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John Payne was the campaign manager for New Approach Missouri, which led Amendment 2 to win more votes than anything else on the 2018 ballot.

He since co-founded Amendment 2 Consultants and serves on the Advisory Board of MoCannTrade. He also served as the Executive Director of Show-Me Cannabis. He is a freelance writer whose work has appeared in publications that include The American Conservative, Reason Magazine and The Week.

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ast fall, Missourians voted to legalize medical marijuana by passing Amendment 2 by a margin of nearly two-to-one and winning nearly 1.6 million votes. It received more votes than newly elected U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (1.2 million), ethics reform (1.4 million), the minimum wage (1.5 million), or even bingo (1.2 million) to become the most popular item on the ballot in Missouri in 2018.

Perhaps most impressive of all, Amendment 2 prevailed over not just one but two other medical marijuana initiatives on the ballot. No state had ever voted on multiple marijuana measures at the same election, and the conventional wisdom held that this would confuse voters and split the vote, sinking all three proposals. Nevertheless, Amendment 2 soundly defeated both Proposition C and Amendment 3. The fight against Amendment 3, which was financed by a wealthy Springfield trial attorney who outspent our entire campaign, was particularly fierce, and it ultimately earned fewer than half the votes of Amendment 2. Missourians spoke clearly in the election. They support medical marijuana as an option for patients with debilitating conditions, and they strongly preferred the system proposed

by Amendment 2.

We are now working through the implementation stage of the program. The amendment gives the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) the power to regulate medical marijuana, and, unlike in a number of other states, the department has devoted themselves to following the law faithfully, meeting their deadlines and enshrining patient access as the primary focus of the program.

commercially grow and sell medical marijuana in Missouri must be approved

by December 31 of this year.

The number of patients who will participate in the medical marijuana program has been the subject of a great deal of speculation recently.

A report created by several economists at the University of Missouri argues that by 2022, only 26,000 Missourians will hold patient identification cards — less than half a percent of the state’s population. They arrive at this figure by examining the data of all the states with legal medical marijuana as of 2015 and assuming Missouri will land in the middle of the distribution.

That is an understandable way to make this projection, but there is good reason to think that it is not the best method. Amendment 2 creates a broad set of qualifying conditions that gives doctors discretion over which patients they certify for the program. Many states, such as Minnesota, New Jersey, Connecticut, Delaware and our neighbor Illinois, only allow medical marijuana for a much more restrictive set of conditions. Not surprisingly, very few patients are able to access medical marijuana in those states.

When looking at states that have both a broad set of qualifying conditions and reliable data for patient counts, we see that mature medical marijuana programs generally enroll between two and three percent of the state’s population. In Missouri, that would mean between 120,000 and 180,000 patients after three years of operation.

The next big deadline is June 4, when DHSS must release a final set of rules and regulations, as well as application forms for patient identification cards and businesses that hope to cultivate, extract and dispense medical marijuana.

Oklahoma’s recent experience is instructive here.

The Sooner State passed a medical marijuana law with broad qualifying conditions last summer, and nearly 90,000 patients have already been approved for the program. In under a year, 2.3 percent of Oklahoma’s population has registered as a medical marijuana patient, a number that is only expected to grow.

●● On July 4, the DHSS must begin accepting applications for patient identification cards. ●● On August 3, the DHSS must begin accepting industry applications, and it has 150 days to score and rank those applications according to merit-based criteria defined in the amendment, which means that the first licenses to

Only time will tell exactly how Missouri’s experience with medical marijuana will play out, but I am extremely encouraged by the support we have seen from the general public, elected officials and regulators. We are bound to experience some challenges along the way, but I believe we have the sound framework and the committed and skilled people to make Missouri’s program the best in the country.

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another wellness option that you may consider for enhancing your health. As we move toward a new era in medicinal options, we will be learning together. Many are excited, curious and ready to discover if medical cannabis can improve their quality of life. In this article series, I will discuss wellness issues, mental health concerns and usage applications of medical cannabis.

As you may know, many are affected by symptoms of a mental illness or know someone who has struggled with it. Reportedly, Americans are feeling more isolated from a very important sense of community that can contribute to feelings of personal uneasiness, in addition to the typical lack of life-balance and hectic life schedules. It is also very apparent that many people are increasingly affected by suicide. Further, there still exists unmet needs amongst those individuals who desire support for mental distress.

In those who report consuming medical cannabis, anxiety disorders are the number two reason, second only to chronic pain. Recently, it has been proposed that a dysregulation of the endocannabinoid system is involved in those who are prone to anxiety and depression symptoms. Along with other therapeutic and self-care strategies, well-informed use of medical cannabis has been demonstrated to decrease feelings of anxiety and increase feelings of hope.

However, as with all medicine, medical cannabis should be used with caution. While low doses of THC may aid in relaxation and lowering anxiety, high doses may trigger a worsening of symptoms, including feelings of paranoia and panic. According to recent research, it is recommended that people with anxiety symptoms use at least a 3:1 CBD to THC ratio of medicine.

CBD has also been shown to have calming effects in some individuals who experience anxiety disorders, but thus far they are highly unregulated, so you will want to review the laboratory results on CBD products and be sure they are from a quality source before consuming. Additionally, whole plant products with both CBD, THC, and all the plant’s cannabinoids and terpenes are reported to provide the most beneficial medicine due to the synergistic effects of all the plant’s components (entourage effect). In the near future, Missouri licensed dispensaries will be able to advise you on the best approach for your health matters, and all the products found in the dispensaries will be required to have laboratory results available to you.

