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Host Debi Wimberley Founder of the Effective Cannabis Newsletter and Cannabis Specialist
Co-Host Angel Johansen, Cannabis Specialist
Guest Charlotte Caldwell
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In this gripping episode of the Effective Cannabis Conversation, we sat down with an extraordinary mother whose advocacy reshaped an entire country’s Cannabis laws. Her story isn’t just about medicine, it’s about hope, heartbreak, a...
Submitted by Marie-Eve V. from Québec, Canada
I am 46 years old from Québec, Canada, born with Spina Bifida. I've been diagnosed with Hyponatremia, anemia and now my body rejects all nutrients from all sources.
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I couldn't move, I couldn’t sleep, and I was filled with hate and anger
Being hungry all the time intensifies aggressiveness and hate toward myself and others. Since childhood, I have...
Submitted by Ava’s Mom, Vera T. from Cork, Ireland
My daughter was seven when she started medical Cannabis. We are from Cork, Ireland, dealing with Dravet Syndrome (intractable drug-resistant epilepsy).
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The challenge Ava faced
She was enduring hundreds of daily seizures of all types, from absence to full tonic clonic seizures. Ava was suffering terribly and we felt lost and in despair. Until...
Submitted by Billy C's mum, Charlotte from the United Kingdom
I'm Charlotte C. from the United Kingdom; I’m not a doctor. I’m not a politician. I’m just a mum who refuses to give up. When I close my eyes, I can still smell the bleach clinging to the hospital floors, I can hear the shuffle of hurried footsteps, the low hum of machines, the murmur of doctors trying to sound confident. But mostly, I...
Submitted by Alex E. from Pinckney, Michigan
I am 29 years old and I am from Pinckney, Michigan. I have been dealing with chronic pain for 12 years, caused from a lower back injury, along with nausea for 6 years caused by gastroparesis.
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My main challenges come from the bouts of nausea/vomiting caused by gastroparesis
During these flare-ups, it's common for me to lose upwards of 10 lbs and go...
Submitted by Angie L. from Kansas City, Missouri
I am 55 years old. I am from Kansas City, Missouri and I have been dealing with Crohn's Disease for over 25 years.
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I was struggling with constant pain, anxiety, and sleepless nights
It felt like everything was spiraling out of control. My body, my bowels, my life… I didn’t feel like myself anymore.
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Before I started using CBD, I wasn't leav...
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By Debi Wimberley, Cannabis Specialist and Founder of the Effective Cannabis Newsletter
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The data is in, and it's remarkable! After analyzing three years of data, we're seeing patterns that are revolutionizing cannabinoid therapy.Â
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The Big Discovery: Multi-Cannabinoid Formulas Win
Our experience database reveals something incredible! Multi-cannabinoid formulas consistently outperform si...
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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...
Dr. Bonni Goldstein, MD YouTube ChannelÂ
Shared with the generous permission of Bonni Goldstein. This episode originally aired in June of 2022.
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In this episode, learn all about this newly available phytocannabinoid...what it is, who might benefit from its medicinal properties, and more...
After witnessing the incredible medical benefits of Cannabis in thousands of my patients, both adults a...
By Matan Weil
Scientifically reviewed by Lauren Vrabel, PharmD
This article first appeared on The Cannigma, May 6, 2021
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What if there was a type of weed that was fully legal, safe to use, you could buy at the corner store, and it wouldn’t even show up in a drug test? Sound too good to be true? It is, unfortunately.
Delta-8-THC, a close relative of the more famous delta-9-THC, acts in many ...
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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...
By Dr. Abraham Benavides
This article first appeared on HashDash 4/17/2024
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What are Cannabinoids?
Put simply, cannabinoids are organic and bioactive compounds that are found in the Cannabis plant. Whole plant Cannabis contains over 550 naturally occurring components (1). We currently know of almost 150 cannabinoids (2) in the Cannabis plant. The two cannabinoids we know the most about are te...
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