Exploring Plant Based Medicine with Dr. Dana Lillestol, Ph.D.

About this episode

Dr. Dana Lillestol discusses her expertise in functional medicine and the role of medical marijuana in enhancing the health of seniors.

Dr. Lillestol, who has practiced Functional Medicine for 30 years, focuses on empowering patients with tools to enhance their health. A retired Clinical Associate Professor at Arizona State University’s Edson College of Nursing and Health Innovation, she directed the Family Nurse Practitioner Program and has always been dedicated to education. Dr. Dana is guided by a passion for helping our greatest generation, our elders. Now a Senior Educator and Advocate at Life is Chill, Dr. Dana supports the senior community in understanding medical marijuana, from terminology and strains to delivery methods and its effects on the brain and body. She offers personalized guidance and the latest research, helping individuals navigate their journey to improved quality of life.With seven years of experience in medical cannabis, Dr. Dana is passionate about promoting safe and effective products.The Life is Chill product line is thoughtfully designed with seniors in mind. It offers full-spectrum cannabis oil gel capsules and precision-dosed liquid drops that double as beverage enhancers. Dr. Dana serves as a knowledgeable resource, ready to address your questions and provide the latest research on…

People in this episode

Host: AJ Jacobs

Guest: Dr. Dana Lillestol

Topics covered

• plant based medicine
• functional medicine
• medical marijuana
• senior health
• cannabis education

Keywords

• functional medicine
• medical marijuana
• cannabis for seniors
• health empowerment
• cannabis education

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Life is Chill, Arizona State University, NORML, Harvard

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