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While Missouri patients will soon have a variety of medicines in local dispensaries from which to choose, it is essential to ask questions, and it will be beneficial for you to journal about the effects of any new treatment so that you know what works best for you. The staff at your dispensary should be very knowledgeable and supportive with your concerns, but because everyone has a unique biochemistry, it may take some time to understand what works best for you. Your attention to “your” health and wellness will need to be a top priority as you explore supplementing your typical self-care strategies with medical cannabis.

As patients start to apply for their Missouri medical cannabis ID cards this year, many people will want to explore and gain knowledge regarding how to incorporate this wellness option into their lives. Over the coming months, I will cover a variety of wellness topics including life-balance, women’s health, mental wellness, self-care, and recent findings on practical applications of medical cannabis. I invite you to stay informed and to start thinking now about the areas of your life that you would like to fine-tune and improve so that you may reach all your personal and wellness goals! Thank you for exploring your wellness options, and I look forward to offering helpful information and strategies to you as we evolve together in the years to come.

Amanda DiMartini, MA, LPC, is a Medical Cannabis Educator and Wellness Specialist in Springfield, MO. Ms. DiMartini has practiced in the mental health field for over 16 years. She is currently collaborating with a team of professionals to provide screenings for Medical Cannabis Patient Certifications, patient support, and comprehensive education on a variety of medical cannabis topics. Visit www.FloraWellnesMO.com.

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Greenside Apothecary is a family business striving to bring compassionate care to cannabis patients in the Lake Ozark area.

After traveling to dispensaries in legal states for nearly three years, L (a former credit union manager) and Timothy Leatherbery (a US Army veteran) returned home to Missouri, where they have lived for more than a decade, to open their own cannabis supplier. With that goal in mind, they began planning and organizing immediately, swiftly finding a perfectly placed location in a former cigar shop. Greenside Apothecary quickly became the family’s primary focus. With their son, Ty, on board as Director of Marketing, and L’s mother, Patricia, as an investor, they set to work, driven by a need to fight the opioid crisis. Having known family and friends who have been impacted and even lost someone to opioid addiction brought on by prescribed pain medication, it was a fight that had mattered to them all since long before the cannabis industry was on the table.

Greenside is dedicated to providing a safe and effective alternative to many pharmaceutical treatment options, giving patients a choice that comes with fewer side effects. As medical research continues to reveal more uses for cannabis, their passion for the industry only grows. Greenside’s goal, at its very foundation, is to simply better the world around them, a dream held closely by the whole family. By caring for patients in need, providing often life-saving medicine, along with their choice of entirely eco-friendly packaging, their desire to provide compassionate care comes before anything else.

Greenside has several charitable goals, as well. Yearly budgets in their business plan have already allocated funds to a charity they’re starting called Cannabis Cares, of which they will have no financial access. Cannabis Cares is intended to be an organization focused on using cannabis as a way of treating opioid addiction in sufferers, as well as raising awareness.

Maintaining a clean, professional approach is of utmost importance to Greenside. They enter this business well aware of the stigmas surrounding cannabis and its use.

With an emphasis on providing a comfortable, respectful environment for patients, many of whom often suffer debilitating conditions, they intend to take a very pharmaceutical approach. With trained

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Apothecary medical professionals already showing interest in joining their team, they plan to have at least one on every shift, available to give their expertise and guide patients in the right direction. Breaking the stigma is key — no patient in need should feel like they’re being judged for how they choose to treat their conditions. As such, cutting off misinformation is a big part of their climb.

Greenside has been scheduling meet and greets at the location of their future storefront to engage with the community, build relationships with future patients, and educate interested parties. Their first, in March, garnered a large turnout of locals eager to get a feel for the business. Their future events will be focused on education — on the uses for cannabis, a bit of the history, and dispelling myths surrounding the substance. Greenside moves forward with the knowledge that in all things, understanding comes first — understanding the facts, understanding the law, and understanding the needs of their patients. Connecting with the people around them has been the goal from the first steps. With the belief that the medical cannabis program should be by Missourians, for Missourians, they believe

there should be an increased push for small, locally owned dispensaries and cultivators.

Putting family, community and compassion before anything else is what drives Greenside as they enter the early stages of preparation for the licensing process. While they are quick to point out that everyone has the exact same chance at being awarded licensure, it hasn’t discouraged their tireless work to perfect the quality of their storefront, the sureness of their customer service or the enthusiasm for what may come. As the application date moves closer, Greenside Apothecary keeps this reason for moving forward first in their minds.

The Leatherberys recently purchased the former Osage Cigar building in Osage Beach, MO, in the hopes it will be the future home of their new“Greenside Apothecary” medical marijuana dispensary. The building is located between the outlet mall and Wal-Mart on Osage Beach Parkway in Osage Beach. “There is no guarantee we are getting a license,” L said. “However, we have the same chance as everyone else.”

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Missouri Medical Marijuana

On November 6, 2018 Missouri voters approved Amendment 2 to permit state- The timeline for the provisions included in Amendment 2 began on December 6, 2018. Important dates to remember for 2019 are licensed physicians to recommend marijuana as follows: for medical purposes to patients with serious ●● January 5 — Pre-filed application fees will begin to be illnesses and medical conditions. accepted.

