The Cannabis Health Index: Combining the Science of Medical Marijuana with Mindfulness Techniques To Heal 100 Chronic Symptoms and Diseases

by Uwe Blesching

This comprehensive sourcebook combines evidence-based insights from more than 1,000 studies from cannabinoid and consciousness research to present a convincing case for the powerful healing effects of medical marijuana on over 100 chronic symptoms and diseases. Written by a former paramedic with a PhD in alternative healthcare, this in-depth reference shows that the subtle shifts in awareness commonly observed in cannabis-using patients vastly contribute to these compounds' therapeutic potential.

The Cannabis Health Index is organized into condition-specific chapters, with eye-catching ratings of cannabis efficacy for each symptom, along with recommendations for use, and sidebars that suggest related mindfulness-based practices that enhance the body's own ability to heal. Organized alphabetically from aging to wound care, with sections on a variety of conditions including infections, cancer, cardiovascular health, eye diseases, inflammatory diseases, neurological diseases, and much more, the Index reveals that the huge body of scientific studies focused on cannabis is a tremendously under-utilized repository of knowledge.

In synthesizing the findings of these studies, Blesching brings clarity to the process of making informed decisions about cannabis as a valid treatment. Informative, user-friendly, and practical, The Cannabis Health Index presents striking evidence that cannabis is remarkable safe and effective when used within the proper therapeutic window, especially compared with the risks of managing chronic symptoms with pharmaceuticals.

Genres: Health, Nonfiction, Medicine, Reference

660 pages, Paperback

First published May 15, 2013

About the author

Uwe Blesching, PhD, is an author, researcher, and educator specializing in endocannabinoid medicine, mind-body medicine, psychotropic medicine, and the role of human consciousness in health and healing.

His work explores the intersection of science, physiology, emotion, consciousness, and meaning, with a particular focus on helping patients and clinicians better understand the body's innate capacity for adaptation, resilience, healing, and growth.

Drawing on decades of research, clinical observation, and interdisciplinary inquiry, he writes about the relationships between body, mind, emotion, and experience, and how these interactions shape health, resilience, and personal transformation.

He is the co-founder and Chief Science Officer of CannaKeys, an educational platform dedicated to evidence-based endocannabinoid medicine and integrative approaches to health and healing.

Reviews

[Leticia Martinez]

Great guide for drugless and holistic practitioners for consulting with clients who wish to incorporate cannabis medicinals in their care.

[Shannyn]

A well researched guide covering cannabis as medicine. Nicely organized and thorough, this book discusses numerous studies and the science behind using cannabis to treat dozens of health problems. I would have given it 4 stars if it had a little less ‘woo woo’ (aka the ‘suggested blessings’ at the end of some chapters.)
Overall though, I would recommend this to other healthcare professionals who want to do a better, more holistic job in treating their patients.

[Graham Bear]

A monumental work. Erudite and well composed , this book gives the reader a great confidence in matters of health and well being. Cannabis undoubtedly helps so many conditions especially those concerned with illness resulting from a dysfunctional endocanabinol system. Excellent book , very informative and intelligently designed.

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[Robin]

Such a mix of fact, anecdote, and grandious claims of healing, can't recommend as cannabis reference material.

[Amanda]

The Essential Book on Medical Cannabis

[Priya Mishra]

A very well written book with amazing research work.