15 responses to “Using Medical Marijuana to Treat Pain Anxiety and Insomnia”

  1. Ive had a few concussions in the past 2 months. Couldnt sleep for 10 days straight after my first 1, finally my sleep came back after awhile slept like a baby for about 3 weeks. Than I got another concussion recently accidentally and my sleep is all disturbed again. Sucks..
    Do you believe cannabis would help fix my sleep that was caused from a concussion?

    Was 100% fine before these few concussions absolutely had no sleep issues.

  2. Thank you for doing these videos Geoff! I have TBI from over a year ago that has me so depressed and anxious I am worried that it will progress into some auto-immune nightmare. Anyway, I want to try this. Someone mentioned "hemp oil" being a life saver. What kind of hemp oil and where can you get it? Seems easier and maybe cheaper than smoking it- but is it as effective? Thanks, Jim

  3. Please don’t stop making videos. Got my first concussion on 9/18/18 and it’s been utter hell. Watching your videos and becoming more informed is helping incredibly. Thanks for doing this and I wish you the best. What’s your opinion on smoking from a pipe?

  4. Try these strains for depression:
    * Lemon Skunk
    * AK Cherry Lime
    * Glass Slipper
    * Sour Grape
    * Blue Dream
    * Super Lemon Haze
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    These cannabis strains are the best for migraine headaches:
    * Lemon OG Kush
    * Girl Scout Cookies
    * White Widow
    * Sour Diesel
    * Candyland
    * Super Lemon Haze

    These strains are best known for treating insomnia:
    * Girl Scout Cookies
    * Harlequin
    * Grape Ape
    * White Widow
    * Hawaiian Purple Kush

    Try these top stains for focus and energy:
    * Green Crack
    * Sour Diesel
    * Harlequin
    * Blue Dream
    * Lemon Haze

    Nausea and Dizziness are reduced best by these strains of cannabis:
    * Strawberry Cough
    * Green Crack
    * Blue Widow
    * Purple Dream
    * Cinex

    CBD Mango Haze
    One of the most recognizable high-CBD strains is definitely this one, delivering from 1:1 – 2:1 ratio between CBD and THC.

    It has a tropical aroma with the flavors of mango and pineapple being the most evident in this strain. It’s also an energizing sativa dominant, and because of this a lot of medicinal users are drawn to it.

    CBD Critical Cure
    A crossbreed between Critical Kush and a ruderalis strain, Critical Cure has around 2:1 CBD to THC ratio, and percentages around 11% CBD and 5% THC.

    It’s a indica-dominant which makes it a perfect tool for ending the day in a calm manner.

    A very gentle “highness” can occur with Critical Cure.

    Harlequin
    With one of the most reliable expressions of CBD (almost always in a 5:2 CBD-THC ratio), Harlequin also has some sativa-dominant uplifting qualities, with very slight euphoric effects, and because of this it’s a one of the most sought-after CBD strains on the market.

    Lacking the “stoned” effect, it’s perfect for daytime activities, while maintaining a soothing CBD experience.

    The taste of these buds can range from sweet-like mango an earthy aroma.

    Harle-Tsu
    A cross between Harlequin and Sour Tsunami (which will also be included in this list), this hybrid can have some colossal CBD levels (20:1 CBD to THC), but this number is somewhat relative as some phenotypes have around 1:1 ratio.

    The Harle-Tsu seeds have about a 75% probability to express their massive CBD levels, which makes this strain a perfect partner in crime for anxiety, pain and inflammation, while keeping your mind clear and paranoia-free.

    ACDC
    Besides the awesome rock n roll name, ACDC also exhibits an out-of-this-world CBD to THC ratio of about 20:1, with a staggering 19% CBD levels.

    These stats make this strain a wondrous source of CBD, with an almost non-existent intoxication effect.

    As far as the taste goes, expect a earth-like flavour with a pinch of sweetness in it.

    Ringo’s Gift
    As a crossbreed between ACDC and Harle-Tsu, you can expect some powerful CBD levels of course, ranging from 1:1 CBD to THC ratio, to a mind-boggling 24:1 CBD/THC.

    It’s was named for the legendary CBD trailblazer and cannabis advocate Lawrence Ringo, and with such a potent strain holding his name, his legacy will continue to endure.

    Stephen Hawking Kush
    Named after one of the greatest minds of our time, SHK was created from crossbreeding Harle-Tsu and Sin City Kush.

    With three available phenotypes, CBD levels can range from 5% to 20% CBD, and the phenotype that has the most CBD exudes a 5:1 ratio of CBD to THC.

    Expect a fruity/minty flavor with a twist of cherry, and a slight cerebral high.

    Cannatonic
    With CBD ranging from 6 to 17 percent, and THC levels staying at under 6%, this hybrid strain delivers many medical benefits such as anxiety, pain, spasms and an instant relief from headaches, without the anxiousness and paranoia that can happen with too much THC.

    Awesome for daily compsuntion, expect an earthy fragrance with a touch of citrus on your taste buds.

    Sour Tsunami
    This strain has around 10-11% CBD, while the THC content stays at about 6-10%. It’s also one of the first strains bred specifically for its high CBD levels.

    Stress, depression, anxiety, but also pain and inflammation are rapidly relieved with Sour Tsunami, which has a musky piquant flavor with some sugary connotations.

