Cannabis and Homeostasis
Alex Mitchell is a hypnotist and integrative life coach, She helps people make lasting changes in their lives. This is part 1 of a 2 part earth medicine conversation.
Learn more here: https://www.alexmitchellcoaching.com/
Show Notes:
“The endocannabinoid system (ECS) is a widespread neuromodulatory network involved both in the developing CNS as well as playing a major role in tuning many cognitive and physiological processes”
“Homeostasis is the body's way of keeping its internal conditions stable and balanced, despite changes in the external environment.”
Wellbeing is a foundation
“We can use cannabis as a foundation”
My personal cannabis trippy story!
CBG- mother cannabanoid
CBD- good for pain and inflammation, sleep, mood
“You can use it for so many things”
“Spiritual side of cannabis”
“I view cannabis as a heart opener”
“Introducing this as a way to connect with yourself… go inside”
“I will also combine cannabis with breathwork”
Cannabis combined with other modalities
“Always always start low and go slow”
Intention and conscious awareness
Consumption methods: inhalation, edibles, topical
The difference between hemp and cannabis
“CBD is legal at a federal level since 2018”
“All hemp is not the same”
https://horncreekhemp.com/
https://healer.com/
“You’re gonna get out of it what you want”
ECS and CNS: ECS is the overall controller
“This plant evolved over millions of years to match what we create in our bodies”
Terpenes- Terpenes are the primary constituents of essential oils and are responsible for the aroma characteristics of cannabis.
“The smells of cannabis also drive the experience
“Of course there is stigma around cannabis”
“Cannabis got vilified”
Is cannabis a gateway drug?
Racism and the patriarchy
The slippery slope of alcohol is much more slippery
“Yes you can create a habit and be addicted to anything”
Cannabis and Abortion can highlight other problems in your life. Neither are independent causes of discomfort
“We all find the medicines that call to us and work with us”
2:1- 2 parts CBD to 1 part THC
Cultivate a relationship with the plant
“All this learning I’ve done; and I did it because I needed it”
“I invite women to explore it because I firmly believe it is why my mental health is where it is”
“It will respond to what you bring to it”
“We call it mother cannabis”
