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Cannabis Flower Helped My Bipolar 1, Pain, and Anxiety with Wonderful Benefits Achieved In 6 Months anxiety bipolar depression pain sleep stigma suicide testimonial thc Apr 02, 2025

I am 65, I live in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, and I’ve had these issues since I was 21.

 

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 thoughts.

For the longest time, my Bipolar 1 was misdiagnose...

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Tribute to Corrie Yelland: A Cannabis Warrior and Beacon of Hope advocacy cancer ecn team endocannabinoid system (ecs) Apr 01, 2025

With deep respect and gratitude, we honor the life and legacy of Corrie Yelland, a true pioneer in the world of Cannabis for cancer treatment. Corrie’s journey was one of incredible resilience, courage, and an unwavering commitment to helping others find relief and hope through the healing power of Cannabis.
In 2011, Corrie was diagnosed with cancer and given just 2-4 months to live. Faced with thi...

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March 2025 Message from the Editors ecn team Mar 09, 2025

Welcome! Thank you for reading the Effective Cannabis Newsletter. Cannabis Health Coaches and Educators created this newsletter to inform you about how Cannabis works in the body. Each newsletter is carefully curated and has a specific theme that changes with every newsletter. For example, our next issue, April 2025, is about Medical Cannabis Benefits and the diverse health conditions and symptoms...

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Empowered from Within: The Role of Cannabis Suppositories in Women's Health anxiety cancer cannabinoids cbd chronic pain endocannabinoid system (ecs) endometriosis entourage effect flavonoids inflammation linalool menopause menstrual cramps migraines myrcene pain stress suppositories terpenes thc Mar 04, 2025

 

By Jay Jay O’Brien C.H. ACCE Certified Cannabis Health Coach & Educator

 

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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Rethinking Wellness: Unlocking the Power of the ECS and Cannabinoid Science anxiety cancer cbd cbg ecs endocannabinoid system (ecs) harm reduction inflammation menopause pain seizure self-care sleep stigma thc tolerance break Mar 03, 2025

 

Host: Debi Wimberley- Founder of the Effective Cannabis Newsletter

Guest: Miyabe Shields, Ph.D and Riley D. Kirk, Ph.D

 

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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From Postpartum Struggles to Cannabis Advocate: A Journey of Healing advocacy alcohol cessation anxiety postpartum depression stigma Mar 03, 2025

 

Cannabis Health Radio Podcast Hosted by Ian Jessop

Shared with the generous permission of Cannabis Health Radio. This episode originally aired on August 21, 2024.

In this powerful episode, you will hear the inspiring story of Monica Olano, a mother from New Orleans whose life took an unexpected turn after the traumatic birth of her twins. Struggling with severe postpartum depression and an...

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Menopause in the Shadows: The Missing Conversation for 1 Billion Women advocacy cannabinoids cannabis cbd cbda cbg cbga menopause pain perimenopause phytocannabinoids thc thca Mar 03, 2025

 

By Alex Mitchell, Integrative Life Coach and Hypnotist

 

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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Reclaiming Yourself: How Cannabis Can Support Women Through Menopause anxiety cannabinoids cb1 cb2 cbd ecs endocannabinoid system (ecs) homeostasis menopause pain phytocannabinoids sleep stigma thc Mar 03, 2025

 

By Angel Johansen - Certified Cannabis Educator

 

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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Taking Back Control: Women’s Health and the Endocannabinoid System anxiety autoimmune disease cannabinoids cbd cbda cbg chronic pain complex regional pain syndrome (crps) copd depression ecs endocannabinoid system (ecs) endocannabinoids endometriosis fibromyalgia inflammation lupus mac lung disease menopause opioids phytocannabinoids pms seizure sleep stress suicide thc thca Mar 02, 2025

 

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

 

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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February 2025 Message from the Editors ecn team Feb 04, 2025

Welcome! Thank you for reading the Effective Cannabis Newsletter. Cannabis Health Coaches and Educators created this newsletter to inform you about how Cannabis works in the body. Each newsletter is carefully curated and has a specific theme that changes with every newsletter. For example, our next issue, March 2025, is about Women's Health and Cannabis. 

The key to success with medical Cannabis ...

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The Extra Mile: Cannabis for Clarity and Connection at End of Life cancer cbd cbda cbg cbga pain stress thc Feb 04, 2025

 

By Jay Jay O’Brien C.H. ACCE Certified Cannabis Health Coach & Educator

 

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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Dying for Cannabis Change: A Nurse’s Fight for Compassionate Care advocacy hospice opioids pain thc tincture Feb 04, 2025

 

By Marcie Cooper MSN, RN, AHN-BC, HWNC-BC, ADS, GHNA, Sacred Passage Doula and Conscious Dying Coach

 

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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