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5 Reasons to Join RoC for Administration and Dosing Education

Are you interested in learning more about how to administer and dose with cannabis for you, a patient, or a loved one? Join us on Tuesday, September 11th, at 1pm MST, for our continuing education class called “Administration & Dosing Education.”

Register here

Plan ahead and register for our next session on 9/25: Cannabinoid Therapy and Your Pet.

Here are 5 reasons why you should watch this deep dive into Administration & Dosing:

#1 ASK QUESTIONS LIVE: Did you know that as you watch, you can ask questions by typing them into the live chat? We will answer your individual questions and concerns as they arise during the class. Contribute to the discussion! Register here: www.theroc.us/orientation-series Also you can speak with a Care Specialist: 719-347-5400, Option 1.

#2 EVIDENCE-BASED:  Did you know that we have the largest Observational Research Registry (ORR) in the United States? Clients have an opportunity to participate in data collection and research. Our data drives our education, especially our administration and dosing guidelines, providing clients with practical applications for humans. Learn more here: www.theroc.us/participate

#3 CHANGING INFORMATION: Did you know that new cannabis information, especially about administration and dosing, emerges every day? Since we experience change on a daily basis it is important to stay informed and up-to-date on current information. Register to get the most up to date facts about cannabis and cannabinoid therapies: www.theroc.us/orientation-series

#4 FREE TO LEARN: On September 11th, watch the free education class “Administration & Dosing” and take a deeper dive into the following topics: 

-Realm of Caring Organization Overview

-Importance of Quality Products

-Quality Products

-Administration Methods

-Administration and Dosing

-Guidelines and Calculators

-CBD & THC Ratios

-Half-Life

-Slow & Steady, Special Considerations

-Donate, Volunteer, and Register

#5 QUALITY OF LIFE MATTERS: You have the ability to choose and make decisions that affect the quality of your life. Learn more about effective administration and dosing and use our tools and resources to help you navigate this journey. We are here for you every step of the way, Register today: www.theroc.us/client-registration 
Realm of Caring Foundation specifically invokes the First Amendment Rights of Freedom of Speech and of the Press without prejudice. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. The products discussed are not intended to diagnose, cure, prevent or treat any disease. RoC always recommends when and wherever possible that licensed local healthcare professionals be consulted.   The Realm of Caring Foundation is an independent nonprofit with its own governing board. We do not produce or sell cannabinoid products, nor do we receive funds from the sale of other company’s products.  

 

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Cannabinoid Therapy and Your Pet

Did you know that anything with a spine has an endocannabinoid system? And even a few things without a spine – like slugs! On September 25th, from 1pm to 2pm MST, join the Realm of Caring for the next educational opportunity: Cannabinoid Therapy and Your Pet.

Register Now : www.theroc.us/orientation-series

The purpose of this education is to inform new and existing clients about cannabinoid therapies and their pet, specifically about:
-quality products,
-administration methods and dosing,
-tracking pet symptoms and behavior,-safety tips,
-a short review of current pet research.

Ask questions LIVE! We provide opportunities to ask questions to a Realm of Caring representative about cannabinoid therapies and your pet. The knowledge gained from this education should make you feel more confident in administration methods and dosing with cannabinoid products with their pet as well as give you a better understanding of how the product might work for you.

Participate in person at the Realm of Caring, 3515 N Chestnut Street, Colorado Springs, CO, 80907,or View Online, www.theroc.us/orientation-series  (your RSVP confirmation email will contain instructions to view online).

Create a Client Portal to gain exclusive access to RoC’s Resources for Clients. If you have immediate questions about access, dosing and administering, you can reach the Care Team at info@theroc.us or (719) 347-5400 opt. 1

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Exploring Major Cannabinoids

Exploring Major Cannabinoids

WHAT: RoC Education Series for Cannabinoid Therapy: Exploring Major Cannabinoids

Register for the education here: https://www.theroc.us/orientation-series (Note: you will have to sign in to your client account to register for the class, or create a new one). 

