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By Debi Wimberley, Certified Cannabis Educator and Founder of the Effective Cannabis NewsletterÂ
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Hey there, let’s talk about something real!
How many times have you walked into a doctor’s office, explained what’s going on with your body, and then left, feeling unheard? Like your symptoms were brushed off, your concerns dismissed, and you were handed a prescription and matter of factly told...
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Cannabis Health Radio Podcast Hosted by Ian Jessop and Corrie Yelland
Shared with the generous permission of Cannabis Health Radio. This episode originally aired on November 13, 2024
In December 2023, Charity Kelchen of Iowa was given only weeks to live, facing the devastating reality of stage 4 triple-negative breast cancer, compounded by a painful, fungating tumor. Placed on hospice care...
Submitted by Sandy D. from New Jersey
I am 44 years old from New Jersey. I have been dealing with Crohn's disease since I was in my late 20s.
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The challenges I was facing
Were chronic pain and flares with stomach spasms and joint pain with anxiety and depression. Causing me to feel lonely, a burden, and isolated.
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I was on a lot of different prescription medications
With side effects such...
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Hemp for Victory presents Prescriptions vs Cannabis: A Veterans Choice. Virtual panel discussion.
Shared with the generous permission of Hemp for Victory.Â
Trigger Warning: This episode includes discussions around PTSD, trauma, suicide, and the challenges with pain management and mental health, which may be distressing for some listeners. Please take care while listening if these topics ar...
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Let's Talk Cannabis Podcast Hosted by: Sherry Bennett and Chief Medical Advisor Dr. Barb MainvilleÂ
Shared with the generous permission of Let's Talk Cannabis. This episode originally aired in December of 2022.
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Trigger Warning: This episode includes discussions around PTSD, trauma, suicide, and the challenges with pain management and mental health, which may be distressing for some l...
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Research Led By The Cannabis Center of ExcellenceÂ
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Cannabis research studies led by the Cannabis Center of Excellence span from public health impact to education to reduce substance abuse and more. The CCOE is involved in educational programs for healthcare professionals, policymakers, and the public. These programs disseminate research findings and provide evidence-based information on Can...
Submitted by Berta K. from London, England
I am 36 years old, living in London, England, and I've been managing my complex health since age 22.
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Seven Diagnoses & 40+ Symptoms
I face multiple challenges, including fibromyalgia, arthritis, hemianesthesia (loss of sensitivity on the left side), bilateral sciatica, chronic pain from Morton's neuroma, and a syrinx on my spine (fluid-filled cyst) ...
Submitted by Tricia Mills from Oahu, Hawaii
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I am 67 years old. I live on the island of Oahu in the state of Hawaii. On March 6, 1990, I checked myself into a women’s treatment center for alcoholism and drug addiction. I have been dealing with migraines ever since.
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Pain, arthritis, and migraines
Having used cannabis since 2010, the symptoms of piercing pain on one side or the other and the...
Submitted by Leah W. from traveling the United States
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I am 65 years old, born in Panama, lived in Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona cumulative 50 years, currently traveling the United States looking for my forever retirement home.
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I went through nine years of lack of deep rem sleep with chronic and crippling pain
Dealing with complications of Arnold Chiari 1, severe osteoarthritis, osteoporo...
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