Contents

Introduction

Chronic Pain Is a Blessing Disguised as a Curse


PART I

Cannabis as Medicine


Chapter 1

Marijuana: The Medicine of Empowerment

Chapter 2

Getting Started

Chapter 3

Understanding the Medicine of Marijuana

Chapter 4

Choosing Your Delivery Method


PART II

Self-Care 101: MMJ + Holistic Medicine = Long-Lasting Pain Relief


Introduction to Part II

Chapter 5

Inflammation—Chill Out

Chapter 6

Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis—Love Your Joints

Chapter 7

Low Back Pain—Stretch Your Body and Mind

Chapter 8

Migraine Headache—Practice Self-Compassion

Chapter 9

Fibromyalgia—You Are Your Highest Priority

Chapter 10

GI Dis-ease: IBS, Crohn’s Disease, and Ulcerative Colitis—Listen to Your Gut

Chapter 11

Musculoskeletal (M-S) Pain: Knees, Neck, Shoulders, and Hips—What’s the Message?

Chapter 12

Neuropathic (Nerve) Pain: Neuropathy, Shingles, Trigeminal Neuralgia, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome—Surrender

Chapter 13

Dysmenorrhea (Menstrual Pain)—A Lesson in Self-Love

Chapter 14

Alleviating Cancer Pain—Grieve Your Loss

Chapter 15

Emotional Pain: Anxiety, Insomnia, and Depression—I Am Safe, I Am at Peace with Life


PART III

Fully Alive: Getting High on Life!


Introduction to Part III

Chapter 16

Cannabis as a Sacred Herb

Chapter 17

What Is Your Dream?

Conclusion: Everything in Moderation

Acknowledgments

Resources

About the Author

Index