Smoking, Edibles, and Topicals: What’s the Optimal Consumption Method?

About this episode

The episode explores the science behind different cannabis consumption methods and their effects on the body.

Smoke it, eat it, or apply it — does it make a difference? In this episode of Living the Green, cannabis nurse Abi Amirdash and therapist Michal Cohen, LCSW break down the science behind every major consumption method. From onset time to absorption, dry herb vaporizers to topicals, they explore how your body processes cannabis differently depending on how you use it and why the right method might not be what you think. 🌸 Meet Your Hosts Michal Cohen, LCSW Psychotherapist, mindfulness guide, and psychedelic facilitator with over two decades of experience supporting people in healing trauma and deepening self-understanding. Based in Hawai‘i, Michal integrates trauma-informed, somatic, and mindfulness practices with a harm reduction lens inspired by Dr. Gabor Maté. → Instagram: @the_take_a_trip_therapist → Website: www.therapywithmichal.com Abir “Abi” Amirdash, APRN Cannabis nurse practitioner & advocate, integrative health leader, and founder of Pakaloha Care Clinic. Abi bridges science with spirituality through two decades in medicine, from oncology to geriatrics to cannabis medicine, helping people reconnect with their body’s innate wisdom. → Instagram: @pakalohacareclinic →…

People in this episode

Hosts: Abi Amirdash, Michal Cohen

Topics covered

• cannabis consumption methods
• health
• science
• mindfulness
• trauma-informed care

Keywords

• cannabis
• edibles
• topicals
• smoking
• absorption
• vaporizer
• mindfulness

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Pakaloha Care Clinic, Living the Green

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