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<p><b>Introduction </b><b>1</b></p> <p>About This Book 1</p> <p>Foolish Assumptions 2</p> <p>Icons Used in This Book 2</p> <p>Beyond the Book 3</p> <p>Where to Go from Here 3</p> <p><b>Part 1: Looking into CBD 5</b></p> <p><b>Chapter 1: Updating Attitudes toward Cannabis and CBD</b><b> 7</b></p> <p>Debunking Myths about CBD 8</p> <p>Understanding where some of the uncertainty about CBD comes from 9</p> <p>CBD is not a cure-all, but neutralizes many difficult symptoms 10</p> <p>Applying and Ingesting CBD 11</p> <p>Applying CBD to the skin 12</p> <p>Eating or ingesting CBD 12</p> <p>CBD: The New Treatment of Choice? 13</p> <p>Providing a natural alternative to Western healthcare 13</p> <p>Move over, opiates: Considering CBD for treating pain 14</p> <p>Looking at the Legality Surrounding CBD 15</p> <p>Breaking down the criminalization of CBD 15</p> <p>Changing attitudes and changing laws 15</p> <p>Moving toward new understanding 16</p> <p><b>Chapter 2: Examining CBD Itself</b><b> 17</b></p> <p>Meeting the Mother of All CBD Sources 17</p> <p>Delving into the long history of hemp 18</p> <p>Identifying the parts of the hemp plant 18</p> <p>Explaining the Parts to the Whole 20</p> <p>Debating the benefits of using the whole plant versus the sum of its parts 20</p> <p>Appreciating all the cannabinoids in the hemp plant 21</p> <p>Exploring terpenes and flavonoids 21</p> <p>Looking at enzymes and the value of the other plant molecules 23</p> <p>Investigating the Hemp Strains and Varieties 23</p> <p>Checking out calming strains 24</p> <p>Recognizing refreshing and revitalizing strains 25</p> <p>Lifting and elevating some energizing strains 25</p> <p>Finding CBD and Similar Chemicals in Other Plants 25</p> <p>Coming full circle with tree bark 25</p> <p>Focusing on the flowers 26</p> <p>Exploring other similar compounds 26</p> <p>Choosing between Synthetic and Natural CBD 27</p> <p><b>Chapter 3: Looking into What CBD Does</b><b> 29</b></p> <p>Discovering What Makes CBD Work 29</p> <p>Comparing and contrasting CBD and THC 30</p> <p>Seeing how CBD interacts with the endocannabinoid system 31</p> <p>Recognizing CBD’s Physical and Mental Effects 34</p> <p><b>Chapter 4: Extracting, Infusing, and Producing CBD</b><b> 37</b></p> <p>Familiarizing Yourself with Extraction Methods 38</p> <p>Discerning the Qualities of Kinds of Extractions 39</p> <p>Identifying the Forms Resulting from Extraction 40</p> <p>CBD RSO 40</p> <p>CBD distillate 41</p> <p>CBD isolate 41</p> <p>Infusing CBD 41</p> <p>Discovering the basics of CBD infusions 41</p> <p>Calculating concentrations like a champ 42</p> <p>Infusing CBD at home 43</p> <p>Using CBD Extracts to Make a Product 44</p> <p>Creating a useable topical or consumable product 44</p> <p>Including complementary substances 45</p> <p><b>Chapter 5: Doing the Math: The Pluses and Minuses of CBD</b><b> 47</b></p> <p>Realizing the Potential Benefits: The Four Pillars of CBD</p> <p>(and an Added Bonus) 48</p> <p>Relieving stress and anxiety 48</p> <p>Soothing mood conditions 49</p> <p>Helping manage sleep issues 49</p> <p>Relieving pain and physical ailments 50</p> <p>Promoting skin health and beauty 51</p> <p>Looking at the Pros and Cons of Supplementing with CBD 52</p> <p>Adjusting to daily use 52</p> <p>Acknowledging potential drawbacks 52</p> <p>Checking how CBD interacts with medication 53</p> <p>Taking responsibility for being informed 53</p> <p>Weighing the Risks and Challenges of General CBD Use 