According to a 2019 Gallup survey, 1 in 7 Americans said they personally use CBD-containing products, citing relief from pain (40%), anxiety (20%), insomnia (18%) and arthritis (8%) as their top reasons for using it. As more people turn to cannabis and CBD for their medicinal properties, it’s important to learn about the history and the science behind these products in order to better understand the myths and stigma surrounding them.

Tune into this episode to learn about:

Cannabinoids, cannabis and CBD
History of use and origins of stigma
Myths and misinformation
What conditions may be alleviated
How to find a quality product
Various modes of administration
Dosing considerations
Potential nutrient or medication interactions
Legal and regulatory issues

Today’s guest is Janice Newell Bissex, a Holistic Cannabis Practitioner, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, and cookbook author. After her father 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.

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160: CBD & Cannabis: Stigma vs. Science – Janice Bissex