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@mictim, Good evening. I am interested in the CBD/THC balm that you described using with success as a nighttime medication. Is that balm what you refer to as Neuro-freeze? Unfortunately, I cannot find a balm on the website link you posted. So I tried Amazon and there is nothing under Michaels Amazing Botanicals or Neuro-freeze. Perhaps you could clarify. The link does not mention a balm. It is interesting that the owner makes these for friends and family. Actually, my very first CBD/THC balm was from a neighbors yard. It worked well for me then because that was all there was. I also noticed that there is nothing in the product category and it doesn't appear that you can make a purchase on the website although the site tells you to click on Shop.

It is important that we receive and share trustworthy information. My experience tells me that no cannabis products other than those containing no more than .03 THC can be sold online. There are federal laws prohibiting shipment of products with more than .03 THC across state lines. The cannabis industry is just emerging and is confusing to many. We need to be very careful that we purchase legally especially when we get a referral as positive as yours. Have a restful sleep. Chris

I was getting the daily digests up until about a week ago, then they just stopped. Nothing has changed on my email and they're not going to other folders such as spam. Can someone check it out for me?

Hi,

I think you need to send them an inquiry. Others have had the same issue in getting it. Just send them a request as they do make many different medical products.

I just talked to them and they are a manufacture of products sold worldwide. I think that they own several companies and they are having some issues with the demand, more natural products are not easy to make and something about packaging. When I was still working it was almost a small fortune to set up and automatic system of any kind. I do know that they do 3rd party testing.

The US laws are highly politically based FDA (big pharma controlled) (opinion) and not what is based on what is the best, which is very sad indeed. Banks take a big chunk out of us each and every day more and more is controlled and refined to the enth degree and the medical community has some very large issues! They seemed to be more concerned about rules regulation, HIPPA, legal issues, liabality and squeezing every dollar and maximize profits. Nicer facilities, fancy and faster cars, more staff, more equipment and less output and I my opinion sometimes poor advice as they are based on what I believe is the wrong foundation as it all changed in the early ~1900's to synthetic based drug formulation away from natural based.

I think people need to be less concerned about the state and federal laws unless you are dealing in something illegal and not paying taxes. Your intent should be to get something that works for your feet and you are not ingesting for recreational uses. All I wanted to do on this blog was to help someone else who was in pain and in great need. Before I began using Cannabis for sleep issues I looked into it in great depth and followed that emerging industry, as it was and still is a local issue as well. My young healthy looking son died from cancer smoking too much of the stuff which I still detest the smoking portion for recreation. Now for pain from Cancer smoke on ..... as it works!!!

As a natural plant based product it is wonderful for topical PN and if you take the stance that "less is more" it will work very well for other medical issues as well wither it be the CBD or the TCH. For medical uses, I would suggest not use it in excess orally or as a sub-lingually. Each one of us is different, so go slow if and when you ingest it. Again Go Slow .... Less is More!

In most European areas many mothers and grandmothers still go to there garden and pick some Opium pods and boil them down and make a syrup for use as a cold medication.That is very common example, just like we can grow our own Peppermint herbs for Tea to relax at night before bedtime. America is a great place but yet confused in some of the the simplest and strangest ways. People need to move on from the Nixon era and decriminalize Cannabis. Now the manufacturing of it should be controlled.

For an example I was on a trip in India before I retired and became very ill from Sinus Infection. The hotel called a doctor and sent me to him in a little open taxi kind of like a roof covered motorcycle cart. The doctor met me at the curbside and helped me up some steps to his office. No nurse or staff was there, he asked me several questions did a basic examination to assess what was the issue at hand.

He spent about 45 minutes with me gave me an injection to get me some quick relief as I was really down health wise, it worked well, unknown substance as I did not have the strength to ask much. Anyway he gave me 3 types of tablets weeks supply and a prescription to get filled at the local hospital then made sure that the taxi was called and helped me down the stairs and even helped me back into the taxi. I think the fee was less than $10 USD and I would expect that if I was a local Indian maybe even less. I have had the same experience in other countries as well.