WHY: To inform new and existing clients about cannabinoid therapies and exploring what the major cannabinoids are and how they affect the endocannabinoid system. To provide an opportunity to ask questions to a Realm of Caring representative about cannabinoid therapies and the major cannabinoids. We encourage all individuals and their family to participate because the information is invaluable. Since we experience change on a daily basis it is important to stay informed and up-to-date on information related to cannabinoid therapies and major cannabinoids, a topic that many new and existing clients contact us about. The knowledge gained from this education should make you feel more confident in what the major cannabinoids are and how they affect the endocannabinoid system. We hope to see you at the next education series! Register for the education here: https://www.theroc.us/orientation-series (you will have to sign in to your client account to register for the class, or if you’re a new client, create an account). 

WHO: Led by a RoC Staff Member, this education is for new and continuing clients looking to use cannabinoid therapies with a focus on exploring the major cannabinoids. You will have to create a free account or sign into your existing account. Register here: https://www.theroc.us/orientation-series 

WHERE: 3515 N Chestnut Street, Colorado Springs, CO, 80907, or View Online (your RSVP confirmation email will contain instructions to view online.)

WHEN: October 23rd from 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Mountain Time

We understand that our select dates in Colorado Springs won’t cater to our new clients who have to be at home, in the office or live in another state. Live-airing of the education offers, our second to best interaction, screen-to-screen time with a Realm of Caring staffer.

Please reserve tickets for each family member/guest you intend to bring (of any age). Tickets are FREE!

In the meantime, we encourage you to create a Client Portal Account to gain exclusive access to RoC’s Resources for Clients. If you have immediate questions about access, dosing and administering, you can reach the Care Team at info@theroc.us or (719) 347-5400 opt. 1

Our next Education on Tuesday, November 6th, will be about Cannabinoid Therapy and Women’s Health.

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US Government hears your comments about rescheduling marijuana (cannabis) #TakeAction

Photo Credits : Freedom Leaf Magazine

You’ve probably heard that the US Government is taking public comments – yes, your comments – about rescheduling marijuana (cannabis) through October 31st, 2018. It’s currently scheduled at level 1 with no known medical benefits. Do you think it should be rescheduled or de-scheduled and removed from the list of controlled substances altogether?
Your voices can be heard by commenting here. Take action and share this post with your circles.

If you are struggling with words to say, take some inspiration from one of our RoC Directors, Joel Munson. Remember to keep it short and to the point, check your grammar, and don’t use curse words.
Joel says:

“I am writing to inform you about the cannabis plant and its resin.

The cannabis plant contains over 500 compounds. Over 100 of these are unique to the cannabis plant, they are called cannabinoids. Only one of these cannabinoids has a mind-altering effect and thus a potential for abuse. It is called THC. No other cannabinoid has any potential for abuse.

Different strains of cannabis contain different levels of THC. Some strains contain almost no THC and these do not belong on the CSA whatsoever. Some strains contain higher amounts of THC and are liable to be abused. However, cannabis is abused at much lower rates than other recreational drugs. Cannabis has a lower rating for dependence, withdrawal, and tolerance than alcohol, nicotine, and caffeine, three drugs that are completely legal for adults to use according to Federal law.

Though THC is the only mind-altering cannabinoid, preclinical and animal research is showing almost every cannabinoid to have remarkable therapeutic potential in mammals thanks to the newly discovered endogenous cannabinoid system, which controls all biological functions (See attached). They are showing to not just combat symptoms but to actually fight the root cause of everything from cancer and autoimmune diseases to neurological and age-related diseases.

There has never been clinical research on humans studying the medical effectiveness of cannabinoids because of the Schedule 1 status of cannabis. The Schedule 1 status makes it virtually impossible to conduct research on it. If it were re-scheduled to a lower level or preferably de-scheduled altogether, it would be a boon for research and health outcomes for the human race.

When a substance from the black market is taken above ground to a regulated market, “trafficking” becomes “shipping and handling.” There is no need to smuggle or import drugs of dubious quality when they can be produced locally with high-quality standards within a legal framework.