54</p> <p>Finding a doctor versed in CBD 54</p> <p>Spotting an adverse reaction to CBD 55</p> <p><b>Part 2: Finding and Using CBD 57</b></p> <p><b>Chapter 6: Buying CBD </b><b>59</b></p> <p>Discovering What You Can Legally Buy in the United States 60</p> <p>Following federal laws 60</p> <p>Being aware of the laws in your state 61</p> <p>Promoting Medical Use 63</p> <p>Understanding the different kinds of retailers 63</p> <p>Checking quality 63</p> <p>Dosing and adjusting appropriately for your needs 68</p> <p>Tapping into Online Distributors 69</p> <p>Choosing an online seller 69</p> <p>Tracing the path of the best sellers 71</p> <p>Being an Informed Consumer 72</p> <p>Being wary of CBD scams 72</p> <p>Avoiding pitfalls 72</p> <p><b>Chapter 7: Delving into Forms and Delivery Systems</b><b> 73</b></p> <p>Becoming Familiar with the Forms of CBD 73</p> <p>Full-spectrum 74</p> <p>Broad-spectrum 74</p> <p>Distillate 75</p> <p>Isolate 75</p> <p>Wax, rosin, and so on 76</p> <p>Hash and kief 76</p> <p>Uncovering the Delivery Systems 76</p> <p>Smoking 77</p> <p>Vaping 77</p> <p>Dabbing 78</p> <p>Sublinguals 78</p> <p>Eating and drinking 78</p> <p>Topicals 79</p> <p>Choosing Your Smoking or Inhalation Method 79</p> <p>Smoking, vaping, or dabbing? 80</p> <p>Deciding on a device for smoking flower 80</p> <p>Picking a pre-roll 81</p> <p>Deciding to vape 81</p> <p>Dabbing CBD 82</p> <p>Touching on Topical and Transdermal Applications 83</p> <p>Smoothing on skin 83</p> <p>Pasting on patches 84</p> <p>Spraying on CBD 85</p> <p>Taking CBD Orally 85</p> <p>Putting CBD under your tongue 85</p> <p>Chewing gummies, tapes, mints, and more 88</p> <p>Cooking with CBD 88</p> <p>Swallowing CBD in pill form 90</p> <p><b>Chapter 8: Using CBD Safely and Responsibly</b><b> 91</b></p> <p>Figuring Out How Much to Take 92</p> <p>Adjusting for product potency 92</p> <p>Scheduling CBD into your daily routine 93</p> <p>Realizing the importance of bioavailability 94</p> <p>Keeping Others in Mind as You Dose in Public or at Work 96</p> <p>Adjusting Your Usage to How Your Body Reacts 96</p> <p>Looking at potential sleep reactions 97</p> <p>Finding the virtue in moderation: Microdosing 97</p> <p>Storing Your CBD Products 98</p> <p>Preserving potency 98</p> <p>Restricting access 100</p> <p><b>Part 3: Benefitting from CBD 101</b></p> <p><b>Chapter 9: Easing Neurological Conditions</b><b> 103</b></p> <p>Acknowledging the Dangers of Inflammation and How CBD Can Help 104</p> <p>Doing your homework on inflammatory conditions 104</p> <p>Understanding CBD’s anti-inflammatory and other neuroprotective properties 105</p> <p>Helping with Huntington’s Disease 106</p> <p>Looking at the five stages of Huntington’s disease 106</p> <p>Improving quality of life 107</p> <p>Soothing Alzheimer’s Disease 108</p> <p>Analyzing inflammation of the brain 109</p> <p>Setting the stage for treatment 109</p> <p>Tackling Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) 110</p> <p>Making sense of the symptoms 110</p> <p>Fighting a two-headed dragon: Pain and inflammation 110</p> <p>Treating CFS symptoms with CBD 111</p> <p>Addressing the Symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis (MS) 111</p> <p>Describing the disease and its symptoms 112</p> <p>Supporting your nervous system 112</p> <p>Resolving and reducing the symptoms 113</p> <p><b>Chapter 10: Alleviating Autoimmune Conditions</b><b> 115</b></p> <p>Understanding CBD and Immune Function 115</p> <p>Connecting cannabis and autoimmunity 116</p> <p>Tackling