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Fabian Henry: Medical Cannabis for Veterans with PTSD advocacy anxiety cannabis oil cbd depression ecs endocannabinoid system (ecs) entourage effect inflammation ptsd sleep thc thca traumatic brain injury (tbi) Oct 30, 2024

  

Let's Talk Cannabis Podcast Hosted by: Sherry Bennett and Chief Medical Advisor Dr. Barb Mainville 

Shared with the generous permission of Let's Talk Cannabis. This episode originally aired in January of 2023.

 

Trigger Warning: This episode includes discussions around PTSD, trauma, suicide, and the challenges with pain management and mental health, which...
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THC, CBD, CBG, and CBN: What’s the difference? What are health benefits of each? appetite cannabinoids cbd homeostasis inflammation thc Sep 27, 2024

 

 

Hosted by Karli Miller-Hornick, co-founder and CEO of Head & Heal, a CBD producer and hemp cultivator in Cortland, New York 

Shared with the generous permission of Syracuse.com The Post Standard. This episode originally aired in October 2021.

 

Cannabis, also known as hemp, has a long history of human use. But lately, the buzz around this plant — and the...

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Cannabis Helped Me FULLY Recover From Long Covid anxiety cbd cbg covid depression feco inflammation migraines nausea pain sleep stigma testimonial thc thca Jun 30, 2024

Submitted by Tasha J. from Phoenix, Arizona

41 now, was 39 at the time. I live in Phoenix, AZ, using Cannabis for pain, sleep, anxiety, and rebalancing my ECS for four years.

 

The challenges I was facing

The inability to eat and drink due to nausea and inflammation caused me to feel anxiety and depression due to my worsening condition from having Long Covid.

 

There was nothing that...

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Empowering Solutions: Cannabis Tackles Autism and Neurological Challenges advocacy autism beta-caryophyllene cbn inflammation linalool myrcene neurological pain sleep thca May 06, 2024

 Host: Debi Wimberley - Founder of the Effective Cannabis Newsletter with Guest Janna Champagne BCMH, DMCS, BSN, RN (RET)

 

In this episode, join us for an insightful conversation with Janna Champagne, this month's Effective Cannabis Newsletter Guest Editor, as we delve into the benefits of medical Cannabis and its applications in treating neurological conditions.

The conversation...

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Cannabis for Autism Harm Reduction advocacy autism inflammation neurological May 06, 2024

By Dr. Janna Champagne, BCMH, DMCS, BSN, RN (RET)

 

Tens of thousands of parents in the US choose to administer Cannabis to their child with autism, a seemingly risky prospect considering the complex legalities of medical Cannabis and potential scrutiny by punitive regulations. I’m one of those parents using Cannabis to treat my daughter with autism, and I can personally vouch for...

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How Cannabis Helped Manage My Herniated Disks: A Personal Journey cannabinoids cbd cbn ecs endocannabinoid system (ecs) inflammation neurological pain thc May 06, 2024

By Angel Johansen Certified Cannabis Educator

 

My journey with a herniated disk was not just a physical trial but also a profound test of resilience. The pain was relentless, affecting every aspect of my life. It robbed me of the simple joys of playing with my granddaughter and participating in exercise and social activities. We even went through three mattresses, searching for one to...

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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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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...

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Cannabis Helped Me Emerge Out of My Housebound Existence anxiety cbd cbda inflammation insomnia lyme disease migraines pain testimonial thc thca Mar 05, 2024

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,...

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Cannabis and Sickle Cell Disease: A Promising Path to Relief cbd inflammation opioid cessation pain sickle cell thc Mar 04, 2024

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...

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Unlocking the Healing Power of Cannabis Topicals: Nurturing Your Skin Naturally bisabolol cbd cbg chronic regional pain syndrome (crps) ecs endocannabinoid system (ecs) geraniol humulene inflammation linalool neuroprotective phytol receptors terpenes terpinolene thc topicals Nov 01, 2023

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

 

Have you ever found yourself lost in the vast world of skin care products, wondering which one holds the key to your skin’s happiness? From rashes and acne, burns and cuts to dry or wrinkled skin, choices can be overwhelming. But what if there’s a natural solution hidden in plain...

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Can Cannabis and Breast Milk Help Skin cannabinoid receptors cannabinoids endocannabinoids inflammation receptors topicals Oct 31, 2023

Dr. Riley D. Kirk, Ph.D. Discusses:

 

In this short and insightful video, Dr. Riley D. Kirk, Ph. D. dives into the fascinating subject of using Cannabis and breast milk as topical solutions for skin care. This unconventional approach may offer surprising skincare advantages. The video discusses the effectiveness of these natural topicals in addressing a wide range of...

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