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Taking Back Control: Women’s Health and the Endocannabinoid System anxiety autoimmune disease cannabinoids cbd cbda cbg chronic pain complex regional pain syndrome (crps) copd depression ecs endocannabinoid system (ecs) endocannabinoids endometriosis fibromyalgia inflammation lupus mac lung disease menopause opioids phytocannabinoids pms seizure sleep stress suicide thc thca Mar 02, 2025

 

By Debi Wimberley, Certified Cannabis Educator and Founder of the Effective Cannabis Newsletter 

 

Hey there, let’s talk about something real!

How many times have you walked into a doctor’s office, explained what’s going on with your body, and then left, feeling unheard? Like your symptoms were brushed off, your concerns dismissed, and you were handed a prescription and matter of factly told...

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Cannabis for Autoimmune Lupus & Joint Pain anxiety autoimmune disease beta-caryophyllene cbd cbg cbn inflammation 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 my physici...

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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 of caregiv...

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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 was diagnosed,...

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Dr. David Allen Educates Discovery of the Endocannabinoid System advocacy autoimmune disease cancer diabetes endocannabinoid system (ecs) endocannabinoids homeostasis Mar 05, 2024

 

 

 

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 maintaining home...

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Connecting More Dots: Nikki Lawley's Journey Beyond TBI to Uncover Breast Implant Illness advocacy autoimmune disease endocannabinoid system (ecs) inflammation traumatic brain injury (tbi) Mar 05, 2024

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 saga,...

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Angie Lickliter Tamed "Gut Monster" Crohn's Disease with CBD alcohol cessation anxiety autoimmune disease cbd cbg crohn's depression ibd inflammation opioid cessation pain sleep video Apr 06, 2023

Hosted by Michelle Diston - Certified Cannabis Coach with Guest Angie Lickliter  

 

 

In this video, Angie Lickliter shares her experience of success through CBD after struggling with Crohn's Disease for 25 years, which she affectionately calls her "Gut Monster". During her conversation with Michelle, Angie explains the workings of CBD in the body and emphasizes the importance of nutrition, ...

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