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When you think of massage therapy, you think of words such as relaxation, pampering, and relief from muscle knots and pain.Massage of some type, has probably been around since the beginning of time. W … read more

2021: WHO, ANA and NurseGrown are Honoring Nurses - Again!The World Health Organization designated 2020 as the International Year of the Nurse and the Midwife. According to the WHO, “nurses and midwiv … read more

The Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets (AAFM) adopted rules establishing Vermont Hemp compliance standards and expectations for: Record keepingReportingLabeling Verify cannabinoid label … read more

Working both in labor and delivery, and more specifically with substance use in pregnancy, the topic of cannabis often comes up.Both American Academy of Pediatrics and American College of Obstetrician … read more

Back when I owned a yoga studio, I brought in a different artist every month and had a small art opening/exhibit in celebration of their work. Though I loved many of the artists and their creatio … read more

Vermont’s Marijuana for Symptom Relief Oversight Committee is supposed to meet at least twice a year for the purpose of evaluating and making recommendations to the Legislature.Unfortunately, no meeti … read more

There are certain fragrances that help to calm our spirit and have the ability to connect us with the rhythms of our body and nature. Lavender is one such plant ally. It’s easily one of the most popul … read more

The ancient Greek physician Hippocrates once said, “let food be thy medicine and let medicine be thy food.” Even 2400 years ago, nutrition was viewed as an important constituent in supporting, healing … read more

Looking for something to do indoors on a cold and snowy winter day? How about making some cannabis-infused butter or oil! Watch Jessilyn's video for all the details!It's easy, fun, and you can us … read more

The opioid epidemic is one that lands close to home for me. From personal and family experience, to my work as a professional nurse, to Vermont having once led the nation in rates of opioid use disord … read more

Now that we’re in Black History Month, there’s a little aphorism which keeps popping into my head. It may seem like a silly rhyme, but it rings loud and true:“You need to know about cannabis’s racist … read more

TERPENE: Humulene \ ˈhyümyəˌlēn \ alpha-humulene or α-caryophylleneFOUND IN: Humelene is found not only in cannabis, but in hops, basil, clove, black pepper, sage, and ginseng. It is a cannabis plant’ … read more

As the Vice-President of ANA-Vermont | Nursing Network, Board of Trustees, and Chair of the Government Affairs Committee, I am honored to take a leading role in helping Vermont nurses advocate for muc … read more

I don’t know about you, but when it gets to this point in winter, even my bones start to feel cold. My joints get stiffer, and I generally feel more constricted in my muscles and overall, just a bit m … read more

The term “plant medicine” is often associated with cannabis and marijuana, but it can encompass so many more substances that are naturally occuring. Plant medicine also includes natural herbal substan … read more

As our Full Moon this January is the Hunger Moon, let’s take a look at how to fill our bellies and nourish ourselves with magical, herb-infused broths.When I’m cooking, I save most of my veggie scraps … read more

Terpene: Myrcene, ˈmərˌsēn; (alpha-myrcene or beta-myrcene); monoterpene Myrcene is the most abundant terpene found in cannabis, and a particularly potent one at that! Myrcene can make up as m … read more

There's a lot of information online about Terpenes and Cannabis. It can get pretty complex, but I'd like to just break it down for you.I like to call terpenes the essential oil of the plant. They a … read more

Insomnia seems to be a frequent reason for clients wanting to try CBD. However, it could be one of the reasons people give up on CBD.A recent client came in seeking relief from insomnia, arthritic pai … read more

As a medical marijuana patient, for chronic pain and migraines, I have searched far and wide for cannabis cultivars that resonate and work well for me. I have had over three dozen surgeries since chil … read more

November is Epilepsy Awareness MonthI am a warrior for all those suffering from this too often-misunderstood diagnosis.Epilepsy is the fourth most common neurological disorder and affects people of al … read more

Many people wonder if CBD can help their dog. Several recent studies have shown that there are benefits for dogs with osteoarthritis and dogs with epilepsy who are given CBD. Let’s break it down. … read more

Started in 2004, Clean Green Certification is the largest nationally recognized third party certifying body for cannabis. Clean Green(CG) upholds some of the highest standards in the cannabis ind … read more

Hispanic Heritage Month is a national celebration to honor the history, culture and influence of past generations who came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America. Americans … read more

It’s a new school year and for the first time in our history many parents are faced with homeschooling their kids and working from home or outside of the home.Anxiety, stress and insomnia is definitel … read more

Each cannabinoid has different therapeutic and medicinal properties. THC is famously known to get you “high”, while discuss THC acting as an anti-inflammatory, antiemetic, and an analgesic, just to na … read more

How do we select our cultivars?Each season, we research and carefully choose our hemp genetics, starting all our plants from seed, under the Vermont sunshine. At NurseGrown Organics we are committed t … read more

In acupuncture, the use of cannabis is tradition. Classical Chinese Medicine is a medical system over 3,500 years old, with documented uses of Cannabis in these ancient times, from repairing broken … read more

What is a Cannabis Nurse?We all know what a nurse is. If you have ever been in the hospital or the healthcare system chances are you have come in contact with a nurse. Oftentimes, in the midst of a st … read more

by Sandra Guynes, MSN, RN The Kush Nurse  During recent months there has been an increase in clients seeking cannabis solutions for their Covid symptoms. While the research is … read more

This post was originally published at Heady Vermont by Jessilyn Dolan The cannabis and CBD industry is growing exponentially in what’s often called a “green rush.” Yet with limited regulatory ove … read more

This post was originally published at Heady Vermont by Jessilyn DolanReflecting on 2019, nurses were again ranked the most trusted professions in the US for the 20th year according to the Ga … read more

This post was originally published at Heady Vermont by Jessilyn Dolan.According to UCLA’s taxonomic investigation, the mammalian endocannabinoid system (ECS) evolved over 500 million years a … read more

Featured on HeadyVermont by Susan Trombley With a market that is growing by the minute, the best way to distinguish high quality cannabis from the ones that are out there to make a quick … read more

Featured on Heady Vermont by VTCNA Member Olga M. Mardach-Duclerc With the increasing availability of cannabis products, it is easy for consumers to get confused – and perhaps overwhelm … read more

Featured in HeadyVermont.com by Jessilyn. Cover photo courtesy of Kym MacKinnon on UnSplash As we start to look towards fall harvest, and ten thousand acres of Vermont hemp now flowering, I … read more