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Submitted by Angel J. from Utah
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I am 51 years old from Utah. I had been dealing with nerve pain from my herniated discs touching my sciatic nerve for 9 years.
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The challenges I was facing were constant pain shooting down my left leg and muscle spasms
At any given time of the day, that would tense and freeze my muscles from my calf and shin down to my Achilles tendon and feet. That Caused m...
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Welcome! Thank you for reading the Effective Cannabis Newsletter. Cannabis Coaches and Educators created this newsletter to inform you about how Cannabis works in the body. Each newsletter is carefully curated and has a specific theme that changes with every newsletter. For example, in our next issue January 2024, we will Wrap up 2023 by highlighting some of our impactful content of 2023 along ...
Host: Debi Wimberley - Founder of the Effective Cannabis Newsletter with Guest Alex Mitchell, Integrative Life and Cannabis Coach
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Debi and Alex, certified Cannabis educators, have an open and frank conversation to shed light on the intricacies of navigating societal stigmas surrounding Cannabis, the importance of self-advocacy, and the broader implications for healthcare professionals, educ...
 By Michelle Diston - Certified Cannabis Coach and Educator
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The Cannabis community often divides into distinct categories: medical and recreational, CBD and THC. There are many people who think that medical Cannabis is hemp-only products and are still afraid or stigmatized about getting âhighâ.
There are whole arguments for having a medical market only or recreational market only, but today, ...
By John Malanca Cannabis Advocate and Educator
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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 Alex Mitchell, Integrative Life and Cannabis Coach
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Cannabis is a beacon of hope for many as they struggle with medical conditions. Perhaps you know the story of Charlotte (1), the child with such severe epilepsy that she was experiencing up to 300 seizures per month. Then her family found Cannabis, and Charlotteâs life changed for the better.
Maybe youâve read about Jay Jay (2), a cancer w...
By Dr. Demetria Bates, DNP, FNP-BC, CCE, and Health Coach
Cannabis, often referred to as marijuana, is a topic that has a long history in controversy and negative stigma, especially within the scope of healthcare. Despite the growing acceptance and legalization of Cannabis globally, healthcare providers still face significant challenges to understanding and integrating Cannabis into practice. Can...
By Miyabe Shields, Ph.D.
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The first time I inhaled that sweet cheeba was the first time I felt like my life could possibly, just maybe, with a lot of effort (and with a lot of weed), be doable. The quieting of my mind, the warmth from laughing until I cried, and the way the In Nâ Out fries exploded in my cheeks left a lasting impression. But paired with that joyous experience was the gut-clench...
Riley D. Kirk, Ph.D. Discusses: Cannabis and Heart Health with Dr. Benjamin Caplan
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Recent news stories by CNN and other big media companies have began publishing fear-mongering articles about two recent ABSTRACTS that have not been fully published or presented yet. Dr. Benjamin Caplan comes on the podcast to discuss the real risks of cannabis to your cardiovascular health and why media repo...
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Hosted by:
Steph Massey- Cannabis Educator and Patient Care Coach, Breast Cancer Survivor
Stacy Bobak - Cannabis College Professor, Cannabis Education for Dental Professionals, Breast Cancer Survivor
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Originally released on the Tincture in Time Podcast on 4/20/2021
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Does stigma stem from a lack of knowledge? In this episode, Stacy and Steph talk about stigma in the healthcare system. St...
By Jay Jay O'Brien Certified Cannabis Wellness Coach and Educator
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Have You Ever Met A Unicorn?
Iâm a unicorn. In the Cannabis world, you wonât meet many people like me. Iâm a stigma-free baby.
What exactly does that mean? That means I grew up in a world where Cannabis was normalized and accepted. It means I grew up around people who regularly utilized and enjoyed Cannabis and made a point of...
By Angel Johansen - Certified Cannabis Educator
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Amplifying Elderly Voices: Advocating for Personalized Care
Taking care of our seniors is something that touches all of us at some point. And you know what makes a real difference? Listening. It's like the secret ingredient. But sometimes, we all get so caught up in what we think we know, we forget that our elders have stories to share. Let's ta...
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