I hope that you will take these comments seriously. Thank you for your consideration.”

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New Education Series, Join Us Today!

“A true teacher would never tell you what to do. But they would give you the knowledge with which you could decide what would be best for you to do.” – Christopher Pike.

Register for today’s education here: https://www.theroc.us/orientation-series

Tuesday, November 6th at 1pm mtn time

We welcome new and existing clients to participate in our Realm of Caring Education Series for Cannabinoid Therapy. We have made some changes to our Tuesday education because we saw a need to focus and dig in deeper on specific topics like endocannabinoid therapy and your pet, exploring the endocannabinoid system, major cannabinoids, dosing and administration, and women’s health. 

We will be adding more topics and are making plans to host new learning opportunities on opioids, cancer, autism spectrum disorder, pain, and men’s health. We currently use the data we collect from thousands of calls, emails, and texts to drive our education topics, but we are always open to suggestions and can prepare an education based on specific requests. Send your requests to info@theroc.us

Do you have time to connect today? Watch and ask questions live with a Care Specialist in Getting Started With Cannabinoid Therapy, 101. The purpose of this education is to inform new and existing clients about cannabinoid therapies (cannabis/hemp/marijuana) and discuss how the Realm of Caring can support you on your journey. 

We will discuss our organization, state/federal laws, CBD & THC, the endocannabinoid system, administration, and half-life, the entourage effect, quality products, side effects, potential interactions, safety and talking with your health care provider.

We encourage all individuals and their families to participate because the information is invaluable. Since we experience change on a daily basis it is important to stay informed and up-to-date on information related to cannabinoid therapies. The knowledge gained from this education should make you feel more confident in what is happening in cannabinoid therapies. We hope to see you later today!

Log in to your account here https://www.theroc.us/orientation-series 

If you’re a new client, you will have to create a free account.

Our next Education is Tuesday, November 20th, and we will cover Women’s Health. 

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Join RoC for Administration and Dosing Education

Are you on vacation this week? Are you experiencing a slower than normal workday? Are you interested in learning more about how to administer and dose with cannabis for you, a patient, or a loved one? Join us on Tuesday, November 20th, at 1pm MST, for our continuing education class called “Administration & Dosing Education.” Log into your Realm of Caring account and register here for the free opportunity: https://www.theroc.us/orientation-series. Be sure to plan ahead and register for our next session on 12/4: Women’s Health Forum.

In order to access the Realm of Caring Education, please create a free client account or login to your existing client account, access here: https://www.theroc.us/orientation-series

Here are 5 reasons why you should watch this deep dive into Administration & Dosing:

#1 ASK QUESTIONS LIVE: Did you know that as you watch, you can ask questions by typing them into the live chat? We will answer your individual questions and concerns as they arise during the class. Contribute to the discussion! Register here: www.theroc.us/orientation-series Also you can speak with a Care Specialist: 719-347-5400, Option 1.

#2 EVIDENCE-BASED:  Did you know that we have the largest Observational Research Registry (ORR) in the United States? Clients have an opportunity to participate in data collection and research. Our data drives our education, especially our administration and dosing guidelines, providing clients with practical applications for humans. Learn more here: www.theroc.us/participate

#3 CHANGING INFORMATION: Did you know that new cannabis information, especially about administration and dosing, emerges every day? Since we experience change on a daily basis it is important to stay informed and up-to-date on current information. Register to get the most up to date facts about cannabis and cannabinoid therapies: www.theroc.us/orientation-series

#4 FREE TO LEARN: On November 20th, watch the free education class “Administration & Dosing” and take a deeper dive into the following topics: 

-Realm of Caring Organization Overview

-Importance of Quality Products

-Quality Products

-Administration Methods

-Administration and Dosing

-Guidelines and Calculators

-CBD & THC Ratios

-Half-Life

-Slow & Steady, Special Considerations

-Donate, Volunteer, and Register

#5 QUALITY OF LIFE MATTERS: You have the ability to choose and make decisions that affect the quality of your life. Learn more about effective administration and dosing and use our tools and resources to help you navigate this journey. We are here for you every step of the way, Register today: www.theroc.us/client-registration 

 

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Cannabis Women’s Health Forum, Join the Discussion!

