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Medical Cannabis: Can It Be A Protective Approach to Acute Illnesses? cbd cbda cbg cbga ecn team endocannabinoid system (ecs) fibromyalgia ibs inflammation nausea pain pms thc thca Aug 09, 2023

By J’Ne Clapper Certified Medical Cannabis Wellness Advisor

 

Medical Cannabis is finally gaining some traction as a treatment option for many chronic illnesses, including (but definitely not limited to) inflammation/ pain (1), mental health disorders (2) (PTSD, C-PTSD, anxiety/ depression, etc.), Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) (3), Fibromyalgia (4), and Multiple Sclerosis (MS) (5). Just in the ...

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My Experience with Cannabis as an Acute Treatment for Covid-19 Pandemic anxiety cannabinoids cbd cbda cbg cbga covid endocannabinoid system (ecs) thc thca Aug 08, 2023

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 for an Immuno-Comprom...

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Is There Enough Evidence to Support The Use Of CBD/Cannabis For Acute Illness? asthma cannabinoids cb1 cbd cbg edibles endocannabinoids inflammation tincture Aug 04, 2023

By: Shoshana Church, MPAS, PA-C, Certified Cannabis Educator, Coach and Aromatherapist 

 

Examples of Acute Illnesses

Most of us have experienced a wide range of acute illnesses during our lifetime. From ear infections to sore throats, or asthma flare-ups, we've all been there. While most cases of sore throats are caused by viruses, with strep being the exception, it's often recommended to wait...

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Perimenopause, Menopause and Andropause: Cannabis as a Healthy Supplement cbd cbda cbg cbga dose layering ecs endocannabinoid system (ecs) menopause seniors thca Jul 07, 2023

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 promise in...

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Dr. Riley D. Kirk Discusses How To Use Cannabis Without Getting High cannabinoid receptors cannabinoids cbd cbg cbn entourage effect video Jul 06, 2023

 

Dr. Riley D. Kirk, Ph.D. Discusses:

The crucial aspect of using Cannabis as medicine. How to benefit from its therapeutic properties without constantly feeling high. While the primary compound in cannabis is THC, known for its intoxicating effects, there are alternative methods to achieve medicinal benefits. We explore various options, starting with smoking or vaping Cannabis flower. Additi...

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Cannabis Helped My Chronic Pain, Arthritis, and Migraines cbd cbda cbg cbga harm reduction insomnia intimacy migraines pain stigma testimonial Jul 06, 2023

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 other and the...

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CBD and Medical Cannabis: Restored My Life from Chiari Malformation, Chronic Inflammation, and Other Conditions arnold chiari arthritis asthma cancer cbd cbg cbn seniors stigma thc Jul 06, 2023

Submitted by Leah W. from traveling the United States

 

I am 65 years old, born in Panama, lived in Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona cumulative 50 years, currently traveling the United States looking for my forever retirement home.

 

I went through nine years of lack of deep rem sleep with chronic and crippling pain

Dealing with complications of Arnold Chiari 1, severe osteoarthritis, osteoporo...

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Cannabis Helps with Anxiety and PTSD and Allows Me to Be My Authentic Self anxiety cbd cbda cbg cbga mindfulness ptsd stigma testimonial thc May 04, 2023

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 medicine for decad...

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My Multi-Cannabinoid "Bliss" Cookies Helped Keep Me Stable When I Quit Antidepressants for Good beta-caryophyllene candida cbd cbg depression mindfulness myrcene testimonial thc yoga May 04, 2023

Submitted by Michelle D. from Ontario, Canada

 

I am 47 years old and have been dealing with depression for over 20 years.

 

The constant negative thoughts…

It kept me stuck in my self-doubt and continued self-sabotage. I felt like a failure and worthless. The continued depression caused gut issues, including Candida and Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO). These issues further cause...

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Cannabinoids Improved My Quality of Life and I’m Still Noticing Subtle Improvements cbd cbda cbg depression grief pain stigma testimonial thc Apr 27, 2023

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 Medical Cannabis edibles, and after the firs...

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Angie Lickliter Tamed "Gut Monster" Crohn's Disease with CBD alcohol cessation anxiety autoimmune disease cbd cbg crohn's depression ibd inflammation opioid cessation pain sleep video Apr 06, 2023

Hosted by Michelle Diston - Certified Cannabis Coach with Guest Angie Lickliter  

 

 

In this video, Angie Lickliter shares her experience of success through CBD after struggling with Crohn's Disease for 25 years, which she affectionately calls her "Gut Monster". During her conversation with Michelle, Angie explains the workings of CBD in the body and emphasizes the importance of nutrition, ...

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Breaking the Stigma: Cannabis and the Transformation of My Brain Health advocacy anxiety cbd cbg depression stigma thc Mar 11, 2023

By Alex Mitchell - Certified Cannabis Coach & Educator

 

Today, I am feeling better than I have in the past fifteen years. My life changed when I embraced Cannabis and used it to improve my mental and physical health.

Like many people, the pandemic beginning in 2020 drastically changed my life. In one week, I lost my job, welcomed a new puppy home, and began home-schooling my son. I had planned...

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