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mendment 2 allows qualified patients with debilitating medical conditions to use medical marijuana under the supervision of their doctors. It creates facilities for cultivation, manufacturing, and dispensing of medical marijuana regulated by the Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services (DHSS). It requires rigorous testing and labeling of all medical marijuana products. It is estimated that medical marijuana will generate millions of dollars in new tax revenues for programs to benefit Missouri veterans.

Amendment 2 does NOT legalize marijuana use generally. Only qualified patients, certified by physicians and registered with the DHSS, may legally use medical marijuana under Amendment 2. Based on patient counts from other medical marijuana states, experts expect only 2-3% of Missourians will hold a patient ID card from DHSS. Amendment 2 does NOT allow for unregulated sales. All commercial sales will be tracked by a seed-to-sale tracking system.

Patients will be limited to how much they can purchase each month.

Dispensary on every corner will not be allowed. The DHSS can restrict the number of dispensary licenses to approximately one for every 32,000 Missouri residents.

Under Amendment 2, local governments may not ban medical marijuana dispensaries or related facilities, but they may regulate the time, place and manner of facility operations in their communities as long as they don’t conflict with Article XIV or create an undue burden.

Dispensaries and cultivation facilities will be some of the most secure buildings in the city. Entry to the dispensary floor will be impossible without a qualified patient ID card. Only employees and patients can enter. No patients will be able to even enter the dispensary floor without first passing through a waiting room, where a computer synced with a statewide network will provide up to the second information for how much medication a patient has left to purchase. If a patient has reached their maximum limit for that 30-day period they will be turned away.

Dispensaries are considered as medical establishments like a pharmacy or health care clinic and should be treated as such for purposes of local government zoning. The amendment’s language and the DHSS have consistently said patient access should be a priority for local communities.

Dispensaries will bring sizable sale tax contributions and many jobs to cities. The Missouri State Auditor projects dispensaries will generate an estimated $6 million dollars annually for local governments and $18 million for the state.

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●● June 4 — Application forms and instructions will be available. ●● July 4 — Applications for identification cards will begin to be accepted. ●● August 3 — Facility applications will begin to be accepted. ●● Those awarded licenses will receive them within 150 days (approx. 5 months) ●● Medical marijuana may be available for purchase as early as January 2020.

Dispensaries, Infused Manufacturing and Cultivation 1. Dispensary Facility Licenses — 192 2. Infused Products Manufacturing Facility Licenses — 86 3. Cultivation Facility Licenses — 60 ●● The number of “Facility” licenses will be limited to set numbers (above) unless the department determines the limit must be increased in order to meet the demand for medical marijuana by qualifying patients.

Dispensary facility licenses will not be limited to fewer than 24 in each of the eight United States congressional districts of Missouri.

A Missouri state map showing the applicable boundary lines of congressional districts is available at the DHSS website, www. house.mo.gov/billtracking/maps/congressional.pdf. This rule does not incorporate any subsequent amendments or additions to the congressional district boundary lines.

A “Facility” license will be issued for a single facility in a single location. Combinations of licenses at the same location must be approved by the DHSS. Fees associated with applying for medical marijuana dispensing, cultivation and infused manufacturing facilities: ●● Dispensary Facilities require a $6,000 non-refundable application fee and a $10,000 annual fee. ●● Cultivation Facilities require a $10,000 non-refundable application fee and a $25,000 annual fee. ●● Medical marijuana-infused manufacturing facilities require a $6,000 non-refundable application fee and a $10,000 annual fee.

A total of 510 pre-filed application forms and fees totaling $3,672,000 have been received by DHSS (as of May 14, 2019 https://health. mo.gov/safety/medical-marijuana).

Note: These “DHSS” FAQ’s are intended to clarifying information about Amendment 2 until applicable rules and regulations are completed and implemented, which will be no later than June 4, 2019

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (because this issue went to press prior to that date, we will publish updates in our July issue).

Can I legally possess medical marijuana now?

No. While the DHSS understands that Missourians are anticipating this form of therapy, Amendment 2 requires a series of steps be executed before medical marijuana is made available.

When will medical marijuana be available?

The Department will begin accepting applications for cultivation, manufacturing, and dispensing facilities on August 3, 2019, and it's anticipated medical marijuana may be available for purchase as early as January 2020.

When can I visit a doctor to obtain certification for my qualifying condition?

Any physician certification you receive for medical marijuana must be no more than 30 days old at the time you apply for a patient identification cards, which DHSS will not begin accepting until July 4, 2019.

For example, you could visit a physician beginning June 6, just be sure to fall within the 30 days allowing time to mail and receive your patient ID card. The DHSS anticipates an online application process. An application form is being developed and will be available online no later than June 4.

How much does an identification card cost? $25, initially. Approved payment methods are to-be-determined. The DHSS anticipates an online application process.

When will I receive my identification card?

Within 30 days of application, if your application is approved.

Can anyone other than a MO state-licensed physician provide a physician certification?

No. How do I get medical marijuana?

Step 1: You must visit a state-licensed physician (MD or DO and not a nurse practitioner or physician’s assistant) to obtain a patient ID card.

Step 2: Apply for a patient ID card from the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (starting July 4, 2019).

Step 3: Once your application is approved and you receive your patient ID card, you may purchase medical marijuana from a state-licensed dispensary.

Will I be able to go to a pharmacy to fill my medical marijuana?

No, only a Missouri licensed medical marijuana dispensary facility.

Can someone with an out-of-state medical marijuana card or a physician certification possess medical marijuana in Missouri on December 6?

