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Shared with permission from Dr. Benjamin Caplan

This article was originally published March 19, 2025, on the CED Clinic Blog.

Expanding the Scope of Cannabis Wellness 

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...

By Jay Jay O’Brien C.H. ACCE Certified Cannabis Health Coach & Educator

The Feminine Flow

From menstruation to menopause, women spend their lives managing hormonal fluctuations, enduring pain, battling inflammation, and adapting to the physical and emotional toll that comes with each stage.
From cramps and migraines to mood swings and hot flashes, Mother Nature has offered women a lifetime ...

By Michelle Distion, Certified Cannabis Coach

What if the holiday chaos you’re feeling isn’t just in your head—but in your body’s deepest balancing system? This is the hidden science behind why holiday stress hits so hard—and what you can do about it.

For many, the holidays are a season of joy, but for others, they’re a time of quiet struggle. It might be your first Christmas without a lov...

Submitted by Otha S. from Annapolis, Maryland

I am 43 years old, from Annapolis, Maryland. I was suffering from a head injury, anxiety, and back pain for 16 years.

In 2006, I was involved in a serious car accident that nearly took my life

I fell asleep at the wheel and was ejected from the car, landing on my head and upper back. I suffered a Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) as a result and was l...

By William Brown, Certified Cannabis Educator

This article is meant to help one describe the effects of Cannabis more accurately than using the terms "indica," "sativa," or "hybrid'.

In my humble opinion, it is more effective to highlight the (specific) chemical components of the plant, particularly cannabinoids and terpenes. These compounds have a direct influence on how Cannabis affects ...

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 hours a day...

By John Malanca Cannabis Advocate and Educator

There is a stubborn stigma surrounding Cannabis and it no longer is simply that Cannabis has no merit or is an entrance drug, but that the non-intoxicating cannabinoid, CBD, is ALL you need for health, wellness, and other ailments which is not totally true.

While CBD is a wonderful, major cannabinoid and something I take daily, other cannabinoids...

By Debi Wimberley Certified Cannabis Educator and Founder of the Effective Cannabis Newsletter

Have you ever found yourself lost in the vast world of skin care products, wondering which one holds the key to your skin’s happiness? From rashes and acne, burns and cuts to dry or wrinkled skin, choices can be overwhelming. But what if there’s a natural solution hidden in plain sight, thanks to you...

By: Maureen Dube-Savage MS RD, Registered Dietitian, Holistic Cannabis Educator 

The plant Cannabis and the system in our body called the ECS, or Endocannabinoid System, works to support our mind and body’s balance. This discovery in the late 80s of a new physiological system working at the cell level, supporting all other known systems, has drawn much needed attention to learn all we can abou...

Submitted by Stacy B. from Ontario, Canada

I am 39 years old from Ontario, Canada. I have been dealing with many symptoms and side effects from breast cancer treatment for almost eight years.

Educating myself about the therapeutic effects of Cannabis helped me gain the confidence I needed to take control of my health and wellness and to empower others to make informed decisions about Cannabis...

Submitted by Debi W. from Arizona

Here it is, 2023. At 65 years old, living in Arizona. I have been living with Asthma, Thalassemia Minor all my life, Osteoarthritis, and Fibromyalgia, for over three decades, CRPS, and COPD, for 28 years, and Mac Lung Disease for seven years. I am happy to report that since I started utilizing cannabinoid therapies in 2016, I have not accumulated any new medic...