terpenes 117</p> <p>Comparing CBD to conventional treatments 118</p> <p>Relieving Lupus Symptoms 119</p> <p>Addressing the effects of lupus 120</p> <p>Treating lupus-related skin conditions with CBD 121</p> <p>Treating the Effects of Lyme Disease 124</p> <p>Looking at how CBD can help ease general symptoms of Lyme disease 124</p> <p>Diminishing diarrheas and intestinal problems 125</p> <p>Supplementing to address pain and muscle spasms 126</p> <p>Finding Help for Celiac Disease 127</p> <p>Familiarizing yourself with the symptoms 127</p> <p>Pinpointing possible gluten in CBD products 128</p> <p>Pairing widespread and specific CBD treatment for celiac relief 128</p> <p>Managing intestinal issues with CBD 128</p> <p><b>Chapter 11: Dealing with Eating Disorders and Digestive Troubles</b><b> 131</b></p> <p>Relieving Anorexia 132</p> <p>Gaining weight 133</p> <p>Boosting appetite 133</p> <p>Regulating mealtime anxiety 135</p> <p>Limiting the Psychological Effects of Bulimia 135</p> <p>Dealing with the depression 135</p> <p>Counteracting anxiety 136</p> <p>Inducing sleep 137</p> <p>Calming Nausea 137</p> <p>Mother’s little helper: CBD and morning sickness 138</p> <p>Correcting chronic nausea 139</p> <p>Reducing seasickness and motion sickness 139</p> <p><b>Chapter 12: Coping with Muscular and Physical Ailments</b><b> 141</b></p> <p>Connecting CBD and Muscle Recovery 141</p> <p>Utilizing hemp-derived dermal solutions 142</p> <p>Soothing post-workout soreness internally 142</p> <p>Pampering overworked joints with bath bombs or muscle soaks 142</p> <p>Relaxing the Symptoms of Fibromyalgia 144</p> <p>Resting easier 144</p> <p>Alleviating pain (without getting hooked) 144</p> <p>Clearing brain fog 145</p> <p>Activating Asthma Relief 145</p> <p>Looking at the lungs 145</p> <p>Breathing better 146</p> <p>Mitigating Migraines and Other Headaches 147</p> <p>Menstrual migraines 147</p> <p>Quelling stress-induced headaches 147</p> <p>Upgrading from traditional prescription treatments 148</p> <p>Dealing with Diabetes and Insulin Resistance 148</p> <p>Examining insulin resistance and CBD 149</p> <p>Preventing diabetes with CBD 149</p> <p>Regulating blood sugar levels through appetite suppression 149</p> <p><b>Chapter 13: Helping with Emotional, Mood, and Mental Disorders</b><b> 151</b></p> <p>Identifying the Differences between Stress and Anxiety 152</p> <p>Processing stress so that it doesn’t lead to anxiety 152</p> <p>Unpacking the causes and treatments around anxiety 153</p> <p>Exploring the effects (and side effects) of traditional anti-anxiety medication 155</p> <p>Easing Depression 155</p> <p>Examining the effects (and side effects) of traditional antidepressants 155</p> <p>Helping your brain better respond to mood modulating systems in the body 156</p> <p>Modulating low moods and anxiety 156</p> <p>Combating the sexual side effects of mood modulating medications 157</p> <p>Calming the Symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder 157</p> <p>Relieving the stress of painful memories 158</p> <p>Sweeping away stress and worry from nightmares 158</p> <p>Abolishing anger and irritability 159</p> <p>Addressing the Physical and Emotional Components of Addiction 159</p> <p>Curbing heroin cravings 160</p> <p>Treating opioid addiction 160</p> <p>Reducing dependence on alcohol 160</p> <p>Assisting with Bipolar Disorder 161</p> <p>Remedying mood swings 161</p> <p>Managing mania 162</p> <p>Using CBD as an adjunctive treatment 162</p> <p><b>Chapter 14: Alleviating Issues Specific