No. While the possession is technically allowed, there will be no marijuana available for legal possession. There will not yet be any

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licensed dispensary facilities to purchase marijuana from; cultivation (in home) identification cards will not yet have been issued; and transportation of marijuana into Missouri from another state or purchase of marijuana from street dealers is prohibited under state and federal law.

What conditions qualify for medical marijuana in Missouri? a. Cancer b. Epilepsy c. Glaucoma d. Intractable migraines unresponsive to other treatment e. A chronic medical condition that causes severe, persistent pain or persistent muscle spasms, including but not limited to those associated with multiple sclerosis, seizures, Parkinson’s disease, and Tourette’s syndrome f. Debilitating psychiatric disorders, including, but not limited to, post-traumatic stress disorder, if diagnosed by a state licensed psychiatrist g. Human immunodeficiency virus or acquired immune deficiency syndrome h. A chronic medical condition that is normally treated with a prescription medication that could lead to physical or psychological dependence, when a physician determines that medical use of marijuana could be effective in treating that condition and would serve as a safer alternative to the prescription medication i. Any terminal illness; or j. In the professional judgment of a physician, any other chronic, debilitating or other medical condition, including, but not limited to, hepatitis C, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, inflammatory bowel disease, Crohn’s disease, Huntington’s disease, autism, neuropathies, sickle cell anemia, agitation of Alzheimer’s disease, cachexia and wasting syndrome.

What is a primary caregiver?

Someone who is all of the following: 1. Twenty-one years of age or older.

2. Responsible for managing the well-being of a “Qualified Patient.”

3. Designated as the primary caregiver’s on the application for a Patient ID card or in other written notification to the DHSS. Will I be allowed to grow my own marijuana plants for medical use?

Yes, with the appropriate identification card and in an appropriately secured facility. DHSS regulates limits on number plants.

How do I get more information?

For more details about “Amendment 2” rules, regulations, updates and Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services developments, visit https://health.mo.gov/safety/medical-marijuana.

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THOUGHTS FROM DOC ►

THE PROCESS OF BECOMING A

“QUALIFYING PATIENT”

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or those of you lucky enough to have experienced life in the late 60s and early 70s, you’ll recognize these lyrics from the Jackson 5. “A-B-C, easy as 1-2-3, as simple as do-re-mi, A-B-C, 1-2-3, baby you and me girl …” Those were the days — hippies, bell bottom pants and, of course, halter tops. These lyrics also describe the process of becoming a “Qualifying Patient” under Article XVI Section 1 of the State of Missouri.

Let’s begin the discussion about Article XVI Section 1 by working our way through the “Legalese,” which describes this Section. Suffice to say, attorneys created Section 1 of Article XVI, and as such, should be carefully reviewed, and all of us will need to read and understand Section 1 of Article XVI in its entirety.

A) This section allows state-licensed physicians to recommend marijuana for medical purposes to patients with serious illnesses and medical conditions that are described as “qualifying medical conditions,” which includes the condition of, symptoms related to, or side effects from the treatment of: ●● Cancer ●● Epilepsy ●● Glaucoma ●● Intractable migraines unresponsive to other forms of treatment. ●● A chronic medical condition which causes severe, persistent pain or persistent muscle spasm, including but not limited to those individuals with multiple sclerosis, seizures, Parkinson’s disease and Tourette’s syndrome. ●● Debilitating psychiatric disorders including but not limited to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) if diagnosed by a state licensed physician. ●● Human immunodeficiency virus or acquired immune deficiency syndrome. ●● A chronic medical condition that is normally treated with a prescription medication that could lead to physical or psychological dependence, when a physician determines that medical use of marijuana could be effective in treating that condition and would serve as a safer alternative to the prescribed medication. ●● In the professional judgment of a physician any other chronic, JUNE 2019

debilitating or other medical condition, including but not limited to hepatitis C, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, inflammatory bowel disease, Crohn’s disease, Huntington’s disease, autism, neuropathies, sickle cell anemia, agitation of Alzheimer’s disease, cachexia, and wasting syndrome.

Individuals under this section will undergo a directed evaluation by a physician who is licensed and in good standing to practice medicine under Missouri law, which includes D.O. or M.D.’s only.

This process typically begins with the individual obtaining medical records from his/her treating physician indicating they have been under care for one or more of the “qualifying medical conditions.” Medical records can be brought to the directed evaluation or can be sent electronically to the physician performing the directed evaluation. To obtain your medical records directly from your treating physician, you will need to get a form requesting that your medical records be provided to you or sent to the physician performing your directed evaluation.

I can tell you from first-hand experience that physicians’ offices are busy and the process of either copying medical records, faxing medical records, or sending them electronically takes time, so be sure you visit your primary care provider at least 2-4 weeks before your directed evaluation with the state licensed physician.

In that vein, you should discuss freely with your physician the possible benefits of medical marijuana use, and the right to use medical marijuana for treatment under the supervision of your treating physician. It is extremely important for you to discuss your medical care with your treating physician before your directed evaluation by a licensed state physician.

Certainly, your primary care provider can complete the necessary paperwork for you to obtain medical marijuana for your “qualifying medical conditions” if he or she chooses to do so.

Many physicians are more than likely not going to recommend medical marijuana treatment but will provide you with copies of your records. Nevertheless, it is imperative that you discuss with your primary care physician both your medical conditions and interest in treatment using medical marijuana.

