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Host Debi Wimberley Founder of the Effective Cannabis Newsletter and Cannabis Specialist
Co-Host Angel Johansen, Cannabis Specialist
Guest Charlotte Caldwell
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In this gripping episode of the Effective Cannabis Conversation, we sat down with an extraordinary mother whose advocacy reshaped an entire country’s Cannabis laws. Her story isn’t just about medicine, it’s about hope, heartbreak, a...
Submitted by Ava’s Mom, Vera T. from Cork, Ireland
My daughter was seven when she started medical Cannabis. We are from Cork, Ireland, dealing with Dravet Syndrome (intractable drug-resistant epilepsy).
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The challenge Ava faced
She was enduring hundreds of daily seizures of all types, from absence to full tonic clonic seizures. Ava was suffering terribly and we felt lost and in despair. Until...
Submitted by Billy C's mum, Charlotte from the United Kingdom
I'm Charlotte C. from the United Kingdom; I’m not a doctor. I’m not a politician. I’m just a mum who refuses to give up. When I close my eyes, I can still smell the bleach clinging to the hospital floors, I can hear the shuffle of hurried footsteps, the low hum of machines, the murmur of doctors trying to sound confident. But mostly, I...
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.
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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...
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...
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By Debi Wimberley, Cannabis Specialist and Founder of the Effective Cannabis Newsletter
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The data is in, and it's remarkable! After analyzing three years of data, we're seeing patterns that are revolutionizing cannabinoid therapy.Â
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The Big Discovery: Multi-Cannabinoid Formulas Win
Our experience database reveals something incredible! Multi-cannabinoid formulas consistently outperform si...
Submitted by Marie B. from Delaware County, Pennsylvania
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I am 65, I live in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, and I’ve had these issues since I was 21.
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Living with Bipolar 1: sleeplessness, pain, and depression
I struggled with insomnia during manic episodes and, at other times, sank into deep depression. On top of that, back pain made everything harder, and at my lowest, I even had suicidal...
Submitted by Sandy D. from New Jersey
I am 44 years old from New Jersey. I have been dealing with Crohn's disease since I was in my late 20s.
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The challenges I was facing
Were chronic pain and flares with stomach spasms and joint pain with anxiety and depression. Causing me to feel lonely, a burden, and isolated.
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I was on a lot of different prescription medications
With side effects such...
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.
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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...
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By Debi Wimberley, Certified Cannabis Educator and Founder of the Effective Cannabis Newsletter
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Do you have a Medical Cannabis health story to tell? More importantly, how is one defined and where do you start?
Your Medical Cannabis health story is a personal account of how using Cannabis has impacted your health and wellness journey. It’s about the struggles you faced through traditional t...
Submitted by Victoria L. from Scotland
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I am 44 years old, from Scotland. For most of my life, my mind has been busy and easily distracted.
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An easily distracted mind has always been a challenge
Not being able to focus or concentrate on one thing for periods of time easily swayed me from my yoga practice to do something else, and I was lacking discipline and focus. This isn’t something new ...
Submitted by Anya C. from Los Angeles, CA
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I am 45 years old. I am from Los Angeles, CA. I have been dealing with a seizure disorder since birth.
The challenges I was facing were side effects from long-time use of seizure medication that caused me to feel brain fog, delayed response, and processing of information.
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Before I started with my Cannabis journey
I had been on anticonvulsants and...
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