LEONARD LEINOW has three decades of experience growing and studying
medical cannabis and brings a unique spiritual perspective to his
work. In 2009, he formed Synergy Wellness, a not-for-profit medical
cannabis collective in California. Synergy Wellness has over 3,500
members in its collective and is an artisan organization making
hand-crafted organic and natural whole plant-based products. They
are specialists in CBD, the non-psychoactive portion of cannabis,
and are pioneers in this aspect of the industry. Leinow is known
for his proprietary blends of tinctures and medicine used for
cancer and epilepsy patients.
Trained as a cultural anthropologist, JULIANA BIRNBAUM has lived
and worked in the U.S., Europe, Japan, Nepal, Costa Rica, and
Brazil. In 2005, she founded Voices in Solidarity, an initiative
that partnered with tribal leaders from the Brazilian Amazon to
support the development of the community-led environmental
education center featured in her first book, Sustainable R
evolution. Birnbaum has written about ecovillages, native rights,
and social justice issues in a variety of newspapers, indigenous
journals, blogs, and anthologies and is engaged variously as a
writer, editor, teacher, midwife assistant, and mother, when not
attempting yoga poses or gardening.
“Medical cannabis is revolutionizing the practice of medicine in
America. On the forefront of that revolution is CBD: A
Patient’s Guide to Medicinal Cannabis, a must-read for health care
practitioners and patients alike.”
—Joel Samuels, MD
“In my practice of pain medicine, I have witnessed the positive
impact that cannabis can have on chronic pain. It is increasingly
evident that it provides a safer alternative to opioids. The
breadth and scope of this book is impressive. The historical
perspective is most interesting and the technical information
deeply informative.”
—Robert Hines, MD, Diplomate, American Board of Pain Medicine;
Diplomate, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology; co-founder,
Bay Area Pain Medical Associates
“CBD: A Patient’s Guide to Medicinal Cannabis is the most
comprehensive publication
on the science and therapeutic use of cannabinoids yet produced. It
extensively covers the science of cannabinoid chemistry and the
endocannabinoid system, and is supported by more than four hundred
peer-reviewed research articles. I recommend it for any provider
actively prescribing medicinal cannabis formulas.”
—Jeffry L. Anderson, MD
“A magnificent approach to the use of medical cannabis in both
humans and pets, not only for caregivers, patients, and their
families, but also for skeptical physicians. This book is a
must-read for anyone interested in discovering the real power of
this millennial medicinal plant.”
—Dr. Gisela Kuester, neurologist and epileptologist, clinical
research director at Daya Foundation, Chile
“A clearly written and informative book on a complicated subject.
Medical marijuana is not a panacea, and is not a substitute for the
extraordinary skills of modern scientific medicine, but as this
fine book shows, cannabis in its many forms is now an important
part of the Western medical tradition.”
—Dale Pendell, author of Pharmako/Poeia: Plant Powers, Poisons, and
Herbcraft
“CBD: A Patient’s Guide to Medicinal Cannabis is a well-written
guidebook to one of the most exciting compounds in cannabis
medicine today. This book is comprehensive enough to be a useful
reference to the layperson and expert alike, on matters relating to
CBD as well as cannabis in general. Excellent job!”
—Owen Shibata, MD
“CBD is a hot topic right now, but there’s a tremendous amount of
misinformation about how it works. This book clears up the
confusion, and gives you expert guidance that could make a profound
difference in your life.”
—Max Simon, founder of Green Flower Media
“I love this book. It is both beautiful and practical, grounded in
all the right qualities needed to make working with CBD easy and
effective.”
—Uwe Blesching PhD, author of Cannabis Health Index
“This book will put patients and doctors on common ground when it
comes to CBD. After reading it, patients will be ready to have an
informed discussion with their doctor about how to use medical
cannabis.”
—Scott Giannotti, founder of Cannabis and Hemp Association
“This comprehensive book combines scientific evidence with
practical advice for specific health challenges and preventive
measures. I highly recommend this guidebook for people who are
considering CBD treatments, and for health care practitioners who
want to learn more about CBD for their patients.”
—Sondra Barrett, PhD, author of Secrets of Your Cells: Discovering
Your Body’s Inner Intelligence and Ultimate Immunity: Supercharge
Your Body's Natural Healing Powers
“A testament to the source of Leonard Leinow’s passionate
stewardship of CBD-rich cannabis products, CBD: A Patient’s Guide
to Medicinal Cannabis reveals the scope and profundity of this
game-changing component of medical marijuana.”
—Laurie Vollen, MD, MPH, founder of Naturally Healing MD
“Leonard Leinow’s powerful advocacy for medicinal cannabis places
us squarely on the cusp of accessing what is potentially the most
incredibly diverse medicine that comes from one plant. We as
individuals, families, therapists, doctors, and vets, need the
power of informed choice to use this unparalleled plant
appropriately—to heal ailments and save lives, to relieve pain and
provide dignity in life passing.”
—Kimberly Call, CCHT, CMT, HHC, author of Morning Rituals—How We
Awaken and A Beautiful Passing
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