to Age and Sex</b><b> 165</b></p> <p>Addressing Skin Concerns That Coincide with Aging 166</p> <p>Sagging skin and lost elasticity 166</p> <p>Scar tissue 167</p> <p>Clearing up Acne and Other Conditions 167</p> <p>Addressing acne 168</p> <p>Reducing rosacea 168</p> <p>Eliminating eczema 169</p> <p>Answering common CBD skincare questions 169</p> <p>Relieving Menstrual Cramps 171</p> <p>Suppositories 172</p> <p>Transdermal patches 173</p> <p>Bath soaks 173</p> <p>Teas and balms 174</p> <p>Considering CBD during Pregnancy and Breastfeeding 174</p> <p>Cannabis and pregnancy 175</p> <p>CBD and breastfeeding 177</p> <p>Making Menopause Bearable 178</p> <p>Helping with Sexual Dysfunction Issues 180</p> <p>Lifting your libido 180</p> <p>Rising to the occasion (so to speak) 181</p> <p>Preventing vaginal pain 181</p> <p>Increasing sensation 181</p> <p><b>Chapter 15: Letting Pets Benefit from CBD</b><b> 183</b></p> <p>Determining How CBD May Help Your Pet 184</p> <p>Asking the right questions 184</p> <p>Reviewing conditions that CBD may help alleviate 185</p> <p>Aiding an Anxious Pet 186</p> <p>Soothing stress from separation 187</p> <p>Treating anxiety in dogs with PTSD 187</p> <p>Trying CBD as a Cancer Treatment 188</p> <p>Shrinking tumors 188</p> <p>Stimulating a weak appetite 189</p> <p>Saying Goodbye to Seizures 190</p> <p>Reducing the frequency of seizures 190</p> <p>Relieving epilepsy 190</p> <p>Getting Good with Dosing 191</p> <p>Starting low 192</p> <p>Watching for reactions 192</p> <p>Adjusting as necessary 193</p> <p><b>Part 4: Concocting Your Own CBD Products 195</b></p> <p><b>Chapter 16: Bringing CBD into the Kitchen</b><b> 197</b></p> <p>Discovering Ways to Add CBD to Your Regular Meals 197</p> <p>Bringing CBD into your breakfast routine 198</p> <p>Elevating evening meals with CBD 199</p> <p>Satisfying Your Sweet Tooth 201</p> <p>Fashioning DIY CBD gummies 201</p> <p>Swapping in cannabutter 202</p> <p>Selecting a Quality Base Oil 206</p> <p>Getting Familiar with Special Techniques 207</p> <p>Investing in quality cookware 207</p> <p>Turning down the heat 207</p> <p>Diving into decarbing 208</p> <p><b>Chapter 17: Testing Out Recipes at Home</b><b> 211</b></p> <p>Mixing up CBD Beverages 212</p> <p>Bottoms Up! Indulging in CBD Cocktails 219</p> <p>Cooking with CBD 227</p> <p>Creating CBD Ingredients 232</p> <p><b>Chapter 18: Branching out to Other CBD and Hemp Products</b><b> 235</b></p> <p>Treating Your Sweet Tooth: Recipes for CBD Sweets and Snacks 236</p> <p>Treating Your Body: Recipes for CBD Body Care and Skincare 245</p> <p>Treating Your Pooch: Recipes for CBD Dog Food and Treats 252</p> <p><b>Part 5: The Part of Tens 257</b></p> <p><b>Chapter 19: Ten Reasons to Try CBD</b><b> 259</b></p> <p>You Can Use CBD Every Day 259</p> <p>CBD is a Plant-Based Product (Usually) 259</p> <p>CBD is Safe to Use 260</p> <p>CBD is Easy to Ingest 260</p> <p>CBD Doesn’t Get You High 261</p> <p>CBD is Legal in Most States 261</p> <p>CBD is Available from Many Sources 261</p> <p>You Can Take CBD Discreetly 262</p> <p>Name Brands Provide Reliability 263</p> <p>CBD Relieves Innumerable Conditions 263</p> <p><b>Chapter 20: Ten Ways CBD Can Help</b><b> 265</b></p> <p>CBD Enhances Health 265</p> <p>CBD Relieves Stress 266</p> <p>CBD Controls Nausea 266</p> <p>CBD Relieves Pain 266</p> <p>CBD Helps You Sleep 267</p> <p>CBD Relieves Digestive Problems 267</p> <p>CBD Supports Autoimmune Treatments 268</p> <p>CBD is Effective for Neurological Conditions 268</p> <p>CBD Eases Cancer