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By: Alex Mitchell, Integrative Life and Cannabis Coach
Cannabis can be used for so many health issues. It’s really an amazingly adaptive plant medicine. For me, that was so apparent during the pandemic. Not only was I using it to overcome anxiety and depression (1) but also for an acute need when I got Covid in early 2021.
Navigating Risks: Allowing Social Interaction...
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...
By: Alex Mitchell, Integrative Life and Cannabis Coach
One aspect of life that unites us all is the process of aging. Whether your biology is that of a female or a male, this beautiful journey can come with its own set of changes and adjustments. During this transformative time, some seek alternative approaches to support our well-being and health. Cannabis as a supplement has shown...
Submitted by Tricia Mills from Oahu, Hawaii
I am 67 years old. I live on the island of Oahu in the state of Hawaii. On March 6, 1990, I checked myself into a women’s treatment center for alcoholism and drug addiction. I have been dealing with migraines ever since.
Pain, arthritis, and migraines
Having used cannabis since 2010, the symptoms of piercing pain on one side or the...
Submitted by Kyona from Southern California
I turn 50 this month. I have been dealing with anxiety and PTSD for over a decade.
I was dealing with PTSD from a few incidents
The last being a victim of an armed robbery at a dispensary 16 years ago. That violation was massively triggering and caused me to feel anxious around crowds and loud noises.
I have explored plant...
Submitted by Joyce M. from Texas
Cannabis helped my PTSD and helped relieve some of my anxiety. In addition to that biggie, it also helped with my arthritis pain and racing thoughts (what I call my monkey mind) and relieved some minor skin issues.
I am 54 years old. I am from Texas. I am a leukemia survivor. I have been working on learning about Cannabis and its benefits for a while now....
Submitted by J’Né C. from Missouri
I am 38 years old, and I am from Springfield, Missouri.
I never wanted to be treated with pharmaceuticals
This desire led to unhealthy coping skills, and at different points in my life, using illicit drugs and alcohol to mask the symptoms.
Love at first night
About two years ago, I became acquainted with...
By Whitney Deatherage Cannabis Coach and Educator
I could say my story of chronic pain began at the beginning of 2014, but I’ve learned to go back and look for clues from earlier in life. Multiple childhood sports injuries, frequent recurring illnesses, falling all the time, and a near-fatal car accident in my early twenties - to me, these were unconnected incidents. It...
PDF by Erik Bowen, Doctor of Pharmacy, and Illume Cannabis Wellness Founder
Click the image below to view a PDF presentation excerpted from a presentation by Dr. Bowen
Dr. Erik Bowen is a former pain management patient. He knows that Cannabis is a very misunderstood plant, partly because of the stigma/politics surrounding its use. THC is but ONE...
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