Most us based physicians should really form a collective support group similarly based like the AMA. The name of their should be called the Collective Constipated Physicians of America CCPA. This of course is my personal opinion as our medical systems to me in many ways is going slowly nowhere. More and more pills that cause more problems and issues than they solve. If you can find a good communicative integrative physician who cares keep them (tell others) as they are becoming very rare!! Find a good physician or medical clinic that is based on helping and healing!

I looked at that botanical website and yes it looks like a working place holder and not a sales friendly engine based company. It was on Amazon for quite awhile and from what I have heard Amazon is not very friendly to work with and rather non-responsive and very demanding. Kate Green did not comment about Amazon but said in a few months Neuro Freeze cooling and heating would be there once again. Over the years I have emailed her several times. What really make any difference, is it just works well. She did say the the Extra Strength is only available online via request and not thru Amazon.

Thank you for your questions, you got page full in return. I hope the best for you and my friends, well it is time for my nappy! Everyone have a great day. MicTim

@helennicola Good afternoon. On the website, you can see a list of all the locations in CA where P & B products are sold in that state. In what state do you reside? and one more question.........Where in CA is your son living? Let me see what might be done. Be safe....from pain. Chris

Thank you Chris, I live in NC, my son is in LA, of which P&B has already sent me the locations which their products are available; unfortunately we have to wait until Nov. when we visit to purchase something.

@helennicola, Good evening. It sounds like you need to connect with someone in LA or someone planning to visit there from your hometown so that you can receive it sooner. Be safe and well tonight. Chris

Hi Chris, I don’t want to ask my son to mail me anything as I think it would still be illegal and although I would be willing to chance it I don’t want him to.

Hi. I have my medical marijuana card. I live in Maryland and I can get the salve for pain and I also use the CBD/THC oil 10:1. I really don't experience much pain relief ingesting. This is probably because I am not consistent. I am trying. I want to tell you is that I have peripheral neuropathy and whether the severe pain on the top of my left foot and toes is from the neuropathy or other issues they are looking into I do know that taking the oil and using the dropper to "oil up "the top of my foot works wonderful. I put it on the painful area and rub it lightly and within 15 minutes I feel relief. I will not say I am pain free throughout my body, but the top of my foot feels much better. I like it better than the ointment because my foot and toes are so sensitive that rubbing the ointment in hurt me. So if anyone has a medical marijuana card you might want to try this. If not you can try the CBD oil you can buy on line or health food store as that may also work. All the dispensaries carry products that are similar in what they do, but are sod by different companies. I don't think California is the only State that sells relief. While on the subject of neuropathy will someone please explain what I can expect. I have the numbness (bad) in both my legs and severe pain and ache I lose my balance easily. I was diagnosed only 3 months ago after failing the nerve conduction test. I knew I had it over a year ago. My husband had it. He was a diabetic. He died from cancer on Jan. 7, 2018 due to cancer. I do not have diabetes. After his death when I went to the doctor and told her how I was feeling and the difficulty I was having walking and pain in my legs I was told it was from my emotion due to grief. When my foot swelled so bad and the pain out of control she started looking into it. We are now at the what is going on. Autoimmune disease is a possibility as ANA blood test was positive, spine possibly compressed by a bone spur (MRI on Monday) veins are bad but was told that is not causing this lymphodema was diagnosed until CAT scan showed no enlarged lymph nodes. Next visit is to a rheumatoid doctor All I know is I hurt and it is very difficult to get around. My fear is being wheel chair bound. I hope some of my input will help someone and someone's input will help me.

Hi @summertime4, I'm not sure any of us members are able to tell you what to expect - most of us not having medical backgrounds or training. It does sound like you are battling multiple issues. I also have lymphedema and swelling - mostly in my right leg and ankle for which I wear compression socks. Hopefully your next visit to a rheumatologist will provide a diagnosis and treatment to help the pain and aches. I have polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) which is currently in remission but when it's active it plain hurts all over and is very difficult to walk or do any kind of activities. The good news is there are some treatments that will provide relief if that's what is diagnosed on your next visit.

Here are some balance exercises on the Mayo Clinic website that may help you.
-- https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/fitness/multimedia/balance-exercises/sls-20076853?s=2

Thank you for sharing your experience here. Can you give us an update after your visit to the rheumatologist?

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