h&f01 010225 The time to allow Filipinos access to safe, effective and affordable medicine via cannabis is now, says Dr. Shiksha Gallow, a top scientist and clinician who travels worldwide to talk about her knowledge on the therapeutic applications of medical marijuana.
Gallow, a resident of South Africa, knows whereof she speaks, having seen first-hand how cannabis healed her husband who figured in a motorcycle accident with her. He broke his neck, hip, and arm, underwent surgery and was initially told by doctors he may never walk again.
She herself administered cannabis oil to her husband and saw how he responded and eventually healed from the ordeal.
Gallow engaged in a series of talks in Manila as Senate Bill 2573, authored by Sen. Robin Padilla, proposes to create a regulatory framework for medical cannabis and create a path to access for patients suffering from a variety of illnesses. Its counterpart bill in the House of Representatives was approved by an overwhelming majority earlier this year.
BusinessMirror had an email chat with Gallow.
What was your line of work before getting involved in cannabis research and treatment?
My background is in clinical pathology, where I was actively involved in numerous clinical trials, including studies on the HIV vaccine.
What made you interested in cannabis as medicine?
Coming from a background in pathology, I often questioned why medical science focuses so heavily on treating symptoms rather than truly healing patients. This curiosity led me down a rabbit hole where I discovered cannabis and its remarkable healing properties. I learned how it interacts with the endocannabinoid system to restore balance and bring the body back to homeostasis. Which came first, you and your husband’s motorcycle accident, or you leading the first cannabis clinical trials in South Africa? Or were they interconnected? Our accident occurred first; however, by that time, I had already completed the clinical trial protocol and was awaiting ethics approval. Tell us briefly about you and your husband’s healing process from the accident by using cannabis oil. What specific steps were taken, where did you source the cannabis, and how did you determine the […]
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