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Lemon Cherry Gelato is a hybrid cannabis strain that gives…

There is a stubborn stigma surrounding Cannabis and it no…

Chronic pain affects millions of people worldwide, significantly impacting their…

Ohio’s cannabis scene has grown steadily since the state legalized…

Medical marijuana has gained significant recognition for its potential therapeutic…

Tinctures, liquid extracts derived from plants or herbs, are typically…

When discussing the therapeutic potential of medical cannabis, the conversation…

What Are Terpenes? Terpenes are aromatic compounds found abundantly in…

As medical marijuana gains acceptance in mainstream medicine, patients and…

As a superfood, cannabis shares a lot of the same healing substances that other healing plants do.

There are more than 1,000 different cannabis strains in the market currently.

Learn about the differences between the main medical cannabis types Indica and Sativa.

PMS is one of the oldest challenges to be addressed by the wellness community. Many home remedies exist that attempt to limit its worst aspects, from holistic anti-inflammatories and natural painkillers to hot water bottles and exercise routines, all of which experience varying degrees of success.

Research has identified a system in the body called the endocannabinoid system. This system plays a key role in how CBD gummies for pain and other conditions work.

I have been following you and Corinne since your first podcast with The Sacred Plant and had been a faithful watcher. Let me first say I’m so sorry about your wife. She was lovely! I was so impressed that you continued teaching about cannabis medicine, that your story is my Story of HOPE, John.

I decided to send in my story because it greatly impacted me, and I’ve been thinking about sharing it for a while now. I love these stories so I’m willing to share. I am a recreational user, but marijuana is so helpful for sleep and relaxation that I’d have to call its effects medical as I have a high stress job and it calms me.

In the past few years, a lot of hype has started to develop around ketamine as a potential first-line drug for addiction treatment. In 2019, Florida State University researchers found that rats that were induced to have alcohol use disorder were far less likely to drink alcohol after being given ketamine.

My story may seem rather insignificant, but it was a life changer. I have several invisible pain conditions, and my pain is rarely in control. Many years ago when my state went legal for cannabis I did my research and decided to add cannabis to my pain treatment.

Hear this story of a person struggling with Anxiety and used THC Gummies to help reduce anxiety.

In the 80’s I was a young nurse in a major medical center. I was happy to be working after my rigorous education which included anatomy and physiology, chemistry, psychology, ethics, and nursing in every facet of health care. I was ready and I was excited.

A number of years ago, my doctor recommended I use medical cannabis as part of my HIV treatment regimen for its anti-inflammatory properties and appetite enhancement. I have since learned that HIV patients started the medical marijuana movement in California, and we should all be grateful to them. Cannabis also helped me with pain and insomnia.

Cannabis has been utilized predominantly for recreational purposes in western civilization since the 1850s. But should we integrate weed as a medical treatment in American healthcare too?

A number of years ago, my doctor recommended I use medical cannabis as part of my HIV treatment regimen for its anti-inflammatory properties and appetite enhancement. I have since learned that HIV patients started the medical marijuana movement in California, and we should all be grateful to them. Cannabis also helped me with pain and insomnia.

One of my favorite things about my work with patients and my UPG family is being exposed to continuous learning then passing the information on to you. I also learn so much from you, our community, that I share as well.

From insomnia to epilepsy, cannabis has long been hailed as a sort of miracle plant, able to ease many of the ailments that afflict us. Because of this, talking about marijuana from a medicinal perspective is nothing new. What is perhaps relatively new is talking about cannabis concentrates within the medical cannabis realm.

Hear this story of a person struggling with Treat Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) and used Full Spectrum CBD tinctures to increase sleep.

I am a 41-year-old woman living in Santa Barbara, California. Medical cannabis has helped me deal with depression and anxiety from undiagnosed ADHD since I was 16 years old. It helped me focus and cope with the intense emotions of a teenager.

I have been following you, John, for 5 years now since my kidney cancer metastasized to other parts of my body. I realized traditional treatment was not the course for me and my cancer journey.

I am relatively new to the vaping world, having only eaten edible candies or chocolate. Illinois just legalized marijuana last January, too. Back in the ’90s, I made pot brownies and such, so I am familiar with the culinary aspect, but being athletic, I didn’t, and still don’t want to have treats all the time.

Cannabis and humans get along like two peas in a pod. With all of our cannabinoid receptors that link up easily with cannabinoids, you might even say it’s a relationship that was always destined to be.

Hello my name is Bronwyn Duffy, I’m a 40-year-old woman from County Armagh in Ireland. I’ve a partner Stephen and 3 children. I work as secretary in a primary school for 23 years. I love my job, don’t smoke and only take a drink at Christmas.

I spent my life from the age of 12 suffering with occasional migraines, trying gabapentin for a while. I didn’t like it much, nor did my parents as it made me nervous and anxious in school.

Cannabis and humans have a very long history together – nearly 6,000 years in fact! – and this relationship has taken many forms throughout the years. In Asia, thousands of years ago, it’s said that the people of the era used it for medicinal purposes.