In some instances, you can obtain a copy of the prescriptions that your primary care physician has provided to you for treatment of your “qualifying medical conditions,” which can be obtained at your local pharmacy. Be sure to bring all medical records with you at the time of your evaluation or have them electronically sent to the state-licensed physician who will perform your directed evaluation. In some instances, physicians will not be willing to certify that you have a qualifying medical condition without some current medical documentation.

B) The second part of the certifying process involves the state-licensed physician sending your Physician Certification to the Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS).

The DHSS shall, within 30 days either issue the ID card or provide a written explanation for its denial. Then, except for good cause, a Qualifying Patient or his/her legal “primary caregiver” may obtain an identification card from the DHSS to cultivate up to six flowering marijuana plants for the exclusive use of that Qualifying Patient. The ID card shall be valid for

twelve months from the date of issuance and must be renewed yearly.

C) Once you are deemed a Qualifying Patient, you may go to a “State Licensed” Medical Marijuana Dispensary for help attaining medical marijuana treatment.

Please note: You and your treating physician should evaluate the use of any medical marijuana product. This treatment plan should always be strictly adhered to just like any other treatment plan. Your health and safety depend on it.

Every individual or caregiver using marijuana for medical purposes needs to read and understand Article XVI Section 1 in its entirety. Section 1 of Article XVI can be reviewed online

by Googling “Missouri Article XVI.” The aforementioned information is only a brief framework of the areas pertaining to the directed physical evaluation and the steps involved in obtaining your certificate for your ID card. Remember that ultimately, your health and safety depends on “You.” Michael J. Poppa, D.O., M.B.A. Board Certified Occupational Medicine.

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CANNABIS COULD A CANNA-DIET BE RIGHT FOR YOU?

Aspen Sennewald recently received her Bachelor’s in Health Science with an Emphasis in Health & Wellness Services and Minor in Wellness at the University of Missouri. She served as President of the MU’s National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws and worked at a Columbia area CDB Store.

Currently, she attends the Cannabis Training University (CTU).

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FITNESS

IS THIS REALLY POSSIBLE?

As marijuana is becoming more acceptable, people are turning to cannabis for weight loss and dieting. We all know smoking marijuana can give you the “munchies,” but what happens if we fight that urge? Trainers and dieticians are looking into the benefits of cannabis on weight loss. When consuming cannabis, tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD) go through your blood and to each cell in your body. Exercising releases natural endorphins including low levels of THC; this is why some people feel “high” while working out. The natural THC created by our bodies stays in adipose (fat) tissue and can help burn fat; combining natural THC with cannabidiol before a workout will allow you to burn fat faster and continuously, even after leaving the gym.

as an alternative drug. General advice for using cannabis is to inhale one “puff” and wait about 10 minutes before another.

Slowly increase until you find the “high” that’s right for you!

WHAT STRAINS WILL WORK FOR ME WHEN DIETING?

WHAT ARE THE BEST STRAINS FOR A WORKOUT?

Many strains could leave you tired and ready for bed instead of running to the gym.

However, talking with your local budtender about your fitness goals will ensure you’re getting the best strain for your healthy intentions. THCV is a cannabidiol found in some strains of marijuana and can be used to fight obesity as a natural appetite suppressant. Something to keep in mind when consuming THCV is that the “high” won’t last as long. If you’re looking to keep the high and consume cannabis with weightloss benefits, Durban Poison is the way to go.

This strong flower is usually over 20% THC and is the go-to for athletes that medicate.

Blue Dream is a great strain when it comes to suppressing early-morning craving. This sativa-dominant hybrid is also great for focused motivation if you’re looking for a pre-workout medication. For those with a sweet tooth at night, check out Cherry Pie. This dessert-y strain will put you right to bed without reaching for any sweets. A favorite for migraines, PTSD, and anxiety, this nighttime bud could be right for you too. With any cannabis consumption, the user needs to be fully educated on the impacts of cannabis

Cannabis is not only great for suppressing your appetite but is also proven to speed up your metabolism! Be sure to stock your pantry with healthy foods because when the munchies do kick in from Maui Wowie or Sonoma Coma, you’ll want to fill up on the best food. Salty and sweet foods are cravings reported by most users, so try frozen yogurt instead of ice cream, and crackers with hummus rather than chips with dip.

Substituting foods with higher health benefits that still satisfy cravings is key!

Before you go on your next trail run or trip to the gym, try these sativa-dominant strains to help keep your energy and focus high (no pun intended). Fitness gurus have used Silver Haze for low-intensity/high-concentration workouts like yoga or a powerwalking. This marijuana strain is best to use as a pre-workout. If you’re opting to smoke your cannabis, consume about 10 minutes before starting your fitness routine. If you’re wanting to metabolize your cannabis by eating it, take your high-carb edible about an hour before heading to the gym. Not only will this give you a great workout, but you’ll actually use the food as your energy source in the gym, which is why you should opt for a high-carb medicated treat! If you’re more of a social fitness fiend, try Train Wreck. This bud has a social/euphoric blend that helps with productivity and metal control. Push through a kickboxing class or weight-day with this cannabis sativa. With the right crutch, your workout can be enhanced in so many ways: concentration, physical and mental stability, endurance, and potentially less pain!

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From helping with your concentration in the gym to relieving sore muscles afterword, cannabis can be used in many ways at the gym. Not only is cannabis a great gym partner but also can help you maintain your diet. Whether you need an appetite suppressant at night or metabolism boost to eat a big, healthy breakfast, trying your own version of the canna-diet could change the way you see fitness. Educating yourself on the best strain and asking your local budtender the best approach to a canna-diet that would work for you will bring you one step closer to your weight-loss goals.

