Author: Leafwell
Matthew takes 43 prescription medications to manage his multiple sclerosis symptoms. Medical cannabis, he said, feels more effective than any of them: https://buff.ly/3sdocWn #MultipleSclerosis #MS #MSAwareness Join Matthew Engmann as he shares his story of living with multiple sclerosis (MS) and how medical cannabis has become a vital part of his treatment. From the challenges of managing MS symptoms to the transformative effects of his homemade cannabis oil, Matthew’s story sheds light on the impact that natural plant medicine has had on improving his quality of life. “On a bad day, the pain could be a seven out of 10,”…
The medicinal benefits of cannabis aren’t exclusive to Americans. Just ask this Australian medical cannabis patient. #ADHD #AustraliaMMJ #BackPain Grant Mitchell was a teenager when he first tried cannabis. At that time in Australia, he said, the plant was culturally lumped together with harder illegal drugs. “We’re a bit behind the U.S.,” Mitchell said. “We’re kind of, say, 10 to 20 years behind. Cannabis has always been seen as just recreational only — no medicinal benefits whatsoever.” But in 2016, the Australian government amended the Narcotic Drugs Act to allow legalized cannabis for medicinal and scientific purposes. Before long, Grant…
Join Darrelle Radcliff as she shares her journey of finding relief from gastroparesis and PTSD through the therapeutic potential of cannabis. #gastroparesis #ptsd #patientstory Darrelle, a dedicated college student and athlete, discusses her struggles with stomach paralysis and the transformative effects of cannabis on managing her pain and appetite. “Before cannabis, it was just so hard to get food into my body,” she said. “After using cannabis, I’ve gained weight, I’ve been able to eat a little bit more, and I’m just trying to make sure I get the nutrients in my body.” She opens up about her battle with…
Trouble swallowing. Chest pain. Abdominal pain. Nausea. Vomiting. Those are just some symptoms that patients with eosinophilic esophagitis might face daily. But this patient found a natural source of relief in medical marijuana: https://buff.ly/3sdocWn #EosinophilicEsophagitis #EoE #EoERelief Join Autumn Shelton as she shares her inspiring journey of finding relief from eosinophilic esophagitis through the power of medical cannabis. Autumn, a devoted wife, mother, and CFO of a cannabis company, discusses her experience with chronic nausea and the impact of cannabis on her daily life. “Cannabis heals me in so many different ways,” she said. “From body pain to nausea and…
Patients who have rheumatoid arthritis, an incurable chronic autoimmune disease that causes your immune system to attack healthy cells, know it can turn your life upside-down. This patient found relief for her RA with medical cannabis: https://buff.ly/3sdocWn #RheumatoidArthritis #RA #ArthritisRelief Join Razia Qureshi-Shalami as she shares her empowering journey from a diagnosis of chronic rheumatoid arthritis to finding hope and relief through medical cannabis. Born and raised in Denton, Texas, Razia discusses her journey with chronic pain, the challenges of traditional medication, and the transformative impact of cannabis on her quality of life. “The unfortunate thing is there is no…
Major medical procedures, such as surgery, seriously threaten an athlete’s future with their favorite sports and activities. Hear how this pickleball player used medical marijuana to return to the court just three months after shoulder surgery: https://buff.ly/3sdocWn #ShoulderSurgery #SurgeryRecovery #ShoulderPain Despite being prescribed the prescription opioid oxycodone for post-surgery pain, Joel Epstein, a father of three, wanted to take a more natural route to recovery. He chose medical cannabis to manage his pain instead and never looked back. “My shoulder was very messed up,” Joel told Leafwell. “The shoulder blade, according to the surgeon, was acting as a blade cutting…
Years of travel-intensive pavement pounding as an ambitious sales manager left this patient with the spine of a 50-year-old construction worker by the time he reached his mid-30s. Here’s how medical marijuana helps with his pain: https://buff.ly/3sdocWn #BackPain #SpinalInjuries #ExposedNerves Dive into Max Juhasz’s inspiring journey with medical cannabis as he navigates life with lower back injuries. Max shares his story of resilience and finding balance, from managing pain to running a successful digital marketing agency. Max utilizes cannabis medicinally to enhance his focus and productivity while alleviating the constant challenges posed by exposed nerves in his back. His journey…
When his friend’s mom was bedridden with multiple sclerosis (MS), this patient introduced her to medical cannabis to help ease her pain. He also unlocked a lifelong passion for using the plant to assist those with terminal diseases: https://buff.ly/3sdocWn #CannabisJourney #MultipleSclerosis #Anxiety Jeff Calegari, CEO and co-founder of GetHerb.co, shares his personal and professional journey with cannabis spanning over 25 years. Initially introduced to cannabis in his teens, Calegari’s perspective evolved significantly from casual use to recognizing its profound medical benefits. His story begins with a touching account of how cannabis brought relief and joy to a family friend who…
A string of “classic terrible experiences” with cannabis initially turned Eric Rogers off to cannabis. But when the plant helped relieve the pain of his uncontrollable back spasms, he became so passionate that he joined the industry: https://buff.ly/3sdocWn #BackPain #Spasms #ADHD Join Eric Rogers, the founder of Massachusetts’ first cannabis-infused beverage brand, LEVIA, as he recounts his 15-year journey with medical cannabis. Rogers wasn’t always a staunch believer in cannabis’s medicinal potential. While his first experience with the plant was positive, comprising a late-night marathon of The Simpsons with his college roommate, other experiences were more challenging. Then, toward the…
This competitive bodybuilder has seen his fair share of medical challenges, from chronic pain following meniscus surgeries to daily battles with anxiety. Find out why he chooses medical cannabis over other pharmaceuticals: https://buff.ly/3sdocWn #ChronicPain #MiniscusSurgery #MMJ Join Denis Kweun, a Korean-American competitive bodybuilder and fitness blogger, as he opens up about how medical cannabis has transformed his life. From challenging knee surgeries to bouts of anxiety and navigating societal prejudices, Kweun highlights the natural remedy that’s provided him pain relief, improved sleep, and a more apparent mind-to-muscle connection during his workouts. “Even after surgery, my joints still kind of grind…
When doctors diagnosed Nancy Deol with breast cancer, she didn’t think she’d need chemotherapy. She did. But medical cannabis has helped alleviate her chronic pain: https://buff.ly/3sdocWn #BreastCancer #CancerSurvivor #MMJ Listen to the story of Nancy Deol, a breast cancer survivor, as she shares intimate details about her wellness journey with medical cannabis. As a mother, a wife, and a small business owner from Manchester, New Hampshire, Deol found relief in the therapeutic benefits of cannabis amid the grueling trials of cancer treatment and its lingering side effects. Discover how the plant has transformed her life, now keeping the pain caused…
When Leafwell patient Alan Schmidt first tried cannabis, it was as a teenager growing up in the Midwest. At the time he just used cannabis recreationally, but reflecting back years later, he says it was much more medicinal than he realized. #medicalmarijuana #alcohol #addiction #mentalhealth #recovery “Cannabis is one of the things that kind of saved me,” Alan says. “Honestly, it pulled me back to get away from drinking and get my life together.” Growing up Alan always had anxiety and what he believes at the time was undiagnosed attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Alan had always used marijuana to keep him…