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Introducing the ‘Cannaboomers’- The Growing Number of Seniors Using Cannabinoids cannabinoids inflammation neuropathy pain seniors sleep Jul 06, 2023

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

 

As the stereotype of cannabis users shifts away from young adults and teens towards a more diverse representation, it's important to look at how this market is affecting seniors in particular. The ‘Cannaboomers’ — those aged 50 and over who are actively incorporating cannabis...

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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...

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Cannabis Consumption and Activism in My Vintage Years anxiety depression migraines pain stigma testimonial Jul 06, 2023

Submitted by Empress J. Living in the Kingdom of Hawaii

I am 67 years young. I am from Ayiti and live in the Kingdom of Hawaii

 

Cannabis is a part of my regimen of plant medicine

I have been using cannabis to deal with my mental, physical, and spiritual health throughout my adult life. I have struggled with anxiety, chronic pain, depression, and migraines. These ailments require...

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Cancer & The Green appetite cancer mrs. green nausea pain Jun 06, 2023

By Joyce McNeely aka "Mrs. Green" - Cannabis Educator

 

Hello and welcome to Mrs. Green’s Q&A. I take Cannabis questions from curious folks like you and answer them. Starting out on my own Cannabis journey, I had a lot of questions. I hope that answering some of your most burning questions here will help you along your journey as well. Come along! Let’s get started!

A...

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Cannabis Complimented My Healing Journey Through Breast Cancer cancer cbd neuropathy pain ptsd stigma testimonial thc topicals Jun 06, 2023

Submitted by Stephie M. from Southern Ontario, Canada

 

I am 48 years old. I live in Southern Ontario, Canada. I have been treating the side effects of cancer treatment as well as the AFTER effects of cancer treatment with cannabis. 

 

I have been consuming Cannabis medicine for the past six years

Over the last two years, I have pivoted my canna-clinical protocol and I am...

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Therapeutic Effects of Cannabis Helped Me Gain The Confidence I Needed To Take Control of My Health and Wellness anxiety cancer cbd limonene linalool pain sleep stigma testimonial thc vaporization Jun 06, 2023

Submitted by Stacy B. from Ontario, Canada

 

I am 39 years old from Ontario, Canada. I have been dealing with many symptoms and side effects from breast cancer treatment for almost eight years.

Educating myself about the therapeutic effects of Cannabis helped me gain the confidence I needed to take control of my health and wellness and to empower others to make informed decisions about...

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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 Helped Me See I Am Not Meant to Suffer harm reduction migraines pain ptsd testimonial May 04, 2023

Submitted by William B. from South Philadelphia, PA

 

I'm 45 years old. Born in Atlantic City, NJ, and raised in South Philadelphia, PA. I've been dealing with chronic pain, migraines, and PTSD my whole life. I am also a recovering addict.

 

The challenges I face on the daily are

Pain and PTSD. As a result, any number of things can happen...procrastination, hypervigilance, detachment,...

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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...

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Medical Cannabis Improved My Quality of Life in Ways that No Doctor Has Been Able to in Over Three Decades alpha-pinene beta-caryophyllene chronic regional pain syndrome (crps) copd fibromyalgia humulene inflammation limonene linalool lungs mac lung disease myrcene opioid cessation pain testimonial Apr 13, 2023

Submitted by Debi W. from Arizona

 

Here it is, 2023. At 65 years old, living in Arizona. I have been living with Asthma, Thalassemia Minor all my life, Osteoarthritis, and Fibromyalgia, for over three decades, CRPS, and COPD, for 28 years, and Mac Lung Disease for seven years. I am happy to report that since I started utilizing cannabinoid therapies in 2016, I have not accumulated any new...

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Cannabis Helped My MS symptoms, My Grief and My Joyful State of Mind! anxiety cbd grief multiple sclerosis (ms) pain sleep testimonial thc Apr 13, 2023

Submitted by Candy B. from Ontario, Canada 

 

I am 38 years old. I am a musician, a content creator, a wife, and a mother.

I am from Ontario, Canada, and have been dealing with pain, grief, the MS hug, anxiety, depression, PTSD, stress, and migraines for many years.

 

I felt debilitated and not present in my life

I was struggling with chronic pain, deep grieving, inability...

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