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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.:

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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 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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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...

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Cannabis Topicals and Bug Bites cannabinoid receptors cannabis cbd inflamation pain receptors thc topicals trvp1 Aug 08, 2023

 

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...

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My Top 5 Self-Care Modalities for Acute Care cannabinoids cbd cbda endocannabinoid system (ecs) self-care thc tinctures vaporization Aug 07, 2023

By Kyona,  Board Certified Ayurvedic Health Counselor, and Cannabis Educator

 

Ayurveda is an ancient, complete system of holistic medicine that addresses all aspects of health. It teaches us to pay attention to our (whole)selves, respect nature, and appreciate all qualities of life.

I am a self-care facilitator. I see the world through an Ayurvedic lens, always looking to define...

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Healer Cannabis and Dementia Webinar alzheimer's/dementia seniors thc Jul 06, 2023

 

The Healer Cannabis and Dementia webinar includes the latest research and case studies of patients successfully using Cannabis and hemp to help with dementia challenges such as agitation, wandering, aggressive behaviors, poor nutrition, pain, sleep and even cognitive abilities. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to gain valuable insights and practical strategies from leading...

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Navigating Medical Cannabis For Seniors anxiety appetite cancer cbd depression pain seniors sleep thc Jul 06, 2023

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...

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Gummies & The Green cbd edibles seniors thc Jul 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!

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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,...

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