Sources: www.top.me/health/weed-diet-effects-canabis-weight-loss-10839.html magazine.grasscity.com/lose-weight-now-cannabis-diet-3860 amcsacramento.com/blog/5-strains-crusing-2018-workout-resolutions 420intel.com/articles/2018/07/18/9-professional-athletes-smoke-marijuana www.leafly.com/news/strains-products/10-canabis-strains-to-help-stimulate-your-appetite

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A VETERANS TAKE ►

A DECORATED BATTLEFIELD WARRIOR’S

New Mission to Enhance Quality of Life Through Cannabis Did you know that more than 28,000,000 plus U.S. Military Veterans

are living in the United States? Over 450,000 are living in Missouri and nearly 90 percent are registered voters. These Missouri Veterans have over a million family members for which they are responsible. Because of the “Military Oath,” which they took, and their “Integrity” and “Honor,” they feel responsible for the welfare of not only their family members but all Missouri citizens.

Veterans are a very unique group. They are the only group of citizens who joined the military, took an oath not only to support their Country, Citizens and its Constitution at all costs, but they swore to give their “Life” if necessary. One fact that is overlooked — NO one ever De-Oathed these brave men and women warriors. They served not only on the battlefield but once they returned home and got out of the military, they became “The Warriors” for their communities.

These brave men and women are leaders and hard workers who support and develop their communities and workplaces.

Commander Thomas W. Mundell is a former member of the United States Army. He served two combat tours in Vietnam and received the Silver Star, Distinguished Flying Cross, Bronze Star for Valor, Air Medal for Valor, Army Commendation for Valor and Four Purple Hearts. He was shot down 11 times and rendered over 164 enemy combatants harmless during his military and civilian career. He served as State Commander for the Department of Missouri Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) and the Chairman of MAVO (Missouri Association of Veteran Organizations). He has been a sustained member of the National Cannabis Industry Association (NCIA), Missouri Cannabis Industry Association (MCIA) and New Approach Missouri since 2013. He completed over 120 hours of Cannabis related courses and has experience at the cultivation, manufacturing and dispensary levels. As a well-respected member of the veterans’ community, Mundell was instrumental in passing medical cannabis in 2018 by influencing and educating Missouri senators, representatives and residents throughout Missouri. With his strong relationships with politicians and administrators at the city, county, state and federal levels, he has become a respected educator and voice for cannabis issues.

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For over 118 years, the Veterans of Foreign Wars have led the way to strengthen the laws and regulations that provide future medical care and services for these warriors. A promise made by our Government started with President Lincoln’s proclamation that those who bore the duties of the military and served honorably will be provided health care “for life” for the wounds and injuries from which they suffered during their military service. That was the beginning of The Veterans Administration and Veteran Hospitals found throughout the United States.

Veterans are again leading the way, not only for veterans but for every citizen in our great state.

They step forward to right a wrong and enhance the quality of life for every citizen.

In the coming months of The Evolution Magazine, I will, in great detail, explain the costs, loss of lives, personal tragedies and heartfelt drama that took this veteran and countless others on the “Crusade” to allow medical cannabis as a viable option for medical treatment in the State of Missouri and ultimately across the entire United States.

This was, and still is, a very sensitive subject. There was no place in my military life or anywhere near me in which Marijuana fit and I made sure that it was not part of anyone’s life in which I was responsible. My ignorance, in part, cost me the lives of my only son at 39-year-old, my 33-year-old first-born daughter, their mother and over a hundred of my close friends.

Ignorance and lack of knowledge can be and was DEADLY! I will “Eternally” pay for that error in judgment and lack of knowledge at that critical time.

Had I listened, paid attention, educated myself about Medical Marijuana and never uttered the deadly words, “I Don’t Care,” when someone tried to educate me about something that I had no knowledge nor liked — perhaps my family’s outcomes would have been much different.

Vet Serves New Mission

My friends, “Education and Knowledge” will hopefully bring you the wisdom to allow yourself to be open to learning about this sensitive and questionable subject, which you may not know much about.

As a leader, I truly feel that everyone must be able to set aside our personal feelings, ingrained perceptions and allow ourselves to gain knowledge and the education with a true understanding about 21st Century science and medical research findings regarding the marijuana plant.

From this point forward, I will drop the 1930’s “F” word, “marijuana,” and will refer to its rightful name “cannabis.” Explanations concerning this topic will be discussed in upcoming issues of The Evolution Magazine.

It’s a well-known fact that we are losing over 22 Veterans and nine family members every day to suicide. This is a true National tragedy. Suicide now runs rampant all through our communities — across all age groups and lifestyles.

The medications that doctors prescribe to curb these mental illnesses are not working. Doctors are not at fault; other than these pills, they simply do not have viable or legal options available. Those times have changed.

Due to courageous doctors and researchers such as Dr. Sue Sisley, Dr. Raphael Mechoulam (Israel), Dr. Sanjay Gupta (CNN) and many others who have brought their findings to the public, they are bringing awareness to the “True Medicinal Qualities” of the cannabis plant. Because of my 60 plus months of daily research, education, and travels throughout the United States and around the World, I predict that the “cannabis plant” may become the “Holy Grail of Natural Medicine” in the very near future.

