Our One Year Anniversary and “Leaders of Nursing” Awards was a true success! Nurses from across the country came to learn about Holistic Nursing and the eCS Connection, networked and celebrated with like-minded individuals and professionals, and enjoyed the weekend packed festivities able to return to their communities to pollinate the world. Our mission is simple- we believe in the power of knowledge and uplifting others through education and pollinating the world one Nurse at a time. In this issue the National Nurses of “Nurse Talk” team up with former NFL Players, Marvin Washington and Boo Williams, from the AK Ventures production, 5th Quarter. These athletes know and understand the healing power of cannabis and are huge advocates in educating the NFL and strive to create new standards in professional sports. Marvin sets the stage and “wants the NFL not to follow the science, but to lead the science on Cannabis Research.” He hosts the show “5th Quarter” which is in an ESPN style series with interviews and discussions on the applications of cannabis in the treatment of athletic injuries and the many issues NFL Players experience and how cannabis helps.
Dr. Jenny Wilkins, NMD, CRA, owner of Age Vital: Pharmacy, Research & Wellness, defines the Neuro-Psychiatric benefits of Hemp- Cannabidiol (CBD) to assist patients who need access. Product lines are offered and available in all 50 states. It’s important to understand the Hemp side of CBD and understanding its biology vs the cannabis CBD plant. Its evolution will change if grown indoors or outdoors and legalization will have an impact on the outcome. Staying focused on the difference on these two plant profiles can be tricky. However, Education is the key.
We then take an honorary pause to National Hospice and Palliative Care Month this November 2016. Marcie Cooper MSN, RN, AHN-BC, discusses a better approach to comfort care with our elderly population in focusing on how cannabis can have an impact on end of life in easing one through transition. She discusses offering cannabis as a staple in a “comfort kit”. The HPNA in 2013, called for Nurses to understand the Evidenced-Based Research and to educate patients and families on the uses of and disease processes and symptoms that cannabis can be helpful for.
We then gain focus back on professional sports to further define why marijuana is illegal with, Joe Rogan, a sports commentary representative setting it straight with cannabis ideals and the numerous years of prohibition and where we are headed as a country.
The story of Steve Cantwell, a former WEC light heavy weight champion and UFC fighter, brings it home by sharing his story of how cannabis has assisted in his journey as cannabis is his medicine. Steve’s favorite quote he lives by is, “People say that marijuana is going to hurt my career. On the contrary, my fight career is getting in the way of my marijuana smoking.” –Nick Diaz- Athletes are realizing the beneficial values of cannabis and are demanding a right in using it as a first line of defense both pre and post games. If they are denied cannabis, many players are walking away from the game, like Nick Diaz, in order to maintain health and wellness and body homeostasis. A paradigm shift in thinking is occurring and players are demanding their health come before the sacrifice of the game especially when there is an easy solution - cannabis.
We are on a mission to have cannabis accepted through all professional sports as a main-line form of defense and protect our professional athletes. As the year is ending it’s time to focus on family and friends and the many cherished memories we create. As Nurses, we give throughout the year and it’s important to remember the importance of taking care of you. May your Holidays be filled with inspiration so that you may come back next year and educate the world one patient at a time.
Dr. Jenny Wilkins, NMD, CRA, owner of Age Vital: Pharmacy, Research & Wellness, defines the Neuro-Psychiatric benefits of Hemp- Cannabidiol (CBD) to assist patients who need access. Product lines are offered and available in all 50 states. It’s important to understand the Hemp side of CBD and understanding its biology vs the cannabis CBD plant. Its evolution will change if grown indoors or outdoors and legalization will have an impact on the outcome. Staying focused on the difference on these two plant profiles can be tricky. However, Education is the key.
We then take an honorary pause to National Hospice and Palliative Care Month this November 2016. Marcie Cooper MSN, RN, AHN-BC, discusses a better approach to comfort care with our elderly population in focusing on how cannabis can have an impact on end of life in easing one through transition. She discusses offering cannabis as a staple in a “comfort kit”. The HPNA in 2013, called for Nurses to understand the Evidenced-Based Research and to educate patients and families on the uses of and disease processes and symptoms that cannabis can be helpful for.
We then gain focus back on professional sports to further define why marijuana is illegal with, Joe Rogan, a sports commentary representative setting it straight with cannabis ideals and the numerous years of prohibition and where we are headed as a country.
The story of Steve Cantwell, a former WEC light heavy weight champion and UFC fighter, brings it home by sharing his story of how cannabis has assisted in his journey as cannabis is his medicine. Steve’s favorite quote he lives by is, “People say that marijuana is going to hurt my career. On the contrary, my fight career is getting in the way of my marijuana smoking.” –Nick Diaz- Athletes are realizing the beneficial values of cannabis and are demanding a right in using it as a first line of defense both pre and post games. If they are denied cannabis, many players are walking away from the game, like Nick Diaz, in order to maintain health and wellness and body homeostasis. A paradigm shift in thinking is occurring and players are demanding their health come before the sacrifice of the game especially when there is an easy solution - cannabis.
We are on a mission to have cannabis accepted through all professional sports as a main-line form of defense and protect our professional athletes. As the year is ending it’s time to focus on family and friends and the many cherished memories we create. As Nurses, we give throughout the year and it’s important to remember the importance of taking care of you. May your Holidays be filled with inspiration so that you may come back next year and educate the world one patient at a time.
