Cannabis: Stigma versus Science | Orgain Healthcare Professional Education Series Archive
Clients are using and asking about cannabis and related products with greater frequency, especially as cannabis has been legalized by an increasing number of states. This talk will provide a historical perspective on cannabis use, an overview of the components of the plant and the endocannabinoid system, and a review of research on the potential medical benefits of cannabis and CBD. Practice guidelines on the use of cannabis for a variety of conditions, administration methods, dosing, possible side effects and drug interactions, and legal issues will be discussed.
Janice Newell Bissex, MS, RDN, FAND
Holistic Cannabis Practitioner, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, & Author
Janice Newell Bissex, MS, RDN, FAND is a Holistic Cannabis Practitioner, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, and cookbook author. After her dad found relief from his pain using medical cannabis it became Janice’s mission to help others suffering from pain, anxiety, insomnia, autoimmune diseases, IBD/IBS, and other debilitating conditions find relief with CBD and cannabis. She completed training and attained certification from Holistic Cannabis Academy and Green Flower Institute, as well as the University of Vermont end of life doula program. Janice now advises clients on access, proper cannabinoid ratios, dosing, best consumption methods, potential drug interactions, and cooking with cannabis at Jannabis Wellness. She sells organically-grown phytocannabinoid-rich hemp CBD products for her clients under her Jannabis Wellness label.
Presenter
Janice Newell Bissex, MS, RDN, FAND
Holistic Cannabis Practitioner, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, & Author
Course Overview
| Released: | 2/16/23 |
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| Expired: | 2/16/26 |
| Duration: | 01:02:38 |
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