Smoking Mullein Leaf for a Lung Cleanse? A Physician’s Reality Check from Men’s Health
Driven by viral social media trends claiming that smoking dried mullein leaf can ‘detox tar’ and cleanse the respiratory tract, millions of consumers are experimenting with herbal smoking blends. In an expert feature published by Men’s Health, board-certified family physician Dr. Benjamin Caplan explains why inhaling combusted plant matter is a misleading shortcut that irritates delicate bronchial tissue rather than healing it. This clinical analysis explores the pharmacology of Verbascum thapsus, compares oral demulcent teas against pulmonary combustion risks, and outlines medically sound pathways to restore lung health.
The Quiet Tension Between Needing Space and Needing People: Clinical Reflections in Psychology Today
When everyday social interactions begin to feel exhausting, many individuals conclude that their personality has permanently changed or that they are becoming anti-social. In his Psychology Today column ‘Beyond the White Coat,’ board-certified family physician Dr. Benjamin Caplan argues that this tension reflects an acute depletion of nervous system capacity rather than an altered personal identity. Understanding the neurobiology of allostatic load, HPA axis stress fatigue, and restorative solitude allows individuals to heal burnout without withdrawing into permanent isolation.
Examining the Evidence: Physiological Mechanisms of Green Tea Extract & Supplement Reviews
⚠️ Medical Independence & Non-Endorsement Notice Notice Regarding Commercial Supplement Reviews: Dr. Benjamin Caplan was invited to provide purely physiological commentary regarding the metabolic mechanisms of green tea extract (EGCG)....
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Cannabis and Heart Health: Clinical Evidence, Cardiovascular Mechanisms, and the JAMA Study Critique
Following widespread media coverage of a UCSF study published in JAMA Cardiology linking cannabis to potential cardiovascular risks, board-certified family physician Dr. Benjamin Caplan provides an evidence-based clinical appraisal of cannabinoid hemodynamics. While acute delta-9-THC inhalation can trigger transient tachycardia, peripheral vasodilation, and sympathetic nervous system activation, broad observational registries frequently conflate combustion-related toxins with pure cannabinoid pharmacology. This comprehensive clinical guide examines the physiological mechanisms of CB1 and CB2 receptors in vascular tissue, identifies high-risk cardiac contraindications, and details safe monitoring protocols for patients and physicians.
Cannabis and Pregnancy: What Doctors Aren’t Saying
Clinical Update: This editorial interview has been consolidated into our comprehensive gold-standard monograph: Cannabis and Pregnancy: Clinical Evidence, Endocannabinoid Physiology, and Risk-Benefit Decision-Making. When Suffering, Pregnancy and Cannabis Collide: What...
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