Nicole Lovelady-Zimmerman

Kaneh Bosm: The Hidden Story of Cannabis in the Old Testament — Patients for Medical Cannabis

Now backed by archeological evidence: Cannabis and Frankincense at the Judahite Shrine of Arad 28 May 2020 Abstract Two limestone monoliths, interpreted as altars, were found in the Judahite shrine at Tel Arad. Unidentified dark material preserved on their upper surfaces was submitted for organic residue analysis at two unrelated laboratories that used similar established […]…

When the diagnosis changes

For anyone with an autoimmune disease, it is well known that it can take years, sometimes decades to have a solid diagnosis with which to FINALLY come to terms with, and to be able to gather up all the right tools to handle. What gets frustrating, if all those years weren’t infuriating enough on their…

Hemp vs Marijuana: The Truth

Let’s all be honest for a moment and talk about the hemp versus marijuana debate and discuss the fact that it’s a whole bunch of BULLS**T! When the 2018 Agricultural Act (The Farm Bill) was being tossed around, long before it became law, the companies counting on it to pass also counted on people believing…

RSO – Not all are created equal

If you have been around cannabis for any amount of time you have heard of RSO, or Rick Simpson Oil, and I hope you have checked out what it is and his amazing story. If not, let’s take a quick moment to discuss who Rick Simpson is, and what he created. Rick Simpson is a…

Addiction vs Dependence

I have come to realize when you are discussing medical cannabis with someone who has never consumed the plant before that next to intoxication, addiction is the biggest concern. Even when you discuss this with someone who works at a dispensary, or even a substance abuse counselor you find that the answers are inconsistent and…

When disability affects others more than you

I have spent the last decade, and a little more, dealing with being disabled and all the lovely things that come with it. I lost my job, most of my friends, and pretty much everything I did for fun and recreation went out the door. The long weekends of hiking, fishing and camping in the…

Study: Marijuana Inhaler Safe and Effective for Treating Chronic Pain

In my ongoing effort to share the latest in treatments for chronic pain, I found this article this morning as I was browsing through the articles in my list on WordPress and I had to immediately share! There is a company here in Arizona, Muv, who makes such an inhaler that I have been wanting…

Trauma: An everyday word with little comprehension

In the modern era, the word trauma is heard almost daily on the news, in the newspapers, on Social Media and in our daily conversations. We hear about PTSD, we discuss childhood traumas, adult traumas, and how we, as individuals have dealt with these issues; but in all reality, is there any true understanding as…

Colorado State University Pueblo, Minor in Cannabis Studies Overview

Oh what a world we live in! Not only have around a dozen U.S. states legalized marijuana in the past eight years, as well as two full countries, but … Colorado State University Pueblo, Minor in Cannabis Studies Overview With the creation of degree programs in Cannabis at major universities across the United States and…

Minot State University Bachelor’s in Medicinal Plant Chemistry Review

Like it or not (and if you’re reading this – you probably do!), marijuana is mainstream, and it’s here to stay. In addition to the numerous states … Minot State University Bachelor’s in Medicinal Plant Chemistry Review If you haven’t been paying attention, degrees, like the one offered at Minot, are popping up all over the…