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Missouri Medical Marijuana History

Missouri Medical Marijuana History

MISSOURI MEDICAL MARIJUANA HISTORY

Missouri Medical Marijuana History

In November 2018 the substantial beginning of Missouri Medical Marijuana History unfolded when Missouri residents approved with 66% of the vote a ballot measure (Amendment 2) to legalize the medical use of cannabis. The measure allowed qualified patients to grow up to six cannabis plants and purchase an amount of cannabis per month to be determined by state regulators (required to be at least 4 ounces). The measure set a 4% tax rate on medical cannabis sales with proceeds to be earmarked for services for military veterans. Although some qualifying conditions are specified, the law additionally allows cannabis to be recommended for any “chronic, debilitating, or other medical condition” as determined by a physician, along with any terminal illness.

Qualifying Conditions – Missouri Medical Marijuana History

Per Article XIV of the Missouri Constitution, a qualifying medical condition is:

  • Cancer
  • Epilepsy
  • Glaucoma
  • Intractable migraines unresponsive to other treatment
  • A chronic medical condition that causes severe, persistent pain or
  • persistent muscle spasms, including but not limited to those associated with
    • multiple sclerosis, seizures,
    • Parkinson’s disease,
    • and Tourette’s syndrome
  • Debilitating psychiatric disorders, including, but not limited to,
    • post-traumatic stress order, if diagnosed by a state-licensed psychiatrist
    • Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) or
    • Acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS)
  • A chronic medical condition that is normally treated with prescription medications that could lead to physical or psychological dependence, when a physician determines that medical use of marijuana could be effective in treating that condition and would serve as a safer alternative to the prescription medication
  • A terminal illness
  • In the professional judgment of a physician, any other chronic, debilitating or other medical condition, including, but not limited to,
    • hepatitis C,
    • amyotrophic lateral sclerosis,
    • inflammatory bowel disease,
    • Crohn’s disease,
    • Huntington’s disease,
    • autism,
    • neuropathies,
    • sickle cell anemia,
    • agitation of Alzheimer’s disease,
    • cachexia,
    • and wasting syndrome.

Legislation – Missouri Medical Marijuana History

Amendment 2, a constitutional amendment to allow medical cannabis, passed by a margin of 66 percent to 34 percent.  Under the new law, qualified patients who have approval from their physicians will receive identification cards from the state that will allow them and their registered caregivers to grow up to six marijuana plants and purchase at least four ounces of cannabis from dispensaries on a monthly basis.

Additionally, the state regulators will issue licenses for medical marijuana dispensaries, as well as cultivation, testing, and infused product manufacturing businesses.

Also on the ballot with Amendment 2 were two other medical cannabis initiatives that were defeated. Amendment 3 contained a narrower set of qualifying conditions, a higher tax rate of 15 percent, and would not have allowed home cultivation. It failed with 32 percent of the vote. A third measure, Proposition C, was a statutory change as opposed to a constitutional amendment. It set a two percent tax rate and also contained no home grow provision. It failed with 44 percent of the vote.

2020 Updates – Missouri Medical Marijuana History

In April 2020, Missourians made an effort to pass an adult-use marijuana legalization ballot initiative in Missouri. Despite the campaign’s impressive progress in a short time, signature-gathering efforts were ultimately halted due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Though disappointed, campaign leaders have vowed to build on the foundation of grassroots support and redouble efforts to end marijuana prohibition at the next available opportunity — most likely in 2022.

“We had hoped that it might be possible to persuade the state of Missouri to allow online signature gathering under the extraordinary circumstances we find ourselves in this spring,” said Dan Viets, coordinator for Missouri NORML.  “However, that has not proven to be an option, and there does not appear to be any other path to gathering the 170,000 valid signatures we would require prior to the deadline in early May.”

Thankfully, Missouri’s medical marijuana program appears to be on track to have medical marijuana available for patients by the Fall or Winter 2020. Regulators are allowing doctors to conduct medical marijuana assessments via telehealth, and over 40,000 Missourians have already registered as medical marijuana patients.

Check out this mini-poll about how Missourians feel about marijuana efforts in Missouri.

How to Get a Medical Marijuana Card in Missouri

To obtain a medical marijuana card, a patient needs to get a physician certification signed by a Missouri-licensed medical doctor that documents his or her medical condition. A patient should bring any relevant medical documents to an appointment to prove the medical condition. The physician certification proves that a doctor has recommended medical marijuana.  Here at CalmEffect we now offer medical marijuana appointments via Telemed and at discounted rates.

