S3 E47: Naturopathic Doctor & Author of, 'Eat, Sleep, Relax, Forget, Protect' Dr. Michelle Sexton

Dr. Sexton is a Naturopathic Doctor who furthered her education in the formal study of the endocannabinoid system and its roles in health and illness.  Her postdoctoral research was on the topic of cannabinoids and their roles inneuroinflammation and neurodegeneration by investigating cannabis use in patients with Multiple Sclerosis and impact on inflammatory markers. She has continued research into health effects of cannabis at University of California, San Diego as Assistant Adjunct Professor in the Department of Anesthesiology.  She is currently a Medical Staff Professional with the Center for Integrative Medicine at UCSD, at the first cannabis clinic in a major medical center. Dr. Sexton’s clinical practice, research and teaching focus on the endocannabinoid systemand roles in integrative medicine, to treat a rangeof conditions, across the lifespan. Dr. Sexton haspresented her research internationally and published 24 papers in peer-reviewed journals. She started her career in healthcare as an herbalist and midwife. She opened the first cannabis analysis laboratory in Washington State and has served as an editor on the American Herbal Pharmacopeia botanic monographs. She is a member of the International Cannabinoid Research Society, the International Association of Cannabinoid Medicine the California Naturopathic Doctors Association, and the American Association of Naturopathic Doctors. She maintains a private medical practice in San Diego, CA. When not caring for patients or pursuing research activities, you can find her in the garden, paying music, playing with grandchildren, swimming or riding her bike to the beach for a surf session!