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By: Mike Robinson, Global Cannabis Educator and Creator of ECS Balance Control
Have you ever wondered how our bodies handle the intense feeling of fear or manage the lingering sense of anxiety? The answer lies within an incredible system in our body known as the Endocannabinoid System (ECS). The ECS is like a quiet conductor of an orchestra, ensuring that our bodies maintain a balance, or w...
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...

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...
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...
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...
Dr. Riley D. Kirk, Ph.D. Discusses:
Throughout her journey researching the Cannabis plant, she changed her mind on a lot of things, including the pronunciation of "Cannabinoid."
In this enlightening YouTube video, the emphasis is placed on the pronunciation of the word "Cannabinoid." The speaker shares her journey of adopting the pronunciation "Canna-bis" to honor and acknowledge the orig...
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...
Host: Debi Wimberley - Founder of the Effective Cannabis Newsletter with Guest Terese Bowors Certified Cannabis Coach
In this interview, Terese discusses her experience managing autoimmune disorders for over 15 years, highlighting the unique challenges faced by both herself and her family members who also have autoimmune conditions. She offers valuable insights into the complexities of caregiv...
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,...
Dr. David Allen Retired Cardiac Surgeon
In this video, Dr. David Allen, a retired cardiac surgeon and member of the International Cannabinoid Research Society (ICRS), discusses the discovery of the endocannabinoid system (ECS) and its significance in medicine.
Discovered approximately 30 years ago, the ECS is a chemical communication system in the body responsible for maintaining home...
Hosted by Michelle Diston - Certified Cannabis Coach with Guest Nikki Lawley
In this profound follow-up interview with Nikki Lawley, we delve deeper into her inspiring journey of healing and self-discovery. Last year, we discussed how Cannabis significantly improved her quality of life following a traumatic brain injury (TBI). Today, Nikki shares another critical chapter of her health saga,...
Submitted by Tiffany G. from Michigan
I am 44 years old from Michigan and I've been dealing with Fibromyalgia for 10 years.
The challenge I faced was navigating intense pain
It hurt when I would walk, I could feel the shock of my feet hitting the floor with each step I took. The shock ran from my feet all the way up my leg to my pelvic area. I also couldn't sleep. I would just lay awake at n...
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