Health & wellness coaching uses evidence-based practices and strategies to help people make health changes that stick. Cannabis coaches empower patients to build confidence and become active participants in their cannabis care so they can meet their health and wellness goals. They teach clients how to integrate cannabis as a tool for larger health and wellness, and not just as a bandaid to cover symptoms.
Read MoreCannabis is an amazing medicine with potential healing properties that are still far beyond our understanding. While we do know it is a safe substance, every person and situation is unique. Over the course of the last 2 plus years I’ve been witness to some miraculous health improvements, but I’ve also seen some cannabis inspired set-backs . As a cannabis community we don’t always like to discuss these - it’s taken us a long time to get to level of acceptance we have now and no one wants to jeopardize that further. But in reality, it does us a much larger disservice, to ignore situations like our guest writer, Sally, shares in this post.
Read MoreRolling joints is half art, half skill, and a lot of patience. While learning how to roll can be a frustrating process, once you get it down, it’s a handy tool to have in your toolbox. It can also be relaxing and fun. One of my favorite things to do after a long day is sit down and roll up medicine for the upcoming days. Many patients turn it into an art hobby- creating all sorts of different types of rolls and designs.
Read MoreSmoking medical cannabis is a fast and efficient way to consume medication. It’s also a relatively easy way for patients to “get their feet wet” before trying more advanced delivery methods. There are a variety of ways to smoke cannabis, with a multitude of related accessories and tools for patients to choose from.
Read MoreChoosing quality medicine is step one to effective symptom management and a positive cannabis experience. Patients are often faced with a wide array of options and little guidance on where to start. This post covers some of the basics of what to watch out for when choosing quality flower.
Read MoreIn March 2019 Florida’s Medical Cannabis program took a huge leap forward with the legalization of smokable cannabis flower for qualified patients. At the urging of Governor Rick Desantis, the Florida legislature passed forward Senate Bill 182 redefining the medical use of marijuana to include in the form for smoking. The bill also provided clarification for the possession and use of smoking devices purchased outside of a MMTC (dispensary).
Read MoreLast month I sat down with Christopher Ray and Aaron Wiltshire for the launch episode of The Cold Start Sessions podcast. To say we had a blast is an understatement. We talked about living with chronic illness and the life changing role that Medical Cannabis has had on my health. I also shared a bunch about my experiences as a Cannabis Health Coach, seeing patients and running operations at Florida Medical Cannabis Clinic.
Read MoreOnce you cold start dab you won’t go back to traditional hot dabbing. It provides for quick and efficient dosing with superior flavor and smoothness.
Read MoreQuestions about concentrate delivery devices are common place in Florida Medical Cannabis Patient communities. With new products like shatter, crumble, and many patients are literally scratching their heads with where to start. I partnered with the go to guy for all things devices - Christopher Ray of Green Street Vapor - to bring you an overview of the best devices to get you started with concentrates!
Read MoreEvery day that I work with cannabis patients is a day that someone asks me about dried bud, “real marijuana,” or any other name for dried cannabis flower that one can come up with and the legal status in Florida. This post covers what you need to know as a Florida cannabis patient.
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Kristina J. Risola, MA, CRC, NBC-HWC, PHC
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