Wholistic Healing Guide to Cannabis

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This authoritative guide provides a deeper understanding the science behind cannabis medicine, including the chemistry of the cannabis plant, the physiology of the body's endocannabinoid system, and preparation and dosage guidelines for addressing a wide range of ailments. Author Tammi Sweet combines her expertise in herbal medicine and neurobiology in this in-depth guide to understanding the science of how and why cannabis medicine is effective. She explains the physiology of the body's endocannabinoid system and how it is affected by ingesting cannabis, as well as the chemistry of the whole plant. Based on research and her own clinical experiences, Sweet provides instructions for the best preparation techniques and specific dosage recommendations for addressing a wide range of conditions including stress, chronic pain, anxiety, PTSD, insomnia, and more. This book will be extremely valuable to healthcare professionals, practitioners of the healing arts, dispensary workers, and medical cannabis users who want to understand the science of cannabis and its effects on the whole body. AUTHOR: Tammi Sweet, MS, LMT, is cofounder and codirector of The Heartstone Center for Earth Essentials near Ithaca, New York, where she offers workshops and classes in herbal medicine and online courses in anatomy and physiology. She holds a masters' degree in endocrinology and has been teaching anatomy and physiology to a range of students at a variety of levels spanning massage school, herbal school, and college for the past 30 years. SELLING POINTS: . An in-depth, wholistic perspective. This is the first book on cannabis that offers a full perspective on the attributes, taxonomy, and chemistry of the cannabis plant; the physiology of the endocannabinoid system in the human body; and how to make whole-plant medicine from cannabis, including specific preparations and recommended dosages for particular conditions, including Parkinson's, PTSD, sleep disorders, inflammation, opioid addiction, autism spectrum disorder, anxiety, cancer, seizures, and pain. . Written by an herbalist with expertise in neurobiology. Tammi Sweet is an herbalist with a background in neurobiology, endocrinology, and anatomy and physiology. She has researched and lectured extensively on cannabis at forums including the Harvard Cannabis Conference and the Medicinal Cannabis Conference. . Documented by research and clinical experience. This book presents real, evidence-based information regarding the use of cannabis to treat various ailments and conditions, accompanied by scientific studies, research, and clinical findings.

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"This textbook for health-care practitioners and patients offers a broad survey of the physical systems, neuroscience, and chemistry of marijuana before diving into the details: how to prepare and find the correct dosage of cannabis for a list of conditions from stress to chronic pain." -- Publishers Weekly

"The Wholistic Healing Guide to Cannabis offers a much-needed integrated resource on the benefits of cannabis, the human endocannabinoid system, and in-depth instructions for making remedies at home for conditions like stress, chronic pain, PTSD, insomnia, and cancer." -- Foreword Reviews

"An important book and a wonderful introduction to the body's endocannabinoid system." -- Stephen Harrod Buhner, award-winning author of Herbal Antibiotics and Herbal Antivirals

"This is the best book written on the medicinal and wholistic uses of cannabis. It contains a wealth of information on all aspects of the plant and practical step-by-step instructions on making high quality medicinal products at home. Tammi Sweet brings her knowledge, love, deep insights, and humor to her writing." -- Rosemary Gladstar, best-selling author of Rosemary Gladstar's Medicinal Herbs: A Beginner's Guide

"The Wholistic Healing Guide to Cannabis is a beautifully written compendium on cannabis as a plant and as a medicine. Sweet has done a complete job of referencing and explaining the science, healing, and mystery of this sacred master plant. A must-read for enthusiasts as well as patients and caregivers." -- Dr. Jody E. No, MS, ND

"Finally, a trustworthy cannabis book! Tammi Sweet combines the practical, heart-centered approach of an herbalist with the scrupulousness of a researcher to craft a book that is profoundly useful and richly informative. She empowers readers to make potent medicine in their own kitchens and has the knowledge to explain why homemade medicine will likely be safer and more effective than expensive isolates sold in dispensaries." -- Maria Nol Groves, RH (AHG), clinical herbalist and best-selling author of Body into Balance and Grow Your Own Herbal Remedies

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Tammi Sweet, MS, LMT, is the author of The Wholistic Healing Guide to Cannabis. She is cofounder and codirector of The Heartstone Center for Earth Essentials near Ithaca, New York, where she offers workshops and classes in herbal medicine and online courses in anatomy and physiology. She holds a master's degree in endocrinology and has been teaching anatomy and physiology to a range of students in a variety of learning environments including massage school, herbal school, and college for the past 30 years.