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Cannabis Topicals and Bug Bites cannabinoid receptors cannabis cbd inflammation pain receptors thc topicals trvp1 Aug 08, 2023

Dr. Riley D. Kirk, Ph.D. Discusses:

In this concise and enlightening video, Dr. Riley D. Kirk, Ph.D., delves into the topic of utilizing Cannabis for its therapeutic benefits in alleviating pain and itchiness caused by bug bites. Through her discussion, Dr. Kirk introduces the concept of Cannabis topicals, such as salves, creams, and lotions, as effective remedies for addressing bug bite dis...

Cannabinoids Helped My Terrible Insomnia Associated with Menopause and Improved My Depression and Anxiety. anxiety depression insomnia menopause pain pms sleep stigma Jul 07, 2023

Submitted by Shoshana C. from Southern Illinois

67 is the new 47! I am Shoshana from Southern Illinois (350 miles south of Chicago in the Shawnee Hills).

I went into peri-menopause at 36

And struggled for years with PMS and terrible mood swings, food cravings, and the dreaded hot flashes. I was on several types of antidepressants which were no help at all and made me feel worse. I took s...

CBD Banished My Extreme Leg Discomfort, Bringing Back Ease of Mobility and Peace of Mind endocannabinoid system (ecs) pain sleep testimonial Jul 07, 2023

Submitted by Amy W. from South Florida

I am Amy 75 years old from Deerfield Beach, Florida, using CBD for over a year with continuing benefits.

I had been dealing with disabling leg pain for over two years

It suddenly disrupted every aspect of my life; I couldn’t even get a restful night’s sleep,

Struggling with alarming heaviness in my legs, I suffered from cramps, pain and tingling ...

Navigating Medical Cannabis For Seniors anxiety appetite cancer cbd depression pain seniors sleep thc Jul 06, 2023

By: Terese Bowros Cannabis Wellness Coach, Educator, and Public Speaker

Seniors over 65 years of age are one of the fastest-growing segments of Cannabis consumers in Canada and the United States. In Canada, Cannabis use among seniors has grown tenfold between 2012 and 2019 and twofold between 2015 and 2018 in the United States.

Studies show seniors are reaching to Cannabis for relief and s...

Introducing the ‘Cannaboomers’- The Growing Number of Seniors Using Cannabinoids cannabinoids inflammation neuropathy pain seniors sleep Jul 06, 2023

By: Shoshana Church, MPAS, PA-C, Certified Cannabis Educator, Coach and Aromatherapist

As the stereotype of cannabis users shifts away from young adults and teens towards a more diverse representation, it's important to look at how this market is affecting seniors in particular. The ‘Cannaboomers’ — those aged 50 and over who are actively incorporating cannabis into their daily lives—are on t...

Cannabis Helped My Chronic Pain, Arthritis, and Migraines cbd cbda cbg cbga chronic pain harm reduction insomnia intimacy migraines pain stigma testimonial Jul 06, 2023

Submitted by Tricia Mills from Oahu, Hawaii

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.

Pain, arthritis, and migraines

Having used cannabis since 2010, the symptoms of piercing pain on one side or the other and the...

Cannabis Consumption and Activism in My Vintage Years anxiety depression migraines pain stigma testimonial Jul 06, 2023

Submitted by Empress J. Living in the Kingdom of Hawaii

I am 67 years young. I am from Ayiti and live in the Kingdom of Hawaii

Cannabis is a part of my regimen of plant medicine

I have been using cannabis to deal with my mental, physical, and spiritual health throughout my adult life. I have struggled with anxiety, chronic pain, depression, and migraines. These ailments require prescribed me...

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Cancer & The Green appetite cancer mrs. green nausea pain Jun 06, 2023

By Joyce McNeely aka "Mrs. Green" - Cannabis Educator

Hello and welcome to Mrs. Green’s Q&A. I take Cannabis questions from curious folks like you and answer them. Starting out on my own Cannabis journey, I had a lot of questions. I hope that answering some of your most burning questions here will help you along your journey as well. Come along! Let’s get started!

A couple of questions came i...

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Cannabis Complimented My Healing Journey Through Breast Cancer cancer cbd neuropathy pain ptsd stigma testimonial thc topicals Jun 06, 2023

Submitted by Stephie M. from Southern Ontario, Canada

I am 48 years old. I live in Southern Ontario, Canada. I have been treating the side effects of cancer treatment as well as the AFTER effects of cancer treatment with cannabis.

I have been consuming Cannabis medicine for the past six years

Over the last two years, I have pivoted my canna-clinical protocol and I am actively preventing ...

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Therapeutic Effects of Cannabis Helped Me Gain The Confidence I Needed To Take Control of My Health and Wellness anxiety cancer cbd limonene linalool pain sleep stigma testimonial thc vaporization Jun 06, 2023

Submitted by Stacy B. from Ontario, Canada

I am 39 years old from Ontario, Canada. I have been dealing with many symptoms and side effects from breast cancer treatment for almost eight years.

Educating myself about the therapeutic effects of Cannabis helped me gain the confidence I needed to take control of my health and wellness and to empower others to make informed decisions about Cannabis...

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Nurturing Resilience: Two Breast Cancer Survivors Embracing Healing with Cannabis

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Nurturing Resilience: Two Breast Cancer Survivors Embracing Healing with Cannabis advocacy anxiety cancer pain podcast Jun 06, 2023

Hosted by:

Steph Massey- Cannabis Educator and Patient Care Coach, Breast Cancer Survivor

Stacy Bobak - Cannabis College Professor, Cannabis Education for Dental Professionals, Breast Cancer Survivor

Originally released on the Tincture in Time Podcast on 4/28/2021

In this episode, Steph and Stacy talk about how they met at a retreat by ReThink Breast Cancer, an organization that supports...

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You’ve Got Cancer! advocacy appetite cancer caregiver cbd pain thc Jun 06, 2023

By John Malanca Cannabis Advocate and Educator

When hearing these 3 words, your world immediately stops. Life as you know it comes to a screeching halt.

Then the questions start flowing. In most cases, many ask how did this happen to me? Why did this happen to me? Are you sure? What can we do?

Here Is How We Addressed Cannabis And Cancer

My wife Corinne and I started our company in 2010 ...

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Dr. Riley D. Kirk, Ph.D. Discusses:

Submitted by Shoshana C. from Southern Illinois

I went into peri-menopause at 36

Submitted by Amy W. from South Florida

I had been dealing with disabling leg pain for over two years

Struggling with alarming heaviness in my legs, I suffered from cramps, pain and tingling ...

By: Terese Bowros Cannabis Wellness Coach, Educator, and Public Speaker

By: Shoshana Church, MPAS, PA-C, Certified Cannabis Educator, Coach and Aromatherapist

Submitted by Tricia Mills from Oahu, Hawaii

Pain, arthritis, and migraines

Submitted by Empress J. Living in the Kingdom of Hawaii

Cannabis is a part of my regimen of plant medicine

By Joyce McNeely aka "Mrs. Green" - Cannabis Educator

Submitted by Stephie M. from Southern Ontario, Canada

I have been consuming Cannabis medicine for the past six years

Submitted by Stacy B. from Ontario, Canada

Hosted by:

Steph Massey- Cannabis Educator and Patient Care Coach, Breast Cancer Survivor

Stacy Bobak - Cannabis College Professor, Cannabis Education for Dental Professionals, Breast Cancer Survivor

Originally released on the Tincture in Time Podcast on 4/28/2021

By John Malanca Cannabis Advocate and Educator

Here Is How We Addressed Cannabis And Cancer

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