Using cannabis responsibly can offer a variety of health benefits. It can ease symptoms of health conditions like Migraines, PTSD, Alzheimers Disease, Chronic Pain, CTE, MS, and Cancer. It can also relieve stress and chronic inflammation.

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Do You Smoke Or Vape Concentrates?

Do you know the health differences between vaping cannabis vs smoking it? 

Here are the reasons you should vape cannabis. Benefits of Vaping vs Smoking.

If you choose to vaporize cannabis, keep in mind there are different kinds of vaporizers. Some vaporizers, like the Pax 3, are designed to both vaporize dry herb and cannabis concentrates. 

Other vapes, like the KandyPens K-Stick Vaporizer, are designed exclusively to vape concentrates. 

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Concentrates Vaporizer Giveaway

Win A Vape For Concentrates

At MJBIZCON, I saw tons of innovative new cannabis products.

I also grabbed a discreet KandyPens K-Stick Vaporizer. This little vape pen is a portable concentrate vaporizer or a vape for concentrates. The K-Stick is not equipped to be used with dry herb.

Ready to start vaping concentrates? Enter the New Year New Vape Giveaway for a chance to win a vape for cannabis concentrates. (Sorry. Entries Closed!)

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If you’re not 21+, you can’t play. PROOF of AGE and IDENTITY are REQUIRED to claim prizes. Name of Winner listed on the entry name MUST match the name on the ID. The ID must be valid and legally issued. NO EXCEPTIONS.

Marijuana Mommy’s New Year New Vape Giveaway – OFFICIAL RULES NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. MAKING A PURCHASE OR PAYMENT OF ANY KIND WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. VOID WHERE PROHIBITED OR RESTRICTED BY LAW. (READ MORE ABOUT NO PURCHASE NECESSARY) 1. PROMOTION DESCRIPTION: Marijuana Mommy’s New Year New Vape Giveaway (\”Sweepstakes\”) begins on December 15, 2017 at 5:00 PM and ends on January 31, 2018, at 8:00 pm (the \”Promotion Period\”). The sponsor of this Sweepstakes is MarijuanaMommy.com (“Sponsor”). By participating in the Sweepstakes, each Entrant unconditionally accepts and agrees to comply with and abide by these Official Rules and the decisions of Sponsor, which shall be final and binding in all respects. Sponsor is responsible for the collection, submission or processing of Entries and the overall administration of the Sweepstakes. Entrants should look solely to Sponsor with any questions, comments or problems related to the Sweepstakes. 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The problem is Lyme disease mimics hundreds of other diseases.  Early symptoms are much like a cold or the flu:  fatigue, fever, chills, sweats, headaches, muscle pain, joint pain, neck pain, trouble sleeping.  Without the tell-tale bullseye rash, health care providers often fail to test for Lyme and many patients suffer for years before receiving diagnosis and treatment.  Untreated Lyme disease can severely damage the body and contribute to an early death.

If you live in or have visited an area with Lyme disease, and you’re loved one experiences unexplained symptoms, insist on a Western Blot Lyme test.

Dreary skies, freezing rain, early twilight…the perfect setting for the winter blues creep up on you.

The winter blues are extremely common.  Everyone is affected everyone differently.  You might be a little lackluster, or gain a little weight, or just feel unmotivated and tired.

A Vitamin D Deficiency Can Cause Winter Blues.

Think about it.  When it’s blustery outside, do you cover bare skin before you go out?  Do you spend less time outdoors in the winter?

If you’re like most, you don’t get sufficient sun exposure during the summer months (do you wear sunblock?).  Then, winter rolls around and your levels plummet.

Vitamin D Deficiencies are sneaky.  For a long time you have no symptoms and then all of a sudden it all hits at once.

Keep in mind, if your feelings are more extreme than “blah”, you could be suffering from a type of depression, Seasonal Affective Disorder.  If at the same time each year you begin to notice signs of depression, speak with your licensed health care professional. (Signs of depression include – lack of enjoyment in hobbies, hopelessness, unexplainable sadness, fatigue, etc.)  There are treatments for seasonal affective disorder.

Vitamin D – A Quick Glance

Who needs more Vitamin D?

More than 50% of the population.  (50%?  that’s a lot.)

How We Get Vitamin D Naturally

Skin absorbs rays from the sun.  Skin makes Vitamin D. Unfortunately, there’s not enough research on how much sun exposure is needed for adequate Vitamin D production.  A variety of factors affect absorption rates.

