What a great walkabout with Frank and Rob from Liberty International CBD. Enjoying the sounds of the city life in Philadelphia, we take a stroll to the new renovated piers on the Delaware. Enjoy this great discussion on how CBD can change our life. 

 

It takes a certain sense of courage to go against the grain, especially when the grain is traditional Western medicine. While alternative medicine and holistic practices are becoming more accepted, it can be a difficult and confusing experience for patients

The body is an entire system and should be treated as such. Understanding homeostasis and how far we have come from it is an important issue. Understanding the Endocannbinoid system is the key to unlocking your bodies true potential. Utilizing your bodies natural defenses and a plant based supplement we at Liberty International want you to have access to the things you need. We have a product lined focused on the patient, with multiple applications and delivery systems.

We had a great time speaking with Theresa Nightingale last night. She is a cancer survivor and leads the Pittsburg NORML Chapter. NORML started in DC in 1970 founded by Keith Stroupin. She and her husband are law professionals. Wait what,?? you can use cannabis and still be a lawyer??? They are dispelling the "stoner myths"  this is Theresa's story 

NORML Mission Statement:

Pittsburgh NORML supports NORML’s mission of moving public opinion sufficiently to achieve the repeal of marijuana prohibition so that the responsible use of cannabis by adults is no longer subject to criminal sanction.  To that end we are working in Western Pennsylvania to build support for medicinal marijuana laws and the repeal of marijuana criminal statutes.

I had a great time visiting Tyler at his headquarters in Center City Philadelphia. As he recently graduated Temple he has embarked on an adventure in developing a company that in turn helps start up companies in the cannabis industry. He tells us a a story on how his grandmother found cannabis and it changed her life. He's got the right attitude and the passion to be a great business man. 

 Greenhouse Ventures LLC

Greenhouse Ventures LLC is a business accelerator specific to ancillary startups in the cannabis industry. Our mission is to assist in building a successful and sustainable cannabis industry by accelerating the growth of startups that service the industry. Ancillary startups seeking up to $2,000,000 in seed or growth capital are accepted into the accelerator program. Ancillary product and services that are accepted include, but are not limited to: software, technology, hydroponics, growing equipment, paraphernalia, and packaging.

Greenhouse Ventures selectively seeks entrepreneurs who have a track record of success, a great idea, and an executable strategy. We bring to the table a network of industry experts, serial entrepreneurs, angel investors, and an average of $60,000 in professional services during the course of a typical engagement. Entrepreneurs that are accepted into an accelerator are positioned to enter a new brand into the marketplace and to raise their first round of capital within 12 months after Demo Day. Greenhouse Ventures takes an average of 5% equity in each venture in the form of non-voting common stock.

Another #CannabisIsMedicineTestimonies is in the books. We had a great time with Stephanie B Thomas from the Philadelphia Chapter of WomenGrow. 

Women Grow connects, educates, and empowers diverse leaders in all segments of the cannabis industry. Together, they will start over 1,000 women-owned businesses in the marijuana industry. Founded in 2014, Women Grow is now the largest national network of cannabis professionals with Monthly Events for women & men in 45 cities across the US & Canada. Their popular Speakers Bureau ensures diversity at industry events and in media coverage. And no matter where you’re located, you can access our Video Education series. They model corporate responsibility by fulfilling a social mission in a for-profit structure. But supporting women goes far beyond altruism! Women make 80% of healthcare decisions and even consume more alcohol by volume than men. Female consumers will dominate cannabis purchasing in the same way they already control 85% of consumer spending. The inclusive teams creating marijuana products & services that women love will rise to the top as the end of marijuana prohibition occurs on a national scale.

Steph also shares her story on how she use cannabis to treat depression and anxiety.

We had a great time with Rob on the podcast. He joined us on behalf of his father Richard who is battling Esophageal Cancer and recovering from the removal of 6 inches of his esophagus. He started treating with CBD before and after Chemo and has since add more THC to help keep the cancer away. They have a 5 year window for complete remission. Rob has started a GoFund Me campaign*(see below) not only to help his father but to help others as well. Rob has line of wonderful HEMP CBD(CBD FOR LIFE) creams, oral spray and Gummie Bears. These products are not psychoactive but are proactive and preemptive against cancers. This is Richard Humphrey's saga: 

***GoFundMe: #SayGnome2Cancer

On November 25, 2015 my father Richard was diagnosed with stage 3 esophageal adenocarcinoma. He's had extensive treatments and surgeries to remove 16 lymph nodes and a small section of his esophagus. 

