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By: Amanda Reiman, PHD, MSW with Dr. Casara Andre
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People love their pets. They are part of the family, and in some cases (like mine), “fur children”. We would do anything for our dogs, cats, rabbits, horses and other critters. A few years ago, my dog BoJack developed terrible allergies that resulted in skin lesions, infections and hair loss. We tried a variety of treatments, including medicati...
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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 Michelle Distion, Certified Cannabis Coach
In today’s world, it’s almost impossible to ignore how commonplace stress, anxiety, and illness are. Most people are not even aware that there is a way to calm those racing thoughts and cultivate inner peace. For many, the idea of a daily meditation practice may feel daunting when their body is in pain, the monkey mind is too active, or emotions ar...
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Walman's Apothecary Hosted by:Â Steven Walman
Shared with the generous permission of Walman's Apothecary. This episode originally aired on Jun 13, 2023.
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On this episode, host Steven Walman sits down with Dr. Amanda Reiman, a pioneering Cannabis ethnobotanist, social worker, and founder of Personal Plants. Together, they dive into the concept of harm reduction and how Cannabis plays a pow...
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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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By Debi Wimberley, Cannabis Specialist and Founder of the Effective Cannabis Newsletter
A personal story of how Cannabis saved my life when the healthcare system failed me.
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When medical professionals forced me off opioids after 21 years of responsible use, I had to discover on my own what some chronic pain patients were quietly learning: Cannabis isn't just an alternative medicine, it's a ...
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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By Debi Wimberley, Certified Cannabis Educator and Founder of the Effective Cannabis Newsletter
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It’s Time To Rewrite The Story Of Mental Health Together
After three years of publishing the Effective Cannabis Newsletter, one thing is crystal clear:
Anxiety and Depression aren’t just conditions people want relief from; they’re signals.
Signals that something in the current medical health sys...
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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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Shared with permission from Dr. Benjamin Caplan
This article was originally published March 19, 2025, on the CED Clinic Blog.
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Expanding the Scope of Cannabis WellnessÂ
Cannabis isn’t just about pain relief, stress management, or sleep improvement—its effects extend far beyond. From metabolism and inflammation control to eye health and spiritual well-being, cannabinoids interact with nearl...
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Host: Debi Wimberley- Founder of the Effective Cannabis Newsletter
Guest: Miyabe Shields, Ph.D and Riley D. Kirk, Ph.D
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What You’ll Learn from This Conversation: This conversation dives into the crucial role of the Endocannabinoid System (ECS) in maintaining health, why it remains overlooked in modern medicine, and how scientific advancements are uncovering its potential. Scientists Miya...
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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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