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By: Shoshana Church, MPAS, PA-C, Certified Cannabis Educator, Coach and AromatherapistÂ
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Examples of Acute Illnesses
Most of us have experienced a wide range of acute illnesses during our lifetime. From ear infections to sore throats, or asthma flare-ups, we've all been there. While most cases of sore throats are caused by viruses, with strep being the exception, it's often recommended to wait...
By: Alex Mitchell, Integrative Life and Cannabis Coach
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One aspect of life that unites us all is the process of aging. Whether your biology is that of a female or a male, this beautiful journey can come with its own set of changes and adjustments. During this transformative time, some seek alternative approaches to support our well-being and health. Cannabis as a supplement has shown promise in...
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Dr. Riley D. Kirk, Ph.D. Discusses:
The crucial aspect of using Cannabis as medicine. How to benefit from its therapeutic properties without constantly feeling high. While the primary compound in cannabis is THC, known for its intoxicating effects, there are alternative methods to achieve medicinal benefits. We explore various options, starting with smoking or vaping Cannabis flower. Additi...
By: Terese Bowros Cannabis Wellness Coach, Educator, and Public Speaker Â
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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...
Submitted by Tricia Mills from Oahu, Hawaii
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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 womenâs treatment center for alcoholism and drug addiction. I have been dealing with migraines ever since.
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Pain, arthritis, and migraines
Having used cannabis since 2010, the symptoms of piercing pain on one side or the other and the...
By Joyce McNeely aka "Mrs. Green" - Cannabis Educator
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Hello and welcome to Mrs. Greenâs 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! Letâs get started!
A couple of questions came i...
Submitted by Leah W. from traveling the United States
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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.
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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, osteoporo...
By Jay Jay O'Brien
Certified Cannabis Wellness Coach and Educator
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Winning The Battle! Losing The War
Iâve lost people to cancer. 50+ years after a âwar on cancerâ was declared by American President Richard Nixon, turns out weâve all lost people and the war.
The statistics are staggering. 1 in 2 men and 1 in 3 women will be diagnosed with at least one cancer in their lifetime according to this...
Submitted by Stephie M. from Southern Ontario, Canada
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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.Â
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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 actively preventing ...
Submitted by Stacy B. from Ontario, Canada
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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 Cannabis...

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 February 2022.
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In this episode, Corrie and Ian discuss some of the common questions that are asked by people wanting information about using cannabis for a health issue. Corrie also talks about the death sentence she was given mo...
By John Malanca Cannabis Advocate and Educator
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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?
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Here Is How We Addressed Cannabis And Cancer
My wife Corinne and I started our company in 2010 ...
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