The Basics
used for centuries to address physical, emotional and spiritual imbalances
we have an Endocannabinoid system in our bodies that is as vital to our health and well-being as other biological systems such as the digestive system, nervous system, etc
our Endocannabionoid system is heavily involved in maintaining homeostasis and proper immune function
our body creates cannabinoids that influence the endocannabinoid system
the cannabis plant also creates cannabinoids, referred to as phytocannabinoids
when taken into the body phytocannabinoids also influence the proper functioning of our endocannabinoid system
of the two main phytocannabinoids found in cannabis, THC and CBD, only THC has psychoactive properties
non-psychoactive CBD strains have many therapeutic actions in the body and are well known to help manage anxiety, inflammation, and seizures
THC also has many therapeutic actions in the body, and is well known for its sedation and pain relieving properties
Cannabis Medicine for Herbalists (Certificate) Workshop
This ground breaking workshop provides sound, practical general knowledge on the safe and effective use of Cannabis Medicine to treat a wide variety of health issues. Upon completion of the workshop, participants will be able to discern cannabis facts from fiction, and speak knowledgeably about the how to safely use cannabis to manage various health symptoms.
The student will learn:
How our Endocannabionoid system is vital to homeostasis and immunity
What parts of the cannabis plant are most medicinal
Why you don’t need to get stoned in order to benefit from cannabis
How the smell of cannabis affects its therapeutic action
What medical conditions may benefit from cannabis therapy and where more research is needed
Who must avoid cannabis
What intake methods are most effective
How to determine the best therapeutic dosage
Why a small dose is sometimes more effective than a large dose
How to manage side effects and even use them to your advantage
Why strain selection matters
How to navigate current Canadian laws
And more!
This workshop will interest:
Herbalists
Nutritionists
Nurses
Naturopathic Doctors
TCM Doctors
Anyone contemplating the use of or giving advice on the use of Cannabis
Prerequisites:
None
Format:
6 -7 hour full-day workshop
1 hour lunch break
q & a throughout to ensure information is being understood
10 page downloadable handout emailed to students one week prior to class
Online quiz required for certificate
A certificate of completion from Lodgepole School of Wholistic Studies will be issued upon successful completion of the online quiz
Notes:
Cannabis Medicine for Herbalists is for educational purposes only
Information on manufacturing, medicine making and growing are not covered in the workshop
Read what students are saying about this workshop
See when the next Cannabis Medicine workshop is scheduled
Contact us to book a Cannabis Medicine workshop in your area.
Intro to Cannabis Medicine
More than 70 years of prohibition has not stopped people from utilizing Cannabis as a powerful and effective medicine. As the legal medicinal cannabis industry gears up in Canada, people of all ages are turning to this ancient medicine in the hopes that they can use cannabis to manage their symptoms and disease processes without the debilitating side-effects of some pharmaceutical drugs.
This talk will focus on a broad overview of the therapeutic benefits of cannabis, including its strengths and limitations. We will start with an introduction to the humble cannabis plant and learn a little about its once ubiquitous place in day-to-day life. We will review medical conditions that can be helped by cannabis, and be introduced to various intake methods, dosing and strain selection.
During this talk you will:
Learn a little about the cannabis plant and its’ historical contribution to society
Review the broad categories of health issues that may benefit from cannabis medicine
Briefly look at intake methods, dosing and strain selection
Be introduced to current Canadian laws for medical cannabis
Time will be set-aside at the end of the talk for q & a
This talk will interest:
health care practitioners
current medical cannabis users
anyone seeking a better understanding of how cannabis works as medicine
Prerequisites:
None
Format:
2 hour evening workshop
~1.5 hour talk and slide presentation
~30 minutes q & a
downloadable handout
Note: Intro to Cannabis Medicine is for educational purposes only.
See when the next Intro to Cannabis Medicine talk is scheduled
Contact us to book an Intro to Cannabis Medicine talk in your area
consultations
Consultations on how to us Medical Cannabis customized to your particular situation. Contact us to inquire about booking a consultation.
medical cannabis legal in Canada
Cannabis is legally available in Canada via a medical doctor prescription. Medical cannabis must be purchased from a Canadian Licensed Producer.
Cannabis Medicine News
When people think about cannabis often the first thing that comes to mind is 'getting high.' However medicinal cannabis is not at all about getting high. Medicinal cannabis is about treating debilitating symptoms with plant medicine ... and you don't need to get high in order for cannabis medicine to work.