As Past Missouri State Commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and Chairman of the Missouri Association of Veteran Organizations, for over 15 years, I have walked and worked the legislative halls in Washington D.C., the Missouri House and the Senate floors to assure veterans and their families are well represented and that their best interests are always deliberated.

Commander Thomas W. Mundell (photo credits Chris Smith)

Battlefield warriors are not police, and we do not incarcerate citizens.

When my military unit was ordered into battle, it was going to be a very, very, very BAD DAY for someone. Missions that rendered enemy combatants harmless was my job, and trust me, we did our jobs well!

However, that brought nothing but death, destruction, fear, tears and tragedy to all we encountered.

Now, my new mission is to enhance the quality of life, bring happiness, smiles, laughter, good health and even a better-balanced life to everyone we can educate about this phenomenal plant that is available to all and was put on this earth for humanity to benefit. That is my new mission, and I’m sticking to it.

Be sure to watch for the next issue of The Evolution Magazine. It will bring tears, fears, sadness, but more importantly, “HOPE” for the future. In the end, perhaps you’ll realize that veterans are your “Best Friends,” and a viable resource for the future.

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HEALTH & WELLNESS ►

HOW LIFE EVENTS

LED ME TO

Gazing out the hospital window listening to the helicopters outside felt like Deja Vu. I recognized the sound of the helicopters landing, as I had just given birth to my daughter two floors down, two years earlier at this same hospital.

I asked the doctor, as he felt my neck, shoulders, back, “Is this cancer?” I found my intuition was speaking to me in a bigger way than I realized. The doctor said, “Take these steroid creams home.

You will be just fine.” That doctor visit was one of many over the previous five years while trying to figure out what was creating this terrible rash all over my body. It was affecting my body and mind. I was told it was anxiety, time and again, and given all kinds of psychiatric drugs that would supposedly help me.

Two weeks after that visit — the day before my 31st birthday, I found a knot in my neck. I set up an appointment with my primary doctor who referred me to an ENT specialist. A month later, I saw the ENT, and he ordered a CT scan and biopsy. He said he needed to “rule out Hodgkins Lymphoma.”

After a few weeks, I received test results and was told that I had Stage 2 cancer.

I was 31 years old with two young children and diagnosed with cancer. How does this happen?

I spent the next year in chemo and radiation. The day before my 32nd birthday, my son started kindergarten, and I had just finished my last radiation treatment the day before. It was a long and challenging year — at times I wondered if I would see my young childrens’ next birthdays. Would I get to live and see them grow up? With gratitude, I can say that those once little kids have grown to be adults. That was 16 years ago and every moment with them is a gift. My story does not end there.

In fact, it was only the beginning of what lead me to this moment.

Eight years later, the entire cancer process started repeating. Not willing to face chemo and radiation again, I asked the universe to send me a better way. Within a few weeks, I woke around 3 a.m. with two words running through my mind ― “cancer” and “marijuana.” Restless, I got up, opened my laptop and typed those words into the search engine. With my husband and children yet asleep, I sat there in the dark with my computer as the only light on in my house. Surely, I would find my early twenties use of marijuana lead to my cancer. I watched videos with scientists, doctors and patients saying quite the opposite. I also found another interesting piece of information that I researched in much more depth; your body's pH level and how diseases such as cancer thrive in an acidic, low-oxygen environment.

Writer Carrie Hudson is a Certified Health Coach and passionate about cannabis education, truth and change.

Originally from Missouri, Hudson now resides in Colorado with her two dogs and is actively engaged in teaching how to live a true. whole-health lifestyle. Visit carriehudson.com for more information.

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That was the beginning of learning to live with cancer and correcting the imbalances in my mind and body. I educated myself. I’d spent 22 years living in “Big Pharma Hell,” and I was only getting sicker, not better. I worked to raise my pH through food, lifestyle changes, managing stress and exercise. I realized how our emotions are tied to overall wellness. I lived in a toxic marriage for 17 years, had early childhood trauma and was seeing firsthand what this was doing to my overall health.

Adding cannabis to my whole-health regiment was about sleep, the ability to eat and to cope with what I was living through. Cannabis did all of that and more. Throughout a few years of trial-and-error with cannabis, serious lifestyle changes, core nutrition and “cannabinoid” therapy, my life has dramatically changed.

CANNABIS We all have an “endocannabinoid system,” which houses CB1 and CB2 receptors throughout our bodies. The endocannabinoid system sends out signals that run all other 11 systems in our bodies. Our bodies make endocannabinoids but cannot always maintain homeostasis (balance). As these receptors become depleted, inflammation sets in and disease develops from the lack of cellular communication. The cannabis plant makes phytocannabinoids (THC, CBD, CBN, CBG, THCA, THCV) that “mimic” what our bodies produce, which allow us to restore proper communication between cells. Just like plantbased foods, they rebuild cells. Through better nutrition and the cannabis plant, we can restore the main system responsible for maintaining our overall health.

Upon healing, my mission became helping others. I furthered my education by enrolling in the “Institute of Integrative Nutrition” and achieved a Certified Health Coach. I became active in changing cannabis laws and continue my education through attending medical cannabis conferences where I have the privilege of learning from scientists and doctors who understand how this plant is improving the lives of people suffering illnesses.

In a country that's about “managing” sickness, not about healing, we eat food-like products that are missing the core nutrition a body needs. Since the mid-1930s, prohibition denied citizens the benefits of cannabis — a plant used for centuries in medicine.

Without core nutrition and the phytocannabinoids of cannabis, the perfect storm is brewing within us for inflammation and disease.

