Prior to the outlawing of cannabis in 1937, major pharmaceutical companies produced a wide variety of cannabis-based medicines, but cannabis has actually been used as a medicine for thousands of years. Although it has a long history, the recent discovery (1992) of the body's widespread endocannabinoid system (ECS) has thrust cannabis back into the limelight again as a viable medicine. In 2012 over 2.5 million prescriptions were written for medical marijuana in the United States. CBD and THC are both cannabinoids found in cannabis. However, while THC produces a "high" in the user, CBD does not. And now legal CBD-rich hemp oil is available over-the-counter in all 50 states, without a prescription. It was discovered that the Hemp Family of plants (cannabis, marijuana) is loaded with cannabinoids that stimulate our ECS receptor sites. These sites are found in the brain, organs, glands, connective tissue and immune cells and plays regulatory roles in many physiological processes including appetite, pain-sensation, mood and memory. The primary purpose of this system revolves around maintaining balance in the body. Cannabinoids found in all varieties of cannabis work in harmony with the cannabinoids we naturally produce when our system is functioning properly. It is now coming to light that we may very well be "Endocannabinoid Deficient" and supplementing with Cannabidiol, known as CBD, may provide just what we're missing to restore optimum health. The health benefits of cannabidiol (CBD) from natural hemp oil is this book's primary focus. It explores the similarities, differences, uses and benefits of hemp, cannabis and medical marijuana along with the interplay of THC and CBD. Their 480 other components are also discussed, such as terpenoids, flavonoids, enzymes, vitamins, etc. Make no mistake about it, the endocannabinoid system, although newly discovered, is just as important as any other bodily system, like the muscular, cardiac, circulatory or digestive system. The ECS requires its own specialized medicine as found in the Hemp Family of plants, which is also known as cannabis, and which includes all strains of marijuana. Here is a list of conditions known and/or being researched that may be helped by cannabinoid therapeutics and supplementation: Acne ADD/ADHD Addiction AIDS ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease) Alzheimer's Anorexia Antibiotic Resistance Anxiety Atherosclerosis Arthritis Asthma Autism Bipolar Cancer Colitis/Crohn's Depression Diabetes Endocrine Disorders Epilepsy/Seizure Fibromyalgia Glaucoma Heart Disease Huntington's Inflammation Irritable Bowel Kidney Disease Liver Disease Metabolic Syndrome Migraine Mood Disorders Motion Sickness Multiple Sclerosis Nausea Neurodegeneration Neuropathic Pain Obesity OCD Osteoporosis Parkinson's Prion/Mad Cow Disease PTSD Rheumatism Schizophrenia Sickle Cell Anemia Skin Conditions Sleep Disorders Spinal Cord Injury Stress Stroke/TBI 10% of the proceeds from sales of this book will be donated to the American Cannabis Nurses Association in an effort to bring together nurses, to share, integrate and one day certify nurses in the science of endocannabinoid therapeutics in nursing practice.

"Herbal Remedies & Solutions: An Introduction to the Benefits of Herbal Remedies" is a wonderful introductory guide that helps the reader to learn all about herbal remedies and the benefits that can be had from using them. Through the words of the author, the reader learns how herbs were used by our predecessors and the place that holds in modern society today. The thing is that a lot of the manufactured medication that are on the market today may have been made using herbal extracts. Some of the physicians are even taking things back to basics and prescribing herbal remedies for their patients as they tend to have milder side effects and are extremely effective.

Ombassa Sophera shares age old recipes passed down through generations from the very best of nature--its plants, herbs and fruits. This simple yet powerful book includes recipes that can be used for tub and foot baths, teas, tonics and poultices. After careful research and practice of combining herbal properties, this herbal recipe book is created for the development of ultimate well being, the value of educating oneself and maintaining good cheer in life. Readers get a unique opportunity to explore herbal properties, resolve mental and emotional attitudes with the positive statements provided that evitably lead to ultimate health and well-being. The JOY that comes from taking responsibility for our health and well-being is unsurpassed by none

"Herbal Remedies: From Traditional Chinese Remedies to Modern Day Cures Part 2" is a follow up to the first text of the same name. In the second installment in the series, readers are introduced to more information about herbs used to treat a variety of medical conditions, such as depression, heart disease, and reproduction.

