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

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.
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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...
Dr. Bonni Goldstein, MD YouTube ChannelÂ
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...
By Angel Johansen Certified Cannabis Educator
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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...
By Jay Jay O'Brien Certified Cannabis Wellness Coach and Educator
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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...
By Jay Jay O'Brien Certified Cannabis Wellness Coach and Educator
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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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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...
Riley D. Kirk, Ph.D. Discusses Exercise with Researcher Dr. Angela BrianÂ
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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...
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 N’ Out fries exploded in my cheeks left a lasting impression. But paired with that joyous experience was the gut-clench...
By Debi Wimberley Certified Cannabis Educator and Founder of the Effective Cannabis Newsletter
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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...
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.Â
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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By Michelle Diston - Certified Cannabis Coach
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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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