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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...

I am Buz L. 72 years Young! Living in North Florida using Cannabis as my medicine for 6 years.

Conditions and symptoms I treat with Cannabis are wide-ranging

Stemming from a history of multiple back surgeries due to childhood accidents—breaking three vertebrae in my neck at age 6 and three more in my lower back at 21.

My journey has been intertwined with challenges including...

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

The knives pincushioning my lower back and spine tickled in comparison to the twisting of the sword wedged between my ribcage. Piercing pain spread throughout my crippled legs, hips, lower back, and spine as every breath tightened like a vice squeezing the air out of my cancer-stricken lungs.

The task of taking a step...

By Dr. Demetria Bates, DNP, FNP-BC, CCE

Smoking cannabis has been the primary consumption method for many decades, but in recent years cannabis consumers have been moving away from traditional smoking methods to dry herb vaporization. This transition is driven by scientific evidence that focuses on the various benefits of vaporizing cannabis.

The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health suggests...

By Kyona,  Board Certified Ayurvedic Health Counselor, and Cannabis Educator

Ayurveda is an ancient, complete system of holistic medicine that addresses all aspects of health. It teaches us to pay attention to our (whole)selves, respect nature, and appreciate all qualities of life.

I am a self-care facilitator. I see the world through an Ayurvedic lens, always looking to define...

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...

By Elisabeth Mack RN, BSN, MBA

This blog originally appeared on the Holistic Caring blog on April 1, 2022 and is being shared with their permission.

Spring is blossoming and flowers are blooming. How about the flora, or microbiome of your gut? April is irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) awareness month and we’re going to explain what that is and how it can be treated.

IBS...

By Marisa Fratoni, BSN-RN

This blog originally appeared on the Holistic Nurse Mama blog and is being shared with their permission.

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...

By Joyce Mcneely - Cannabis Educator            

Did you know one of the safest ways to consume any type of cannabis flower is with a dry herb vape? Yes, it’s true! 

I’ve helped several people navigate this process and it can be overwhelming at first. What do I get? Where do I get it? How much do I spend? What’s the difference between...

By William Brown, Certified Cannabis Educator

Greetings All,

In this post, I'll supply a bit of background on a few compounds in Cannabis called cannabinoids and terpenes. This background will lay the foundation for supplying a better understanding of how these compounds can potentially benefit lung health, based on the available research.

With that being said, research surrounding...

By Marissa Fratoni - Integrative Nurse

For cannabis consumers, there is an ever-growing selection of cannabis administration methods available. Cannabis can be inhaled, ingested, applied topically and transdermally, taken as a sublingual, inserted rectally and vaginally. Out of all of these options, inhalation is the most popular route of administration, with smoking reigning supreme as the...