Your Baby Is Perfect (But you already knew that.) Naturally, you'd like to keep things that way, but coming up with natural solutions for baby's first year can be a bit overwhelming for a sleep deprived parent. Have no fear. Issues such as breastfeeding, colic, teething, setting up baby's new room, and finding easy natural remedies when the sniffles come along is as simple as referring to Mother Nature's Child. Author Diane Kidman gives moms and dads a simple, straightforward look into raising baby naturally, covering everything from safe herbal medicine for baby to homemade baby food recipes. Worried about how to set up a proper green nursery? Concerned about whether or not you should give your baby soy? Losing sleep over a crying baby? Kidman's solutions are easy to understand and simple to do. What Else You'll Learn: - How to make homemade diaper salve - What foods promote lactation - Green housecleaning with baby in mind - How to make your own homemade health and beauty products safe for a breastfeeding mom - How to avoid over-the-counter medications when baby has a cold or flu - How to make the healthiest homemade baby food possible using whole and organic ingredients ...and even more natural remedies, herbal medicines, and home remedies Diane Kidman is the author of seven other Amazon bestselling books on herbalism and natural remedies, including the popular "Herbs Gone Wild Series " What Others are Saying About the "Herbs Gone Wild " Series: "Love love love Do I need to say more?" ..".Diane Kidman is obviously a very competent and experienced herbalist." "Diane Kidman has a way of writing that is enjoyable to read while you learn." "I recommend this to anyone who is interested in a couple of good ideas on how to help yourself herbally without feeling the need to grow out your armpit hair, wear birkenstocks, hug trees, hum 'kumbya', or change your name to Sunshine Heart Daisy while moving to a commune."

This is a new release of the original 1942 edition.

This book is intended to aid the student studying Chinese Herbology and preparing for the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) in Chinese Herbology module and California Acupuncture Licensing Examination. It is highly recommended to be used to combine with my another book which is Review and Pretest for NCCAOM and California Exams in Chinese Herbology. I have been teaching Chinese Herbology and NCCAOM Board Reivew class since 2009 in Acupuncture college in the US. This book is basically the result of my teaching materials and experience. It includes over 2700 practice questions in Chinese Herbology and is intended to help the student prepare for general class exam and Board licensing exam in Chinese Herbology.

Although many kitchen contain other herbs not listed in this book, these are the most common. It is surprising how many of these common herbs have practical home-remedy applications. Complete with recipes for various herbal teas, creams and tinctures, this is a practical guide to keeping your family healthy with what you already have on hand.

Herbalism is a healing art that sees the person in a holistic manner, the mind, the body, the spirit, as one. Lifting one's frame of mind with Aromatherapy or a herbal tea is as important as making a poultice for a boil or rash. It is about bringing balance back in a gentle, nurturing way that limits side-effects. The WHO recognizes that for most of the world, herbal treatments are used as a necessity and Herblore is a vital tradition.This 9 Lesson Course explains the use of herbs in relation to the mind body and spirit and how to prepare them. Herbalism Final Exam 80% pass rate is needed to obtain Certificate of Completion. Accredited by the World Metaphysical Association.

A treaties on using plants from outside the standard Chinese materia medica within the Chinese medical paradigm. This book first discusses some historical information, then introduces a method to integrate new plants into Chinese medicine, and finishes with a materia medica covering some of the most common plants used in Western herbal medicine. This is a continuation of the author's first book, Western Herbs According to Traditional Chinese Medicine.

Stress is real. We all experience it, and it can't be avoided. Adaptogens are unique phytonutrients that support the body in times of stress. This book explores modern and traditional usage of several of the most popular adaptogens as they apply to health, stress, and athletic performance

This is a new release of the original 1942 edition.

