannabinoid By Rex Hearn
Medicine system, meaning that Pa lm Bea ch
Nearly everywhere you it stimulates natural County’s leading arts
turn these days, another e n d o c a n n a b i n o i d groups, all using Palm
CBD product is hitting the produc t i o n, oft e n Beach in their titles: the
market. Even celebrities yielding positive opera, the symphony
and athletes like Mike benefits like reduced and the ballet, have
Tyson, Willie Nelson, inflammation, pain planned some
Snoop Dog, and Whoopi relief, immune system boost, anxiety relief, and seizure wonderful programs to
Goldberg are cashing in on the craze. But has the hype reduction. delight you this winter.
gotten ahead of the health? As consumers, the choices are dizzying and can lead It is gratifying to
As a medical marijuana physician, I hear confusion to poor outcomes and an empty wallet if not careful. My see how our once small
from patients all the time, often wondering where to advice is to seek products that have high standards of chamber orchestra of
turn. First, let’s clear up what CBD is. CBD stands for plant quality, low exposure to pesticides or heavy metals, 32 players has grown into a symphony orchestra of
cannabidiol and is an oil that comes from the Cannabis and a proven extraction process (i.e., CBD in its natural merit with over 80 players; Gerard Schwarz is its new
Sativa plant, often from a strain variety called hemp. CBD state is ineffective unless extracted and heated properly). conductor.
is commonly confused with THC but they are not the same. To avoid frustration, seek out medical advice on correct Palm Beach Opera
Both come from Cannabis Sativa, but certain strains like dosing, delivery method, ratio of CBD to THC, and There are four operas this season! Dec. 6 to 8 at
hemp have higher CBD (non-psychoactive) and lower product selection from quality dealers. the Crest Theatre in Delray Beach is Humperdinck’s
THC (psychoactive). THC stands for tetrahydrocannabinol eMDe Cares is an integrative medical office located at classic, Hansel and Gretel. The next three operas are
and is the psychoactive component in cannabis commonly 8645 N. Military Highway, Suite 409, Palm Beach Gardens, in the Dreyfoos Hall at the Kravis Center.
associated with “getting high.” FL 33410. (561) 513-9313, www.eMDeCares.com. From Jan. 24 to 26, in Puccini’s opulent Turandot,
Both CBD and THC affect our body’s CB1 and CB2 Dr. Joan Baijnath is one of the top ranked cannabis the hard-to-get princess has three questions for her
receptors but do so differently. CBD stimulates our doctors in Florida and carries an outstanding line of suitors. Everyone waits to see if the tenor wins her
natural production of endocannibinoids, whereas THC high quality CBD products. Dr. Baijnath is a contributor with Nessun Dorma (none shall sleep). From Feb. 28
directly affects our nervous system (CB1 receptor). or panelist to multiple media outlets including WPTV 5 to March 1, Rossini’s frolic, The Barber of Seville,
Interestingly, both THC and CBD can be used together for News, WFTL-AM850, Surterra Wellness blog, NPR News, takes to the boards with its famous Largo el Factotum
medical purposes so that the CBD regulates the unwanted and Fox News. (I go everywhere) from a popular Figaro! Lastly comes
psychoactive effects of THC. Tchaikovsky’s magnificent best, to my mind, Eugene
Onegin, about love and rejection. Tatyana’s letter song
is one of the most enchanting arias ever written for
soprano. For tickets call (561) 833-7888.
Ballet Palm Beach
Believe me; the male dancers in this company
FINE ITALIAN DINING are equal to Nureyev and Barishnikov, whom I’ve
seen. And the women are sylph-like as Dame Margot
Come and join us for lunch Fonteyn, a favorite of mine. Nov. 2 and 3 they’ll
at La Masseria everyday be dancing Cinderella in the Rinker Playhouse at
12PM - 4PM Kravis Center. Nov. 29 to Dec. 1 is The Nutcracker at
and take advantage of our The King’s Academy, (using a sprung stage – easier
fantastic $20.00 on the dancers), 8401 Belvedere Road, West Palm
Beach. Again on Dec. 6 and 7, is the same ballet at the
three course menu! Kravis Center’s Dreyfoos Hall. Feb. 1 and 2 sees the
ballet at the Rinker Playhouse again in Swept Away
Happy Hour at the bar daily: excerpts from Romeo and Juliet and dances from
3PM – 6PM Hollywood musicals. March 20 to 22 they are back
at King’s Academy with the full length work Esther,
Now offering gourmet choreographed by Colleen Smith, their artistic director.
Neapolitan Pizzas This is about a Jewish orphan who ascends to Persian
from our royalty and stops a plot to exterminate his people. May
8 to 10, King’s Academy, it’s Peter Pan’s Neverland
wood-burning brick oven. with the antics of Peter, Wendy, Tinkerbell and the
5520 PGA Boulevard, Suite 104 • Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418 • 561.660.8272 • lamasseriapbg.com dastardly Captain Hook! Sounds like fun. The ballet
phone is: (561) 630-8235; the Kravis Center phone is:
(561) 832-7469.
Palm Beach Symphony
There are five concerts in four venues and lots of
chamber concerts and learning lunches to meet Maestro
Schwarz, their new conductor. On Sunday, Dec. 8 at 3
p.m., at the Kravis Center, you will hear Piano Concerto
No. 4, The Emperor by Beethoven, and his Choral
Symphony No 9. The piano soloist is Horacio Guttierez.
Upscale Resale On Monday, Jan. 13. at 7:30 p.m., will be the Society
of Four Arts performance. There will be a composition
Experience The Difference by Copland, Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto and
Mozart’s Symphony No. 41. Chee-Yun will be on violin;
Jose-Luis Novo will be the conductor. Friday, Feb. 7
New and consigned furniture, unique lighting, accessories and gifts. at 8 p.m., in Benjamin Hall, you can hear Mozart’s
Complete wallpaper and fabric library for all your design needs. Symphony No. 35 and his glorious Flute and Harp
Concerto with Nadine Asin on flute and Kay Kemper
on harp; also Haydn’s Symphony No. 94, nicknamed
the “Surprise Symphony.” Thursday, March 19 at 7.30
p.m., at the Rosarian Academy, you can hear Diamond’s
Rounds for Strings; Creston’s Concerto for Accordian;
and Mendelssohn’s Symphony No 4. The last concert
at the Kravis Center on Sunday, April 19 at 7:30
p.m., conductor David Zinman, is Gershwin’s Piano
Concerto, Mischa Dichter, soloist; and Tchaikovsky’s
Symphony No. 4. Phone for tickets: (561) 281-0145.
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