WHAT: RoC Education Series for Cannabinoid Therapy: Women’s Health Forum 

WHY: To inform new and existing clients about cannabinoid therapies and discuss topics in women’s health. This is our first-panel discussion of the latest research and information about topics related to women’s health. To provide an opportunity to ask questions to a Realm of Caring representative about cannabinoid therapies and women’s health. We encourage all individuals and their family to participate because the information is invaluable. Since we experience change on a daily basis it is important to stay informed and up-to-date on information related to cannabinoid therapies and women’s health, a topic that many new and existing clients contact us about. The knowledge gained from this education should make you feel more confident in what is happening in women’s health and cannabis. We hope to see you at the next education series! Register here: https://www.theroc.us/orientation-series

WHO: Four Women from the Realm of Caring will provide the education. It is for new, continuing, or interested clients looking to use cannabinoid therapies with a focus on the Realm of Caring services. 

WHERE: 3515 N Chestnut Street, Colorado Springs, CO, 80907, or View Online (your RSVP confirmation email will contain instructions to view online).

WHEN: December 4th from 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Mountain Time

We understand that our select dates in Colorado Springs won’t cater to our new clients who have to be at home, in the office or live in another state. Live-airing of the education offers, our second to best interaction, screen-to-screen time with a Realm of Caring staffer.

Please reserve tickets for each family member/guest you intend to bring (of any age). Tickets are FREE!

In the meantime, we encourage you to create a Client Portal Account to gain exclusive access to RoC’s Resources for Clients. If you have immediate questions about access, dosing and administering, you can reach the Care Team at info@theroc.us or (719) 347-5400 opt. 1.

Register here: https://www.theroc.us/orientation-series

Our next Education on Tuesday, December 18th, will be about Self Care and General Wellness. 

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Educational Class About General Health & Wellness

Are you feeling stressed out during the holidays? It’s only December 18th! Find out how CBD can support you rest, relaxation and recovery over the next few weeks! During our live education series today, Tuesday, December 18th, from 1 pm to 2 pm MST, we will discuss General Wellness and Self Care. We will present research about how cannabinoids effect sleep, stress, anti-aging, and exercise.

 

During the webinar, you will have a chance to ask our Care Specialist questions, live! Log in to your Realm of Caring account and register here: https://www.theroc.us/education-series

 

WHAT: RoC Education Series for Cannabinoid Therapy: Wellness & Self Care

 

WHY: To inform new and existing clients about cannabinoid therapies and discuss topics around general wellness and self-care. To provide an opportunity to ask questions to a Realm of Caring representative about cannabinoid therapies and wellness. We encourage all individuals and their family to participate because the information is invaluable. Since we experience change on a daily basis it is important to stay informed and up-to-date on information related to cannabinoid therapies and general wellness, a topic that many new and existing clients contact us about. The knowledge gained from this education should make you feel more confident in what is happening in general wellness and cannabis. We hope to see you at the next education series!

 

WHO: Realm of Caring, Care Specialist. It is for new, continuing, or interested clients looking to use cannabinoid therapies with a focus on the Realm of Caring services.

 

WHERE: 3515 N Chestnut Street, Colorado Springs, CO, 80907, or View Online (your RSVP confirmation email will contain instructions to view online).  https://www.theroc.us/education-series

 

WHEN: December 18th from 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Mountain Time

 

We understand that our select dates in Colorado Springs won’t cater to our new clients who have to be at home, in the office or live in another state. Live-airing of the education offers, our second to best interaction, screen-to-screen time with a Realm of Caring staffer.

Please reserve tickets for each family member/guest you intend to bring (of any age). Tickets are FREE!