After receiving the signed physician’s certification, a patient must apply to the state health department for a card within thirty days of receiving the certification. A patient may begin the application process on the Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services website, Health.MO.Gov/safety/medical-marijuana. Personal information, including name, social security number, and photo identification are required.

The patient or caregiver card fee is $25 annually. Physician certifications vary in price and have to be renewed annually. The fee for a home grower card is $100 annually.

Missouri Medical Marijuana History

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We believe that those looking for help from the hemp/cannabis plant should start off with CBD, optimize CBD intake, and if looking for something additional, look towards THC options

Although medical marijuana may sound sexy and rebellious, we believe you should first test CBD.

3 Steps to Using CBD and THC

Why Should You Try CBD BEFORE You Try THC?

  • Most researchers believe that CBD is the hemp/cannabis compound that drives the “healing” capabilities.
  • CBD can be sold over the counter and online.
  • You don’t need a medical marijuana card (save $$$) or see a doctor ($$$) in order to purchase.
  • Most employers are open the CBD use.
  • You don’t have to worry about losing a gun permit or other restrictions that concern some marijuana users.
  • CBD can be mailed and shipped using traditional shipping services (USPS, FEDEX, UPS, etc).
  • You don’t have to worry about what others will think.
  • You don’t have to worry about the “high” feeling.

That said, we are for medical marijuana (and THC) if its right for you.

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Why CBD?

Are you dealing with types of physical pain, anxiety, or sleeplessness?

Many people are reporting success at treating symptoms with CBD.  (Note: Because the FDA has not yet evaluated CBD, companies cannot make claims about CBD’s efficacy). That said, we are seeing so many people across the world who are happy with their results.

What is CBD?

CBD is one of the many compounds found in the hemp and cannabis plants.  Those two plants are closely related, but the presence of THC in cannabis is why there’s so much discussion about why it’s legal/illegal/laws/crime/high etc.  Hemp on the other hand has little to no THC in it naturally.  So, CBD can be extracted from both kinds of plants, but to be sold legally (and not as marijuana), it can’t have more than a trace amount of THC. Make sense?

3 Steps to Using CBD and THC

Steps to Try CBD Before You Try THC

Step 1: Try CBD Before You Try THC

  • Choose a format that’s right for you. Start low, increase MGs slowly to see how it affects you.  You should not feel a drastic change immediately.   If you’re dealing with acute pain, try vaping or smoking a pre-roll.  These will “hit” you the fastest.  If the pain or anxiety is more constant, try liquid/drops/oil because it will take a little longer to hit you, but it lasts longer.

Step 2: Optimize CBD Intake/Results

  • The effect typically increases as you increase your doses of MGs.  The industry calls this titrating.  Consuming 5 to 100 MGs per dose, 3 times a day is not unusual.
  • Figure out the right balance of fast relief, and more longer-lasting relief.
  • Try different brands that may have different blends/terpenes, etc.

Step 3: Try THC (in marijuana/cannabis) if Necessary

  • In medical marijuana states, you can get your license if you have a qualifying condition. If it’s adult-use legal, head over to the dispensary.
  • Experts say that the combination of CBD and THC can provide additional benefits, but don’t forget to consider that types of cannabis strains will affect you differently and may give you that high feeling.

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Getting to Know Curaleaf

Getting to Know Curaleaf

Getting to Know Curaleaf

Getting to Know Curaleaf

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Strategically positioned in highly populated, limited license states, the company currently operates in 17 states with 53 dispensaries, 15 cultivation sites 24 processing sites, and employs over 2,200 people across the United States.  Curaleaf leverages its extensive research and development capabilities to distribute cannabis products in multiple formats with the highest standard for safety, effectiveness, consistent quality, and customer care.

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Getting to Know Curaleaf and Who They Are

When getting to know Curaleaf, you will see that they believe that cannabis is powerful and can help improve lives. They see it every day in their dispensaries and hear the stories from people all over the country. From the military veteran to the senior citizen to the businesswoman or the soccer dad, everyone has a story to share about the positive impact that cannabis has had on their lives.  Whether you have never tried cannabis before or are interested in learning more about all the product options available now, Curaleaf can help guide you through this new world of medicine and wellness. Discover Curaleaf. Cannabis with Confidence.

