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Cannabis, In All Its Glory, Has Helped Immensely with Easing My Nerve Pain Along with Insomnia and Greatly Improved My Quality of Life cbd cbn depression insomnia muscle spasms pain ptsd testimonial thc Jan 04, 2024

Submitted by Angel J. from Utah

 

I am 51 years old from Utah. I had been dealing with nerve pain from my herniated discs touching my sciatic nerve for 9 years.

 

The challenges I was facing were constant pain shooting down my left leg and muscle spasms

At any given time of the day, that would tense and freeze my muscles from my calf and shin down to my Achilles tendon and feet. That...

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Dispelling Myths: Why CBD Alone Isn't the Whole Picture for Wellness advocacy alpha-pinene anxiety cannabinoids cbd cbda cbg depression inflamation limonene linalool neuroprotective pain seniors stigma terpenes thc thca Nov 29, 2023

By John Malanca Cannabis Advocate and Educator

 

There is a stubborn stigma surrounding Cannabis and it no longer is simply that Cannabis has no merit or is an entrance drug, but that the non-intoxicating cannabinoid, CBD, is ALL you need for health, wellness, and other ailments which is not totally true.

While CBD is a wonderful, major cannabinoid and something I take daily, other...

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Unlocking the Healing Power of Cannabis Topicals: Nurturing Your Skin Naturally bisabolol cbd cbg chronic regional pain syndrome (crps) 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...

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Clearing The Path to Radiant Skin: Harnessing The Power of Cannabis Topicals for Acne Treatment cannabinoid receptors cannabinoids cb1 cb2 cbc cbd cbg thcv topicals Oct 31, 2023

By Dr. Demetria Bates, DNP, FNP-BC, CCE, and Health Coach

 

Cannabis topicals are products infused with cannabinoids derived from the Cannabis plant, such as CBD (cannabidiol) and THC (tetrahydrocannabinol). These topicals are designed for external use that offer medicinal therapeutic properties of Cannabis without the intoxicating effects commonly associated with its consumption.

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The Healing Touch of CBD: Cannabis Topicals cannabinoid receptors cbd cbda endocannabinoid system (ecs) inflammation pain receptors topicals Oct 31, 2023

By Michelle Diston - Certified Cannabis Coach and Educator

 

In the world of holistic wellness, cannabis has emerged as a powerful ally for those seeking natural solutions to their health concerns. While many associate cannabis with its intoxicating properties, there's a lot more to this remarkable plant, especially when it comes to its applications in skincare and topicals. In this...

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Cannabis Improved My Overall Wellness in My Journey From Suicidal Ideation to Actively Participating in Life's Challenges anxiety cbd depression pain testimonial thc Sep 07, 2023

Submitted by Bryan C. from Sioux Lookout, Ontario, Canada

THC, CBD and all related cannabinoids have greatly improved my overall wellness. I currently suffer severe anxiety from clinical depression as well as a herniated disk in my lower spine which will be surgically addressed soon.

 

It is wonderful to be alive

Cannabis improved my overall wellness in my journey from suicidal ideation to...

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How Cannabis Works In The Body (Introduction to the Endocannabinoid System, ECS) cannabinoid receptors cannabis cb1 cb2 cbd cbn endocannabinoid system (ecs) endocannabinoids thc Sep 06, 2023

Riley D. Kirk, Ph.D. Discusses:

In this episode, Riley describes the different components of the endocannabinoid system (ECS) and the reason why we have this system in the body.

Learning about the ECS can not only help you understand Cannabis better, but it is an important subject to learn as humans because this system is so important in the body.

 

About Riley D. Kirk, Ph.D.:

Dr....

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Empowering Wellness: Navigating Medical Cannabis in Harm Reduction alcohol cessation anxiety cannabinoids cbd harm reduction nausea opioid cessation pain receptors sleep thc Sep 03, 2023

Hosted By: Debi Wimberley - Founder of the Effective Cannabis Newsletter with Guest Yakima Palmer, an MSNM, RHIA, CPC, Certified Cannabis Educator and Coach

Listen in as two experienced medical Cannabis Educators discuss the never-ending impact of substance use, both prescribed and illicit. They reveal how cannabinoid therapies are an effective treatment to...

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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...

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Cannabis brought immediate relief to my mystery acute gut reaction to raw crushed garlic cbd pain stigma testimonial thc Aug 09, 2023

Submitted by Maureen from Denver

 

I am 54 years old. I grew up in New Jersey and Pennsylvania before moving to Denver 20 + years ago. I have been dealing with a mystery reaction to eating raw or powdered garlic for about 10 years. Leaving me trying to understand what was causing this reaction and what could help to relieve the immediate and severe symptoms.

 

Unraveling the puzzle to...

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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 inflamation 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...

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A Severe Case Of Shingles Virtually Eliminated With Cannabis cannabis oil cbd pain sleep stigma thc topicals Aug 09, 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 August 2017.

 

In this episode, Louis Barre from Ottawa, Canada tells us about the severe pain his mother was experiencing from shingles. When she used cannabis as a lotion and started taking CBD her problem was...

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