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By Angel Johansen - Certified Cannabis Educator
Cannabis has taken the health and wellness industry by storm, and it's no wonder. As more research emerges, so do the benefits of using Cannabis for various therapeutic purposes. To maximize these benefits, understanding how Cannabis affects you personally is essential. That's where tracking your Cannabis with the use of a journal...
By William Brown, Certified Cannabis Educator
This article is meant to help one describe the effects of Cannabis more accurately than using the terms "indica," "sativa," or "hybrid'.
In my humble opinion, it is more effective to highlight the (specific) chemical components of the plant, particularly cannabinoids and terpenes. These compounds have a direct influence on how Cannabis...
Submitted by Debi W. from Phoenix, Arizona
I am 67 years old, living in sunny Phoenix, Arizona, and have been dealing with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC) lung disease for 25 years, along with Asthma since birth.
The battles I faced were just to breathe, to walk, and to cope with reactions to pharmaceuticals
I needed oxygen 24...
By John Malanca Cannabis Advocate and Educator
There is a stubborn stigma surrounding Cannabis and it no longer is simply that Cannabis has no merit or is an entrance drug, but that the non-intoxicating cannabinoid, CBD, is ALL you need for health, wellness, and other ailments which is not totally true.
While CBD is a wonderful, major cannabinoid and something I take daily, other...
By Michelle Diston - Certified Cannabis Coach
Grief comes in many different forms. It could be the death of a loved one, the end of a meaningful relationship, or a major life change. The duration of grief varies significantly from person to person and is influenced by several factors. There is no right or wrong way to grieve and it is important to allow the grieving process to...
Submitted by Stacy B. from Ontario, Canada
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...
Submitted by Debi W. from Arizona
Here it is, 2023. At 65 years old, living in Arizona. I have been living with Asthma, Thalassemia Minor all my life, Osteoarthritis, and Fibromyalgia, for over three decades, CRPS, and COPD, for 28 years, and Mac Lung Disease for seven years. I am happy to report that since I started utilizing cannabinoid therapies in 2016, I have not accumulated any new...
By William Brown, Certified Cannabis Educator
Greetings All,
In this post, I'll supply a bit of background on a few compounds in Cannabis called cannabinoids and terpenes. This background will lay the foundation for supplying a better understanding of how these compounds can potentially benefit lung health, based on the available research.
With that being said, research surrounding...
PDF by Erik Bowen, Doctor of Pharmacy, and Illume Cannabis Wellness Founder
Click the image below to view a PDF presentation excerpted from a presentation by Dr. Bowen
Dr. Erik Bowen is a former pain management patient. He knows that Cannabis is a very misunderstood plant, partly because of the stigma/politics surrounding its use. THC is but ONE...
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