COMPASSION

Understanding what and how you’re feeling is key. This helps Curaleaf determine which of the cannabis products may help your condition.

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Curaleaf is known for its educational outreach. In order to better serve patients, they strive to help physicians, pharmacists, and our dispensary staff understand products and their delivery systems.

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Curaleaf products go through rigorous testing to ensure the highest levels of quality and efficacy. They develop cannabis products you can trust!

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NATIONWIDE DELIVERY

Curaleaf has dispensary locations all across the United States.  Current states as follows:

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  • KENTUCKY
  • MAINE
  • MARYLAND
  • MASSACHUSETTS
  • NEVADA
  • NEW JERSEY
  • NEW YORK
  • OHIO
  • OREGON
  • PENNSYLVANIA

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Curaleaf if always having some awesome deal!  Some examples include:

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  • Monthly Deals
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  • Senior Citizen Discounts
  • Pediatric Patient Discounts
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  • Birthday Rewards
  • Renewal Discounts
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FREE DELIVERY in some states.  Just follow the link, select your state, and see what options are available to you.  Super convenient and most times FREE.

This service is especially helpful for persons or communities with travel restrictions.  It’s also private (it won’t be obvious to your neighbors).

They deliver high-quality cannabis products that are uncomplicated and approachable.

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What I Lost By Taking CBD and MMJ

Taking CBD and MMJ

Taking CBD and MMJ

What I Lost By

Taking CBD and MMJ

Taking CBD and MMJ

So many people have asked me questions about CBD, Hemp, Medical Marijuana – what works, what doesn’t, what I recommend… so many questions. And the other day, it dawned on me that I have never talked about my life, my health issues, and what led me to the CalmLife Journey. So, today, I want to share it with all of you.

For me, falling asleep was never an issue.  However, as I got older, I started waking up frequently during the middle of the night, and, unbeknownst to me, I was grinding my teeth during the night… which resulted in morning headaches. Severe, debilitating headaches that would take me out of my game for a few hours in the morning (something I just could not afford).

I had heard that marijuana/hemp could help, but honestly, I didn’t think it was right for me. That said, and given that it was available in my home state, I thought I would check it out. I mean, I thought, why not, what did I have to lose? Actually, I lost a lot!

Taking CBD and MMJ Was An Easy Process

Before I get into what I lost by taking CBD and MMJ, let me take you through the process of how easy the whole thing was. First, I got my card, and then, I picked up some medical marijuana at a local Dispensary. I started consuming (vaping) right before bed, and found out that it relaxed me even more; remember, falling asleep quickly was never a problem – it was staying asleep that was one of my issues. But the very first night I tried MMJ, I experienced calmness, plus a little of that euphoric feeling, that put me to sleep fast, and I was able to sleep longer without interruption.  The very first night. I was amazed when I woke up the next day; not only did I feel refreshed and rested like never before, I had NO headache! It had been years since I had felt so energetic and revived in the morning. Now, I can honestly say that I usually make it through the night, with NO headaches in the morning!

I had finally lost that exhausted, migraine-filled morning feel. Was it all because of the MMJ? Well, I’m not doing anything else differently, so I’m going to say, “Yes.” 

That said, I need to add that MMJ works differently for everyone; so finding the right THC/CBD ratio/strain and amount of dose is important. But I am hopeful, my story will motivate you to find out what works for you, so you can gain the same benefits I have.   

Another thing I want to mention in my story was how CBD affected me.  Again, it’s different for everyone. But I find that when I take CBD, it gives me a nice mellow feeling (without getting me high) and I find that incidences of me being sore (from sleeping the wrong way, chilling in a bad position, or just plain ole getting old) is little to none! 

In fact, one day recently, I threw out my back, and it was so painful, that I had to support myself when going from sitting to standing up.  A few years ago, I had done the same thing; it took me about 6 months to recover, so I was really scared this would take me out of commission the same way. I could not afford to deal with that pain again for 6 months.

So, knowing what I know about CBD and pain relief, this time I increased the mgs of my CBD, and a few days later I was feeling much better. I was shocked, given the experience last time, and how much better I felt this time, with the CBD. 

So, was it definitely the CBD that helped?  I don’t know. That said, when my family and friends ask me for help with any time of pain, I always recommend CBD, and I know for sure,  I will always continue to use it based on what I have seen and felt in my own life.

