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Cannabis & Cancer: Newly Diagnosed? Part 3
Ask for Help! Now that we have curled up into a ball and cried ourselves into exhaustion, let’s get down to the next important lesson you will learn: you can’t get through this alone. I had a huge support network of friends and family to help me during my cancer...
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Cannabis Lifestyle Celebrated 5 Different Ways
If you're reading this you probably already know how the cannabis lifestyle has improved your existence. However, I'm also writing this for those who don't know and have never experienced the benefits of cannabis. Those who grasp tightly to their traditional...
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Legal Recreational Marijuana in California is Happening
California has been one of the more accepting states regarding marijuana (cannabis), which makes its cumbersome journey to legalization so interesting. The state decriminalized marijuana In 1975 only to become the first state to legalize medical marijuana in1996. This...
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Cannabis & Cancer: Newly Diagnosed? Part 2
Ok, you have your diagnosis. You have cancer. The initial shock of hearing “the c word” has now worn off. Now comes the hard part… what do I do now? The first rule of cancer club… is be optimistic. The second rule of cancer club… is BE OPTIMISTIC! Focus on What You...
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Cannabis & Cancer: Newly Diagnosed? Part 1
Newly Diagnosed First, if you are reading this, I am so sorry you have been diagnosed with cancer. The pathway forward will not be easy. The journey you are about to go on will take you through a new darkness that you probably didn’t even know existed. You may have...
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Cannabis Biology: What the heck is a Terpene and why do I care?
Cannabis lovers love to use this phrase, “it has a great Terpene profile.” But seriously, WTF is a terpene and why should you care? Terpenes are large class of organic compounds made by plants and insects that provide a particular odor. These terpenes help protect a...
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Cannabis Biology 101: Indica vs. Sativa Cannabinoids
Everyone knows the phrase “indica puts you in-da-couch.” Honestly, it’s a corny phrase to say to patients, but it also does the job of explaining the different effects of smoking indica vs. sativa. Indica strains of cannabis make you feel relaxed, sleepy and calm....
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Cannabis Chemistry: CBD vs THC: What is the difference?
First off, there have been over 150 cannabinoids identified by science. The research in the field of cannabinoids and their potential therapeutic effect is exploding. The most studied and understood are Cannabidiol (CBD) and Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). CBD and THC...
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Cannabis & Cancer Part II
Cannabis & Cancer: What Products to use for Chemo Induced VomitingCannabis helped me get my life back during chemotherapy. It can be difficult to describe what medical marijuana feels like when you are sick; it is not the same sensation of getting recreationally...
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