CBD and the Naturopath with Dr. Eric Dorninger
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Do you know all the secrets buried in your body's chemistry? Few of us do – so we're quick to blame external factors when we get sick or hurt...and we're double-quick to reject treatment possibilities we don't know much about. All this leads us to miss out on what could be the fastest and healthiest route to solving our issues. Dr. Eric Dorninger practices naturopathic medicine through Roots and Branches, a healthcare center specializing in finding holistic natural solutions for patients with chronic illnesses. Set apart from the rampant focus on superficial “quick-fix” medical...
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Ep 67-How Cannabis Can Enhance Physical Performance with Josiah Hesse
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Josiah Hesse was working as a journalist in Denver, CO when cannabis became legal there. He shifted a lot of his reporting to cannabis and met a diverse group of people that didn’t fit the typical ‘stoner’ stereotype. Among those were a lot of athletes, especially marathon runners. Recently taking up running for his own mental health, Josiah was intrigued and began to not only utilize cannabis, but to research its validity as a performance enhancer. On today’s episode of Good Dudes Grow, Josiah discusses what he learned as he explored the science, history, and...
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Ep 66: David Miller and Erich Maelzer- CBD & The Entourage Effect
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Learning about the many cannabinoids and their medicinal effects aroused David and Erich's interest in the cannabis market, and FlowGardens was born as a consequence. The firm is dedicated to producing health and pleasure via the use of high-quality cannabis. David Miller and Erich Maelzer, Co-Founders of FlowGardens, are changing people's minds about cannabis by educating them about the health benefits of the entire cannabinoid spectrum. They've been in this industry for 25 years. Their East Tennessee indoor R&D center, helmed by Erich, develops better strains with rich terpenes and...
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E65: Nick Showalter - The Future of Seed Canary
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Seed Canary was created by Nick Showalter in 2020 as a place where Cannabis growers and breeders could come to buy and sell seeds online. It fills the industry’s need for a place where cannabis breeders can sell, and customers can buy, using a safe and secure platform. Their goal is to make a huge and positive difference in the cannabis community. In 2019, Nick was diagnosed with a chronic pain condition, which had made everyday life unlivable. Facing too few options to manage his symptoms, he turned to marijuana, and found no reason to stop. To this day, Nick still uses marijuana to...
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E64: Al Morentin - Scaling the Success of CBD
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Consistency, purity, potency. Those are the pillars of Al’s CBD oils, and those are the traits that make him a leader in the industry. Al Morentin is the CEO of My Fit Life. After going blind due to Glaucoma, he regained his vision through Cannabis oils treatment. Soon after, he founded FECO USA. With over thirty years of practice as a holistic practitioner, he is now creating CBD formulas to help others reimagine their health and lives. On this episode of Good Dudes Grow, Al recounts the way he found cannabis as a solution to his ailments. Both his migraines and his Glaucoma were...
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E63: Jeremy Smith - Bringing Cannabis to the Food Industry
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It’s an uphill battle to create a venue for people to safely eat cannabis-infused food. But that’s exactly what Jeremy is doing: and that’s exactly the kind of work that’s turning the wheels of change around plant-based medicine. Jeremy Smith is an entrepreneur who advocates for cannabis regulation changes in Canada. After a near-death experience which came from a reaction to prescription drugs, his doctors recommended he try cannabis. Ever since, he’s found plant-based medicine to increase his quality of life in many ways, from managing his Chrohn’s disease, to keeping on weight...
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E62: Melissa Drake - Journal, Dance, and Smoke Your Way to Healing
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Melissa didn’t get high until she was forty-three. The minute it happened, she felt her depression lift–and she felt other things shift inside of her, too. Now, she’s advocating for you to “open your eyes” and ground yourself in your truth. Melissa Drake is an entrepreneur, author, and coach. She spent twenty-five years in the insurance industry–twenty-five years that left her feeling disconnected from the real her. Entrepreneurship gave her the opportunity to bring her personality to her career. On this episode of Good Dudes Grow, tune in for an episode all about uncovering...
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E61: Jim McMahon - The Cannabis Shuffle
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After a long, successful athletic career, Jim McMahon found himself with unavoidable symptoms, impacted short-term memory, and early-onset dementia. Fortunately, he sought out cannabis as an alternative to pain pills, and now, his symptoms are easing. Jim McMahon is a former Chicago Bears quarterback who spent 15 seasons in the National Football League. McMahon became a media darling, known both for his playing ability and his personality. In 2010, he admitted to having memory problems due to injuries suffered on the football field. Along with six other retired professional football players,...
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E60: Nikki Lawley - Traumatic brain injury stole my joy, but cannabis returned it
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Nikki, a NY state resident, has always been a proud and diligent worker. She’s served as an HVAC filtration salesperson, later starting her own company, then as a casino dealer, and most recently, as a pediatric nurse. She had suffered two traumatic brain injuries during her younger years, but it was the third TBI that suddenly changed everything. In a heartbeat, her life changed from one of optimism, vibrancy, enthusiasm, confidence, and extroversion, to one of constant pain, withdrawal, depression, and hopelessness. While trying to help administer a routine vaccine to a young boy, Nikki...
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E59: Dr. Thomas Rocco - The Future of Medical Marijuana
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What if, instead of being prescribed narcotics to manage chronic pain, patients were given a holistic alternative? Dr. Thomas Rocco is here today to answer that question–and many more. Dr. Thomas Rocco is currently the Medical Director of a Medical Marijuana Evaluation Center, the only licensed and approved facility in Rhode Island for patient evaluation and education for medical marijuana. His work emphasizes safe and proper medical marijuana use for patients’ chronic illnesses. He also works to use medical marijuana in hospice care to increase end-of-life comfort and peace. He completed...
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Dr. Thomas Rocco is currently the Medical Director of a Medical Marijuana Evaluation Center, the only licensed and approved facility in Rhode Island for patient evaluation and education for medical marijuana. His work emphasizes safe and proper medical marijuana use for patients’ chronic illnesses. He also works to use medical marijuana in hospice care to increase end-of-life comfort and peace. He completed his undergraduate studies at The Johns Hopkins University and obtained his medical degree while attending University Health Sciences/Chicago Medical School. He has also completed many certifications in surgery–basically, he’s a rockstar.
On this episode of Good Dudes Grow, hear Dr. Rocco discuss the power of marijuana in the medical field. Marijuana is an alternative to narcotics, which keeps chronically ill patients from becoming dependent on any Schedule II drugs. He’s here to explain their trailblazing journey, and get you excited about the future for the Evaluation Center. Tune in for an episode full of science, experience, and real results.
What You’ll Learn:
- How the Evaluation Center got their license
- What Dr. Rocco does with CBD to help kids that come into the Center
- Why Dr. Rocco suggests his patients take their prescription CBD during the day, and THC at night
- And so much more!
Favorite Quote:
“We are tasked with doing it right. We’re a resource for patients, other doctors, you name it. With this program, we’re a pillar for the community.”
- Dr. Thomas Rocco
How to Get Involved:
You can find Bak 2 Basics on their website, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and Facebook.
Gary Roberts is the founder and CEO of Pure Body Zen, a company based around creating and selling high-quality CBD products that work to heal mind and body alike. Gary considers hemp-based medicine a calling, and his organization, along with the world-class team that runs it, reflects his passion.
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