A wide variety of therapies have been identified that help people reverse the symptoms of Parkinson's disease. One such method is the use of natural herbs. An advantage of this approach is that herbs do not require a prescription from a medical doctor. Side effects are also usually not as problematic as seen with prescription medications. The challenge everyone faces is to figure out which herbs are useful for which symptoms and, more importantly, if using herbs of one type of another might interfere with any prescription medications. The "go to" man with answers to these questions is herbalist Andrew Bentley who is an expert in knowing which herbs to use for which Parkinson's symptoms. Have you ever wondered what herbs might be useful for people who experience tremors, excessive salivation, rigidity and depression? Andrew Bentley offers suggestions for all of these symptoms and more. Herbalist Andrew Bentley gives us the inside secrets of what herbs help provide relieve from symptoms of Parkinson's disease. He should know. Many of his patients have been diagnosed with Parkinsons Disease. His patients come from as far away as New York City to see him. Herbals Medicines for Parkinson's Disease is a valuable resources for anyone looking for natural therapies that offer an opportunity to reverse neurological symptoms.

Healthy Cookbook Series: Eat the Foods You Love, and DASH Have you been looking for a healthy cookbook series to improve your meals and help you make healthy food without too much effort? This book collects two great healthy cookbooks designed to keep you eating all your old favorites without packing on the pounds or hurting your body. You'll learn about healthy eating habits, portion control, intuitive eating and many other techniques that will let you bake your cake and eat it without worrying about whether it will hurt your body.

Starr Morgayne, the author of Bewitching Beauty: bringing out your inner Goddess, naturally, returns with her newest release as she instructs the reader on her secrets of making herbal infusions and other remedies from her kitchen to yours. In this book she describes how to make bath teas, steam facials, instructs you in how to make herbal syrups and much more. The certified herbalist has taken photos from her own herb garden to show the plants and clearly illustrates how she creates simple to do yet effective treatments such as clove toothache oils, mullein and garlic ear oil and a wide variety of teas.

In todays fast paced world we so often forget to take good care of ourselves. The food we eat, the air we breath, and all the stress our daily lives bring, all take their tole on our health. What if you had access to herbals and information that could stop illnesses and many were growing in your back yard as weeds and trees. This book gives you that information and recipes to create your own herbals and medicines to relieve symptoms, relieve illnesses and keep you well in a time when everyone around you requires a doctor. These recipes are designed to be created easily and also can be turned into a thriving home business or craft fair products.

K. J. Doaud has been a practicing herbalist of over twenty years. In practicing herbalism, she had become frustrated with having to cross-reference multiple resources in order to gather all of the necessary information on any one herb or disorder. It was time consuming and easily forgotten once the reason for the research had passed. Herbs for Life takes all of this information from its various locations (books, nutritionists, herbalists, and articles) and compiles it into a comprehensive and easy to follow book so that practitioners have everything they need in one location, formatted in a way that requires no extra research or legwork.

In this groundbreaking approach to health, Dr. Doni Wilson shares a simple but powerful insight: stress is at the root of virtually all the disorders we experience. The Stress Remedy reveals how stress of all types from skipping breakfast to coping with a major crisis disrupts the body s synergy. This in turn creates three problem networks adrenal distress, blood sugar imbalance, and a digestive/immune system condition known as leaky gut. These problem networks generate the symptoms that most of us learn to take for granted, including weight gain, fatigue, gas and bloating, joint and head pain, insomnia, frequent colds and infections, acne, PMS, low sex drive, mental fog, anxiety, and depression. Once we understand the types of support our body needs, we can free ourselves from these symptoms, achieve a healthy weight, prevent health conditions, and feel more energized and alive than we ever thought possible. In The Stress Remedy, you will learn: How virtually every health problem you experience can be traced back to the effects of stress on your body. Why missing meals and losing sleep can actually cause you to gain weight. How your body's stress messengers can either disrupt your entire system or create a whole new level of energy and vitality. Why the foods you choose can either boost your mood or send you spiraling into anxiety, fatigue, or depression. How understanding blood-sugar imbalance can free you from weight gain and a host of other symptoms. Why just 5 minutes a day of doing something you love can make a revolutionary difference to your health. In The Stress Remedy, you will learn the true secret to health: how to give your body all the support it needs so that you can achieve all the energy and vitality of which you are capable.