Category: Harm Reduction

This month many of us are celebrating one of our most revered days of feast, gratitude and community, Thanksgiving. Many of us gather with friends

November marks National Gratitude Month, an ideal opportunity to express our appreciation! It’s astonishing how something as simple as gratitude can profoundly impact our lives.

In recent years, the wellness community has seen a growing interest in the ancient practice of Ayurveda and its holistic approach to health. Interestingly, cannabis

Autumn is the perfect season to adopt a more leisurely pace, allowing for healing of the mind, body, and spirit. It’s an opportunity to explore

Nurse Sherri Mack launched “The Green Nurse Podcast: Living Your Best Life” in 2018 to showcase intriguing narratives of healing through the use of plant

Introducing Bloom Hemp Advanced Immunity Softgels, featuring non-impairing phytocannabinoids such as CBD, CBDA, CBG, and CBGA. These softgels are designed to enhance your immune system

As the summer slowly winds down, the back-to-school season arrives, ushering in a sense of renewal and fresh beginnings. Whether you’re a parent preparing your

Are you looking to relieve your stubborn everyday pain? Have you tried cannabinoid therapies? Coupling CBD, CBG, CBN, and other minor cannabinoids with lifestyle medicine

Hello Patients, Providers, and Consumers of Full Spectrum Hemp CBD Products, We are incredibly saddened and alarmed to be writing this message to you. We

August is officially recognized as Summer Sun Safety Month in the United States. During this month, the emphasis is on promoting awareness about the significance

Mid-Month HC & GN Updates from Nurse Sherri July marks National Cleft and Craniofacial Awareness and Prevention Month. Children with cleft lip, palate, or other

Many individuals have expressed the opinion that there is a notable lack of research in the field of cannabis therapeutics, and we are inclined to

Let’s honor the past and continue advocating for a better future.   The movement for medical cannabis, an instrumental part of modern healthcare, has a

How CBD Helps with Men’s Health & Psychological Wellness   An increasing number of men are proactively addressing their overall well-being, acknowledging the importance of

Celebration or disappointment? It all depends on one’s perspective. On April 30th, 2024, a significant shift occurred in drug policy. Following the recommendation of the

Happy Nurses Week! We hope this email finds you exploring unique ways to impact lives and expand your professional horizons. We, at Holistic Caring and

MEANT FOR C.H.A.O.S. A multi faceted approach to self care.   Today’s world has endless amounts of instant gratification. Instant fixes for everything. Have this?

The Historical Mosaic of 420: Unveiling the Origins of a Cultural Phenomenon In the modern lexicon, ‘420’ evokes images of hazy pot culture and is

From the Desk of Denise Costello, RN, MS Holistic Caring Cannabis Nurse Health Coach   Hello everyone, have you ever felt the frustration of struggling

“Love is the virtue that makes all of the rules purposeful”. This sermon note reminds us that without love, there’s no purpose in anything, but

It’s time to set your goals to be your best self! Have you ever asked yourself why it appears to be simpler for others to

Holistic Caring & The Green Nurse are grateful to celebrate our very busy 2023. We have worked tirelessly to create opportunities through the obstacles. Here’s

Unlock Future with The Holistic Caring Cannabis Nurse Health Coach Licensing Scholarship Opportunity   Are you a nurse looking to expand your knowledge and to

It is official, the holiday season is here, and we want to help you get ready to fully enjoy them! With that in mind, do

Attention: Assisted Living & Senior Care Living Facility Environments   This letter is to address the issue of resident or family / caregiver desire to

DOC Forges A Pathbreaking Partnership With Holistic Caring & The Green Nurse To Revolutionize Holistic Telemedicine Solutions     Summary: DOC has proudly announced its

Cannabis Nursing is a Specialty!!! My Journey to Becoming a Cannabis Nurse Health Coach   On September 27th, 2023 The American Nurses Association (ANA), representing

Happy November & Healthy Gratitude Month!   November health tips focus on lung health, diabetes, and the evergreen theme of healthy aging. Lung cancer remains

Deciding to take CBD is a good move for your health, but what about your job? Unfortunately, prohibition and stigma still exist all around cannabis,

CBD is a wonder drug! CBD is a must-have daily supplement – for you and Fido! Have you heard the headlines? Have you seen CBD

Dosing CBD for Health & Wellness   How can we best get these CBD compounds into the body??? In our previous articles, we covered the

CBD vs THC – what’s the difference in those acronyms and why does it matter? Cannabinoids are molecules, fatty acid protein types that affect your

Happy July, and to our friends in California, Happy Pride month. Cannabis has been intertwined with the LGBTQ Community and culture for the past 40+

Men are notorious for not going to the doctor or getting screening tests, which is dangerous because men die at higher rates than women from

Hello May! Springtime feels official and it’s time to break free and explore the great outdoors. Many of us can’t run trails, and sometimes walking

