Pubdate: Sat, 12 Dec 2009 Source: Windsor Beacon (CO) Copyright: 2009 Windsor Beacon Contact: http://drugsense.org/url/ZRLbH98z Website: http://www.WindsorBeacon.com Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/4693 Author: Ashley Keesis-Wood Bookmark: http://www.mapinc.org/mmj.htm (Cannabis - Medicinal) CLINIC SPECIALIZES IN NATURAL REMEDIES Wellness and natural healing are the keys to a healthy lifestyle. At least, that's what a new Windsor business believes. A New Dawn Wellness Clinic, 520 1/2 Main St., opened its doors last week and offers a variety of natural remedies for what ails you. "My belief is that what God gave us here on Earth works," said owner Greg. He requested his last name not be used for confidentiality purposes. A New Dawn offers several holistic remedies, including medical cannabis. "It's a natural plant," Greg said. "And it gives different effects depending on the strain of plant." He became a believer in the plant's ability to calm pain after having done research and learning about the cell glia in the human body. "Glia actually fights the effects of opiates," Greg said. "Your body becomes immune to opiates after a period of time, which is why people can become addicted to them." He emphasized that the marijuana plants are only intended to treat pain. "Kids aren't going to be able to buy our product for recreational use," Greg said. "We take security very seriously at our store and have installed multiple infrared cameras." Besides, he added, if someone's brain isn't finished developing and they begin using drugs, it can cause damage. "This is not a product intended for stress relief," Greg said. The business offers other services besides medicinal cannabis; they have a board-certified pain management doctor on staff, a masseuse and offer vibe machine treatments and Chinese foot detoxes. "The vibe machine puts the body at a healing frequency," Greg said. There are plans in the works to add other natural remedies, including sugar substitutes, as the business builds a clientele. "We want to help people," Greg said. "We also want to be a good neighbor." - --- MAP posted-by: Jo-D