We welcomed 2021 and looked forward the year ahead. My hope for you and your family as spring has sprung, is peace, happiness & healing. I am so sorry for the loss of your Corinne and how difficult this was and continues to be.

I am honored to submit my story of HOPE after I first heard your story several months ago when I was listening to the cancer summit given by Jeff Hays and Dr. Patrick Gentempo. I was very inspired by your talk about how you and your wife helped your father-in-law heal from brain cancer.

My name is Emily and I make use of Medical Cannabis daily to help treat seizures that have come about from multiple head injuries.

The cannabis industry is one of the fastest growing industries in the world, and is expected to continue growing as more states and countries legalize the use of this plant. One of the effects of this is that the more the industry grows, the more products will be available.

In recent years, the cannabis industry has seen a massive boom and has grown immensely since the legalization of recreational use in many countries and states around the world over the past few years ago.

Hi John and UPG, I am 73 years old and an avid singles and doubles tennis player. I never played a match I didn’t enjoy. I have had two shoulder surgeries and a knee surgery, all worth it.

Steve, you’ve been one of the leading voices in the hemp industry since 2016 – can you share with our community a little about yourself, and how you started Steve’s Goods?

My story with this deeply medicinal herb began a long time ago as a recreational consumer of cannabis. Then, in my mid 40s I began to experience chronic pain and neurological symptoms from repressed PTSD as a younger man. I’ve since made many lifestyle changes to reduce stress on my mind and body, and have turned to many different products and services to support my healing and recovery, including hemp paste.

Cannabis and humans have a very long history together – nearly 6,000 years in fact! – and this relationship has taken many forms throughout the years. In Asia, thousands of years ago, it’s said that the people of the era used it for medicinal purposes.

Our friends at Chemistry continue to lead the industry with respect to innovation, integrity and premium products. And, their newest pre-roll line known as Project Fusion is not an exception — their commitment to sourcing premium whole flower cannabis, and their Team’s commitment to excellence is setting a new standard.

Some states have already legalized medical cannabis. And this has raised many questions. For instance, can cannabis be addictive or harmful? Can cannabis help in treating drug addiction? Well, several things are already known about cannabis and how recovery centers are using it to treat addiction.

The popularity of CBD and its products as anti-anxiety supplements is continually growing, but does CBD help with anxiety attacks and how to use CBD oil for anxiety? Let’s learn more about the potential benefits of CBD for people with anxiety and whether it could be considered a useful treatment option.

My earliest memory is of my mother and I having dinner.  I remember her backhanding me so hard that I toppled over, chair and all. My crime? I smacked my lips. I was only 3 or 4 years old.

I am in Toronto Ontario. We have federal and provincial legal cannabis laws for medicine and recreation and we can grow our own plants indoors or outside. My whole family has greatly benefited from cannabis use.

Cannabis is now legal in most states across the country, which makes it easily accessible to medical and recreational users. Scientific research and patient claims make medical Cannabis an attractive therapeutic option for patients today.

I am a 68 year old woman who was diagnosed with Lupus, five years ago.  Prior to that I endured surgeries totaling more than 15!

Little did I know what a life-changing journey we were embarking on when my 58-year old son Chris was diagnosed with stage 3 CR cancer 2 years ago.

The medical benefits of cannabis have been known to humanity for a long time now. Using cannabis compounds for medicinal purposes becomes more and more popular as the laws and society awareness changes.

All cannabis is cannabis, but some cannabis is hemp. To many laypeople, this delineation is exceedingly confusing; after all, much of the Western world has used the term “hemp” to refer to all cannabis for centuries. If not all cannabis is hemp, what sets hemp apart from the rest?

About 10 years ago, my youngest daughter was terribly injured in a 5 car pile-up on a busy interstate at rush hour. Diagnosed with severe spinal injuries and chronic pain for life, she was devastated emotionally & physically.

The San Francisco Bay Area has always been at the forefront of the cannabis movement. Going back to the 1990s when Proposition 215 was passed, local dispensaries have been building their businesses and offering the local community cannabis that is held to the highest standard. With this wealth of knowledge and experience, many new dispensaries and delivery services have been able to follow in these footsteps, and forge their own path since the 2018 full legalization of cannabis. 

For many, winter means harsh weather conditions and the possibility of contracting several health issues. Learn how taking CBD oil can potentially help you manage these issues this winter.

The hemp flower has been one of the most growing trends among cannabis enthusiasts. No doubt, everyone loves the intense sense of awareness that comes with blunts of hemp flowers. In fact, smoking hemp flower is perhaps the best and most effective way to consume CBD.

One of the growing trends in the CBD consumption market is hemp flower. Most people choose hemp flowers over other CBD products because smokable hemp flowers can have a really soothing effect which other CBD products fail to provide.

We all know that Canada is a leader when it comes to marijuana law, a point that was made obvious when the federal government passed the Cannabis Act in October 2018.

We all know that Canada is a leader when it comes to marijuana law, a point that was made obvious when the federal government passed the Cannabis Act in October 2018.

