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Submitted by Yasha K. from New York City
I am 41 from NYC. I’ve been healthy my whole life, and Cannabis has made me healthier.
When fitness started fighting back
Loss of appetite and inability to sleep after heavy workouts, which delayed recovery, at times leading to injury.
Years ago, I was a competitive athlete. When Cannabis became an active part of my routine, I was competing in weight...
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Cannabis Health Radio Podcast Hosted by Ian Jessop and Corrie Yelland
In this episode, meet Robin. After receiving the Anthrax vaccine during her military service, Robyn's health began to decline, leading to 17 surgeries over two decades to address numerous health complications. Now facing Stiff Person Syndrome, she's found relief through Cannabis therapy and joins us from North Carolina to sh...
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Riley D. Kirk, Ph.D. Discusses:
In this episode, Dr Kirk dives deep into oral health with the incredible Stacy Bobak, a powerhouse educator, communicator, and advocate who is changing the way we think about dentistry and wellness.
Stacy is a Registered Dental Hygienist and Certified Cannabis Educator from Ontario, Canada. She’s the creator and owner of CannaDent, a first-of-its-kind educ
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By: Amanda Reiman, PHD, MSW with Dr. Casara Andre
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People love their pets. They are part of the family, and in some cases (like mine), “fur children”. We would do anything for our dogs, cats, rabbits, horses and other critters. A few years ago, my dog BoJack developed terrible allergies that resulted in skin lesions, infections and hair loss. We tried a variety of treatments, including medicati...
Welcome to the Effective Cannabis Newsletter, your trusted resource for understanding how Cannabis interacts with the body. Created by experienced Cannabis Health Coaches and Educators, each month’s issue is carefully curated around a specific theme, offering science-backed insights and practical guidance. In our December issue, we’re celebrating a year of insights, innovation, and impact. We’ll b...
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By Debi Wimberley, Certified Cannabis Specialist and Founder of the Effective Cannabis Newsletter
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You were born with a sophisticated biological system designed to manage pain, inflammation, mood, and the healing process, the Endocannabinoid System (ECS) [1]. Yet chances are your doctor has never mentioned it. Medical Cannabis pain relief works through this system. Still, patients worldwide ...
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By Michelle Distion, Certified Cannabis Coach
In today’s world, it’s almost impossible to ignore how commonplace stress, anxiety, and illness are. Most people are not even aware that there is a way to calm those racing thoughts and cultivate inner peace. For many, the idea of a daily meditation practice may feel daunting when their body is in pain, the monkey mind is too active, or emotions ar...
By Dr. Michele Ross
This article first appeared on HashDash 4/17/2024
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With the U.S. still healing from the worst of the opioid crisis, people are searching for a pain-relief alternative. This chapter explains why that alternative is Cannabis for so many.
By now, it’s no secret how destructive the opioid epidemic has been, as the over-prescribing of pharmaceutical medications led to many addi...
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Walman's Apothecary Hosted by:Â Steven Walman
Shared with the generous permission of Walman's Apothecary. This episode originally aired on Jun 13, 2023.
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On this episode, host Steven Walman sits down with Dr. Amanda Reiman, a pioneering Cannabis ethnobotanist, social worker, and founder of Personal Plants. Together, they dive into the concept of harm reduction and how Cannabis plays a pow...
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By the Effective Cannabis Newsletter Team
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What if the solution to the world’s opioid crisis has been growing under our noses all along?
The opioid epidemic has left millions reeling ...from patients trapped in cycles of dependency to grieving families, overwhelmed providers, and a broken healthcare system grasping for safer solutions. But a growing body of evidence suggests that medical Ca...
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By: Mike Robinson, Global Cannabis Educator and Creator of ECS Balance Control
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It's weird to think that January will mark 7 years since I put down the Pharma Oxy, Fentanyl, and went through the withdrawal to end that cycle - after 24 years. CBGa empowered THC, but it was odd how I had to stay with the metabolic hemp extract for a few months, and break the THC cycle too, as I was using up to...
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By William Brown, Certified Medical Cannabis Specialist
The conversation around chronic pain and prescription opioids demands nuance. For too long, patients have been forced to choose between inadequate relief and life-altering risks. As research evolves, medical Cannabis emerges, not as a cure-all, but as a credible, patient-centered tool for reducing harm. It’s time to listen closely to both...
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