Shari Berman, Canna Healing Consulting - Learning About Using Cannabis as an Alternative Therapy

On our latest episode of Grow Sessions we speak with Shari Berman, patient advocate, cannabis educator and two-time cancer survivor about her experience with cannabis as a patient and the lack of education available to consumers looking to cannabis as an alternative therapy. Join us for an episode titled, “Learning About Using Cannabis as an Alternative Therapy.” During Shari’s journey through cancer treatments, she looked to healthcare professionals to help with side effects. When she couldn’t find much needed support, she wrote an article titled, “I wanted to try medical marijuana. Why couldn’t my doctors help me?” The article not only went viral but was published by STAT News and the Boston Globe. This was the beginning of Shari’s journey through patient advocacy and consulting.Join us for an important discussion on the need for education in the cannabis space and how consumers can use cannabis safely and responsibly. Topics include tips on navigating cannabis products, guiding patients on how to use cannabis for symptom management, removing the stigma associated with cannabis use, providing education and resources on dosing, drug interactions, products, and delivery methods, how cannabis effects your endocannabinoid system, how to get the most from the products available and much, much more.If you are new to cannabis or interested in learning more about the health benefits and effects of cannabis on your body, you don’t want to miss this episode. About Shari BermanShari Berman is a patient advocate and cannabis educator. A two-time cancer survivor, Shari led the Dana Farber Cancer Institute’s Patient Family Advisory Council for six years to improve the overall experience for cancer patients. She moved on to national work advocating for patients working with the National Academy of Medicine and is currently leading a patient experience policy group with hospital administrators from medical centers throughout the country. Shari believes in holistic care and empowering patients to take control of their health including exploring the use of alternative/complimentary therapies, including cannabis. Shari is a national speaker and writer discussing cannabis as medicine. “I wanted to try medical marijuana. Why couldn’t my doctors help me?” her article published in STAT and The Boston Globe, gained national attention. She has spoken on podcasts, NBC News and presented her patient perspective at the FDA conference on CBD and other cannabinoids. Recently, she started a business called Canna Healing Consulting to both educate and coach people on how to best use cannabis to improve wellness and as a complementary therapy. Shari educates people on cannabis in a credible and balanced way to ensure people use it safely and effectively.Shari holds a B.S. in Economics from Cornell University and an M.S. in Medical Cannabis Science and Therapeutics from the University of Maryland, School of Pharmacy.To learn more, visit:  www.cannahealingconsulting.com  Thanks for listening. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast to receive upcoming episodes.