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From Hospice to Healing: A Breast Cancer Survivor's Remarkable Journey breast cancer cannabis oil chronic pain hospice Feb 03, 2025

   

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...

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The Human Stories Behind Ryan’s Law and End of Life Care advocacy cancer hospice pain Feb 03, 2025

 

By Ken Sobel Esq

This blog originally appeared on the Cannabis Nurse Network blog on Jan 12, 2022,  and is being shared with their permission.

National Context for Ryan’s Law

While 36 states, the District of Columbia, and four U.S. territories allow medical Cannabis use, the loose assemblage of state laws has resulted in a system riddled with inconsistencies.

And despite growing recognition...

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Transforming End-of-Life Care: The Power of Preparation and Medical Cannabis Feb 03, 2025

 

Host: Debi Wimberley- Founder of the Effective Cannabis Newsletter

CoHost:  Angel Johansen- Cannabis Educator

Guest: Kyona- Self-Care & End-of-Life Doula

 

In this thought-provoking interview, Kyona, guest editor for Effective Cannabis Newsletter's February issue on hospice and end-of-life care, joins Effective Cannabis Conversations to delve into the deeply personal and practical aspects ...

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Living Authentically Includes Preparation for and Consideration of Mortality cannabis end of life hospice Feb 02, 2025

 

By Kyona, Self-Care & End-of-Life Doula

Regardless of its inevitability, there are those who avoid discussing death and dying and view it as an uncomfortable topic or even taboo. And some may even believe that merely thinking about their own death is a morbid and unhealthy practice.

I help people contemplate their ideal death because I believe it is an ultimate act of self-care that also bene...

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Cannabis and the DSM: Differentiating Dependence from Addiction addiction dependence harm reduction Jan 06, 2025

 

By William Brown, Certified Medical Cannabis Specialist

 

We often hear the terms dependence and addiction when people talk about Cannabis use. But these words often come with preconceived notions that can cloud our understanding. Misconceptions can muddy the waters for those seeking to understand Cannabis as medicine. This article looks closely at the scientific definitions, their relevance ...

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From Stigma to Strength: Parenting and Working in Medical Cannabis Jan 06, 2025

 

Host: Debi Wimberley - Founder of the Effective Cannabis Newsletter with Guest Dr. Demetria Bates, Renee Leonard, and William Brown

 

Parenting while working in the medical Cannabis industry presents unique challenges but also offers incredible opportunities to advocate for change and educate others. In this conversation, we dive into the personal journeys of parents who are also professio...

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Cannabis Advocacy for Change: The Connor Sheffield Foundation’s Impact ptsd stigma Jan 06, 2025

Host: Debi Wimberley - Founder of the Effective Cannabis Newsletter with Guest Connor and Tricia Sheffield 

 

Every advocacy effort has a powerful story at its heart. This conversation delves into the Connor Sheffield Foundation’s groundbreaking work to inspire change in medicinal Cannabis. From overcoming stigma to leading with research, collaboration, and compassion, the foundation has turn...

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Why the “Most Wonderful Time of the Year” Sometimes Feels Anything But anxiety cbd cbg endocannabinoid system (ecs) linalool stress terpinolene thc vaporization Jan 05, 2025

 

By Michelle Distion, Certified Cannabis Coach

 

What if the holiday chaos you’re feeling isn’t just in your head—but in your body’s deepest balancing system? This is the hidden science behind why holiday stress hits so hard—and what you can do about it.

For many, the holidays are a season of joy, but for others, they’re a time of quiet struggle. It might be your first Christmas without a lov...

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Cannabis Helped My Crohn's Disease and Improved My Quality of Life Tremendously! anxiety cbd cbn chronic pain crohn's depression inflammation muscle spasms stigma testimonial thc Jan 04, 2025

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.

 

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.

 

I was on a lot of different prescription medications

With side effects such...

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Breaking Barriers: Confronting Cancer, Cannabis, and the Stigma Holding Us Back cancer stigma Jan 04, 2025

 

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

 

Pandemic Levels of Cancer: A Growing Global Concern

As it stands today, 1 in 2 men and 1 in 3 women are expected to be diagnosed with cancer at some point in their lifetime. Those are staggering odds. That’s essentially a 50/50 chance for men, and the odds for women aren’t much better. Cancer remains the second leading...

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Cannabis and Other Plant-based Medicines Have Helped Me Live a Prescription and Opioid Free Life for Nearly 15 Years anxiety beta-caryophyllene cbd edibles linalool migraines myrcene opioid cessation pain stigma terpenes testimonial thc traumatic brain injury (tbi) Jan 04, 2025

Submitted by Otha S. from Annapolis, Maryland

I am 43 years old, from Annapolis, Maryland. I was suffering from a head injury, anxiety, and back pain for 16 years.

 

In 2006, I was involved in a serious car accident that nearly took my life

I fell asleep at the wheel and was ejected from the car, landing on my head and upper back. I suffered a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) as a result and was l...

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January 2025 Message from the Editors ecn team Jan 03, 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, February 2025, is about Hospice and End of Life Care. 

The key to success with medical Canna...

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