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Cannabis Health Radio Podcast Hosted by Ian Jessop and Corrie Yelland
In this episode, meet Robin. After receiving the Anthrax vaccine during her military service, Robyn's health began to decline, leading to 17 surgeries over two decades to address numerous health complications. Now facing Stiff Person Syndrome, she's found relief through Cannabis therapy and joins us from North Carolina to sh...
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Riley D. Kirk, Ph.D. Discusses:
In this episode, Dr Kirk dives deep into oral health with the incredible Stacy Bobak, a powerhouse educator, communicator, and advocate who is changing the way we think about dentistry and wellness.
Stacy is a Registered Dental Hygienist and Certified Cannabis Educator from Ontario, Canada. She’s the creator and owner of CannaDent, a first-of-its-kind educ
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By Debi Wimberley, Certified Cannabis Specialist and Founder of the Effective Cannabis Newsletter
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You were born with a sophisticated biological system designed to manage pain, inflammation, mood, and the healing process, the Endocannabinoid System (ECS) [1]. Yet chances are your doctor has never mentioned it. Medical Cannabis pain relief works through this system. Still, patients worldwide ...
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By the Effective Cannabis Newsletter Team
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What if the solution to the world’s opioid crisis has been growing under our noses all along?
The opioid epidemic has left millions reeling ...from patients trapped in cycles of dependency to grieving families, overwhelmed providers, and a broken healthcare system grasping for safer solutions. But a growing body of evidence suggests that medical Ca...
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Riley D. Kirk, Ph.D. Discusses:
This episode breaks down the real-world applications of CBD, without the fluff. Host Dr. Riley, a pharmaceutical scientist, explores what CBD actually does in the body, why it's not just a wellness trend, and how it can be used intentionally for everyday health support. From the science of inflammation to the calming effects on mental health, this episode arms...
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By William Brown, Certified Medical Cannabis Specialist
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For decades, THC has carried a reputation that focuses more on stigma than science. Often dismissed as a substance folks only use to “get high", it’s been largely misunderstood despite growing evidence of its medical and cognitive benefits.
Research now shows that THC plays a critical role in pain management, nausea relief, and neurol...
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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 Emily Earlenbaugh, PhD.
Medically reviewed by Roni Sharon, MD
This article first appeared on The Cannigma, September 22, 2019
Shared with permission from Codi Peterson, PharmD
Overview
Research and anecdotal evidence provide hope that Cannabis can be effective in helping patients cope with depression, especially less intoxicating varieties. Marijuana is widely used for its ability to elev...
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By Mark Durrand
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Intro and Concepts
This article examines two aspects of the Endocannabinoid System (ECS). The first
centers on the crucial role the ECS plays in managing the gastrointestinal process, with a particular focus on dysregulation leading to Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD).
The second area focuses on the role the ECS plays in the experience and management of stress and anxiety, ...
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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 Certified Cannabis Wellness Coach and Educator
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In August of 2023, the Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) that lay dormant for more than 3 years reared its ugly head; in mine. 11 tumors in my brain caused a midline shift in my skull leading to dizziness, vertigo, nausea, vomiting, and severe migraines that wouldn’t quit.
The doctors were as adamant about radiation as I was a...
By Jay Jay O'Brien Certified Cannabis Wellness Coach and Educator
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The knives pincushioning my lower back and spine tickled in comparison to the twisting of the sword wedged between my ribcage. Piercing pain spread throughout my crippled legs, hips, lower back, and spine as every breath tightened like a vice squeezing the air out of my cancer-stricken lungs.
The task of taking a step tormented...
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