by Torrey Holistics | Mar 19, 2019 | Alzheimers & Dementia
Cannabis, Alzheimer’s, and Dementia Agitation, poor sleep, aggression, anxiety, and caregiver stress are all issues of Alzheimer’s and Dementia that put new challenges and strain on an aging population. Can cannabis help make life easier for a family...
by Torrey Holistics | Mar 19, 2019 | Cancer & Chemotherapy, Cannabis & Cancer, Digestive Health, Medical Marijuana, Nausea & Vomiting
The one thing that many people do not understand is that nausea and vomiting are two different issues. Obviously, they are connected but are treated differently in the medical community. For those who have had to deal with severe nausea, it does not easily go away and...
by Torrey Holistics | Jun 6, 2018 | Cancer & Chemotherapy, Cannabis & Cancer, Medical Marijuana
Someone I love is going through cancer? What can I do? Oh my god, someone I love is going through cancer? WTF do I do now?! You are now going to follow along on a painful journey. And the worst part? You don’t get to participate… only watch. You cannot take their...
by Torrey Holistics | May 23, 2018 | Cannabis & Cancer
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...
by Torrey Holistics | May 8, 2018 | Cannabis & Cancer
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 Can...
by Torrey Holistics | Apr 19, 2018 | Cancer & Chemotherapy, Cannabis & Cancer, Medical Marijuana
Newly Diagnosed First, if you are reading this, I am so sorry you have been newly diagnosed with cancer. The pathway forward will not be easy. The journey you are about to go on will take you through new darkness that you probably didn’t even know existed. You may...
by Torrey Holistics | Feb 27, 2018 | Cannabis & Cancer, Medical Marijuana, Terpenes
If you tend to hang out with the cannabis-loving crowd, no doubt you have heard them say that their bud has a great terpene profile. But seriously, WTF is a terpene profile and why should you care? Terpene Profiles and Our Sense of Smell Terpenes are large class of...
by Torrey Holistics | Feb 21, 2018 | Medical Marijuana
Cannabis strains can be explained with this common 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. Cannabis Strains Explained Indica...
by Torrey Holistics | Jan 25, 2018 | Cannabis & Cancer, Medical Marijuana
Medical Marijuana Products to Use for Chemo Induced Vomiting Cannabis 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 stoned....