Integrative Medicine & CBD: Bridging Eastern and Western Medicine

Did you know that humans create their own cannabinoids, called endocannabinoids? How about the fact that most healthcare professionals receive very little education on health and wellness subjects like nutrition? These are just a few things that pharmacist, Dr. Swathi Varanasi, wishes more of her colleagues, and the public knew.Dr. Swathi Varanasi is also Co-Founder & Chief Scientific Officer of Element Apothec, a wellness and skincare brand that uses evidence-based science to create CBD-infused products. She believes in blending the Eastern and Western approach, utilizing herbs, plant-medicine, and multiple different modalities.Through her practices as an integrative health pharmacist and leading education initiatives at Element Apothec, she’s helping further break the stigma of cannabis as medicine and teaching others about starting a business.Tune in to this episode to hear more about Dr. Swathi’s passion for educating both patients and healthcare professionals, her brand and how it's standing out in a saturated market!Topics discussed in this episode:Dr. Swathi on becoming an integrated health pharmacist and business ownerUsing cannabinoids and herbs to bring healing at her company, Element ApothecWhy education on evidence-based practices of cannabis is importantChanges in healthcare professionals need to makeThe stigma surrounding cannabis and a lack of researchWhat would Dr. Swathi say to skeptics?How Dr. Swathi got interested in cannabis as medicineTalking to a healthcare provider about cannabisDr. Swathi on starting her brand, Element Apothec, and helping customersPrioritizing education at Element ApothecStruggles her brand faces in a saturated marketWhat’s next for Element ApothecDr. Swathi’s definition of successContact Dr. Swathi on LinkedIn or her website here! And, learn more about her skincare and wellness brand, Element Apothec: https://elementapothec.comFind more episodes of Dank Discussions on Apple, Spotify, Google, or wherever you get your podcasts!Connect with us:FacebookInstagramLinkedInTikTokTwitterYouTubeDoes your cannabis, hemp, or CBD company need to improve local or e-Commerce sales? Set up a time to speak with us at Calacann – Cannabis Marketing Agency to discuss how our digital marketing, search engine optimization (SEO), web design, affiliate/referral marketing, or influencer marketing campaigns can help you. Home of the D.A.N.C. Method.Spotify | YouTube | Soundcloud | StitcherFollow