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CBDv Binds Directly To Pain Receptors: How CBDv Differs From CBD And CBG With Pain Relief cbd cbg cdbv ecs endocannabinoid system (ecs) pain Jun 01, 2024

By: FlowerChild. Shared with their generous permission. Originally published on April 30, 2024.

 

Have you ever wondered if you might be using the wrong cannabinoid to help with your pain? Read on to learn how CBDv (cannabidivarin) might be good for pain relief and how it contrasts with CBD’s potential.

CBD (cannabidiol), CBG (cannabigerol), and CBDv (cannabidivarin) are all popular cannabinoid...

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From 500 Seizures A Month to Seizure Free Thanks to Cannabis Oil
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From 500 Seizures A Month to Seizure Free Thanks to Cannabis Oil cannabis oil cbd ecs endocannabinoid system (ecs) epilepsy seizure May 06, 2024

Cannabis Health Radio Podcast Hosted by: Ian Jessop and Corrie Yelland
Shared with the generous permission of Cannabis Health Radio. This episode originally aired in March of 2023.

 

Her son Alfie was born with a rare form of genetic epilepsy. He suffered his first seizure at 8 months old and his condition progressively worsened. In 2016, at the age of 5, he was admitted to hospital 48 times as a...

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How CBD Works For Epilepsy cbd ecs endocannabinoid system (ecs) epilepsy neurological seizure May 06, 2024

Dr. Bonni Goldstein, MD YouTube Channel 
Shared with the generous permission of Bonni Goldstein. This episode originally aired in June of 2022.

In this video, Dr. Goldstein discusses the scientific evidence that supports the use of cannabinoids for the treatment of the symptoms of Epilepsy.

Are you curious about how CBD works to stop seizures? In this video, Dr. Goldstein explains the latest sc...

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How Cannabis Helped Manage My Herniated Disks: A Personal Journey cannabinoids cbd cbn ecs endocannabinoid system (ecs) inflammation neurological pain thc May 06, 2024

By Angel Johansen Certified Cannabis Educator

 

My journey with a herniated disk was not just a physical trial but also a profound test of resilience. The pain was relentless, affecting every aspect of my life. It robbed me of the simple joys of playing with my granddaughter and participating in exercise and social activities. We even went through three mattresses, searching for one to ease my d...

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Throwing a Bone to Cancer Pain cancer cannabinoid receptors cb1 cb2 ecs endocannabinoid system (ecs) inflammation opioid cessation thc vaporization Mar 30, 2024

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 tormented...

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The Inflammatory Path to Disease autoimmune disease cancer ecs endocannabinoid system (ecs) entourage effect inflammation Mar 05, 2024

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

 

In each article here at the Effective Cannabis Newsletter, I try to write from my personal experience. For this edition on Autoimmune Disease, I would have loved to share about Cannabis for Type 1 Diabetes, an autoimmune disease that we’ve been living within our home since my then 2, and now almost 15-year-old son was diagnosed,...

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A Pharmacists Role in the Cannabis Industry with Dr. Codi Peterson advocacy ecs endocannabinoid system (ecs) Mar 04, 2024

 

Riley D. Kirk, Ph.D. with Special Guest Dr. Codi Peterson Pharmacists

This episode is all about the pharmacist's role in the Cannabis industry.

Dr. Peterson is a researcher and educator in the Cannabis industry and works as a clinical pharmacist in California.

In this episode, we talk about the pharmacist's role in the ever-changing Cannabis industry, CHS, what drugs Cannabis is replacing...

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The Science behind Cannabis and Exercise: Is Cannabis a Performance Enhancing Drug? ecs endocannabinoid system (ecs) terpenes thc Feb 09, 2024

Riley D. Kirk, Ph.D. Discusses Exercise with Researcher Dr. Angela Brian 

 

In this interview segment, the discussion revolves around the relationship between Cannabis use and various types of physical activity. The interviewee shares findings from 2 research studies that have been conducted on exercise with the inclusion of Cannabis. The conversation also touches on the potential for researc...

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Cannabis Stigma Leads To Isolation and Increased Risk of Harm In High-Needs Medical Patients advocacy anxiety ecs endocannabinoid system (ecs) stigma Nov 29, 2023

By Miyabe Shields, Ph.D.

 

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 N’ Out fries exploded in my cheeks left a lasting impression. But paired with that joyous experience was the gut-clench...

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Unlocking the Healing Power of Cannabis Topicals: Nurturing Your Skin Naturally bisabolol cbd cbg ecs endocannabinoid system (ecs) geraniol humulene inflammation linalool neuroprotective phytol receptors terpenes terpinolene thc topicals Nov 01, 2023

By Debi Wimberley Certified Cannabis Educator and Founder of the Effective Cannabis Newsletter

 

Have you ever found yourself lost in the vast world of skin care products, wondering which one holds the key to your skin’s happiness? From rashes and acne, burns and cuts to dry or wrinkled skin, choices can be overwhelming. But what if there’s a natural solution hidden in plain sight, thanks to you...

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Cannabis Reality: Pill Reduction with Dr. Blair anxiety cannabinoids ecs ptsd Sep 05, 2023

Robert Head and Dr. Phillip Blair Discuss Medical Cannabis and The Effects on The Body To Enable Significantly Reducing Pills

Shared with the generous permission of Hemp for Victory. 

In the latest episode of Cannabis Reality, we have a conversation with Dr. Philip Blair, who holds a degree from West Point and has retired from the Army as a Colonel. Dr. Blair has spent a decade researching th...

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Cannabis and Grief: Unveiling the Green Path to Healing alpha-pinene beta-caryophyllene cbd cbg ecs grief limonene myrcene self-care Aug 09, 2023

 

By Michelle Diston - Certified Cannabis Coach

 

Grief comes in many different forms. It could be the death of a loved one, the end of a meaningful relationship, or a major life change. The duration of grief varies significantly from person to person and is influenced by several factors. There is no right or wrong way to grieve and it is important to allow the grieving process to unfold natura...

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