Things That Affect Vitamin D Production

• Sunscreen prevents rays from reaching skin.
• Clothing prevents rays from reaching skin.
• Glass prevents rays from reaching skin.
• Insufficient time outdoors prevents rays from reaching skin.
• The ability to make vitamin D reduces as our skin ages.
• Darker skin is less effective at making vitamin D.
• Obesity increases the risk of a vitamin d deficiency.  (Because Vitamin D is fat soluble.  This means if you have excess body fat, the fat will absorb vitamin d instead of sending it to be utilized.)

Result:

There’s a 50% chance you are vitamin D deficient.  Vitamin D deficiencies are increasingly prevalent.

A Vitamin D Deficiency Can Cause or Aggravate:

• Fatigue
• Depression
• Muscle Pain & Cramps
• Weakness
• Achy Bones & Joint Pain
• Chronic Pain
• Cardiovascular Disease
• Metabolic Disorders
• Skeletal Issues
• Gastrointestinal Issues
• Cognitive Disorders
• Autoimmune Disorders
• Cancer
• Head sweating

Solution:

Take a vitamin D supplement (Really…that’s it?  Yup!  Super simple.  That easy.)

Most people with vitamin D deficiencies are mildly deficient.  A quality supplement can do wonders.

Precautions

Always talk to your doctor before beginning any new health regimen.

It is recommended that individuals using more than 2,000 iu vitamin D per day have their blood levels monitored. Large doses of vitamin D can cause hypercalcemia, signs include headache, weakness, nausea, vomiting, and constipation. Individuals with hyperparathyroidism or kidney disease are at particular risk.

 Are There Any Potential Drug Interactions?

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1.  Let it go.

One week until Christmas—Did you get your Christmas cards out?  Me either.

My mailbox has been speckled with the most stunning cards from Christmas card artists.  Friends and family members who spend enormous amounts of time creating the most beautiful Christmas cards.

Each year the duty of preparing Christmas cards tormented me.  I felt compelled to send them, out of social obligation, but never relished the job.   Finally, I let it go.  I stopped sending them and forgot about them altogether.  I am a reformed Christmas card sender (since 2007).

Maybe time didn’t allow you to complete all of the social obligations of the season?  Or you weren’t able to find that perfect gift for someone?  We can’t do EVERYTHING.  Sometimes a gift card must do.

2.  Slow down.

Watch a movie; during the most beautiful parts, the movie kicks into slow motion.  Beauty happens in an instant; we often miss it.

The director slows down so the audience can see how many aspects congeal to form one beautiful moment.  We are submerged in beautiful moments but often never slow down enough to appreciate them.

Slow down and take the time to appreciate the amazing moments you are experiencing each day.

3. Listen for the laughter; Watch for the smiles.

Submerge yourself in the spirit of the season.  People are jolly during the holidays.

Kids have extra energy (maybe from sugar and artificial colors in Christmas cookies?).  Channel it into crafts, decorating, baking, or wrapping.

Celebrate together.  Get up and dance.  Eat candy canes.  Sing Christmas carols.  “The best way to spread Christmas Cheer is singing loud for all to hear.” -Buddy the Elf

Find other ways to spread cheer.  Smile at a stranger, offer your prime parking spot find to another, leave candy canes on your neighbor’s doorknobs.

4.  Chill out.

The kids are hitting each other with wrapping paper tubes.  The cat’s climbing the Christmas tree.  Great Aunt Nina  asked, for the ninth time, when you’re going to have another baby.  And your red cup from Starbucks does NOT say Merry Christmas.  You’re frustrated, annoyed, angry even.

Sometimes we just need to sip a martini and let things be.   Kids will be kids.  Cats will be cats.  Smile and tell Aunt Nina, “Maybe next year.”  Does it really matter what your coffee cup looks like!?

There are things beyond our control.  We can’t change them.  All we can change is how we react to them.  Take a deep breath; relax; and revel in the holiday spirit!

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Just Waiting…For a Medical Marijuana Card

My Life-Altering Injury

It was almost two years ago when I was injured while working as a hospice nurse.  One mistake by a co-worker and my life was altered drastically.

For nearly two years, I’ve been waiting for my body to heal.  I waited for workman’s compensation to approve doctors visits.  I waited for workman’s compensation doctors to decide on treatment.  I waited for workman’s compensation doctors to prescribe more medication and then refer me to a different doctor.  Workman’s compensations is a hodgepodge of buffoonery.

