Medicine Wheel, Author at Medicine Wheel Natural Healing

Medicine Wheel in the Age of Covid: an Interview with Rob Stevenson

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When the pandemic started, Alderville First Nation was entirely shut down, and all stores on the territory were completely closed for three months. With the store shuttered, Medicine Wheel had to lay off about 40 employees. All staff members were paid two weeks’ wages, and because the staff were all on payroll, they were eligible for COVID-19 financial support.

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Using Rick Simpson Oil

Rick Simpson is a renown cannabis cultivator and activist who has been at the
forefront of medicinal cannabis applications. His “Rick Simpson Oil” (RSO) is a full-spectrum extract that has widely recognized effects in treating an extensive range of medical problems. The following information about the use and dosage of RSO is from Rick’s website.

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Seniors & Cannabis

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Seniors are increasingly using cannabis medically. Indeed, some studies suggest that seniors may in fact be the fastest-growing demographic to use medical cannabis. As access and information become more open, many elders are increasingly choosing cannabis over pharmaceuticals. However, seniors are perhaps the most underserved group when it comes to medical cannabis. Until recently, cannabis

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Red Feather Certification as Indigenous Self-Regulation

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One of the biggest issues facing the Indigenous cannabis industry is the question of regulation. Even though cannabis is one of the safest plants – far less harmful to human health than mass produced corn, sugar cane, or wheat, for example – schools, churches, and the media have highly stigmatized the plant in the near

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What is CBD and how can it help my pet?

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CBD or Cannabidiol is one of the prominent active cannabinoids within cannabis. Unlike THC, CDB does not have a psychoactive effect, thus making it safe and comfortable for our pets. Most animal CBD products are derived from hemp which contains no THC and has shown beneficial effects on both chronic and acute ailments. CBD can

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A Guide to Cannabinoids 

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Tetrahydrocannabinolic Acid (THCA) THCA is the main constituent in raw cannabis. THCA converts to Δ9-THC when burned, vaporized, or heated at a certain temperature. THCA, CBDA, CBGA, and other acidic cannabinoids hold the most COX-1 and COX-2 inhibition, contributing to cannabis’ anti-inflammatory effects. This cannabinoid also acts as an antiproliferative and antispasmodic. Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) The

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Cannabis and Terpenes

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Terpenes are the fragrant oils found in all sorts of herbs, fruits, and plants – including cannabis! Terpenes give candles and perfumes their aromas, and they give various cannabis strains their unique aromas, flavours, and effects. Terpenes are found within the trichomes of cannabis; trichomes are the sticky crystals that contain and produce various cannabinoids

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Microdosing Cannabis

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Microdosing allows patients to reap the medicinal benefits to alleviate their symptoms without these unwanted effects. With cannabis, and its primary psychoactive ingredient, THC, there is an interesting relationship between dosing strength and effect. This differs from many other more traditional pharmaceutical medicines.

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Why Whole Plant Medicine Matters

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Take a close look at your cannabis buds. They’re covered in a sticky dusting of crystal resin, which contains hundreds of therapeutic compounds known as cannabinoids and terpenoids. We assume you’re well acquainted with THC and CBD, but these are just two among many important players working together to produce specific effects. This interactive synergy

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Ojibway Cannabis Dictionary

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OJIBWAY ENGLISH Mshkiki gizeebeegnigaan Bath Bombs Mashkiki Cannabis Mishkiki zawow mide Cannabutter Noojmiwin waabo CBD Mishkiki opchi meshkwaak Concentrate Mashkigamigoong Dispensary Mishkiki duwungun Edible Wawaskone Flower Zhowzhkwaa Green Kidebze-zhawowkwaans Greened Out Zhiigboojgun Grinder Mishkiki kitigan Grow Op Mishkiki zeesbowgdohnsun Gummies / candies / fudge Mzhkowzing mide Hash Wawaskone Zeesbaakdohns Indica Mishkiki Medicine Mide Oil Mishkiki

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