Vape pens are one of the most popular devices when it comes to dry herb, wax, and oil concentrate consumption. Surpassing the number of smokers and desktop vape users, vape pens are the most convenient types of vapes employed by beginners and seasoned users alike

Essential oils contain terpenes which all plants create. They are a highly aromatic and diverse class of organic hydrocarbon compounds which determine many different factors in plants and even some insects and animals.

As Discussed in John Malanca’s Be Informed. Be Well. Podcast with Bonni Goldstein, MD… 3 Studies – COVID-19 and Cannabis

According to the National Centers for Biotechnology Information, around 70 million Americans experience sleep disruption. Thousands of people cannot sleep properly due to insomnia in our country during the pandemic. Dr. Sam Friedlander, who is practicing at the University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, commented,“We are going through an unprecedented time where there is so much stress affecting people. I have been seeing a lot of sleep problems.”

Nobody can quite put their finger on exactly why it is happening, but anxiety-related disorders have seen a massive increase in the last few years. This phenomenon is a global one which has led to a burgeoning interest into the best anti-anxiety drugs and mindfulness meditation techniques.

Hurricanes, floods, tornados, snow in September? Then there are the Fires…. Last weekend, I was in the mountains celebrating a 3-day holiday. I had been looking forward to this weekend and selfishly hoped it would be more than I imagined, since summer had gone too fast and the year continues to be challenging. Unfortunately, the weekend lived up to 2020, keeping in step with the year to date. Imagine my surprise when, in less than 24 hours, it was over! Unknown to us, the Creek Fires and their surrounding acres were in imminent danger and we were asked to evacuate. The Creek Fires are still burning; with over 170K+ acres effected and currently zero containment.

Cannabis combined with blood thinning medications has become an increasing concern as Medical and Adult-Use cannabis are being legalized across the country. The fastest growing groups of Cannabis users are those 60+ years old.

Many patients have heard that cannabis can help navigate the side effects of chemotherapy. Most hear from friends or relatives that it can help. They are willing to try almost anything to help deal with the nausea, pain, and insomnia. But patients who are already immuno-compromised and going through chemo have a lot of questions. And their doctors seem to have more questions than answers themselves.

Medical studies published in the world’s top medical journals have shown that cannabidiol (CBD) can be used to reduce the effects of cognitive decline caused by conditions such as dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.

More and more states are considering and passing adult-use marijuana regulations, which give all adults over the age of 21 legal access to a variety of cannabis products for recreational use.

Cannabis products have exploded in popularity since the government legalized hemp-based CBD for over-the-counter use. One reason it’s so popular is because cannabis can treat pain, even severe pain in some cases, in a way that isn’t addictive like opioids.

Cannabis products have exploded in popularity since the government legalized hemp-based CBD for over-the-counter use. One reason it’s so popular is because cannabis can treat pain, even severe pain in some cases, in a way that isn’t addictive like opioids.

Did you know cancer is responsible for 1 in 4 deaths in the United States?

Basil in all its forms is a true nutritional powerhouse. It is anti-bacterial and is high in essential nutrients like vitamins A, K and C, manganese, magnesium, calcium and potassium.

Did you know cancer is responsible for 1 in 4 deaths in the United States? Or that cancer is the second leading cause of death in the U.S?

Sometimes, if you look close enough, you can find tiny…

By now you have probably heard a story or two about how medical cannabis helped heal cancer. This may have even been your experience or the experience of a loved one. Cannabis has proven to be effective against cancer in many ways, from reinforcing the endocannabinoid system to boosting the immune system and cutting inflammation.

Did you know tinctures were once the most popular form of cannabis medicine? In fact, until prohibition began in the late 1930s, cannabis tinctures were available at most pharmacies.

A single serving of this superfood supplies the body with fiber, magnesium, essential fatty acids, phosphorus, calcium, protein, and much more.

Research over the last ten years has shown that vaporizing cannabis-either the plant itself or through an oil- is better for your respiratory system than straight smoking.

Studying the effects of cannabis as both a health-protective element and treatment for many illnesses and conditions is a stepping stone for the future of medicine. While heavily contested by some, cannabis is severely put under scrutiny by researchers and specialists in all medical fields and the conclusions are staggering.

For thousands of years, cannabis has been used the world over for healing. In fact, marijuana is still included in the 50 fundamental (i.e. most important) herbs of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Even though the fate of cannabis on the federal level is still up in the air, the good news is that more and more, the healing power of cannabis for even the most serious health conditions is becoming common knowledge.

By now most of us probably know that research and anecdata (referenced in our last blog as anecdotal evidence based on personal observations and experiences) strongly suggests that cannabis has the ability to heal cancer.

As a superfood, cannabis shares a lot of the same healing substances that other healing plants do. For example, cannabis contains phytonutrients just like sulforaphane-rich broccoli sprouts and resveratrol-heavy dark berries do.

Since starting United Patients Group in 2011, we have met…

Last week on the blog, we noted that there are 480 identified chemical compounds in the cannabis plant, and we told you about one class of compounds that make cannabis an effective medicine: cannabinoids.

Whether you smoke it, eat it, vaporize it, or ingest it as an oil, the medicinal cannabis you put in your body contains many chemicals that work together to make you feel better.

What is Cannabis oil? Concentrated cannabis extracts, also known as…