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Medical Cannabis: A Solution for Joint and Bone Pain arthritis cbd cbda osteoarthritis pain topicals video Apr 02, 2024

 

Host: Debi Wimberley - Founder of the Effective Cannabis Newsletter with Guest Dr. Demetria Bates DNP, FNP-BC, CCE

In this episode, Dr. Bates discusses her journey in discovering Cannabis as a viable treatment option, its interaction with the body's Endocannabinoid System (ECS), and its potential to alleviate various joint and bone pains.

Dr. Bates and host Debi Wimberley...

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Cannabis for Autoimmune Lupus & Joint Pain anxiety autoimmune disease beta-caryophyllene cbd cbg cbn inflamation lupus pain testimonial thca Apr 01, 2024

 

I'm a 49-year-old professor, herbalist, and retired nurse residing in Southern Oregon. In 2012, after suffering a complex health collapse, my list of diagnoses included autoimmune Lupus. My symptoms of Lupus included chronic renal failure, fatigue, brain fog, with joint inflammation and pain.

 

My ability to function was severely impaired due to the severity of my symptoms

In 2013...

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April 2024 Message from the Editors Apr 01, 2024

Welcome! Thank you for reading the Effective Cannabis Newsletter. Cannabis Coaches and Educators created this newsletter to inform you about how Cannabis works in the body. Each newsletter is carefully curated and has a specific theme that changes with every newsletter. For example, in our next issue, May 2024, we will explore Neurological Disorders.


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Breaking Stigma: How a Nurse Practitioner Found Relief with Cannabis for Pain and Anxiety advocacy anxiety cbd cbda cbga depression insomnia pain testimonial thc thca Apr 01, 2024

 

I am 41 years old. I am from Amelia, Virginia currently reside in Greensboro, NC. I have been dealing with chronic pain and anxiety for over ten years.

 

My anxiety was the culprit for my chronic pain

The challenges I was facing were anxiety, depression, and insomnia which caused me to feel depressed, hopeless, sad, miserable, and in pain. The pain would start at the base of my...

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What is Cannabis? Quick Questions About Cannabis Science with Jason Wilson MS advocacy cannabinoids cannabis Apr 01, 2024

 

Jason Wilson, MS, Discusses What is Cannabis?

Cannabis is one plant – it is a plant that can present itself in many different forms and chemical profiles.

In this enlightening YouTube video, Jason delves into the intricate world of Cannabis, highlighting its remarkable ability to manifest in various forms and chemical compositions. With an extensive overview, viewers will...

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What is a Cannabinoid (& How Do You Say It?): Intro to Phytocannabinoids and Endocannabinoids advocacy cannabinoids endocannabinoid system (ecs) endocannabinoids Mar 31, 2024

 

Dr. Riley D. Kirk, Ph.D. Discusses: 

Throughout her journey researching the Cannabis plant, she changed her mind on a lot of things, including the pronunciation of "Cannabinoid."

In this enlightening YouTube video, the emphasis is placed on the pronunciation of the word "Cannabinoid." The speaker shares her journey of adopting the pronunciation "Canna-bis" to honor and acknowledge...

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Misshaped But Pain Free Thanks to CBD! advocacy cbd cbda cbg osteoarthritis pain testimonial Mar 31, 2024

Lisa L. 59 years young from Sioux Lookout, ON

Living with Osteoarthritis of the hands for 10 years, of constant, throbbing pain between the affected joints and loss of comfortable motion frustrated me as I play many sports that involve the use of my hands primarily.

 

Before I started taking a combination of CBD, CBDA and CBG daily

I tried many options to both decrease the pain and...

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THC Gave Me A New Life anxiety blood pressure insomnia pain sleep testimonial thc vaporization Mar 30, 2024

I am Buz L. 72 years Young! Living in North Florida using Cannabis as my medicine for 6 years.

 

Conditions and symptoms I treat with Cannabis are wide-ranging

Stemming from a history of multiple back surgeries due to childhood accidents—breaking three vertebrae in my neck at age 6 and three more in my lower back at 21.

My journey has been intertwined with challenges including...

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Throwing a Bone to Cancer Pain cancer cannabinoid receptors cb1 cb2 chronic regional pain syndrome (crps) ecs endocannabinoid system (ecs) inflamation opioid cessation thc vaporization Mar 30, 2024

By Jay Jay O'Brien Certified Cannabis Wellness Coach and Educator

 

The knives pincushioning my lower back and spine tickled in comparison to the twisting of the sword wedged between my ribcage. Piercing pain spread throughout my crippled legs, hips, lower back, and spine as every breath tightened like a vice squeezing the air out of my cancer-stricken lungs.

The task of taking a step...

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March 2024 Message from the Editors ecn team Mar 05, 2024

Welcome! Thank you for reading the Effective Cannabis Newsletter. Cannabis Coaches and Educators created this newsletter to inform you about how Cannabis works in the body. Each newsletter is carefully curated and has a specific theme that changes with every newsletter. For example, in our next issue, April 2024, we will explore Bone and Joint Pain.


The key to success with medical...

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Journey with Autoimmune Disorders, Caregiving, and the Role of Medical Cannabis advocacy autoimmune disease caregiver cbd endocannabinoid system (ecs) lyme disease migraines pain self-care thc Mar 05, 2024

 

Host: Debi Wimberley - Founder of the Effective Cannabis Newsletter with Guest Terese Bowors Certified Cannabis Coach

In this interview, Terese discusses her experience managing autoimmune disorders for over 15 years, highlighting the unique challenges faced by both herself and her family members who also have autoimmune conditions. She offers valuable insights into the complexities...

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The Inflammatory Path to Disease autoimmune disease cancer ecs endocannabinoid system (ecs) entourage effect inflammation Mar 05, 2024

By Jay Jay O'Brien Certified Cannabis Wellness Coach and Educator

 

In each article here at the Effective Cannabis Newsletter, I try to write from my personal experience. For this edition on Autoimmune Disease, I would have loved to share about Cannabis for Type 1 Diabetes, an autoimmune disease that we’ve been living within our home since my then 2, and now almost 15-year-old son...

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