I hope my story of both MMJ and CBD has inspired you to look further in your own life, for a more natural alternative. My advice? If you are having migraines or headaches, can’t sleep, can’t stay asleep, or if you have back or other joint pain, let us help you find the right product, or combination of products, to help you.

Educating you on the benefits of CBD and MMJ, finding the right kind of product(s), and helping you to understand how much CBD and/or THC may work for you, is our specialty.

Making your options more accessible and affordable, is our mission.

Let us know how we can help you with your own CalmLife Journey. We are here for you!

And, if you have a story to share, on WHAT YOU LOST taking CBD and MMJ (pain, anxiety, insomnia, migraines, weight, or other), we’d love for you to share your story with us!

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States Allowing Medical Marijuana Sales During Coronavirus

States Allowing Medical Marijuana Sales During Coronavirus

States Allowing Medical Marijuana Sales During Coronavirus

States Allowing Medical Marijuana Sales During Coronavirus

States Allowing Medical Marijuana Sales During Coronavirus

States that have allowed marijuana businesses to remain open during coronavirus pandemic stay-at-home orders.

States Allowing Medical Marijuana Sales During Coronavirus

Most state governments around the nation have deemed medical marijuana companies “essential” during the coronavirus pandemic, meaning the vast majority can keep doing business after residents were told to stay at home and many businesses were ordered to scale back or close their operations.

The quickly spreading coronavirus – and the surge of states telling residents to stay home – has created confusion among cannabis companies over whether officials would require them to cease operations, even temporarily.  Here are the States allowing medical marijuana sales during coronavirus.

Decisions handed down from various government sources

Here’s where each state – and the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico – with some form of statewide, districtwide or territory-wide stay-at-home order stands as of the morning of April 2:

States Allowing Medical Marijuana Sales During Coronavirus

Alaska: Cannabis companies are not specifically addressed by the governor’s stay-at-home order or in a list of “essential” businesses issued by the state. But a spokesperson for the state’s Alcohol and Marijuana Control Office confirmed that cannabis businesses are considered essential and can remain open as long as they are able to comply with strict social-distancing requirements, such as not allowing more than 10 people – including employees – inside a retail establishment at one time.

Arizona: Although neither the governor’s stay-at-home order nor a supporting document listing “essential” businesses include any mention of cannabis, multiple industry sources told Marijuana Business Daily that dispensaries are still operational and believe the MMJ retailers are included in the state’s definition of “essential” as part of the health-care sector.

California: Every state-licensed marijuana company is allowed to continue operating, according to state guidance and statements from regulators.

Colorado: Both medical and recreational marijuana retailers are allowed to continue operations, under an executive order issued by the governor last week before he released a statewide stay-at-home order on March 25. However, recreational cannabis shops are limited to curbside pickup while medical dispensaries can stay fully open.

Connecticut: Medical marijuana dispensaries and producers are classified as part of the state’s health-care sector and are exempt from closures, according to state guidance.

Delaware: All medical marijuana dispensaries are exempt from closure during the statewide stay-at-home order issued by the governor, the state’s joint information center confirmed to MJBizDaily via email.

Florida: The governor issued a stay-at-home order on April 1, and although the order doesn’t mention marijuana, the state’s surgeon general had previously provided guidance to the industry that medical cannabis companies qualify as an “essential” part of Florida’s health-care sector.

Hawaii: The governor’s stay-at-home order designates licensed MMJ dispensaries and cultivation centers as “essential.”

Illinois: All state-licensed cannabis growers and retailers are “essential” according to the governor’s stay-at-home order.

Louisiana: The medical marijuana supply chain is exempt from closure under the governor’s statewide stay-at-home order, state officials confirmed to MJBizDaily via email.

Maine: The governor issued a stay-at-home order on March 31. Regulators classified Maine’s MMJ dispensaries and caregivers among the state’s “medical facilities” in a memo shared with the industry on March 24, meaning they can continue to serve patients. The state’s recreational cannabis market has not yet launched.

Maryland: Although the governor’s stay-at-home order does not specifically mention the cannabis industry, the state had previously issued guidance classifying medical marijuana businesses as “essential.”

Massachusetts: The governor has classified “licensed medical marijuana retailers” as essential but not recreational cannabis businesses, which were required to close by March 23.

