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Cover Also by Uwe Blesching Title Page Copyright Page Contents Preface Introduction: You’re Sick! Chapter I. The Evidence-Based Science of Medical Cannabis

Cannabinoids and Their Receptors Cannabinoid Receptor Chart A Cannabinoid Receptor Chart B Four Prime Cannabinoids

Anandamide (AEA) Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) Cannabidiol (CBD) (E)-β-Caryophyllene ((E)-BCP)

Cannabis

Sativa vs. Indica (Chart) Cannabis Lore and Legend Is Cannabis a Cure-All? Is Cannabis Safe?

What can I expect (mentally/emotionally) from using cannabis? What are potential adverse effects (physical/mental/emotional)? How do I reduce the risk of adverse effects? What is a subjective therapeutic window and how do I establish it? Does the use of marijuana lead to addiction? How does use of the plant affect the development of adolescents, issues of fertility, or the developing fetus in pregnant women? What are the effects of inhaling burned plant material on the lungs? What is the plant’s impact on the heart? What is the plant’s impact on the development of cancer? Marijuana and schizophrenia? Cannabis a “Gateway Drug?” Can cannabis kill you? What about contaminants?

Forms of Cannabis Modes of Administration

Summary

Chapter II. The Art and Science of Mind-Body Medicine

Molecules, Emotions, and Conscious Interventions—Complex Connections in the Endocannabinoid System Molecules and Emotions—A Two-Way Street

The Biology of Emotions (Summary Chart) Building and Balancing Chi Molecules Primarily Associated with Expansive Emotions

Acetylcholine (I remember) Anandamide (I am at ease) Endogenous Opioids (It feels so good when the pain stops) GABA (I am melting) Oxytocin (I feel for you) Serotonin (I am happy)

Molecules Primarily Associated with Constricting Emotions

Epinephrine (I am scared) Dopamine (I am motivated) Norepinephrine (I am attentive!) Cortisol (I am stressed) Glutamate (I am excited) Vasopressin (I am aggressive)

Chapter III. How to Use The Cannabis Health Index (CHI)

What Is a CHI Score? Importance of the Type of Research Study How Should I Use the CHI Score in General? Possible CHI Scores (Chart) How Should I Use the CHI Score for a Particular Study? Evidence-Based Strain- and Form-Specific Considerations The Setting The Intention The Exploration Powerful Questions (Self-Guide to Deeper Healing) Suggested Blessings Suggested Affirmations Anecdotes Let Food Be Thy Medicine/Take Notice Summary

Chapter IV. Diseases and Symptoms A–Z

Anorexia and Cachexia Bacterial and Viral Infections (in general) Bacterial Infections

Gonorrhea Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)

Viral Infections

Colds and Flu Cough Encephalitis Hepatitis Herpes HIV/AIDS

Cancer (in general)

Bone Cancer Brain Cancer/Glioma/Glioblastoma Breast Cancer Cancer Caused by Cannabis? Cancer-Induced Night Sweats Cervical Cancer Colon Cancer (Colorectal) Kaposi’s Sarcoma Leukemia and Lymphoma Liver Cancer Lung Cancer Melanoma (Malignant Skin Cancer) Pancreatic Cancer Prostate Cancer Rhabdomyosarcoma Skin Cancer (Non-Melanoma) Thyroid Cancer

Cardiovascular Disease

Heart Disease Hypertension Stroke (Cerebrovascular Accident or CVA)

Diabetes Mellitus Eye Disease and Eye Function

Age-Related Macular Degeneration Glaucoma Improved Night Vision Uveitis

Fever/Temperature Regulation Fibromyalgia Hemorrhoids Inflammatory Diseases (in general)

Arthritis Atherosclerosis (Interstitial) Cystitis Rheumatoid Arthritis

Gastrointestinal Inflammatory Diseases

Gastro-esophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD/IBS) Pancreatitis Periodontitis

Insomnia Libido Lung Diseases

Asthma Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Mental Disorders (in general)

Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Anxiety Autism Depression Manic-Depressive Disorder/Bipolar Affective Disorder Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Schizophrenia

Neurological Diseases (in general)

Cannabis and Neuroprotection Alcohol Dependence/Abuse Alzheimer’s Disease Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig’s Disease) Epileptic Seizure (Status Epilepticus) Huntington’s Disease Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Parkinson’s Disease Tourette Syndrome

OBGYN: Obstetrical and Gynecological Difficulties and Concerns

Abortion, Miscarriage, and Fertility Childbirth Pain Endometriosis Menstrual Pain Morning Sickness Pregnancy

Osteoporosis Pain (in general)

Chronic Non-Malignant Pain Migraine Neuropathies (in general) Neuropathies (AIDS-related) Pain Due to Advanced Cancer

Prion Diseases (Creutzfeldt-Jacob Disease/Mad Cow Disease) Sickle Cell Disease Skin Diseases (in general)

Acne Dermatitis (Eczema) Hair Growth—Unwanted (Hirsutism) Hair Loss (Baldness) Itching (Pruritis) Psoriasis Seborrhea Systemic Sclerosis

Vomiting (in general)

Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea and Vomiting Motion Sickness

Wound Care (in general)

Fractured Bones Post-Surgery Wounds Spinal Cord Injuries

Chapter V. Integrating Mind-Body Medicine for Deeper Healing

1. Applying the Healing Balm of Deep Relaxation 2. Using Your Emotional Intelligence for Deeper Healing

A. Taking Ownership of Where You are Right Now B. Releasing the Toxins of Suppressed/Repressed Emotions C. Identifying and Releasing Unhealthy Mental-Emotional Habits

Bias, Prejudice, and Judgment Three Destructive Habits: Guilt, Martyrdom, and Harbored Anger

D. Exploring and Building Healthy Mental-Emotional Habits

Discernment, Curiosity, and Tempered Positivity Three Healing Habits: Gratitude, Compassion, and Forgiveness

E. Transforming Unhealthy Emotional Habits Into Positive Ones

3. Using the Power of Choice for Ongoing Healing 4. Reprogramming Unhealthy Beliefs and Building Beliefs that Heal 5. Finding the Silver Lining and Wisdom in Your Illness 6. Identifying and Dissolving Internal Barriers to Healing

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