Navigating Workplace Drug Testing
Astrid’s government submission into the Workplace Drug Testing Inquiry. Learn more about Astrid and our advocacy for patients
A selection of articles about plant-based medicine and wellness. If you’d like to learn more about plant-based therapies, please discuss your options further with your doctor or make an appointment with Astrid Clinic
Astrid’s government submission into the Workplace Drug Testing Inquiry. Learn more about Astrid and our advocacy for patients
April 20th, known globally as 4/20, has evolved from an underground gathering to a major cultural event celebrating cannabis culture and its journey towards acceptance alongside medical recognition.
Astrid’s ongoing support and advocacy for our patients. In the evolving landscape of medicinal cannabis, one of the most pressing concerns for patients is how its use intersects with driving laws.
In the evolving landscape of natural healthcare, Dr. Shu Ng shines as a beacon of innovation and compassion.
World Sleep Day is a call to action to celebrate and strive for healthy sleep. Between 30-40% of Australians are regularly not getting enough sleep.
March 8th is International Women’s Day, a day acknowledging how women’s development and economic empowerment are central to a gender equal world.
March is Endometriosis Awareness Month, shedding light on a condition affecting almost 1 million women in Australia – that’s around 1 in 7 women.
Have you ever wondered how Astrid came to be and the brains behind it all? Meet Lisa Nguyen, Astrid’s founder and Australian trained pharmacist.
Australia is currently navigating the complexities of legalising and decriminalising cannabis. We are encouraged by this shift and advocate for public health to be a central focus in these discussions.
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World Cancer Day has been observed globally every February 4th since 2000. World Cancer Day serves as a pivotal occasion to amplify awareness and collective efforts in the fight against cancer.
Chronic pain affects 1 in 5 individuals in Australia aged 45 and above, totaling 1.6 million people.
To conclude 2023 on a high note, Astrid Dispensary & Clinic hosted a spectacular year-end event, bringing together the Astrid team and our extended community to celebrate and reflect on the remarkable milestones achieved throughout the year.
2800 BC is the earliest evidence about the medical use of medicinal cannabis, originating in Central Asia or Western China.
In October 2016, the Australian Government passed legislation to allow for medicinal cannabis-based products to be prescribed to patients by registered healthcare professionals. The laws also allowed for the import of medicinal cannabis products and the growing and production of medicinal cannabis products in Australia.
Plant medicine has gained increasing attention in Australia since its legalisation for medical use in 2016 as a potential treatment option for a wide range of conditions. However it may not be suited to everyone.
Mental health is an integral part of our overall well-being. In Australia, like many other parts of the world, a significant proportion of the population struggles with mental health issues.
Australians love to travel. In the 2022-23 year, there were 8,337,080 overseas trips taken by Australian residents, more than 5 times the previous year.
Medicinal cannabis may have a place in the treatment of epilepsy where the use of traditional anti-seizure drugs have not been effective.
Ever wondered why different plants have unique scents? It’s all thanks to compounds called terpenes.
Plant-based products vary, depending on the symptoms or condition they are designed to treat. The way that you take them can vary too.
Your doctor will need to assess your needs, and make a decision about whether there is an appropriate product for you.
Here we explore the differences between vaporising and smoking dried herb, and share information on quality use of medicinal cannabis.
In the intricate orchestra of our body’s internal systems, like the well-known sympathetic nervous system responsible for our fight-or-flight reactions, there’s a relatively new player on the stage: the endocannabinoid system (ECS).
This complex network of chemical signals and receptors, scattered throughout our brain and body, serves as the maestro of essential functions, from memory and emotions to pain management, sleep, and more. As global research and drug development efforts converge on the ECS, its role in our well-being is gaining remarkable attention.
Medicinal cannabis refers to the use of cannabis or its derivatives for therapeutic purposes, primarily to alleviate symptoms or treat various medical conditions.
It contains active compounds like THC and CBD that can impact the body’s endocannabinoid system, with various effects.
There are more than 100 different plant-based products available in Australia which come in many different forms, including oral formulations, topical formulations, inhalations.
The word “cannabinoid” may strike a chord with its association to cannabis, but this term encompasses a vast variety of chemical compounds that interact with the body’s cannabinoid receptors.