Symptoms 269</p> <p>CBD Can Help Pets, Too 269</p> <p><b>Chapter 21: Ten Ways to Get CBD into Your System</b><b> 271</b></p> <p>Eat a Product Containing It 271</p> <p>Smoke It 272</p> <p>Vape It 272</p> <p>Dab It 273</p> <p>Smooth It on Your Skin 273</p> <p>Put It in Your Food 274</p> <p>Take a Mint 274</p> <p>Swallow a Pill 275</p> <p>Drop It under Your Tongue 275</p> <p>Drink a Beverage That Contains It 276</p> <p><b>Chapter 22: Ten Tips for Having a Great CBD Experience</b><b> 277</b></p> <p>Recognizing That CBD Can Help 277</p> <p>Researching before Buying 278</p> <p>Buying the Best Product 279</p> <p>Choosing the Form That Suits You 280</p> <p>Finding the Proper Dose 280</p> <p>Determining the Best Way to Buy 281</p> <p>Being in a Good Physical Space 281</p> <p>Getting Your Head Right 282</p> <p>Adding a Complementary Product 282</p> <p>Trying Something New When You Feel Comfortable 283</p> <p><b>Appendix A: Helpful CBD Resources</b><b> 285</b></p> <p>Resources for Using CBD 285</p> <p>Know Your CBD (International) 286</p> <p>CBD Resource (U.K.-based) 286</p> <p>Informative CBD Websites 286</p> <p>Project CBD 286</p> <p>Be Poplar 287</p> <p>Industry-Focused Hemp Information 287</p> <p>Informative Cannabis Resources 287</p> <p>Leafly (U.S.-based) 288</p> <p>Weed Maps (U.S.-based) 288</p> <p>Miss Grass 288</p> <p>Hello MD 288</p> <p>Cannabis Health (U.K.-based) 289</p> <p>Trade Organizations 289</p> <p>Hemp Industries Association (HIA) 289</p> <p>Drug Policy Alliance 289</p> <p>Marijuana Policy Project 290</p> <p>Law Enforcement Action Partnership (LEAP) 290</p> <p>American Herbal Pharmacopoeia (AHP) 290</p> <p>Americans For Safe Access 290</p> <p>American Trade Association for Cannabis & Hemp (ATACH) 290</p> <p>Cannabis Trade Federation (CTF) 291</p> <p>Cannabis Canada Association 291</p> <p>Conferences 291</p> <p>MJ Biz Con (U.S.-based) 291</p> <p>NoCo Hemp Expo (U.S.-based) 292</p> <p>Informative CBD Science Articles 292</p> <p>Journal of Cannabis Research 292</p> <p>PubMed 293</p> <p>Updated CBD Guidelines 293</p> <p>Daily CBD 293</p> <p>U.S Food and Drug Administration (U.S.-based) 293</p> <p>Health Canada 294</p> <p>The European Commission 294</p> <p>Index 295</p>

<p><b> Blair Lauren Brown</b> is a plant-medicine veteran and cannabis expert, She’s been involved in every aspect of hemp and cannabis from cultivation to formulation, and medicinal applications of the plant to brand development. Blair is the in-house wellness expert and co-founder of Poplar, a modern drugstore, focusing on all-natural solutions for pain, stress, and sleep, including CBD and more.</p>

<p><b>Skip the hype and learn the ABCs about CBD </b></p><p>Seems like there are so many questions about CBD. Is it legal? What is right for my body? How do I find a good product? Who can I trust to help me answer all my questions? In <i>CBD For Dummies</i>, Blair Brown answers all of these questions and more. Discover how to read CBD labels, who to buy from, when to take it, and what form is right for you. You will also find specifics on some of the most common and hardest to treat conditions, including acute and chronic pain, Alzheimer’s disease, arthritis, chronic fatigue syndrome, and more.</p><p><b>Inside...</p><ul><li>Understand how CBD helps with inflammation </li><li>Address specific medical conditions </li><li>Buy products from safe and reputable sources </li><li>Get dosing guidance</li><li>See how CBD may help your pets</b></li></ul>

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