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Medical Cannabis Pain Relief: The Evidence Healthcare Ignores anxiety arthritis autoimmune disease cancer cannabinoids cb1 cb2 chronic pain clinical endocannabinoid deficiency ecs endocannabinoid system (ecs) fibromyalgia ibd inflammation lupus mood swings multiple sclerosis (ms) muscle spasms neuropathy opioid cessation ptsd spinal injuries Oct 28, 2025

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

You were born with a sophisticated biological system designed to manage pain, inflammation, mood, and the healing process, the Endocannabinoid System (ECS) [1]. Yet chances are your doctor has never mentioned it. Medical Cannabis pain relief works through this system. Still, patients worldwide ...

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By Dr. Michele Ross

This article first appeared on HashDash 4/17/2024

With the U.S. still healing from the worst of the opioid crisis, people are searching for a pain-relief alternative. This chapter explains why that alternative is Cannabis for so many.

By now, it’s no secret how destructive the opioid epidemic has been, as the over-prescribing of pharmaceutical medications led to many addi...

What the Research Says About Medical Cannabis and Opioid Reduction anxiety cb1 cb2 cbd cbg chronic pain ecn team ecs harm reduction inflammation muscle spasms opioid cessation opioids pain phytocannabinoids sleep stigma thc trauma Aug 27, 2025

By the Effective Cannabis Newsletter Team

What if the solution to the world’s opioid crisis has been growing under our noses all along?

The opioid epidemic has left millions reeling ...from patients trapped in cycles of dependency to grieving families, overwhelmed providers, and a broken healthcare system grasping for safer solutions. But a growing body of evidence suggests that medical Ca...

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By Debi Wimberley, Cannabis Specialist and Founder of the Effective Cannabis Newsletter

A personal story of how Cannabis saved my life when the healthcare system failed me.

When medical professionals forced me off opioids after 21 years of responsible use, I had to discover on my own what some chronic pain patients were quietly learning: Cannabis isn't just an alternative medicine, it's a ...

Cannabis Improved My Quality of Life, Brought Relief to My Chronic Pain and PTSD Symptoms appetite cbd cbg chronic pain fatigue feco harm reduction hyponatremia mental health nausea ptsd sleep spina bifida testimonial. chronic pain thc Jul 03, 2025

Submitted by Marie-Eve V. from Québec, Canada

I am 46 years old from Québec, Canada, born with Spina Bifida. I've been diagnosed with Hyponatremia, anemia and now my body rejects all nutrients from all sources.

I couldn't move, I couldn’t sleep, and I was filled with hate and anger

Being hungry all the time intensifies aggressiveness and hate toward myself and others. Since childhood, I have...

Cannabis Helped My Chronic Pain and Nausea, Helping To Improve My Quality of Life! cbd chronic pain depression edibles gastroparesis insomnia nausea stigma testimonial thc Jul 02, 2025

Submitted by Alex E. from Pinckney, Michigan

I am 29 years old and I am from Pinckney, Michigan. I have been dealing with chronic pain for 12 years, caused from a lower back injury, along with nausea for 6 years caused by gastroparesis.

My main challenges come from the bouts of nausea/vomiting caused by gastroparesis

During these flare-ups, it's common for me to lose upwards of 10 lbs and go...

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By Debi Wimberley, Cannabis Specialist and Founder of the Effective Cannabis Newsletter

The data is in, and it's remarkable! After analyzing three years of data, we're seeing patterns that are revolutionizing cannabinoid therapy.

The Big Discovery: Multi-Cannabinoid Formulas Win

Our experience database reveals something incredible! Multi-cannabinoid formulas consistently outperform si...

From Dispensary to Lab: A Deep Dive into Cannabinoids cannabinoid receptors cannabinoids cbg chronic pain endocannabinoid system (ecs) endocannabinoids feco insomnia nausea phytocannabinoids stigma thc thcv type 1 type 1 diabetes May 28, 2025

Host: Debi Wimberley, Founder of the Effective Cannabis Newsletter and Certified Medical Cannabis Specialist

Guest: Alex Echman

In this powerful and eye-opening episode, Debi sits down with Cannabis Chemist and educator Alex Eckman to explore how real science and lived experience in the world of cannabinoid therapies. From his early dispensary days to his cutting-edge lab research, Alex...

Confronting Stigma: Science-Backed Benefits of THC anxiety appetite cb1 chemotherapy chronic pain epilepsy harm reduction inflammation multiple sclerosis (ms) nausea neuroprotective opioid cessation opioids pain parkinson's disease stigma stress thc May 28, 2025

By William Brown, Certified Medical Cannabis Specialist

For decades, THC has carried a reputation that focuses more on stigma than science. Often dismissed as a substance folks only use to “get high", it’s been largely misunderstood despite growing evidence of its medical and cognitive benefits.

Research now shows that THC plays a critical role in pain management, nausea relief, and neurol...

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By Dr. Abraham Benavides

This article first appeared on HashDash 4/17/2024

What are Cannabinoids?

Put simply, cannabinoids are organic and bioactive compounds that are found in the Cannabis plant. Whole plant Cannabis contains over 550 naturally occurring components (1). We currently know of almost 150 cannabinoids (2) in the Cannabis plant. The two cannabinoids we know the most about are te...

The Therapeutic Potential of Medical Cannabis: A Comprehensive Review of Conditions and Symptoms Treated acne alzheimer's/dementia anxiety appetite arthritis cancer cbd chronic pain crohn's eczema inflammation irritable bowel syndrome multiple sclerosis (ms) nausea pain parkinson's disease psoriasis ptsd sleep sleep apnea thc Apr 04, 2025

By Linda Casale, MSN, RN, PMHN-BC

Medical Cannabis has gained significant attention for its therapeutic benefits in treating a variety of medical conditions. Derived from the Cannabis plant, cannabinoids such as tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD) interact with the body's Endocannabinoid System (ECS) to regulate various physiological processes. Evidence-based research highlights i...

Empowered from Within: The Role of Cannabis Suppositories in Women's Health anxiety cancer cannabinoids cbd chronic pain endocannabinoid system (ecs) endometriosis entourage effect flavonoids inflammation linalool menopause menstrual cramps migraines myrcene pain stress suppositories terpenes thc Mar 04, 2025

By Jay Jay O’Brien C.H. ACCE Certified Cannabis Health Coach & Educator

The Feminine Flow

From menstruation to menopause, women spend their lives managing hormonal fluctuations, enduring pain, battling inflammation, and adapting to the physical and emotional toll that comes with each stage.
From cramps and migraines to mood swings and hot flashes, Mother Nature has offered women a lifetime ...

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

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By Debi Wimberley, Cannabis Specialist and Founder of the Effective Cannabis Newsletter

Submitted by Marie-Eve V. from Québec, Canada

I couldn't move, I couldn’t sleep, and I was filled with hate and anger

Submitted by Alex E. from Pinckney, Michigan

My main challenges come from the bouts of nausea/vomiting caused by gastroparesis

By Debi Wimberley, Cannabis Specialist and Founder of the Effective Cannabis Newsletter

The Big Discovery: Multi-Cannabinoid Formulas Win

Host: Debi Wimberley, Founder of the Effective Cannabis Newsletter and Certified Medical Cannabis Specialist

Guest: Alex Echman

By William Brown, Certified Medical Cannabis Specialist

By Dr. Abraham Benavides

What are Cannabinoids?

By Linda Casale, MSN, RN, PMHN-BC

By Jay Jay O’Brien C.H. ACCE Certified Cannabis Health Coach & Educator

The Feminine Flow

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