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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 assist in harm reduction.
This dis...
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 identify...
By Jay Jay O'Brien
Certified Cannabis Wellness Coach and Educator
Pain was the number one symptom I had before being given a stage 4 lung cancer diagnosis. The cancer had long since metastasized to the bones which is what made it really hard for doctors to pinpoint what was going on. I had pain in my chest, my lower back, my legs, and my hips. Each time I went to the doctor, the pain was in a d...
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 ...
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 virtually elimin...
Dr. Riley D. Kirk, Ph.D. Discusses:
In this concise and enlightening video, Dr. Riley D. Kirk, Ph.D., delves into the topic of utilizing Cannabis for its therapeutic benefits in alleviating pain and itchiness caused by bug bites. Through her discussion, Dr. Kirk introduces the concept of Cannabis topicals, such as salves, creams, and lotions, as effective remedies for addressing bug bite dis...
Submitted by Amy W. from South Florida
I am Amy 75 years old from Deerfield Beach, Florida, using CBD for over a year with continuing benefits.
I had been dealing with disabling leg pain for over two years
It suddenly disrupted every aspect of my life; I couldn’t even get a restful night’s sleep,
Struggling with alarming heaviness in my legs, I suffered from cramps, pain and tingling ...
By: Terese Bowros Cannabis Wellness Coach, Educator, and Public Speaker
Seniors over 65 years of age are one of the fastest-growing segments of Cannabis consumers in Canada and the United States. In Canada, Cannabis use among seniors has grown tenfold between 2012 and 2019 and twofold between 2015 and 2018 in the United States.
Studies show seniors are reaching to Cannabis for relief and s...
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 into their daily lives—are on t...
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...
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 prescribed me...
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 couple of questions came i...
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