As you can imagine, this has been a very difficult time for him emotionally, physically, and financially. He still has a long road ahead of him as recovery is expected to be between 18 and 24 months, with a 5 year window until he is in full remission. 

Although he has been through chemo and radiation treatments, upon our research we have discovered that the use of cannabis and CBD products have aided in his treatment and recovery process. 

We are looking to not only help my dad recover quickly , but also to raise awareness for esophageal cancer and the benefits of cannabis and CBD use. 

With your help, we can offset the cost of these products for not only my dad, but for other patients as well. These patients have endured so much already. Let's put our resources together to not only raise awareness, but to lessen their financial burden.

Please take a moment to consider donating. Every penny will help in reaching our goal.

Thank you for support in our efforts, we really appreciate it.

- SayGnome2Cancer team

Bernadette Scarduzio was born with the most common inherited disease that no one has ever heard of: Charcot Marie Tooth (CMT) syndrome. CMT is the number one hereditary neuropathy in the world, affecting 1 in 2,500 people or nearly 2.6 million worldwide. It is a degenerative nerve and muscle disorder which leads the body to deteriorate over time. Sometimes the progression is slow. Sometimes it is rapid. In some cases, it is fatal. There is no cure. It is passed from parent to child and, too often, it is perceived as an embarrassing family secret, as it was in Bernadette’s family.

Filmmaker Josh Taub documents the physical decline of a young woman in her prime. During the course of the film, Bernadette goes from engaging in sports to depending on a scooter and assistance with the daily necessities of life. When her father, who shared the disease, suddenly passes away, Bernadette resolves to raise herself from suffering in obscurity to become ‘the face’ of CMT. 

Bernadette's indomitable spirit charges the film and demonstrates that the right attitude can overcome the most difficult obstacles.

- See more at: BERNADETTE-CMT-MOVIE

Tune in to hear how she is using cannabis to treat the pain that comes with C.M.T.

"My name is Chris Mueller. Formally of the 2nd battalion,3rd Infantry regiment in Ft.Lewis Washington. I'm a combat veteran cannabis patient. I am here to recruit you. I ask of my brothers and sisters to take a stand against the death grip the pharmaceutical companies has over us. Break free of the pill poison which has been forced upon us.Gather your pill bottles of poison and take a picture. Send it to your State Reps asking Why? Why is this not only legal but forced on us with a smile. Enforced, at times by the justice system. The very system that is here to protect us. Not to threaten us or treat us like addicts. We are loosing the very freedom we fought for.

I lost my brother fighting for another man's freedom. I will NOT lose another at home whose only crime is seeking his own peace and freedom"-Chris Mueller

Chris shares his stories on how he is treating PTSD and chronic pain with cannabis instead of 13-30 pills a day

I met Chris last year outside at a local bar named Connies Ric Rac . We were both outside taking a puff and started talking. He told me an amazing story about how him a long with a family member started treating their cancers with cannabis. In order to combat the side effects of the chemo, they both decided to medicate together. Chis astonished doctors when he bounced back so quickly, they had no idea how he could possibly be back in the gym lifting weights again. Every time Chris told them it was the cannabis and the doctors all said NO. Well here Chris is today with us telling his tale and the new business venture he has embarked with EUPHORIX .

 

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What an incredible episode on #CannabisIsMedicineTestimonies . We had Tuffys doctor on Dr Andrew Medvedovsky and Tuffys father Ricardo over to discuss how well cannabis is working for epilepsy as well as the many patients Dr M has gotten off opioids.

"As a Pain Management specialist I strive to provide every patient with the most accurate diagnosis, and a individualized treatment plan to restore function and quality of life. Chronic pain is a complex disease, and it takes dedication and a trustworthy relationship between the patient and treating physician to successfully"

Welcome to #CannabisIsMedicineTestimonies

Top Chef Jen,” Jennifer Zavala, who headed El Camino Real prior to her brief stint on the sixth season of Bravo’s hit reality show. Last year Jen was diagnosed with a tumor in her gallbladder. Already suffering from DDD or Degenerative Disc Disease -degenerative disc disease describes the symptoms of pain and possibly radiating weakness or numbness stemming from a degenerated disc in the spine. While the definition sounds simple, many patients diagnosed with degenerative disc disease are left wondering exactly what this diagnosis means for them. When the severe pain came Chef Jen knew standing on her feet all day in a kitchen was a passion that she would be forced to stop. Listen to her story on how medicating with cannabis has helped her with the pain. She will not take opiates the doctors try to prescribe her. She heals naturally. Learning to make cannabis butter a whole new world of medicine has come into her kitchen. This is her Cannabis Is Medicine Testimony

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