Spring is blossoming and flowers are blooming. How about the flora, or microbiome of your gut? April is irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) awareness month and

Release the old and embrace the new! Do you ever wonder why it seems easier for others to change? Why are some successful and some

7 years ago I found cannabis therapeutics and healed my own body from 3 orthopedic surgeries and the diagnosis of fibromyalgia I received when the

Happy October and Happy Autumn! Each month I enjoy educating our audience on how to bring balance to the endocannabinoid system, and no one needs

Back in Business – stepping up in this new industry Happy September! We hope you’ve been staying healthy and well this summer and that you’re

Happy August, and where is the summer going? Time is going by like a flash of light – like the light that can trigger headaches

This month we look at the complicated world of autoimmune (AI) disorders. A healthy immune system is critical at keeping us able to ward off

Hello June! This month draws recognition and awareness to PTSD, or post-traumatic stress disorder – especially in Veterans.  People with PTSD feel a heightened sense

Nurse’s week is 5/6-12  and we’re celebrating with you! Once again, nurses rank as the most trusted profession in America and provide leadership throughout healthcare.

Happy Spring! April is one of my favorite months to go outside to feel the warm sunshine, enjoy fragrant flowers, behold the beauty of nature,

The March health calendar drives awareness of the condition of Multiple Sclerosis. Almost 3 million people suffer from MS  around the globe. Symptoms vary but

“Love is the virtue that makes all of the rules purposeful”.  This sermon note explains why keeping love in our reasoning makes following rules easier. 

2020 taught us that our #1 treasure is our health. Our sick-care system treats conditions once they’ve already caused dis-ease. Diabetes is a difficult and

On Veterans Day in 2015 veterans dropped hundreds of empty pill bottles in front of the White House calling for federal officials to make medical

I am grateful for the opportunity to grow and develop new skills and ways of thinking. In October I spent at the Academy of Integrative

It’s political season, and hope runs high for change. California NORML has published an election guide that I’d like to share with you:  https://www.canorml.org/california-cannabis-voter-guide-to-november-3-2020-election/   National coverage

Greetings to You and Happy Fall! October is a wonderful time to reflect with our longer nights and cooler temperatures. I’m finding my next steps

Healing yourself with cannabis should be a treat. Ingesting some cannabis infused homemade brownies start you with the giggles…but sometime later you may feel like

Welcome to Fall. As we reflect on our times, we grieve how Covid-19 has stolen 2020, and fear what is yet to come. Wildfires, floods,

Maturity has taught me to use quiet reflection to process and create, knowing there would be a place to connect everything in time. Patience and

Happy August, and it is hot! Please stay calm, cool and hydrated. Speaking of things getting hot, there is heat in the cannabis industry as

Will cannabis affect your other medications? Every prescriber of medicines (your doctor or nurse practitioner) needs to check interactions between the RX you are given.

Happy August – it’s the mid-point of Summer, and insurance carriers are calculating premium increases for Fall rate actions. Will COVID raise or lower premiums?

Hello Friends, I hope your independence holiday was filled with joy and relaxation! On this day, I am reminded about the many freedoms we have

This July I treasure any sense of freedom I have. Liberty is challenged everywhere I look. As COVID-19 disrupts our sense of normalcy, self-care and

Happy June, and I send my thoughts and prayers to our struggling world. Deep inequities, pain, anger, uncertainty, and trauma plague us all. Anxiety is

Do you know the risks and benefits of cannabis for heart health? Dr. Muthiah Vaduganathan, a cardiologist at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston

We would like to announce the addition of Ruth Hill, RN, BSN, CHPN to the Holistic Caring Team! Ruth is in Palm Springs / Coachella

Cannabinoids are fatty acid proteins that affect your body in a myriad of ways. Our ECS or endocannabinoid systems keep us balanced at the cellular

Happy June, and may we please have more sun than gloom this month in San Diego! Speaking of the sun – photophobia, or light sensitivity

Happy May, from a distance. It’s been quite the Spring, and my prayers go out for the health and safety of you and your loved

May Day! It’s May 1st, and the month to recognize nurses for protecting, promoting and improving healthcare for all. May also brings awareness for blood

Courage & Prayers this April I am sending my prayers to all of you in this time of crisis. Life is suddenly changed, and we

Happy Springtime, and happy 3rd official Anniversary to Holistic Caring! Since inception (in 2016) we have been working hard to make a difference. Our nurse

CBD is a wonder drug! CBD is a must have daily supplement! Have you heard the headlines? Have you seen CBD advertised in your local

Sherri receives an email from a mom of two boys who interviewed her for a school project on Cannabis. The mom who arranged the interview

Veterans have long suffered physical and mental health conditions that impact quality of life. A recent study surveyed Veterans cannabis use and found they are