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Women’s Health + Cannabis. A Nurse’s Tips for Hot Flashes, Sleep & More!

Do you have hot flashes? Does it bother your sleep? Could you use a little less anxiety in your life?

Maureen is a Family Nurse Practitioner who works in a private clinic in Baltimore to help people get certified for medical cannabis, and she gives them guidance on how to use it effectively. Her background is with the Veteran’s Administration in primary care and at Johns Hopkins in sexual health. But it is this role in certifying medical cannabis patients where she is having more positive outcomes than ever before.

Imagine her experience, certifying people with health conditions who qualify for medical cannabis and then learning about their progress upon their 1-year renewal visit and how dramatically cannabis has improved their quality of life. She and her patients describe it as ‘life-changing.’ For our conversation in this episode, we focus on Women’s Health, and she reveals some incredible stories you will want to hear.

In this episode, you will learn:

• How cannabis can help with hot flashes – for women and men.

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Resources:

1. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12052044/ (Hot Flashes)

CBD+THC Salve for Inflammation and Pain. Back and Knees Please!

Pain and inflammation know no age boundaries. At 34 with a whole lot more, her back and knees are supposed to carry through the day. If you’re like Chassity, sometimes you need a bit more relief.

After an accident, she needed 800 mg of Ibuprofen just to get through the day, and now she is looking for an alternative to a pill. Listen to her describe how she tamed the inflammation and pain with a few different strategies and combinations of CBD and THC salve.

In fact, one of the biggest uses for topical cannabis products like a CBD Salve is for musculoskeletal complaints. A 2019 report from the Arthritis Foundation found that 79% of the 2,600 arthritis patients surveyed had considered using CBD or had already used it. Another study found a ‘statistically significant reduction in intense pain and sharp pain’ with the repeated application of a topical CBD product. Would you benefit, too?

In this episode, you will learn:

• How CBD salve is used differently from a combination CBD/THC salve.

Download this episode and share it with someone you know. Check out past episodes for other cannabis stories to learn more.

Resources:

1. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31793418/

Arthritis & Inflammation. How to Tame the Beasts.

Are you one of them? An estimated 54 million Americans currently suffer from debilitating arthritis1. Do you know someone who might benefit from hearing about alternatives like cannabis and CBD as a treatment?

What else? Arthritis is often and unfortunately accompanied by other conditions such as pain and sleeplessness while the opioids prescribed to help can have nasty side effects.

Robin in Atlanta suffers from all of this and more. Yet she is not deterred. Her approach and determination are what you’ll hear in this episode. Cannabis is not a cure, but she combines different methods to help her get through the day and sleep more through the night.

In addition to Robin’s story, we share high-level results from the latest studies and insights from Harvard Medical School and The Arthritis Foundation. As we like to say, it is NOT about getting high. It is about getting better: Better Sleep, Better Relief, and a Better Quality of Life!

In this episode, you will learn:

• Tips and research from the Arthritis Foundation about Cannabis and CBD.

Download this episode and share it with someone you know. Check out past episodes for other cannabis stories to learn more.

Resources:

1. Frane N, Stapleton E, Iturriaga C, Ganz M, Rasquinha V, Duarte R. Cannabidiol as a treatment for arthritis and joint pain: an exploratory cross-sectional study. J Cannabis Res. 2022;4(1):47. Published 2022 Aug 24. doi:10.1186/s42238-022-00154-9

Have you ever been to a ‘Cannabis Curious Club’ meeting? What questions would you ask?

This past weekend, it was a packed house at The Brookwood where a group of people gave themselves permission to be ‘cannabis curious’ and they came together to learn and share stories.

It was a diverse group of young (50s), older (80s), grandmas, grandpas, white, black, single people, and couples – and they all had one thing in common: learning more about the basics of medical cannabis.

Their reasons varied as much as their conditions, such as arthritis, knee pain, and poor sleep to not knowing what to ask their doctors or how to know the right serving size or dose of that yummy gummy!

Most importantly, this discussion was NOT about getting high. It was about getting better: Better Sleep, Better Relief, Better Quality of Life! This episode is a short highlight of the topics we covered in this fun and informative Cannabis Curious Club meeting.

In this episode, you will learn:

• A short history of cannabis, including paying taxes with it in the U.S.

Resources:

1. Nurse Hotline: https://www.leaf411.org (tell them Steve sent you from Grandma and her Gummies)

You have SO MANY questions about the basics of cannabis? What is CBD? What is THC?

Many of our listeners are asking for ‘just the basics’ about cannabis and this episode is dedicated to giving you the high-level overview of CBD, THC, and why they are the king and queen of the cannabis plant.

Remember, it is not about getting high. It’s about getting better: Better Sleep, Better Relief, Better Quality of Life! Educating EVERYONE about the basics of cannabis is our goal so that you can have a more successful and effective cannabis experience.

Download this episode of Grandma and her Gummies to learn much more. (then, share it with a friend!).

• What is the basic difference between CBD and THC?

