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The Truth About the Plant

Christina Dees, M.Sc. | Amanda Reiman, PhD

Health & Fitness

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Frequency: 1 episode/9d. Total Eps: 69

The Truth About the Plant, brought to you by Personal Plants! Helping you develop healthy and balanced relationships with psychoactive plants. Cut through the noise and learn the truth in 20 minutes or less. Science backed and expert delivered. Pairing the power of plants with the hands of people, from seed to self reliance! Hosted by Christina Dees, M.Sc. and Dr. Amanda Reiman!

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🇨🇦 Canada - alternativeHealth
01/08/2025
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The Truth About the Plant: Is cannabis safer than alcohol?

lundi 12 mai 2025 • Duration 20:20

Many people are looking to cut down on the booze, and cannabis may be a great choice. What are the different health risks for cannabis vs. alcohol? How can alcohol be used as a psychoactive and social substitute? On this episode, we dive into the two most commonly used intoxicating substances to answer the question: Is cannabis safer than alcohol?

The Truth About the Plant: Using cannabis to cope?

lundi 5 mai 2025 • Duration 18:17

The US is a stressful place to be right now. Economic, social and political unrest may make you feel like staying in bed with the covers pulled over your head. But, most of us have to still get up and get shit done. Cannabis is a popular plant for coping with stress, trauma and grief, but where is the line between treating emotional pain and avoiding growth? In this episode, we talk about cannabis as a coping tool. When is it useful? How can it help? And what are the risks of avoiding the sometimes painful work needed to heal?

The Truth About the Plant: What is CBD? Special Guest: Hunter Land, PhD

lundi 3 mars 2025 • Duration 22:26

CBD is the molecule of the moment. Countless products on the shelf in grocery stores, beauty stores and even gas stations contain this cannabis plant phenom. And, research supports that CBD has numerous therapeutic qualities for seizures, anxiety and inflammation. But what exactly is CBD? How does it work in the body and is the dose in the average product even high enough to have a therapeutic effect? In this week's episode, we welcome Hunter Land, PhD as we answer the question: What is CBD?

The Truth About the Plant: What is THCA?

lundi 24 février 2025 • Duration 20:14

If you live in a state with a hemp market, you have likely seen products advertised as having THCA. In the ever evolving world of intoxicating hemp products and legal loopholes, new ways of describing and creating THC continue to grow. Unlike other common molecules in these products like Delta 8 THC, THCA is actually found in the plant, and is in the buds sold in legal cannabis dispensaries as well as the hemp products found online. But what is THCA? Will it get you high? Show up on a drug test? Does it have therapeutic properties? We get into all that and more on this week's episode!

The Truth About the Plant: Is CBD Good for Skin Care?

lundi 10 février 2025 • Duration 16:27

There is no shortage of CBD hype out there. From gloves, to pillows to miracle creams, the number of wellness products claiming the benefits of CBD has grown every year. But is it all just marketing hype? What is the science behind the skin care benefits of CBD and how can you be sure the product you buy has CBD in it at all? This week we dive into one of the biggest trends in beauty to answer the question: Is CBD good for skin care?

The Truth About the Plant: Can cannabis help with menopause? Special guest Lisa Williams!

lundi 3 février 2025 • Duration 21:33

Let's face it, until pretty recently, the only discussion of health and well being for women over 40 was how to prevent wrinkles. Times have changed, and cannabis companies like Hello Again are leading the way in natural remedies for the symptoms of menopause and period pain. What is the best way to treat these symptoms and how does cannabis get to the root of the problem? This week we welcome Hello Again CEO Lisa Williams to answer the question: Can cannabis help with menopause?

The Truth About the Plant: What is Cannabis Tourism? Special Guest: Brian Applegarth!

lundi 27 janvier 2025 • Duration 22:16

Cannabis has been a part of the vacation experience, well, forever. But what used to take place in a hotel room with a towel stuffed under the door, has evolved into consumption lounges, retreats, outdoor adventures and culinary experiences, all incorporating our favorite herb. This week we are thrilled to welcome one of the top experts on cannabis tourism, Brian Applegarth to explore this emerging sector of travel, as we answer the question: What is Cannabis Tourism?

The Truth About the Plant: How can cannabis consumers fight climate change?

lundi 20 janvier 2025 • Duration 18:26

The disastrous fires in LA are a reminder about the impacts of a changing climate. The concept of climate change may feel overwhelming and hopeless. But, there are things that everyone can do to lessen the impact of our lifestyles on the earth's resources. And this extends to cannabis. Being mindful about how the cannabis you consume is grown, and how to reduce the waste you produce through packaging and products like vape pens are an easy way to do your part. Learn more about how to make eco-friendly cannabis choices on this week's episode of The Truth About the Plant!

New Years Episode! How do I use less cannabis?

lundi 6 janvier 2025 • Duration 18:49

New Years time! And while I am not one for resolutions (too much pressure!) I do think the new year is a good time to take stock of our lives and think about how we might improve our health and well being. Cannabis is a powerful medicine, but habitual use isn't always the best way to get the most out of the plant. In this episode, we give some practical, harm reduction based tips on how to evaluate your relationship with cannabis and bring it into better balance in 2025!

The Truth About the Plant: Can cannabis help with depression?

lundi 30 décembre 2024 • Duration 13:53

For some, the holidays are an uplifting time filled with family, events and cheer. But, for others, even the jingliest of bells and the starriest of nights do not lift the experience of depression. Depression is common during the holiday time for many reasons, including feelings of isolation, social overwhelm and disconnection. For some, cannabis has been a beneficial route for dealing with depression, for others, the plant can make things worse. So, let’s get into it, can cannabis treat depression?

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