"??Cannabis really needs to come back into complete herbal apothecary ?and for many people its the gateway herb. ?With Cannabis it's a personal journey, you need to pay attention to yourself to understand what works for you. " Bridget Conry
Few months ago I shared with you an episode on cooking with Cannabis. After receiving quite a bit of feedback I wanted to explore other facets of this ?topic.
It was very exciting for me to bring to you a colleague and friend, Bridget Conry to do just that.
?Bridget ?began her career in New York City as the General Manager of The City Bakery, overseeing a multi-million dollar operation that included two retail outlets, a wholesale bakery and a full service catering company.
From there she held several other important positions in the food industry (such as PR Coordinator/Market Manager for Greenmarket Farmers Markets in NYC, Kitchen Team Leader for the Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health and then General Manager/ Co-Creator of Haven Cafe and Bakery in Lenox, MA.)
At the same time, for over 20 years Bridget has been ?a student of traditional systems of herbal medicine. She has completed certification programs in the therapeutic applications of essential oils through Floracopeia & The Farm to Pharmacy Program at Goldthread Herbal Apothecary, the first herbal CSA in the nation.
She was also the proprietress of Elemental Herbal Apothecary, an herbal clinic & product manufacturer serving her community in Berkshire County, Massachusetts.
?Bridget began her career at Champlain Valley Dispensary as the Infusion Kitchen Manager. Within 18 months, she was promoted to Director of Operations, charged with the implementation of the organization’s mission statement and standard operating procedures across five departments: processing, extraction, laboratory testing, infusion kitchen and facilities. ?Bridget currently serves the organization as the Director of Outreach and Product Development.
?I wanted to have a much deeper understanding of medical use of Cannabis. Whether you have used Cannabis medically or recreationally, Bridget shines the light on many important areas and offers important resources to educate yourself better. I know you'll appreciate this conversation.
Topics:
How Bridget's path evolved from being a chef to an herbalist to a medical Cannabis product developer ?
?What are some of ?differences between plant species, the main properties of cannabenoids and ??terpenes in Cannabis? and why lab testing in understanding the effects of the plant?
??How is medical Cannabis use is different than adult use for wellness - products and services, a typical starting point for discussion with Cannabis-naive patients
?Five main categories of Cannabis consumption, their onset and duration of effects, and ways to individualize dosing
What are some of the common side effects ?related to Cannabis consumption
???Three helpful resources to start educating yourself about Cannabis
Resources:
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