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1. Nurse Hotline: https://www.leaf411.org (tell them Steve sent you from Grandma and her Gummies)

Need help to understand if cannabis can work for you? Got basic questions? Want detailed answers?

Listen to learn about a national Nurse Hotline with Registered Nurses trained in cannabis medicine and therapeutics. Katherine Golden, Founder & CEO of Leaf411 will tell you all about why this hotline is so important and how you can use it today. The hotline is free, and there is a trove of additional resources and services you can access. So, give it a call for guidance and education, and tell ‘em Steve sent you. But first, download and check out this episode of Grandma and her Gummies to learn much more.

In this episode, you will learn:

• The top 3 health conditions and reasons why people call the Hotline.

In addition to downloading this episode, check out past episodes and the cannabis stories as well as our future episodes where you will learn about how cannabis is used for common conditions such as arthritis, chronic pain, and sleep issues.  

For premium CBD products curated by us, go to www.GrandmaAndHerGummies.com

1. Nurse Hotline: https://www.leaf411.org (tell them Steve sent you from Grandma and her Gummies)

So, you have chronic pain from an injury and want to try some cannabis salve or cream but don’t know what kind, which formulation or even where to get it.

Listen and get some ideas from a former trial lawyer, self-admitted skeptic, and warrior athlete. Donald says he’s “skeptical of everything until evidence is presented to prove something!” which his wife solidly confirms. Who can blame him after 4-5 wrist and arm surgeries and 2 major shoulder surgeries.

Guess what? He found the evidence in cannabis topical salves, and it has improved his quality of life. He remains very active in the gym and still teaches his grandson golf lessons, so this is a success story.

In this episode, you will learn:

• There are two (2) stories here:

1. WHEN Donald used the CBD salve, and why.

Also, join us and download our upcoming episodes where you will learn Key Questions YOU can ask the Dispensary Agent and your Doctor and Where to Find a Cannabis Coach or Nurse for Help to guide and personalize your own experience and wellness journey.

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You're planning to visit a cannabis dispensary, but don't know what to expect! “Scary,” “Exciting,” and “Intimidating” are words used to describe going to a cannabis dispensary. So many choices of products and such colorful packaging that it can look like a candy store… but it’s not!

In this episode, we hear from Alexis who is a retail specialist and lead trainer at one of Hawaii’s premiere medical cannabis dispensaries. She outlines for you some “Pro-Tips” on how to prepare for a visit to a dispensary – whether it’s your first visit or a return visit – and she will share how to make your experience more successful and enjoyable.

Be smart by being prepared. Do some advance preparation and research. Come with a list of questions and a clear understanding of what you want. We’ll tell you how.

In this episode, you will learn: 

How to determine and evaluate a professional dispensary and their staff:

• How does this dispensary train their staff?

1. How long have you been using cannabis?

Some ‘Pro Tips’ for you to best prepare for your visit to a cannabis dispensary:

• Do your research online before going to a dispensary (we provide a resource below).

For premium CBD products curated by us, go to www.GrandmaAndHerGummies.com

1. How to find a cannabis dispensary: https://www.leafly.com/dispensaries

You have got to hear this story!

Before the age of 50, Glorimar was taking over 22 prescriptions (including opioids, Fentanyl, muscle relaxers & hormone patches) for conditions like Lupus, Fibromyalgia, Endometriosis, vascular necrosis of the bones, Sciatica, pinched nerves and more. She endured over 20 surgeries on her spine, wrists and elbows and was in constant pain and sleep deprived. According to her husband, because of the opioids, she was always in a fog and at high risk for a deadly overdose. Then came her daughter and niece, who urged her to try medical cannabis.

After a year of detox and with the help of a doctor in Florida, Glorimar was able to remove 17 prescriptions and all opioids from her life. CBD was key to help her get back into balance as she detoxed from the narcotics and now, she is clear-minded and functional on a daily basis. Essentially, she got her life back.

In this episode, you will learn:

• How CBD played a helpful role in detoxing from opioids and other narcotics.

Opioid addiction is real. For many people, it can become all-consuming and deadly. If you suffer from overuse or addiction to opioids, we hope you are encouraged by Glorimar’s story and please know that it is possible to remove opioids from your life.

Here is a link to more resources:

1. Rehab Center Website: https://www.rehabcenter.net/medical-marijuana-treating-opioid-addiction/

Do you need to fall asleep faster or stay asleep longer?

Without a good night’s rest, we are all underperforming and susceptible to other health issues. Listen to get some ideas for yourself or someone you know who needs better sleep. For Jackie, she uses both edibles and cannabis capsules to fall asleep and, most importantly, to STAY asleep. In her words, cannabis has improved her life by keeping her ‘focused on being happy and living a fuller, better-quality life.’

For premium CBD products curated by us, go to www.GrandmaAndHerGummies.com

Sleep Research Sources:

1. Yang KH, Kaufmann CN, Nafsu R, et al. Cannabis: An Emerging Treatment for Common Symptoms in Older Adults. J Am Geriatr Soc. 2021;69(1):91-97. doi:10.1111/jgs.16833