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By Angel Johansen, Certified Cannabis Specialist
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Not all cannabinoids are part of the mainstream conversation, but some of the lesser-known ones may be doing some of the most interesting work. In fact, some of the most promising developments in Cannabis aren't coming from the usual names. Quietly, cannabinoids like CBG (cannabigerol) and CBGA (cannabigerolic acid) are stepping into the spot...
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By Debi Wimberley, Certified Cannabis Educator and Founder of the Effective Cannabis Newsletter
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It’s Time To Rewrite The Story Of Mental Health Together
After three years of publishing the Effective Cannabis Newsletter, one thing is crystal clear:
Anxiety and Depression aren’t just conditions people want relief from; they’re signals.
Signals that something in the current medical health sys...
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By Michelle Distion, Certified Cannabis Coach
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Some studies report that Cannabis reduces brain activity, as if that’s inherently negative. But let’s ask: what kind of brain activity are we talking about?
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Yes, Cannabis Lowers Brain Activity. And That’s the Point
For those of us with ADHD or high-functioning anxiety, constant mental chatter isn't productive; it's paralyzing. Cannabis does...
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Shared with permission from Dr. Benjamin Caplan
This article was originally published March 19, 2025, on the CED Clinic Blog.
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Expanding the Scope of Cannabis WellnessÂ
Cannabis isn’t just about pain relief, stress management, or sleep improvement—its effects extend far beyond. From metabolism and inflammation control to eye health and spiritual well-being, cannabinoids interact with nearl...
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By Linda Casale, MSN, RN, PMHN-BC
Medical Cannabis has gained significant attention for its therapeutic benefits in treating a variety of medical conditions. Derived from the Cannabis plant, cannabinoids such as tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD) interact with the body's Endocannabinoid System (ECS) to regulate various physiological processes. Evidence-based research highlights i...
Submitted by Marie B. from Delaware County, Pennsylvania
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I am 65, I live in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, and I’ve had these issues since I was 21.
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Living with Bipolar 1: sleeplessness, pain, and depression
I struggled with insomnia during manic episodes and, at other times, sank into deep depression. On top of that, back pain made everything harder, and at my lowest, I even had suicidal...
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By Jay Jay O’Brien C.H. ACCE Certified Cannabis Health Coach & Educator
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The Feminine Flow
From menstruation to menopause, women spend their lives managing hormonal fluctuations, enduring pain, battling inflammation, and adapting to the physical and emotional toll that comes with each stage.
From cramps and migraines to mood swings and hot flashes, Mother Nature has offered women a lifetime ...
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Host: Debi Wimberley- Founder of the Effective Cannabis Newsletter
Guest: Miyabe Shields, Ph.D and Riley D. Kirk, Ph.D
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What You’ll Learn from This Conversation: This conversation dives into the crucial role of the Endocannabinoid System (ECS) in maintaining health, why it remains overlooked in modern medicine, and how scientific advancements are uncovering its potential. Scientists Miya...
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By Alex Mitchell, Integrative Life Coach and Hypnotist
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In 2025, 1 Billion Women Worldwide Will Be Postmenopausal
Are you one of the 1.3 million women globally who will enter menopause this year? Have you considered incorporating Cannabis into your self-care for menopause?
I’m a summer-of-love child, born in 1967. Like many women around my age, I knew almost nothing about the changes that ...
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By Angel Johansen - Certified Cannabis Educator
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When menopause begins—or even long before it officially starts—women often feel like they’re losing themselves. Hormones go haywire, moods shift unpredictably, temperature regulation feels impossible, restful sleep becomes a distant memory, and mental clarity seems out of reach. And what’s the solution most often offered? “Just deal with it.”
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By Jay Jay O’Brien C.H. ACCE Certified Cannabis Health Coach & Educator
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Extending the Journey: What if You Could Have One More Day?
When my mom passed in 2007, just seven days after receiving a cancer diagnosis that had promised her a year to live, she was gone long before her final breath.
The heavy doses of morphine—the standard in end-of-life care—(1) given to “keep her comfortable” ke...
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By Marcie Cooper MSN, RN, AHN-BC, HWNC-BC, ADS, GHNA, Sacred Passage Doula and Conscious Dying Coach
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Hello 2025. I can’t believe we haven’t made more progress than this. I’ve been a hospice nurse since 2007 and a Cannabis nurse since 2011. A decade ago, in 2014, I sent an email to representatives in my home state of Tennessee, advocating for medical Cannabis. I recently found that email whi...
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