Michigan: Although the governor’s stay-at-home order doesn’t mention marijuana or cannabis directly, the state’s Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs stipulated in a news release on Monday that all licensed medical and recreational marijuana businesses can remain operational. Retailers, however, are limited to “curbside service or delivery,” meaning storefronts will not be open to the public.

Minnesota: The market’s two medical marijuana companies are exempt from statewide closures under the governor’s recent statewide stay-at-home order, according to cannabis operator Vireo Health.

Montana: The governor’s stay-at-home order classifies medical marijuana businesses as “essential,” so all state-licensed businesses can continue operations.

Nevada: The governor issued a stay-at-home order on April 1 but, before that, had already ordered all “nonessential” businesses to close. In a March 20 order, however, the governor classified all state-licensed marijuana businesses as “essential,” allowing them to continue operations. Retail sales are limited to home delivery only, according to the March 20 order.

New Hampshire: No reference to marijuana or cannabis was included in the governor’s stay-at-home order or a supporting document listing “essential” businesses in New Hampshire. However, regulators told the state’s five dispensaries that they are considered “essential” and can continue operations, according to multiple industry sources.

New Jersey: All medical marijuana dispensaries were classified as “essential” by the governor’s stay-at-home order.

New Mexico: The state Department of Health issued guidance to medical marijuana businesses before the governor’s stay-at-home order, clarifying that all MMJ producers are an “essential” part of the health-care sector.

New York: In a clarification document released after the governor’s stay-at-home order, the state Department of Health said all licensed MMJ companies are classified as “essential.”

Ohio: The governor’s stay-at-home order classified all licensed medical marijuana dispensaries and growers as “essential.”

Oklahoma: All MMJ businesses were categorized as “essential” and can remain operational, the state’s Medical Marijuana Authority clarified on Twitter this week after the governor issued a statewide Safer-at-Home order for the elderly and “vulnerable populations.”

Oregon: The governor’s stay-at-home order doesn’t specifically mention cannabis or marijuana. But the state Liquor Control Commission, which oversees the industry, issued a temporary rule allowing licensed MJ retailers to provide curbside pickups for customers who submit orders online. So far, the state has not classified the industry as “essential.”

Pennsylvania: The governor issued a statewide stay-at-home order on April 1. Before that, on March 20, the state included medical marijuana companies on a list of “life-sustaining businesses” that can remain operational during the coronavirus outbreak.

Puerto Rico: The U.S. territory deemed all medical marijuana businesses as critical parts of their health-care sector and exempt from mandatory business closures.

Rhode Island: The governor’s stay-at-home order includes “compassion centers” – which is the state’s terminology for MMJ dispensaries – as “critical retail,” indicating Rhode Island’s three dispensaries can remain operational.

Vermont: The medical marijuana industry was deemed “essential,” and dispensaries – which are considered pharmacies by state regulators – will be allowed to remain open during the governor’s statewide stay-at-home order, the state’s Department of Financial Regulation confirmed.

Washington DC: The District of Columbia’s mayor, who issued a stay-at-home order on March 30, included “medical marijuana dispensaries” last week in a list of “essential” businesses that could continue operations.

Washington State: The governor’s stay-at-home order includes an appendix that identifies cannabis retailers and workers supporting the supply chain as “essential.” Additionally, the state Liquor and Cannabis Board issued an order allowing retailers to continue sales through curbside pickups. The board also clarified in a news release Tuesday that all licensed marijuana businesses can continue operations and that retailers will be allowed to sell to both medical and recreational customers.

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Here at CalmEffect, we make it our mission to go above and beyond to serve our customers with the most up-to-date information on overall lifestyle and wellness improvement.  While our company focuses on natural alternative plant medicine, we also do our best to serve our clients with Lifestyle and Wellness tips to broaden a better quality of life.

In this uncertain time with Coronavirus, we wanted to offer up some additional Wellness Ideas from CalmEffect.  Many vitamins, medicines, and supplements have flown off the store shelves across the nation and people are finding it challenging to find products they need while waiting out this terrible pandemic.

Given that, CalmEffect has leveraged its industry partnerships to find other ways for our customers to find items they may be looking for.  We will update this page as necessary.  See below for some wellness ideas from CalmEffect.

