{"product_id":"cannabis-extracts-in-medicine-the-promise-of-benefits-in-seizure-disorders-cancer-and-other-conditions-paperback","title":"Cannabis Extracts in Medicine: The Promise of Benefits in Seizure Disorders, Cancer and Other Conditions - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJeffrey Dach\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eElaine A. Moore\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eJustin Kander\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs of December 2014, medicinal cannabis is legal in 23 states where news and medical journals report success stories of people recovering from diverse medical conditions such as epilepsy, cancer and chronic pain. In states where cannabis remains illegal, users and providers risk arrest and imprisonment. While the United States government has restricted cannabis medical research, advances have been made in Israel, Spain and Italy. One such breakthrough was the discovery of the endocannabinoid system in the brain and immune system. Endogenous cannabinoids are mimicked by THC and cannabidiol (CBD), cannabinoids found in the cannabis plant, thus accounting for its medicinal effects. Focusing on the biochemical properties, medical benefits and psychological effects of cannabinoids, this book provides an overview of anecdotal case reports, animal studies and clinical trials proposing cannabis for seizure disorder, cancer, chronic pain and other medical conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs of December 2014, medicinal cannabis is legal in 23 states where news and medical journals report success stories of people recovering from diverse medical conditions such as epilepsy, cancer and chronic pain.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e In states where cannabis remains illegal, users and providers risk arrest and imprisonment. While the United States government has restricted cannabis medical research, advances have been made in Israel, Spain and Italy. One such breakthrough was the discovery of the endocannabinoid system in the brain and immune system. Endogenous cannabinoids are mimicked by THC and cannabidiol (CBD), cannabinoids found in the cannabis plant, thus accounting for its medicinal effects. Focusing on the biochemical properties, medical benefits and psychological effects of cannabinoids, this book provides an overview of anecdotal case reports, animal studies and clinical trials proposing cannabis for seizure disorder, cancer, chronic pain and other medical conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJeffrey Dach, M.D., \u003c\/b\u003e is a practicing physician in Davie, Florida. He serves on the editorial board of \u003ci\u003eAlternative Therapies in Health and Medicine\u003c\/i\u003e. His website is www.jeffreydachmd.com. \u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eElaine A. Moore\u003c\/b\u003e has worked in hospital laboratories for more than 30 years, primarily in immunohematology and toxicology. She is a freelance medical writer and laboratory consultant. For more information, visit her website at www.elaine-moore.com. She lives in Sedalia, Colorado. \u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eJustin Kander\u003c\/b\u003e is the research and development coordinator for Aunt Zelda's, a provider of medicinal cannabis in California. Kander has presented at cannabis conferences in Australia, Florida and Costa Rica. He lives in Bodega Bay, California.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 220\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 8.9 x 5.9 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 30, 2015\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51757429686560,"sku":"9780786496631","price":35.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/6d2a66059d96054a0cfb7e2f6b3bdf5a.webp?v=1780102502","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/cannabis-extracts-in-medicine-the-promise-of-benefits-in-seizure-disorders-cancer-and-other-conditions-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}