Dr. Dawson, Jamaican herbalist Oskii and nurse Marilyn of the P.L.A.N.T.S. for Lyfe Team discuss the four major ways that cannabis enters the body.  This is Part TWO. Recommendations are made for the best way to use edibles for medicinal purposes.  Regarding cannabis beverages, the science and technology needed to allow this is reviewed. The topic of suppositories is reviewed and absorption, bioavailability and best medicinal use of suppositories is presented.  We have cannabinoid receptors on our skin and the use of topicals makes sense for treating certain dermatolgic conditions. An interesting story of biblical holy anointing oil is shared and how this helped to maintain wellness in ancient times.

Dr. Dawson, Jamaican herbalist Oskii and nurse Marilyn of the P.L.A.N.T.S. for Lyfe Team discuss the four major ways that cannabis enters the body.  This is part ONE.  The conversations begin with inhalation which is described as a method for acute symptomatic relief, such as spasms, anxiety or quick pain relief.  Smoking, vaping, steam chalice (the original vaping method) and dabbing are discussed, citing research and experience.  Vape pens and their safety issues are reviewed. Recommendations are made for the safest inhalation methods.  Oral delivery methods are explained.

Jamaican herbalist Oskii and nurse Marilyn of the P.L.A.N.T.S. for Lyfe Team discuss tips for the home gardener.  Learn small and easy steps to take to begin the process of growing your own plants for food, nutrition and flavorings. Learn the basics of planting and how to get your garden started. A description of how to make raised garden beds, how to start using seedlings and plants on the window sill and other ways to begin to grow are discussed.  Topics include soil, light and water requirements for various types of plants.  Oskii describes companion gardening and using the natural terpenes of plants to repel pests.  Community gardens, hydroponic techniques and lights to use when gardening indoors are reviewed.  Start with easy plants such as herbs.  Learn from the wisdom of generations of gardening in Oskii's family.

The P.L.A.N.T.S. for Lyfe Team focuses on the history of cannabis in America. Listeners will learn why cannabis became an illegal substance and why it continues to be illegal. You will immediately hear that greed and racism are at the heart of the  prohibition of  this medicinal plant. The pharmaceutical company is the largest lobbying entity in the US and works to continue to keep cannabis off the legal market. The truth of this difficult topic may cause some to feel uncomfortable as we hear about the reasons for the war on drugs, the Controlled Substance Act, the 13th Amendment and the profitable prison industrial complex. The pending legislation called the M.O.R.E Act is explained which proposes that cannabis should be taxed to support social equity programs, release of prisoners for non-violent cannabis charges and expungement of records. All medical schools and nursing schools should be taught about the endocannabinoid system and the medicinal benefits of cannabis. Politicians need to be educated as well as the general public. Voting, being educated and staying involved is a must to bring these important changes to the laws in this country.

Dr. Dawson and Jamaican herbalist Oskii of the P.L.A.N.T.S. for Lyfe team discuss the differences between cannabis, hemp and CBD. Breeding cannabis for fiber versus medicine is reviewed. Whole plant vs. isolates is highlighted. Extraction and how it affects the number of phytochemicals left in the product are discussed. The team mourns the paucity of botanical research.

Dr. Dawson and Jamaican herbalist Oskii of the P.L.A.N.T.S. for Lyfe Team discuss the importance of organic food to our health.  The process of growing organic foods and how the soil must be prepared are reviewed. Class action lawsuits are pending for damage and illness caused by the use of chemicals on our food . Reasons for limited organic food availability are discussed. Learn to avoid the “Dirty Dozen” and look for the “Clean Fifteen” when buying produce and going to the Environmental Working Group (EWG.org) website as a resource. Eating and living organically helps you to be your best version of you.

Nurse Marilyn and Jamaican herbalist Oskii of the P.L.A.N.T.S. for Lyfe Team discuss changing to a plant-based whole foods lifestyle to improve your health. It takes a journey to get there.  Listen as each of these team members tell of their own personal journeys to healthy living.  You will learn tips, facts and useful information about how to evolve into a lifestyle of nutritional wellness and the role nutritional cannabis plays in health.  Learn about Oskii's Endorphin Swap© method for creating healthy changes and why it works for anyone who wishes to change from a diet with meat to a plant-based diet.  Enjoy learning about the tools of the kitchen, tips and tricks for how to change to a plant-based lifestyle.

Dr. Dawson and Jamaican herbalist Oskii of the P.L.A.N.T.S. for Lyfe Team discuss a personal story about the danger of benzodiazepines.  Learn how cannabis and benzodiazepines chemically work in our brains. Understand how a plant-based lifestyle including cannabis and other plants can support health and give promise as adjunct support for multiple issues.

Dr. Dawson and Nurse Marilyn speak frankly about how to approach the topic of cannabis with your personal physician. P.L.A.N.T.S for Lyfe presents clinical perspectives and evidence based information to anyone seeking to start a dialog with their healthcare professionals about cannabis. Caution is offered to pregnant women of color about mitigating the risk of this conversation.  Gain insight and learn tactics for speaking to your healthcare professional as well as how to determine when it is time to find additional resources or alternative providers to support your priorities regarding the medicinal use of cannabis.