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Sambucol, Black Elderberry Syrup, Original Formula, 4 fl oz

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Nature’s Bounty, Elderberry Gummies, 100 mg, 70 Gummies

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IMMUNITY NutriBiotic, Sodium Ascorbate, Crystalline Powder, 8 oz

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Emergen-C, Vitamin C, Flavored Fizzy Drink Mix, 1,000 mg, 30 Packets

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Source Naturals, Wellness, Oil of Oregano, 60 Capsules

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Coronavirus Update at CalmEffect

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Coronavirus Update at CalmEffect

Here at CalmEffect, we make it our mission to go above and beyond to serve our customers with the most up-to-date information on everything medical marijuana. Our Coronavirus Update at CalmEffect is that we will continue to do so and will also be continuing regular business we have always done.

All customer inquiries are responded to within 24-48 hours and this will not change while we navigate the Coronvirus pandemic. We have made it possible for all CalmEffect employees to work remotely from their homes so as to conform to the current CDC guidance for social-distancing. At this time, there are no cases of symptoms or positive Covid-19 test results for any of our employees. All of our employees have committed to staying in their homes outside of only necessary trips for food or absolutely necessary services.

We have also quickly begun to implement TeleMed Doctors appointments in states where its legal to do so, to learn more, CLICK HERE.

In addition, we have compiled a list of items you may wish to consider purchasing for an immunity boost or self-care while we ride this out in the United States. Full disclosure, as an affiliate partner, CalmEffect may receive a small portion of your order (paid by the seller) for sharing these products with you.  The price you pay on these items remains the same.  Programs such as these help CalmEffect keep prices low for all the essential services we provide to our clients.  See some product ideas below.

California Gold Nutrition, Gold C, Vitamin C, 1,000 mg, 60 Veggie Capsules

Now Foods, Vitamin D-3, 10,000 IU, 120 Softgels

ChildLife, Essentials, Liquid Vitamin C, Natural Orange Flavor, 4 fl oz

ChildLife, Essentials, Echinacea, Natural Orange Flavor, 1 fl oz

Sambucol, Black Elderberry, Effervescent Tablets, 15 Effervescent Tablets

PatchMD – Multi Plus Patches – Helps Support Your Body’s Immunity

Sambucol, Sambucol, Black Elderberry, 30 Gummies

ZOI Research, Immune Support, 60 Vegetarian Capsules

Vitables, Liquid Immune Blend for Children, No Alcohol

Vitables, Immune Blend Chewables for Children, Mixed Berry, 90 Vegetarian Tablets

California Gold Nutrition, Red Reishi & White Button Mushroom, Immune Duo

Now Foods, Immune Renew, 90 Veggie Caps

 

Nature’s Way, Probiotic Pearls Immune, Regularity & Immunity, 30 Softgels

Nature’s Way, System Well, Ultimate Immunity, 180 Tablets

Life Extension, Immune Protect with Paractin, 30 Vegetarian Capsules

Quantum Health, Super Lysine+, Immune Support, 90 Tablets

Zand, Immune Fast, Zesty Orange, 30 Chewable Tablets

Kyolic, Aged Garlic Extract, Immune Formula 103, 100 Capsules

Super Nutrition, Super Immune, Immune-Strengthening Multivitamin, 240 Tablets

Hyland’s, 4Kids, Complete Cold ‘n Flu, Ages 2-12, 4 fl oz

Nature’s Way, Umcka, Fast Actives, Cold/Flu Relief, Non-Drowsy, Berry, 10 Packets

in-Cide – 2 Pack, Cleaner and Disinfectant.

 

MedPride Powder-Free Nitrile Exam Gloves, Medium, Box/100

Tubi – Watch Free Movies & TV Shows

As a health and wellness company, we are 100% committed to doing our part to stop the spread of the Coronavirus (Covid-19). Work with us and have confidence knowing that we are committed to staying healthy so we can continue to support our clients.

 

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Cannabis and Immunity

Cannabis and Immunity

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Cannabis and Immunity – Does Medical Marijuana Affect Your Immune System?

Scientific research is proving more and more medical uses for cannabis and medical marijuana. Many experts believe medical marijuana to be an effective treatment that often decreases side effects for many ailments. People with epilepsy, cancer, and HIV frequently use cannabis to help with their symptoms. But does cannabis affect your immune system? Here is what we know about cannabis and immunity.

