CBD: A Patient's Guide to Medicinal Cannabis--Healing without the High
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| Rating | : | 4.52 (836 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1623171830 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 248 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-09-03 |
| Language | : | English |
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They are specialists in CBD, the non-psychoactive portion of cannabis, and are pioneers in this aspect of the industry. Synergy Wellness has over 3,500 members in its collective and is an artisan organization making hand-crafted organic and natural whole plant-based products. In 2005, she founded Voices in Solidarity, an initiative that partnered with tribal leaders from the Brazilian to support the development of the community-le
With dosage suggestions, potential side effects and contraindications, and the pharmacology of the plant, this is an essential guide for both doctors and patients looking for a nontoxic alternative to opiate-based pain medications and other pharmaceuticals.While cannabis has been used for medicinal and recreational purposes for thousands of years, only in the last fifty years have scientists begun to shed light on the chemistry of the plant and its interactions with the human body. Finally, the authors take a look at the future of cannabis medicine, charting trends in the legalization movement and suggesting how CBD might be used to fight the opioid epidemic.. The authors present case studies, interviews with doctors who prescribe cannabidiol products, and the latest research regarding other active phytocannabinoids and terpenoids present in cannabis that are being studied for medical use. The information is organized by health condition and also by recommended CBD-rich strains, which do not produce the "highs" associated with THC. Research has led to the discovery of a whole new system in the body, the endocannabinoid system, which plays a role in mediating functions such as appetite, immunity, mood, pain response, and memory. CBD (cannabidiol) is a component of cannabis that can provide relie
Leinow is known for his proprietary blends of tinctures and medicine used for cancer and epilepsy patients.Trained as a cultural anthropologist, JULIANA BIRNBAUM has lived and worked in the U.S., Europe, Japan, Nepal, Costa Rica, and Brazil. In 2009, he formed Synergy Wellness, a not-for-profit medical cannabis collective in California. In 2005, she founded Voices in Solidarity, an initiative that partnered with tribal leaders from the Brazilian to support the development of the community-led environment