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Dispelling Myths: Why CBD Alone Isn't the Whole Picture for Wellness advocacy alpha-pinene anxiety cannabinoids cbd cbda cbg depression inflammation limonene linalool neuroprotective pain seniors stigma terpenes thc thca Nov 29, 2023

By John Malanca Cannabis Advocate and Educator

 

There is a stubborn stigma surrounding Cannabis and it no longer is simply that Cannabis has no merit or is an entrance drug, but that the non-intoxicating cannabinoid, CBD, is ALL you need for health, wellness, and other ailments which is not totally true.

While CBD is a wonderful, major cannabinoid and something I take daily, other cannabinoids...

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Unlocking the Healing Power of Cannabis Topicals: Nurturing Your Skin Naturally bisabolol cbd cbg ecs endocannabinoid system (ecs) geraniol humulene inflammation linalool neuroprotective phytol receptors terpenes terpinolene thc topicals Nov 01, 2023

By Debi Wimberley Certified Cannabis Educator and Founder of the Effective Cannabis Newsletter

 

Have you ever found yourself lost in the vast world of skin care products, wondering which one holds the key to your skin’s happiness? From rashes and acne, burns and cuts to dry or wrinkled skin, choices can be overwhelming. But what if there’s a natural solution hidden in plain sight, thanks to you...

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Cannabinoids and Terpenes: A Breakthrough for Lung Health? alpha-pinene asthma beta-caryophyllene humulene inflammation limonene linalool lungs terpenes vaporization Feb 10, 2023

By William Brown, Certified Cannabis Educator

 

Greetings All,

In this post, I'll supply a bit of background on a few compounds in Cannabis called cannabinoids and terpenes. This background will lay the foundation for supplying a better understanding of how these compounds can potentially benefit lung health, based on the available research.

With that being said, research surrounding cannabino...

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Seven Years of Studying and Using Cannabis For Chronic Pain: My Inside Story cbd complex regional pain syndrome (crps) consumption methods endocannabinoid system (ecs) mac lung disease opioid cessation pain terpenes thc Jan 05, 2023

By Debi Wimberley Cannabis Educator and Founder of the Effective Cannabis Newsletter

 

This is a tribute to all who live in chronic pain. You are important, and you matter. It is also a celebration of all who have learned how to manage their pain with Cannabis.

Today I am sharing for the first time what being medically forced off opioids taught me and gave me. This narrative is vital to provide...

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Cannabis & Chronic Pain: A Brief Overview of Chronic Pain & Ways In Which It May Be Managed alpha-pinene beta-caryophyllene cbc cbd cbda cbg cbn dose layering limonene linalool myrcene pain terpenes terpineol terpinolene thc thca Dec 28, 2022

PDF by Erik Bowen, Doctor of Pharmacy, and Illume Cannabis Wellness Founder

 

Click the image below to view a PDF presentation excerpted from a presentation by Dr. Bowen

 

 

Dr. Erik Bowen is a former pain management patient. He knows that Cannabis is a very misunderstood plant, partly because of the stigma/politics surrounding its use. THC is but ONE component of the plant, but is the one ...

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