Some Studies Show That Cannabis and Immunity Interaction Can Be Positive

There’s a deficit of marijuana research due to government agencies hesitancy or downright opposition to cannabis research. However, a few studies conducted without federal backing show promising results when it comes to medical marijuana and your immune system.

To date, there is little conclusive data on the impact of consuming cannabis on a healthy person’s immune system. The bulk of immune system-related research looks at cannabis’ effect on HIV/AIDS patients.

HIV/AIDS is an immunodeficiency virus, meaning that it targets the immune system. For this reason, people with HIV/AIDS’ response to cannabis suggests how everyone’s body interacts with cannabis.  The logic is that if people with less healthy immune systems—or severely impaired immune systems as is the case with AIDS patients—can safely consume cannabis, perhaps everyone can.

Studies Confirm That Marijuana Helps People With HIV/AIDS

It had been reported that twenty-seven percent of people with HIV/AIDS used marijuana to cope with their symptoms in 2005. Considering today’s greater access to medical marijuana and increased knowledge of its benefits, this percentage would logically be higher if the same study were conducted now in 2020.

Cannabis can help to calm many common HIV/AIDS symptoms such as nausea, loss of appetite, pain, depression, and anxiety. It also has a well-deserved reputation for increasing appetite.

In addition to abundant circumstantial evidence that medical marijuana can help treat HIV/AIDS symptoms, the Annals of Internal Medicine published an article on the “Short-Term Effects of Cannabinoids in Patients with HIV-1 Infection.”  The findings presented in the article were overwhelmingly positive. They found that cannabis had no effect on patients’ CD4 and CD8 cell counts (immune system cells targeted by the HIV/AIDS virus).

The study also found that people who smoked or ingested marijuana were healthier than those who didn’t. The article states, “Patients receiving cannabinoids had improved immune function compared with those receiving placebo. They also gained about 4 pounds more on average than those patients receiving placebo.”

Not only did medical marijuana help HIV/AIDS patients gain weight, but it also had a positive effect on their immune systems over the course of 21 days.

Cannabis and Immunity – Potentially Improved Function

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New research goes even further in answering the question surrounding cannabis and immunity. Two recent studies support the findings that cannabis could improve immune function for people with HIV/AIDS.

The first study, dating from 2014, was published in the scientific journal AIDS Research and Human Retroviruses. It links THC to higher production of CD4 and CD8 cells in monkeys. These two cells are primarily responsible for fighting disease.

A second study conducted by New York City’s Mount Sinai School of Medicine discovered that cannabinoids prevented the HIV virus from infecting immune system cells.  Ultimately, the study found that the cannabinoids reduced the number of infected cells from 30 to 60 percent.

Due to its interaction with the endocannabinoid system, cannabis may have a profound impact on the immune system. On the cellular level, it could significantly strengthen the immune system.  Findings are still limited, but at the very least, we may be learning that cannabis does not negatively affect the immune system.

Not all Cannabis Research Is Promising

Most of the concerns regarding cannabis use revolves around smoking. In an article from 2001 published in the Journal of Cannabis Therapeutics, Dr. Donald P. Tashkin worries about the effects of smoking.  “Effects of Smoked Marijuana on the Lung and Its Immune Defenses: Implications for Medicinal Use in HIV-Infected Patients” reads: “Frequent marijuana use can cause airway injury, lung inflammation and impaired pulmonary defense against infection.”

Not surprisingly, the DEA does not support cannabis use for people with HIV/AIDS. When asked to clarify its stance on the subject, the DEA wrote, “[M]arijuana can affect the immune system by impairing the ability of T-cells to fight off infections, demonstrating that marijuana can do more harm than good in people with already compromised immune systems.”

However, some people believe that the DEA, and the National Institute of Health, are often subject to politics.  In that thinking, it is against many money interests that the federal government support medical marijuana.

Conclusion on Cannabis and Immunity

As with all health-related questions with medical marijuana, it’s impossible to guarantee that cannabis will have a positive effect. For today, we know that most research shows that marijuana has no effect, or has a positive effect, on immune system cells.

Have more questions about cannabis and immunity?  Feel free to contact us and we’d be happy to walk you through the process of getting your medical marijuana card in the United States.

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Bong Water Cleaning – Is it Necessary?

Smoking medical marijuana out of a dirty bong, water pipe, or rig is a recipe for a disaster and lung infection. Here’s how often you need to change your water and clean your piece.  Learn more about bong water cleaning.

