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Cynthia Bérubé
Cynthia Bérubé is involved with Spartan Wellness, an organization dedicated to supporting Canadian veterans by providing wellness services, particularly focusing on medical cannabis education and support. Through her work, Cynthia plays a key role in helping veterans navigate the medical cannabis system to manage conditions such as chronic pain, PTSD, and other service-related health issues.…
Read MoreWhat are Nurse Practitioners?
Nurse practitioners (NPs) are registered nurses who have additional education and nursing experience, which enables them to: Autonomously diagnose and treat illnesses Order and interpret tests Prescribe medications Perform medical procedures NPs are health-care professionals who treat the whole person, an approach that includes: Addressing needs relating to a person’s physical and mental health Gathering…
Read MoreMedical Cannabis for the Treatment of PTSD
On June 10, 2020, Spartan Wellness supported an online educational event, facilitated by Dr. Martin Katzman, Director of the START Clinic for Mood and Anxiety Disorders in Toronto. The session was made available to people diagnosed with PTSD or those who simply wanted to learn more about the potential benefits of medical cannabis for the…
Read MoreIrritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) & Cannabis
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) IBS is a common and chronic health issue affecting the large intestine and is characterized into three sub-types; IBS with predominant constipation, predominant diarrhea, or a combination of both. Symptoms also include abdominal cramps/pain/bloating, excess gas, and mucus in the stool. Although the precise cause of Irritable Bowel Syndrome is unknown,…
Read MoreStay Safe, Keep Connected
At Spartan Wellness we understand that with social distancing and wanting to stay safe being a priority during COVID19 pandemic, it can be difficult to be away from family this long weekend. We have put together a list of free virtual screen-sharing software programs that will allow you to connect with love ones across the…
Read MoreLP Compassionate / Disability Pricing Requirements
Choosing a Licenced Producer (LP) of cannabis can be difficult, there are hundreds of them, all making different products, growing different strains, and can be especially hard if you are on a low income or on disability. We here at Spartan Wellness care about your choices and we are here to help you with all…
Read MoreTax Season: Filing Costs for Your Cannabis Prescription
It’s tax time. Before you file, ask yourself if you may have missed an eligible deduction – costs incurred from having a prescription for medical cannabis. We’ve included a link at the bottom of this blog that takes you directly to the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) website where details regarding medical expense deductions can be…
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