Cannabis is a naturally occurring compound extracted from the Hemp plant. Cannabinoid receptors are the most abundant receptors in our bodies. The total number of cannabinoid receptors outnumber all other types of receptors combined. Scientists refer to CBD as a “smart molecule” and also multi-target therapy. Over 50 different mechanisms of action for CBD have been identified by researchers. All these mechanisms help us achieve a healthy state of balance, or homeostasis.Usually, CBD is taken by mouth as oil drops or a powder that dissolves in water, or made into a food to be eaten. Another form of CBD is used on the skin as the oil or a cream to rub in. CBD is popularly taken in the ‘vape’ method (from the word “vapor”), when the CBD is heated so it can be inhaled.

Dr. Jennifer Kovacs Pharm.D., RPh earned her doctorate in pharmacy from Nova Southeastern University in 2002. She has worked in many aspects of pharmaceutical care including retail settings and management, hospital, longterm care/hospice and currently pain management.

She is currently licensed in AZ, FL and SC. She is the owner of Healing Leaf Health & Wellness, LLC. She is a member of the Board of Directors for Compassionate SC, a non-profit organization dedicated to fighting the opiate epidemic, public education on the benefits of alternative treatments for debilitating conditions and impacting quality of life and protecting people at the legislative level. The most passionate advocates often find their voice when inspired and driven to so out of a loved one’s suffering. Her mother’s late life diagnosis of SLE Lupus and father’s degenerative disc disease/stenosis fuels a passion for treatment modalities outside of Western Medicine and to pursue alternative options and educate herself and others.