Dirty bongs, water pipes, and oil rigs can make you sick! Inhaling dirty bong water can deliver ashy resin, fungus, bacteria, and other potential pathogens right into your lungs. This increases your chances of developing a pulmonary infection, which is certainly not fun for anyone. Fortunately, this problem has a simple solution: bong water cleaning.  Here’s how often you should do it.

Bong Water Cleaning – How Often Should You Do It?

Heavy medical marijuana users should change their bong water at least daily.  In addition, running some boiling water through your dry pipe or bubbler before use each day can limit ash remnants and potential pathogens so you aren’t drawing them into your lungs.  If you are a flavor enthusiast, you may wish to consider changing your water (or cleaning your device) before use between strains as well.

For the daily consumer, this may seem like a lot of work, but it is well worth the effort to keep yourself from getting ill.  Casual users should simply engage in bong water cleaning or apparatus cleaning after each use so that it is ready to go the next time you go to use it.  Make sure you let everything dry before storing it away to avoid any mildew or mold growth and always use fresh water each time.

At the bare minimum, daily consumers should do bong water cleaning every two to three days.  In warmer/drier climates, folks may be able to wait as long as a week but it is not recommended.  Heavy users are also encouraged to clean their bongs with alcohol and salt 3 to 4 times a month to reduce resin buildup that cannot be flushed out with hot water alone.

Signs Bong Water Cleaning is Needed

  1. If you’re grossed out by a dirty looking bong, follow your nose. If a bong smells bad, it is well past due for a cleaning and a water change. When you get to this stage, cleaning your piece with alcohol and salt is recommended.
  2. Has your bong water gone from clear to brown? Does it have floating particles of stuff inside of it? Some discoloration in your water will occur with any use. However, the darker the color and the dirtier the bong or water pipe, the greater the risk of lung infection.
  3. For optimal smoking experience and optimal health, it’s best to avoid smoking from devices that contain substantial resin buildup.  Resin buildup inside a bong is often charred, drastically distorting the flavor of the resin and whatever bud or concentrate you happen to be smoking.  The remnants of charred plant matter or resin can act as a starting point for molds and mildews which can be dangerous.
  4. While some bacteria and fungi are beneficial, the kinds that grow inside of a bong do not belong in your lungs. To play it safe, do not smoke out of any sort of water device that contains molds or mildews. It’s best to avoid smoking if your device contains:
    • Pink discoloration
    • Fuzzy white or gray molds
    • White speckled powder
    • Black discoloration or speckles

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Cannabis for Back Pain Relief, Opioid Alternative

Cannabis for Back Pain Relief

Cannabis for Back Pain Relief

Cannabis for Back Pain Relief

Cannabis for Back Pain Relief

A new study has shown how cannabis could be an effective treatment option for both pain relief and insomnia, for those looking to avoid prescription and over the counter pain and sleep medications including opioids.  Let’s explore Cannabis for Back Pain Relief. The study, published in the Journal of Psychoactive Drugs, which looked at 1,000 people taking legalized marijuana in an American state found that among the 65% of people taking cannabis for pain, 80% found it was very or extremely helpful.

This led to 82% of these people being able to reduce or stop taking over the counter pain medications, and 88% being able to stop taking opioid painkillers.

The study suggests that cannabis could lower opioid use. However, the researchers caution that more needs to be done to understand the potential therapeutic benefits of cannabis.

According to the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, roughly 20% of American adults (approximately 42 million people) suffer from chronic pain.  Traditional over the counter medications and painkillers can help, however, they may have serious side effects. Opioids depress the respiratory system, meaning that overdoses may be fatal.

As a consequence, some people are looking to marijuana to help with their symptoms.

To find out more about these users, survey data was reviewed from people who purchased cannabis from two retail stores in Colorado.  Although the survey may not reflect the overall population of dispensary customers,  other national survey data, and data from medical patients at medical cannabis dispensaries, also demonstrate that people who use cannabis to treat symptoms both decrease and stop their use of prescription medications.

The study adds weight to the theory that widening access to medical cannabis could lower the use of prescription painkillers, allowing more people to manage and treat their pain without relying on opioid prescription drugs that have dangerous side effects.  This is furthered with other research that shows that states with medical cannabis laws have a 6.38% lower rate of opioid prescribing.

However, researchers caution that more research is needed to understand the health benefits and side effects of cannabis.

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