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Dr. David Allen Retired Cardiac Surgeon
In this video, Dr. David Allen, a retired cardiac surgeon and member of the International Cannabinoid Research Society (ICRS), discusses the discovery of the endocannabinoid system (ECS) and its significance in medicine.
Discovered approximately 30 years ago, the ECS is a chemical communication system in the body responsible for...
Hosted by Michelle Diston - Certified Cannabis Coach with Guest Nikki Lawley
In this profound follow-up interview with Nikki Lawley, we delve deeper into her inspiring journey of healing and self-discovery. Last year, we discussed how Cannabis significantly improved her quality of life following a traumatic brain injury (TBI). Today, Nikki shares another critical chapter of her health...
Submitted by Terese B. from Nelson, BC, Canada
I am 50 years old from Nelson, BC Canada. I took my first puff of Cannabis at age 36.
I have been living with chronic illnesses, including Lyme Disease, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Multiple Chemical Sensitivities for the past 15 years.
I felt like I was hardly keeping it all together
I struggled daily with symptoms like insomnia,...
Submitted by Tiffany G. from Michigan
I am 44 years old from Michigan and I've been dealing with Fibromyalgia for 10 years.
The challenge I faced was navigating intense pain
It hurt when I would walk, I could feel the shock of my feet hitting the floor with each step I took. The shock ran from my feet all the way up my leg to my pelvic area. I also couldn't sleep. I would just lay awake...
Riley D. Kirk, Ph.D. with Special Guest Dr. Codi Peterson Pharmacists
This episode is all about the pharmacist's role in the Cannabis industry.
Dr. Peterson is a researcher and educator in the Cannabis industry and works as a clinical pharmacist in California.
In this episode, we talk about the pharmacist's role in the ever-changing Cannabis industry, CHS, what drugs Cannabis is...
By Dr. Demetria Bates, DNP, FNP-BC, CCE, and Health Coach
Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) is a genetic disorder characterized by the presence of abnormal hemoglobin in the red blood cells when oxygen levels are low, causing the normally flexible round red blood cells to become rigid and adopt a sickle or crescent shape (Mangla et al., 2023). SCD significantly affects African Americans with...
Riley D. Kirk, Ph.D. Discusses Exercise with Researcher Dr. Angela Brian
In this interview segment, the discussion revolves around the relationship between Cannabis use and various types of physical activity. The interviewee shares findings from 2 research studies that have been conducted on exercise with the inclusion of Cannabis. The conversation also touches on...
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, March 2024, we will explore Autoimmune disorders.
The key to success with medical...
Host: Debi Wimberley - Founder of the Effective Cannabis Newsletter with Guest Kyona, a Board Certified Ayurvedic Health Counselor, Ayurvedic Yoga Therapist, Auriculotherapy Practitioner, Entheogenic Support Guide, and Cannabis Educator
In this insightful interview, Kyona, alongside host Debi Wimberley dive into the dynamic world of holistic wellness. Together, they explore the...
By Dr. Demetria Bates, DNP, FNP-BC, CCE, and Health Coach
The transition from military service to civilian life marks a profound chapter in the lives of veterans. This shift in life is filled with unique challenges and opportunities to start anew in a world they have fought to keep safe.
When soldiers depart from service, most are diagnosed with mental conditions such as post-traumatic...
Submitted by Lamont T. from Richmond, Virginia
I am a 49-year-old retired Army combat veteran. I am from Richmond, Virginia and I have been dealing with chronic pain for over twenty years.
December 2004 while serving in Iraq, I was in a military vehicle accident involving a M984 HEMTT WRECKER in which the driver hit an embankment. Luckily, I was wearing my Kevlar and vest when I was...
Submitted by John C from Missouri
I am 28 from Missouri suffered from ADHD most of my life. I have other health issues, including depression, trouble sleeping, and chronic pain. My stomach was in constant pain and discomfort from the ibuprofen and gut imbalances. I had to be strict about taking my daily probiotic. Otherwise, I would suffer.
I also suffered from severe migraines...
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