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At 46, I am cancer free, in the best health of my life — I have blood work to prove it! I look forward to sharing with our readers what I’ve learned about the healing properties of cannabis as part of a whole and healthy lifestyle.

The information contained herein is not intended to replace a oneto-one relationship with a doctor or qualified healthcare professional.

Therefore, this information is not intended as medical advice, but rather a sharing of knowledge and information based on research and experience. The information is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. All content is for general information purposes only.

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Phoenix Natural Wellness .....913.549.3032 13342 College Blvd, Lenexa, KS

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Phoenix Natural Wellness .....785.229.0658 1519 S Main St, Ottawa, KS

CBD American Shaman.........913.217.7476 6933 W 75th St, Overland Park, KS

Sacred Leaf Olathe ...............913.313.0258 1011 E 151st St, Olathe, KS

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R&R CBD ..............................816.521.1159 647 E. 59th St, Kansas City, MO Ron Ron’s CBD Shop ............816.916.2516 9318 S MO 7 Hwy, Lee’s Summit, MO Rustic Oils CBD ....................816.434.5284 618 SW 3rd St Ste J, Lee’s Summit, MO The CBD Store .......................816.474.7400 400 E 18th St, Kansas City, MO The Hemp Haus .....................816.200.2902 1708 W 39th St, Kansas City, MO The Hub Smoke Shop ...........816.701.6267 500 Delaware St, Kansas City, MO The Hub Smoke Shop ............816.420.0404 6410 N Oak Trafficway, Kansas City, MO The Hub Smoke Shop ............816.321.2398 4027 N Oak Trafficway, Kansas City, MO The Hub Smoke Shop ............816.492.5466 2631 NE Vivion Rd, Kansas City, MO Vapor Loft KC .......................816.408.0400 310 Armour Rd, North Kansas City, MO

Kansas CBD Stores Akasa Care CBD ...................913.647.3999 7201 W 110th St, Ste 120, Overland Park, KS Bonner Botanicals .................913.745.6667 608 Tulip Dr, Ste G Bonner Springs, KS Buddha Leaf ...........................844.837.7363 10960 W 74th Ter, Shawnee, KS CBD American Shaman.........913.270.3120 1819 E Santa Fe, Gardner, KS CBD American Shaman.........913.228.6000 8043 State Ave, Kansas City, KS CBD American Shaman.........885.526.6223 151 S 18th St, Kansas City, KS

CBD American Shaman.........913.217.7123 10069 W 87th St, Overland Park, KS CBD American Shaman.........885.526.6223 11050 Quivira Rd, Overland Park, KS CBD American Shaman.........913.231.3032 13436 Metcalf, Overland Park, KS CBD American Shaman.........913.647.3999 7703 W 151st St, Overland Park KS CBD American Shaman.........913.271.3120 118 W Peoria, Paola, KS CBD American Shaman.........913.745.5034 22354 W 66th St, Shawnee, KS CBD American Shaman.........913.766.0430 13213 Shawnee Mission Pkwy, Shawnee, Hemp Haven............................913.296.6998 2223 Louisiana St, Lawrence, KS Hemp Haven............................913.608.5413 12070 Blue Valley Pkwy, OP, KS Hemp Haven............................913.257.5553 12012 W 87th St, Lenexa, KS Mistic Wellness........................913.766.9906 5810 Johnson Dr, Mission KS Into the Mistic.........................913.766.9906 5727 Johnson Dr, Mission, KS Organic Hemp Botanicals .....816.381.6073 4872 W 119th St, Leawood, KS Organic Hemp Botanicals .....913.839.2392 2003 E Santa Fe, Olathe, KS

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Chris Roche, the owner of R&R CBD, says, “Cannabidiol (CBD) is a naturally occurring chemical compound derived from cannabis plants that has the ability to interact with receptors present in our Central Nervous System and Immune System. Unlike its close relative, THC, CBD is NON-psychoactive. Humans already produce cannabinoids of our own, known as endocannabinoids, that interact with these same Endocannabinoid Receptors known as CB1 (located in CNS) and CB2 (located in Immune). The presence of additional CBD molecules awakens and strengthens this system, providing a plethora of benefits to the body.”

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Playing your best game of golf requires you to be pain free and have a clear head — CBD is one solution that can help with both. “R&R CBD topicals can provide instant relief to a sore joint, allowing you to keep playing the rest of your round pain free,” said Roche. “While taking CBD via tincture or gummy before the round can help you find the calmness needed to excel on the course. We have multiple testimonials from golfers who visit our store that report improved scores and game just by trying CBD.” How does CBD help the body?

“The repetitive movements a golfer makes can lead to inflammation of the joints, pinched nerves, and the overall aches and pains related to getting older. CBD may regulate immune cells to minimize pain and has the capability to reduce inflammation,” said Roche.

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If you decide to take CBD always start small and build on the dosage.

Some products might take up to three hours to take effect, so don’t overdo it early on. Be sure to check with your doctor to clear any of your current medical interactions. CBD can raise levels of medications in your body like the reaction grapefruit juice can have on medicine.

R&R CBD is located at 647 E 59th Street, Kansas City, MO. It stocks its shelves with premium CBD products, including Vegan and THC Free options! All of its products have been third party tested with lab results available at the store. For more about and special offers, visit www.RRCBDKC.com or see page 13. Maybe CBD can help improve your game! ☼ Disclaimer: The statements herein have not been evaluated by the FDA. These general health & wellness products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

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