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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...

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Rethinking Wellness: Unlocking the Power of the ECS and Cannabinoid Science anxiety cancer cbd cbg ecs endocannabinoid system (ecs) harm reduction inflammation menopause pain seizure self-care sleep stigma thc tolerance break Mar 03, 2025

 

Host: Debi Wimberley- Founder of the Effective Cannabis Newsletter

Guest: Miyabe Shields, Ph.D and Riley D. Kirk, Ph.D

 

What You’ll Learn from This Conversation: This conversation dives into the crucial role of the Endocannabinoid System (ECS) in maintaining health, why it remains overlooked in modern medicine, and how scientific advancements are uncovering its...

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Menopause in the Shadows: The Missing Conversation for 1 Billion Women advocacy cannabinoids cannabis cbd cbda cbg cbga menopause pain perimenopause phytocannabinoids thc thca Mar 03, 2025

 

By Alex Mitchell, Integrative Life Coach and Hypnotist

 

In 2025, 1 Billion Women Worldwide Will Be Postmenopausal

Are you one of the 1.3 million women globally who will enter menopause this year? Have you considered incorporating Cannabis into your self-care for menopause?

I’m a summer-of-love child, born in 1967. Like many women around my age, I knew almost nothing about the...

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Reclaiming Yourself: How Cannabis Can Support Women Through Menopause anxiety cannabinoids cb1 cb2 cbd ecs endocannabinoid system (ecs) homeostasis menopause pain phytocannabinoids sleep stigma thc Mar 03, 2025

 

By Angel Johansen - Certified Cannabis Educator

 

When menopause begins—or even long before it officially starts—women often feel like they’re losing themselves. Hormones go haywire, moods shift unpredictably, temperature regulation feels impossible, restful sleep becomes a distant memory, and mental clarity seems out of reach. And what’s the solution most...

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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...

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Treating Menstrual Cramps and PMDD with Medical Cannabis cb1 menopause pms Aug 09, 2023

By Nanette Porter writer for Medical Jane

Shared with the generous permission of Medical Jane.

 

A modern-day woman will experience an average of 450 menstrual cycles or “periods” in her lifetime. For women suffering from dysmenorrhea or “menstrual cramps,” this number can seem more like thousands.

During this time, some women experience pains that originate in the...

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Perimenopause, Menopause and Andropause: Cannabis as a Healthy Supplement cbd cbda cbg cbga dose layering ecs endocannabinoid system (ecs) menopause seniors thca Jul 07, 2023

By: Alex Mitchell, Integrative Life and Cannabis Coach

 

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...

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Cannabinoids Helped My Terrible Insomnia Associated with Menopause and Improved My Depression and Anxiety. anxiety depression insomnia menopause pms sleep stigma Jul 07, 2023

Submitted by Shoshana C. from Southern Illinois

 

67 is the new 47! I am Shoshana from Southern Illinois (350 miles south of Chicago in the Shawnee Hills). 

 

I went into peri-menopause at 36

And struggled for years with PMS and terrible mood swings, food cravings, and the dreaded hot flashes. I was on several types of antidepressants which were no help at all and made me...

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