| Description |
1 online resource (339 p.) |
| Contents |
Intro -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Table of Contents -- Introduction -- About This Book -- Foolish Assumptions -- Icons Used in This Book -- Beyond the Book -- Where to Go from Here -- Part 1 Looking into CBD -- Chapter 1 Updating Attitudes toward Cannabis and CBD -- Debunking Myths about CBD -- Understanding where some of the uncertainty about CBD comes from -- CBD is not a cure-all, but neutralizes many difficult symptoms -- Applying and Ingesting CBD -- Applying CBD to the skin -- Eating or ingesting CBD -- CBD: The New Treatment of Choice? |
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Providing a natural alternative to Western healthcare -- Move over, opiates: Considering CBD for treating pain -- Looking at the Legality Surrounding CBD -- Breaking down the criminalization of CBD -- Changing attitudes and changing laws -- Moving toward new understanding -- Chapter 2 Examining CBD Itself -- Meeting the Mother of All CBD Sources -- Delving into the long history of hemp -- Identifying the parts of the hemp plant -- Explaining the Parts to the Whole -- Debating the benefits of using the whole plant versus the sum of its parts -- Appreciating all the cannabinoids in the hemp plant |
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Exploring terpenes and flavonoids -- Looking at enzymes and the value of the other plant molecules -- Investigating the Hemp Strains and Varieties -- Checking out calming strains -- Recognizing refreshing and revitalizing strains -- Lifting and elevating some energizing strains -- Finding CBD and Similar Chemicals in Other Plants -- Coming full circle with tree bark -- Focusing on the flowers -- Exploring other similar compounds -- Choosing between Synthetic and Natural CBD -- Chapter 3 Looking into What CBD Does -- Discovering What Makes CBD Work -- Comparing and contrasting CBD and THC |
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Seeing how CBD interacts with the endocannabinoid system -- Recognizing CBD's Physical and Mental Effects -- Chapter 4 Extracting, Infusing, and Producing CBD -- Familiarizing Yourself with Extraction Methods -- Discerning the Qualities of Kinds of Extractions -- Identifying the Forms Resulting from Extraction -- CBD RSO -- CBD distillate -- CBD isolate -- Infusing CBD -- Discovering the basics of CBD infusions -- Calculating concentrations like a champ -- Infusing CBD at home -- Using CBD Extracts to Make a Product -- Creating a useable topical or consumable product |
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Including complementary substances -- Chapter 5 Doing the Math: The Pluses and Minuses of CBD -- Realizing the Potential Benefits: The Four Pillars of CBD (and an Added Bonus) -- Relieving stress and anxiety -- Soothing mood conditions -- Helping manage sleep issues -- Relieving pain and physical ailments -- Promoting skin health and beauty -- Looking at the Pros and Cons of Supplementing with CBD -- Adjusting to daily use -- Acknowledging potential drawbacks -- Checking how CBD interacts with medication -- Taking responsibility for being informed |
| Notes |
Description based upon print version of record |
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Weighing the Risks and Challenges of General CBD Use |
| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9781119674580 |
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1119674581 |
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