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Nurturing Resilience: Two Breast Cancer Survivors Embracing Healing with Cannabis
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Nurturing Resilience: Two Breast Cancer Survivors Embracing Healing with Cannabis advocacy anxiety cancer pain podcast Jun 06, 2023
Hosted by:
Steph Massey- Cannabis Educator and Patient Care Coach, Breast Cancer Survivor
Stacy Bobak - Cannabis College Professor, Cannabis Education for Dental Professionals, Breast Cancer Survivor

 

Originally released on the Tincture in Time Podcast on 4/28/2021

 

In this episode, Steph and Stacy talk about how they met at a retreat by ReThink Breast Cancer, an organization...

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You’ve Got Cancer! advocacy appetite cancer caregiver cbd pain thc Jun 06, 2023

By John Malanca Cannabis Advocate and Educator

 

When hearing these 3 words, your world immediately stops. Life as you know it comes to a screeching halt.

Then the questions start flowing. In most cases, many ask how did this happen to me? Why did this happen to me? Are you sure? What can we do?

 

Here Is How We Addressed Cannabis And Cancer

My wife Corinne and I started our...

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Cannabis and Caregivers advocacy anxiety cancer self-care sleep stress Jun 06, 2023

By: Alex Mitchell, Integrative Life and Cannabis Coach

 

Caregivers of cancer patients play a crucial role in providing mental and physical support throughout the cancer journey. While some cancer patients may choose to use cannabis as a part of their cancer treatment plan, caregivers may also want to consider using cannabis as a part of their own self-care routine.

The American Cancer...

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Good Medicine Starts with Good Terminology: The Effective Cannabis Newsletter Position on Full Extract Cannabis Oil (FECO) Versus Rick Simpson Oil (RSO) advocacy feco rso Jun 06, 2023

 

By the Effective Cannabis Newsletter Committee

 

Full Extract Cannabis Oil (FECO) and Rick Simpson Oil (RSO) are two terms for popular, highly concentrated Cannabis oils that are being used as medicine by patients.

The legality of this concentrated oil, and access to it, depends on where you live. In some places, this medicine is entirely legal. A patient can purchase the oil at a...

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How to Start a Cannabis Conversation with Your Doctor and Engage with a Cannabis Health Coach advocacy anxiety depression ecs stigma May 04, 2023

 

By: Alex Mitchell, Integrative Life and Cannabis Coach



If you are exploring the possibility of switching from medication to cannabis to help with depression and anxiety, it’s important to have an open discussion with your doctor. 

 

Preparing for the Conversation with Your Doctor

Before the visit, take some time to note your reasons for seeking an alternative treatment such as...

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Tribute Dr. Raphael Mechoulam: Pioneer in Cannabis Research and Science Trailblazer advocacy cannabinoid receptors ecn team ecs endocannabinoids entourage effect thc Apr 06, 2023

 

By the Effective Cannabis Newsletter Team

 

Dr. Raphael Mechoulam was a brilliant scientist whose contributions to the field of Cannabis research have had a profound impact on the world. He dedicated his life to studying the complex chemistry of the Cannabis plant, and his groundbreaking work helped to identify active compounds responsible for its medicinal properties.

Dr....

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Mother Cleared Her Son's Crohn's Disease With Cannabis Oil
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Mother Cleared Her Son's Crohn's Disease With Cannabis Oil advocacy crohn's Apr 06, 2023

 

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 December 2021.

 

Her son was 15 years old when he first developed Crohn's disease. It got steadily worse over time and his weight dropped to only 98 pounds. But his mother, Christina Poupoutsi of the United Kingdom,...

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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...

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Carrying Hope: A Message for Those Fighting Brain and Aggressive Cancers advocacy anxiety cancer cbc depression stigma thc Mar 11, 2023

By Jay Jay O’Brien - Certified Cannabis Coach and Educator

 

My spouse lost a friend to a Glioblastoma multiforme about 2 years ago. Glioblastoma multiforme is one of the most common, aggressive, and deadly forms of brain cancer. 

They were committed to the treatment and to the prognosis offered by their doctors. 6-18 months was what was offered. At that point, all other...

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Cannabis Advocacy is a Team Sport and There is Strength in Diversity advocacy Feb 10, 2023

By Amy Matthews - Co-Founder of the Effective Cannabis Newsletter

 

Editorial piece by Effective Cannabis Newsletter co-founder Amy Matthews. Amy’s views and opinions are her own and she does not speak for every individual associated with the Effective Cannabis Newsletter.

 

Hello Dear Readers!

I am happy to have you with us in the Effective Cannabis Newsletter....

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