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By Debi Wimberley Certified Cannabis Educator and Founder of the Effective Cannabis Newsletter
Introduction
My first visit to a Cannabis dispensary was surreal. The front waiting area resembled a doctor’s office. I checked in with my MMJ card ID, surrounded by people in business suits, t-shirts, high heels, and sneakers. Everyone was smiling. When my name was called, my caregiver...
Submitted by Andre T. from Iowa
I am 25 years old. I am from Iowa and have been dealing with anxiety, stress, and depression for about 13 years.
A personal battle
I was in a constant fight or flight mode as well as getting terrible sleep due to my anxiety keeping me up at night. I would also have bouts of depression throughout the years that made it feel impossible to do even the...
Submitted by Debi W. from Phoenix, Arizona
I am 67 years old, living in sunny Phoenix, Arizona, and have been dealing with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC) lung disease for 25 years, along with Asthma since birth.
The battles I faced were just to breathe, to walk, and to cope with reactions to pharmaceuticals
I needed oxygen 24...
By: Mike Robinson, Global Cannabis Educator and Creator of ECS Balance Control
Have you ever wondered how our bodies handle the intense feeling of fear or manage the lingering sense of anxiety? The answer lies within an incredible system in our body known as the Endocannabinoid System (ECS). The ECS is like a quiet conductor of an orchestra, ensuring that our bodies maintain a...
By: FlowerChild. Shared with their generous permission. Originally published on April 30, 2024.
Have you ever wondered if you might be using the wrong cannabinoid to help with your pain? Read on to learn how CBDv (cannabidivarin) might be good for pain relief and how it contrasts with CBD’s potential.
CBD (cannabidiol), CBG (cannabigerol), and CBDv (cannabidivarin) are all popular...
Cannabis Health Radio Podcast Hosted by: Ian Jessop and Corrie Yelland
Shared with the generous permission of Cannabis Health Radio. This episode originally aired in March of 2023.
Her son Alfie was born with a rare form of genetic epilepsy. He suffered his first seizure at 8 months old and his condition progressively worsened. In 2016, at the age of 5, he was admitted to hospital 48...
Dr. Bonni Goldstein, MD YouTube Channel
Shared with the generous permission of Bonni Goldstein. This episode originally aired in June of 2022.
In this video, Dr. Goldstein discusses the scientific evidence that supports the use of cannabinoids for the treatment of the symptoms of Epilepsy.
Are you curious about how CBD works to stop seizures? In this video, Dr. Goldstein...
By Angel Johansen Certified Cannabis Educator
My journey with a herniated disk was not just a physical trial but also a profound test of resilience. The pain was relentless, affecting every aspect of my life. It robbed me of the simple joys of playing with my granddaughter and participating in exercise and social activities. We even went through three mattresses, searching for one to...
By Jay Jay O'Brien Certified Cannabis Wellness Coach and Educator
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...
By Jay Jay O'Brien Certified Cannabis Wellness Coach and Educator
In each article here at the Effective Cannabis Newsletter, I try to write from my personal experience. For this edition on Autoimmune Disease, I would have loved to share about Cannabis for Type 1 Diabetes, an autoimmune disease that we’ve been living within our home since my then 2, and now almost 15-year-old son...
Riley D. Kirk, Ph.D. with Special Guest Dr. Codi Peterson Pharmacists
This episode is all about the pharmacist's role in the Cannabis industry.
Dr. Peterson is a researcher and educator in the Cannabis industry and works as a clinical pharmacist in California.
In this episode, we talk about the pharmacist's role in the ever-changing Cannabis industry, CHS, what drugs Cannabis is...
Riley D. Kirk, Ph.D. Discusses Exercise with Researcher Dr. Angela Brian
In this interview segment, the discussion revolves around the relationship between Cannabis use and various types of physical activity. The interviewee shares findings from 2 research studies that have been conducted on exercise with the inclusion of Cannabis. The conversation also touches on...
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