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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 ...
Hosted by Michelle Diston - Certified Cannabis Coach with Guest Angie Lickliter Â
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In this video, Angie Lickliter shares her experience of success through CBD after struggling with Crohn's Disease for 25 years, which she affectionately calls her "Gut Monster". During her conversation with Michelle, Angie explains the workings of CBD in the body and emphasizes the importance of nutrition, ...
By Arielle Gerard, MD, MS, MPH
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What Is Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)?
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)  is a condition in which areas of your gastrointestinal (GI) system become chronically inflamed. Ulcerative colitis (UC), Crohn’s disease (CD), collagenous colitis, and lymphocytic colitis are types of IBD, with ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease being “classic” forms.
Ulcerative col...
By Marisa Fratoni, BSN-RN
This blog originally appeared on the Holistic Nurse Mama blog and is being shared with their permission.
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An Overview of Irritable Bowel Disease
Crohn’s disease and colitis are chronic inflammatory conditions of the gastrointestinal tract. These diseases can be lumped into the category of irritable bowel disease (IBD). It is estimated that 1.6 million Americans strug...
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