Confessions of a Dosing Specialist: Mesothelioma

Jerry is a man in his mid 70s and is described by those he is close to as a kind, charismatic, and generous man who is currently living with his wife, Jessica. Jerry and Jessica had recently remarried a couple years before Jerry’s diagnosis. Jessica had recently left an unhappy, abusive marriage. Jessica describes Jerry as her knight in shining armor who showed her a love and compassion that no one ever had when she wasn’t even looking.

Treating Prostate Cancer with Cannabis

Prostate Cancer is a global public health problem. In America, 12.9 % of men are diagnosed with prostate cancer each year, making it the most common form of cancer in men. An estimated 27,000 men will die of prostate cancer in 2017 alone (cancer.gov). Like many other types of cancer, prostate cancer is very difficult to treat-especially when the cancer becomes metastatic and begins to spread to other parts of the body.

Crohn’s Disease and Cannabis

The truth is that Crohn’s Disease is simply awful. It intrudes into people’s daily lives with sudden and extreme pain, often accompanied by an unpleasant trip to the restroom. Unfortunately, many patients suffering from Crohn’s Disease do not obtain substantial relief from conventional medical treatments.

Confessions of a Dosing Specialist

My name is Katie. I am a dosing specialist for a cannabis oil company called King Harvest. King Harvest specializes in the treatment of critical illness, such as cancer, epilepsy, fibromyalgia, etc. There is a lot that I want to touch on, but I’ll start by saying working as a dosing specialist for a cannabis oil company has been an incredibly eye-opening experience.

Medical Cannabis for Arthritis

Arthritis is a seriously debilitating condition that causes pain, swelling, and stiffness in joints and limbs. It is estimated that one in ten people live with some form of arthritis in America (cdc.org, 2017). Essentially, 30 million American Citizens are disabled by arthritis and its debilitating side effects and recent polls show the number could actually be twice that amount!

Treating Breast Cancer with Cannabis

Breast cancer is a majorly aggressive health concern for women worldwide. It is currently the second deadliest form of cancer for women. In fact, a woman born today has a 1 in 8 chance of being diagnosed with breast cancer during her lifetime (cancer.gov). In addition to its deadliness, it is also misunderstood and, due to the various types of breast cancer, difficult to treat.

Cannabis for Anxiety: Friend or Foe?

There is a bit of confusion about how cannabis affects anxiety. While research is showing that medical cannabis can be very effective for treating disorders ranging from panic disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), there are stories of people using cannabis recreationally and experience unpleasant side effects that they feel exacerbates their anxiety.

Q&A Video from King Harvest: Fibromyalgia

Q: My Fibromyalgia makes it difficult for me to sleep, but I’m always tired. Can cannabis give me energy and help me sleep?A: Absolutely. So, Indica based cannabis oil at night will give you the ability to go back and get a full night’s sleep. The King Harvest Unwind bottle, 300 milligrams of Indica based cannabinoids, taken one hour before bed, that will give you a proper 6-8 night’s sleep