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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.

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...

Cannabis Helped My Chronic Pain and Nausea, Helping To Improve My Quality of Life! cbd chronic pain depression edibles gastroparesis insomnia nausea stigma testimonial thc Jul 02, 2025

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.

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...

Sick, Stuck, and Misunderstood Until Medical Cannabis Set Me Free! anxiety brain fog depression menopause myalgic encephalitis nausea neuropathy ptsd testimonial Jul 02, 2025

Submitted by Honey W. from Shelby Township, Michigan

I am 70 yrs old living in Shelby Township. I’m living my best life ever after learning how to use Cannabis properly. I didn’t know there were formulas for using this plant and safety considerations about its origin! Contamination nearly killed me. Because I didn’t know there were so many dangers to consider: molds, mildews, pesticides, herbicid...

From Dispensary to Lab: A Deep Dive into Cannabinoids cannabinoid receptors cannabinoids cbg chronic pain endocannabinoid system (ecs) endocannabinoids feco insomnia nausea phytocannabinoids stigma thc thcv type 1 type 1 diabetes May 28, 2025

Host: Debi Wimberley, Founder of the Effective Cannabis Newsletter and Certified Medical Cannabis Specialist

Guest: Alex Echman

In this powerful and eye-opening episode, Debi sits down with Cannabis Chemist and educator Alex Eckman to explore how real science and lived experience in the world of cannabinoid therapies. From his early dispensary days to his cutting-edge lab research, Alex...

Confronting Stigma: Science-Backed Benefits of THC anxiety appetite cb1 chemotherapy chronic pain epilepsy harm reduction inflammation multiple sclerosis (ms) nausea neuroprotective opioid cessation opioids pain parkinson's disease stigma stress thc May 28, 2025

By William Brown, Certified Medical Cannabis Specialist

For decades, THC has carried a reputation that focuses more on stigma than science. Often dismissed as a substance folks only use to “get high", it’s been largely misunderstood despite growing evidence of its medical and cognitive benefits.

Research now shows that THC plays a critical role in pain management, nausea relief, and neurol...

The Therapeutic Potential of Medical Cannabis: A Comprehensive Review of Conditions and Symptoms Treated acne alzheimer's/dementia anxiety appetite arthritis cancer cbd chronic pain crohn's eczema inflammation irritable bowel syndrome multiple sclerosis (ms) nausea pain parkinson's disease psoriasis ptsd sleep sleep apnea thc Apr 04, 2025

By Linda Casale, MSN, RN, PMHN-BC

Medical Cannabis has gained significant attention for its therapeutic benefits in treating a variety of medical conditions. Derived from the Cannabis plant, cannabinoids such as tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD) interact with the body's Endocannabinoid System (ECS) to regulate various physiological processes. Evidence-based research highlights i...

I was Bedbound Before Cannabis Helped Me Manage the Symptoms of My Complex Physical Health Needs anxiety arthritis asthma chronic pain covid depression fibromyalgia nausea stigma suicide testimonial Jul 01, 2024

Submitted by Berta K. from London, England

I am 36 years old, living in London, England, and I've been managing my complex health since age 22.

Seven Diagnoses & 40+ Symptoms

I face multiple challenges, including fibromyalgia, arthritis, hemianesthesia (loss of sensitivity on the left side), bilateral sciatica, chronic pain from Morton's neuroma, and a syrinx on my spine (fluid-filled cyst) ...

Cannabis Helped Me FULLY Recover From Long Covid anxiety cbd cbg covid depression feco inflammation migraines nausea pain sleep stigma testimonial thc thca Jun 30, 2024

Submitted by Tasha J. from Phoenix, Arizona

41 now, was 39 at the time. I live in Phoenix, AZ, using Cannabis for pain, sleep, anxiety, and rebalancing my ECS for four years.

The challenges I was facing

The inability to eat and drink due to nausea and inflammation caused me to feel anxiety and depression due to my worsening condition from having Long Covid.

There was nothing that could h...

Empowering Wellness: Navigating Medical Cannabis in Harm Reduction alcohol cessation anxiety cannabinoids cbd harm reduction nausea opioid cessation pain receptors sleep thc Sep 03, 2023

Hosted By: Debi Wimberley - Founder of the Effective Cannabis Newsletter with Guest Yakima Palmer, an MSNM, RHIA, CPC, Certified Cannabis Educator and Coach

Listen in as two experienced medical Cannabis Educators discuss the never-ending impact of substance use, both prescribed and illicit. They reveal how cannabinoid therapies are an effective treatment to assist in harm reduction.

This dis...

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Medical Cannabis: Can It Be A Protective Approach to Acute Illnesses? cbd cbda cbg cbga ecn team endocannabinoid system (ecs) fibromyalgia ibs inflammation nausea pain pms thc thca Aug 09, 2023

By J’Ne Clapper Certified Medical Cannabis Wellness Advisor

Medical Cannabis is finally gaining some traction as a treatment option for many chronic illnesses, including (but definitely not limited to) inflammation/ pain (1), mental health disorders (2) (PTSD, C-PTSD, anxiety/ depression, etc.), Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) (3), Fibromyalgia (4), and Multiple Sclerosis (MS) (5). Just in the ...

Booming Epidemic: Cancer Risks and Cannabis Solutions for Seniors appetite cancer nausea Jul 06, 2023

By Jay Jay O'Brien
Certified Cannabis Wellness Coach and Educator

According to the National Cancer Institute (NCI), the average age of individuals diagnosed with cancer is 66 years old. That means that about half of all cancer cases diagnosed are in people 66 years of age or older, and the risk continues to increase with age. (1) (2)

There is already a great risk. The statistics state that 1 i...

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By Joyce McNeely aka "Mrs. Green" - Cannabis Educator

Hello and welcome to Mrs. Green’s Q&A. I take Cannabis questions from curious folks like you and answer them. Starting out on my own Cannabis journey, I had a lot of questions. I hope that answering some of your most burning questions here will help you along your journey as well. Come along! Let’s get started!

A couple of questions came i...

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Submitted by Marie-Eve V. from Québec, Canada

I couldn't move, I couldn’t sleep, and I was filled with hate and anger

Submitted by Alex E. from Pinckney, Michigan

My main challenges come from the bouts of nausea/vomiting caused by gastroparesis

Submitted by Honey W. from Shelby Township, Michigan