Episode 429: Cannabis Is Helping Him Battle MS and Glaucoma

Today we’re taking you to Denmark, a country where cannabis laws remain tough. But for Johannes, living with multiple sclerosis and glaucoma, cannabis isn’t just a choice—it’s a lifeline. Despite facing strong opposition from his own family, Johannes is defying the odds (and the law) to manage his health. In his words, he wouldn’t be here without it. Joining him is his close friend Irina, who’s here to help share his powerful story. For their safety, we won’t be using their last names, but their message is one that needs to be heard.

PodcastCannabis Health RadioSeptember 18, 2024MS, Glaucoma, DenmarkComment

Episode 409: Using Cannabis Has Helped With Her Multiple Sclerosis

After being diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) in October of 2021, Nicola Steers of the UK refused conventional treatment and decided to clean up her diet and use cannabis oil to deal with her MS. When she went for a scan in November of last year, no new lesions had formed and the prominent lesion on her brain had been drastically reduced.

PodcastCannabis Health RadioFebruary 14, 2024MS, Multiple SclerosisComment

Episode 405: A Pharmaceutical Drug For MS Caused Her Liver To Fail

It took several years before doctors diagnosed her with multiple sclerosis and then the pharmaceutical drug she was prescribed caused her liver to fail four years later. But Tamara Netzel of Virginia underwent a stem cell transplant in Mexico and started using cannabis to help her with her health issues. She is now a strong proponent and spokesperson for cannabis in her state.

PodcastCannabis Health RadioJanuary 10, 2024MS, Multiple Sclerosis, liver failure Comment

Episode 392: From Wheelchair To Walking Using Cannabis For His MS

He spent 8 years in a wheelchair after being officially diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 1998. Kevin Leeper of Ohio was on multiple medications for his MS and his weight ballooned to 300 pounds. But in 2014 he started smoking cannabis and a year later he quit all of his MS medications. MRI scans showed his lesions decreased in size, and he was able to put his wheelchair in storage and he lost about 160 pounds. While still using a walker, he says his MS symptoms are now mild.

PodcastCannabis Health RadioSeptember 6, 2023MS, Multiple Sclerosis Comment

Episode 354: Cannabis Cleared Her Breast Cancer And Helped Her MS

When she was diagnosed with breast cancer a year ago, Christine Righeimer of Wisconsin knew immediately that she was going to use cannabis oil as a treatment. Starting on the oil in January of this year, she received the all clear for her breast cancer a few weeks ago. One of the surprising benefits of using cannabis oil was the improvement in some of her MS symptoms, an ailment she has had for many years that made it difficult for her to walk.

PodcastCannabis Health RadioSeptember 14, 2022breast cancer, MS Comment

Episode 338: Cannabis is Helping With Her Optic Neuritis (a form of MS)

When Vikki Farrell of Pennsylvania woke up one morning in October of 2014, she had trouble seeing out of her left eye. After being diagnosed with optic neuritis, a form of MS, she was put on medication that caused her to lose weight. Her husband Mike, a former cop, started her on cannabis oil therapy, arresting further degradation of her eyesight. In this delightful story, they also have some harsh words for some in the medical profession.

PodcastCannabis Health RadioMarch 16, 2022MSComment

Episode 227: Managing The Pain Of Multiple Sclerosis With Cannabis

We spoke with Chris Reilly two years ago in Episode 139 about how he was managing the excruciating constant pain of Multiple Sclerosis with cannabis. Once an active cyclist, he is now wheelchair bound, but medicating with cannabis (along with having a supportive wife) keeps him going.

PodcastCannabis Health RadioJuly 24, 2019MS, Multiple Sclerosis, Chris Reilly Comments