    Sweet & Sour Widow
    With a balanced CBD-THC ratio of 1:1 (and 5-10% of both cannabinoids), this 70% indica 30% sativa hybrid offers great medicinal benefits with a slight and pleasant THC-high feeling.

    This strain is great for new cannabis consumers because of its perfectly balanced cannabinoid profile, but with this much CBD it also fantastic for medicinal users who don’t want to get too blazed.

    Charlotte’s Web
    This awesome strain has one of the lowest levels of THC (usually at around 0.3%), and CBD levels at 17%, so you can expect serious medical possibilities with minimal psychoactivity related to THC.

    Charlotte’s Web was made famous back in 2013 when it helped a little girl named Charlotte who’s suffering from Dravet Syndrome, a type of epilepsy with numerous seizures a day.

    Because of the practically non-existent THC concentration, it’s extremely suitable for pediatric use.

    Canna-Tsu
    This Cannatonic / Sour Tsunami hybrid has an equal range of about 10% CBD and 10% THC, making it a clear-headed and casual option for those looking for CBD health-benefits.

    The high CBD levels keep the THC mental attack in check, and the flavor of this strain is also very rewarding, with a mixture of citrus sourness and earth-like aroma. Great for daytime use because of the generally upbeat vibe it brings about in people.

    Pennywise
    Another 1:1 CBD-THC strain, Pennywise is an indica cross from Harlequin and Jack the Ripper, with levels of both cannabinoids ranging from 12% to 15%.

    This “dreadful” strain is amazing in battling for a great number of health issues including arthritis, epilepsy and cancer manifestations.

    Because of the balanced structure and delicious flavors of coffee and pepper-bubblegum, Pennywise is ideal for daytime sessions.

    Corazón
    A new strain coming from Oregon, Corazon is an ACDC x Charlotte’s Web cross, and it really packs a CBD punch, because testing confirmed levels of 22,5%CBD and only a 2.70% THC.

    This makes Corazon (which is still only scarcely available), the highest scoring CBD strain on planet Earth at this very moment.

    Blue Dragon Desert Frost
    Another newcomer from Oregon’s Yerba Buena cannabis farm, the BDDF strain packs a powerful CBD punch at approximately 17% CBD and just a tiny 0.6% THC.

    This of course means these buds have a wicked healing potential, with a minimal psychoactive traits of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC).

    Valentine X
    A 50-50 indica sativa hybrid, Valentine X has a staggering 25:1 CBD to THC ratio, making it one of the go-to strains for a bunch of heath issues, like seizures, inflammation, and even cancer.

    Named after a saint of love and courtship, St Valentine is also a patron saint of epilepsy, and this strain was given this name because CBD is currently the most powerful medicine for these types of seizures.

    CBD Critical Mass
    An indica-dominant hybrid, CBD Critical Mass produces a ratio that ranges from 1:1 (CBD/THC) to about 2:1 (CBD/THC), and the growers report that it’s genetic parents are the famed Critical Mass strain, and an unknown CBD-potent strain.

    This hybrid is known to produce generous yields, and is generally perfect like so many other strains in this list for a massive array of medical issues.

    https://greencamp.com/high-cbd-strains/

    Unfortunately, strains and products higher in CBD are generally harder to find and more expensive, at least here in CA and especially since recreational legalization this year.

  5. Recent Studies on Cannabis’ Effect on Post-Concussion Syndrome

    CBD shown to reduce neural damage and improve recovery following a brain injury. Cannabidiol administration after hypoxia–ischemia to newborn rats reduces long-term brain injury and restores neurobehavioral function.(http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22659086)
    THC and CBD treatments found to improve pain and sleep. Cannabis, pain, and sleep: lessons from therapeutic clinical trials of Sativex, a cannabis-based medicine. (http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17712817)
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  6. I can relate. I ditched a daily handful of pills for medical marijuana in 2012 to treat my migraine disorder and other issues. When I was injured early this year and then diagnosed with PCS, I began researching marijuana and brain injuries. I could still read and comprehend fairly well then, but started struggling more about that time. Anyway, I found a wealth of information about how cannabis can be helpful for brain injuries. Unfortunately, I've run into a neurologist who claims that while CBD can be helpful, THC can cause brain damage and a psychiatrist months who claims that marijuana should be avoided for at least two years after any brain injury as well as anything that crosses the blood/brain barrier (though she prescribes pharmaceuticals which do so). I'm alarmed that about 20% of the medical professionals I've seen since this accident seem to have false and outdated information regarding marijuana. These are practitioners in their mid 40s to mid 50s, not ancient. Hard to understand why they still have these ancient ideas.

  7. Hi Geoff, I have been using a mix of 9mg CBD oil with 7 mg THC for my post concussion symptoms, and I found my ‘bottom line dosing’ through trial and error too. I measure it in a syringe and squirt it in my mouth. It really helps with pain, nausea, depression, and brain fog. I enjoy your videos as you mirror my symptoms, and offer valuable solutions to common issues with a traumatic brain injury. I think the subject of medical marijuana needs to be in the spot light as it is life changing for what we are going through. I personally would appreciate more videos on this subject…perhaps a mini-series as such spread out over time to allow you to do them as energy permits. Thank you for making all the videos you have thus far as it is very helpful, and much needed by those suffering from a brain injury.

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