A year ago I finally had a multi-level cervical spinal fusion.  I was eager for relief.  The surgery left me even worse than before.

• The workman’s compensation surgeon said “Oh well, nothing else I can do.  Guess you’re just going to be like this forever.  Oh and FYI you can’t be a bedside nurse anymore. Goodbye.”
• The workman’s compensation insurance said, “Oh well.  Nothing else we can do for you.  Goodbye.”
• My employer said, “Oh wow, sucks for you.  You’re of no use to us anymore.  Goodbye.”
• My medical insurance said, “Too bad your injury is a work injury.  Medical insurance doesn’t cover treatment for work injuries; only workman’s compensation covers that.”

Over the past two years I’ve seen between 10-15 different doctors.  None have been able to help me.

I’ve spent a fortune trying countless medications, treatments, therapies, and alternative & complementary treatments.   Nothing.  🙁

I’ve been diagnosed with occipital neuralgia and intractable skeletal spasms resistant to conventional treatment.  This means I suffer from nearly constant sharp burning nerve pain in the back of my head and sharp spasms in my neck.  The pain is often debilitating and has drastically altered my lifestyle.  I can’t drive.  I can’t run.  I can’t sit upright for more than an hour or so.  I can’t work.  I can’t go out dancing.

Desperate for Relief – Can Medical Marijuana Help?

A friend of mine suffered from a similar condition.  He encouraged me to look into medical marijuana.  After beginning his medicinal marijuana treatment, he was able to stop taking all of his pain medications.  It greatly improved his quality of life. I was skeptical, but my mom convinced me to look into it more.

After hours of reading, researching, and watching Dr. Sanjay Gupta’s CNN Specials, Weed, I decided to apply.

NJ doesn’t make it easy to get a medical marijuana card.  There are a limited number of conditions that qualify.   I made an appointment with a specialist registered to prescribe medicinal marijuana.  I had to wait a month to see him but I knew he wasn’t a quack so I waited.

My mom drove me 45 mins to my appointment.  I went in armed with a referral from my primary care doctor and my stack of medical records from the past two years.  (This stack of paper is nearly a foot high, no joke–it cost me $70 to have it photocopied!)

The doctor examined me, interviewed me extensively, and reviewed my ridiculous medical history.  He was thorough and the visit was not quick.   After determining that I definitely qualify, he had to register me in two different systems.  He provided me with all the information I needed to continue my application for a Medicinal Marijuana Program card.

At home, I had to complete a few online forms and upload several documents.  Once it was submitted.  I had to wait (up to 30 days) for the state to approve my application.  Fortunately, it did not take 30 days.  Less than a week later I received an email approval and was able to pay the fee.  Once the fee was paid, I received notification that I would receive my card within 7-10 business days.

My Medical Marijuana Card

It’s finally here!  I have my card.  But it’s not like I can just run to the pharmacy and pick up my prescription.  There are only five medical marijuana dispensaries in NJ–also called alternative treatment centers.   I’ve been calling the marijuana dispensary all day, but I only get a voice mail.  I left several voicemails.  I also tried to message the Facebook page for the marijuana dispensary.  I know they’re closed tomorrow so I was really hoping to get an appointment for today but looks like I’m waiting once again.

So I have a medical marijuana card but no medical marijuana.  Sigh.

Why I’m Scared of Medical Marijuana

I’m a little nervous about the side effects, mostly anxiety, paranoia, and increased appetite.  But honestly, the medications I’ve been taking for the past two years have way more serious side effects than medical marijuana has.

I’m scared of so many things, like what other people will think. I don’t know if I’ll even tell anyone. And oh wow, should I tell my kids? What do you tell kids about this? Gosh, is it going to smell??

Do you want to know what else I’m really scared of?  I’m scared it’s not going to work.  I’m scared that I’m going to suffer this pain for the rest of my life.  I’m scared I’m never going to run again.  I’m scared I’m never going to drive again.  I’m scared that by the time I’m 60, I won’t be able to hold my head up.

I’m trying hard to be optimistic.  I’ve read and heard so much about the benefits that medical marijuana can have on an injury like mine.  But I’m cautious.  I’ve tried so many different medications, therapies, treatments, etc.  Each has been a huge disappointment.

This is my Hail Mary pass.  Closing my eyes, saying a Hail Mary and waiting for the medicinal marijuana to do something.

I’ll keep you posted on this new adventure.

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