233: Giving Care for Dementia - Plant Medicine for Dementia: How Cannabinoids Transformed Our Dementia Journey with Dementia Coach Diane Chew

Send us Fan MailIn this heartfelt and eye-opening episode of The Whole Body Detox Show (Ep. 233), David DeHaas of Living Waters Wellness Center sits down with Dementia Coach Diane Chew, whose husband Ben is living with Lewy Body Dementia, one of the most aggressive and least understood forms of dementia.Diane shares her remarkable journey navigating traditional pharmaceuticals, misdiagnoses, and caregiver burnout—until she discovered the life-changing potential of plant-based medicine, specifically THC and CBG (Cannabigerol). Learn how a strategic combination of cannabis-derived compounds—guided by clinically-informed nurse support—helped Ben find calm, restored sleep, and improved daily function without the severe side effects of antipsychotic drugs.💡 What You’ll Learn:What is Lewy Body Dementia and how it differs from Alzheimer’sThe dangers and side effects of antipsychotic meds in dementia careHow CBG and low-dose THC can reduce anxiety, agitation, and sleep disruptionsWhy personalized dosing and medical cannabis education matterThe importance of caregivers documenting symptoms and advocating for proper diagnosis🔗 Resources & Connect:🌐 Dementia Coach DianeWebsite: https://dementiacoachdiane.com📧 Email: [email protected] (📩 confirm this if needed)📱 Instagram: @dementiacoachdiane🎙️ Host: David DeHaas🌐 Website: https://livingwaterscleanse.comPodcast: Whole Body Detox Show💊 Plant Medicine Support:🧪 Healer.com — CBD/CBG products developed by Dr. Dustin Sulak with nurse support👩‍⚕️ Nurse-Guided Cannabis Care for DementiaSupport the showVisit our websiteFollow us!YouTube Instagram Facebook Give us a call at (208) 378-9911David's favorite Supplements and Natural Body Products Get your favorite supplements 15% discount & purity testedSuper PatchStem Cell Activation PatchesCreate your EMF Safe SpacesDisclaimerNothing here is meant to diagnose, cure, or treat any disease. Seek out a qualified healthcare professional to see if anything mentioned in this podcast is right for you.