 

In the meantime, we encourage you to create a Client Portal Account to gain exclusive access to RoC’s Resources for Clients. If you have immediate questions about access, dosing and administering, you can reach the Care Team at info@theroc.us or (719) 347-5400 opt. 1

Our next Education on Tuesday, January 15th, will be about Pain Management.

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Online Class 2/26 @ 5pm

Are you curious about how cannabis affects Mood: Anxiety and Depression?

Tune in from 5 pm to 6 pm MST, on Tuesday, February 26th.

How?

You will need to login to your Realm of Caring’s client account to access the Youtube link for this live education. https://www.theroc.us/education-series  

What will I learn?

You will learn about cannabinoid therapies and exploring current research from the Realm of Caring’s Observational Research Registry (ORR) and peer-reviewed journal articles. We will recommend quality products, administration and dosing options, and leave time for live Q&A with a Care Specialist.

Mood: Anxiety & Depression, is a topic that many clients contact us about. The knowledge gained from this education will empower you in making informed decisions for you or your loved ones.

WHO?

This education is for new, continuing, or interested clients looking to use cannabinoid therapies with a focus on exploring Mood: Anxiety and Depression.

WHERE?

Join us online or in person!

3515 N Chestnut Street, Colorado Springs, CO, 80907, or View Online

(Your RSVP confirmation email will contain instructions to view online.)

WHEN?

February 26th from 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM Mountain Time

We understand that our select dates in Colorado Springs won’t cater to our new clients who have to be at home, in the office or live in another state. Live-airing of the education offers, our second to best interaction, screen-to-screen time with a Realm of Caring staffer. Please reserve tickets for each family member/guest you intend to bring

Tickets are FREE!

In the meantime, we encourage you to create a Client Portal Account to gain exclusive access to RoC’s Resources for Clients. If you have immediate questions about access, dosing or administering, you can reach the Care Team at info@theroc.us or (719) 347-5400 opt.1

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#GivingMatters Meet the Jergers

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The Jerger’s story is unfathomable. Not only because their youngest daughter, Jaelah, was recently diagnosed with Doose syndrome (a rare form of catastrophic pediatric epilepsy), but because they were at risk of losing her to the state of Indiana.

Charlotte’s Web CBD oil was shipped to their home in Indiana like thousands of other families across the country and it was helping to control Jaelah’s seizures.

Although Lelah, Jaelah’s mother, said they would not consider trying cannabinoid therapies, they are now very happy they did because her almost 100 seizures daily have been reduced to 10-20 seizures per day after receiving education services by Care Specialists at the Realm of Caring. Just when things started going well the worst happened. The family received a call from Child Protective Services (CPS). According to them, “We were medically neglecting our child by using CBD oil instead of a pharmaceutical, which is a false allegation,” says Jaelah’s father, Jade.

A nurse practitioner at Riley’s Hospital contacted CPS because “We were using Charlotte’s Web CBD oil even though Jaelah was seizure free [at the time], they [medical staff] didn’t agree with it,” says Lelah. The Jergers received a second opinion and that doctor wanted Jaelah to try a low-dose of Keppra in addition to the CBD oil, so they reluctantly agreed to try it to avoid CPS involvement but they continued to wrongly investigate.

It wasn’t long after she started Keppra that she began having unwanted side effects and her parents decided to wean her off. Unfortunately, this meant they weren’t compliant with CPS. Fearing that their daughter would be taken away, the Jergers decided to make the move to Colorado where the medical community is more accepting and educated on cannabinoid therapies.

They didn’t know anyone in Colorado. Where would they live? Where would they work? They have four other children who would have to leave their friends and schools. It didn’t matter – they were moving. Fortunately for them, they qualified for the Joy Fund which is a relocation grant awarded to families in need. The Jergers used the grant to make their transition much easier. Jaelah is currently having minimal seizures, but she remains 90% + controlled and they continue to search for the right combination of cannabinoids.

You’ll hear more about this in the next episode, but in the meantime please consider making a donation to the Joy Fund by being a RoC Friend.

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