"Cannabinoids as Antioxidants and Neuroprotectants"

1) CBD has ability as an anti-epileptic / anti-seizure.

2) CBD has powerful antioxidant activity for prevention and treatment of oxidative associated diseases such as Alzheimer's, Parkinsons's, cancer, autism, heart disease, inflammatory and autoimmune diseases.

3) CBD has ability to lower intraocular pressure in the treatment of glaucoma.

4) CBD is protective to the brain from ischemic damage (helping blood and oxygen flow).

5) CBD supports the nutritional health of aging bodies.

6) CBD protects against cellular damage.

7) CBD has an anti-anxiety effect.

8) CBD protects the cells of the nervous system., nerves and the brain.

9) Cannabinoids act as free radical scavengers when exposed to chemo therapy, toxins or radiation.​​​​​​​

5.0 out of 5 stars Just what I was looking for! - (Emanuelle)

I just spent several days online researching medicinal uses of CBD/hemp oil. I read articles, explored websites, perused product information from various hemp oil producers and queried folks on Facebook. But the more I read, the more confused I became.

I knew that I wanted to try hemp oil. I had heard about the many health benefits of CBD and was hopeful that it might provide some relief for my chronic Fibromyalgia and Arthritis pain. But I couldn't find information on dosage or explanations of the uses of the various forms (drops, capsules, creams, etc.). But, thankfully, while reading conflicting reviews of different CBD products on Amazon, I came across this book. Hooray! I immediately downloaded it and was able to read it in a little over an hour.

The book has just enough scientific and medical info to explain how and why CBD works as medicine; this gave me confidence that hemp oil is not just a fad, placebo or snake oil. Much of the research cited is from US government studies as well as universities (and there are plenty of citations and footnotes for those who want to go to the source).

The authors are clearly very well educated on the subject and Dr. Leonard-Johnson's experience in nursing and drug counseling are a real plus, adding to my confidence.

It is less of a "how-to" and more of a "why not?", if that makes sense. The authors were careful not to prescribe; they didn't tell me how much CBD I should take. But they did give examples of the range of dosages used by people and suggest that it's a good idea to go "low and slow"; start at a low dose and increase slowly, preferable under a doctor's supervision. I now feel informed and confident enough to go forward and try this new/ancient medicine!

To the authors: Bravo! You have shed light and reason on an important subject and provided a valuable service to a suffering public. You have my gratitude. Thank you again for your fine work. Good luck to you!

Great book! - (Anthony)

Great book about CBD! It's a great simple introduction for people who don't know much about CBD.

5 stars A must read! - (Fiona, UK)

I've been waiting for a book like this. It's very well written, and referenced. A must for anybody interested in the topic of the endocannabinoid system, and CBD, a key cannabinoid to treat health conditions. We are in exciting times and this book clearly mentions the issues and info you need to know. This is first and foremost about hemp CBD rich oil, which seems to be currently gaining a lot of popularity. Medical cannabis is controversial and depending on where you live in the world, you may not be able to get it, but until it's widely legalized, there is apparently CBD hemp oil with a wealth of medicinal properties. This plant cannabinoid may be able to treat an endocannabinoid deficiency. A deficiency like any other failing or disease of a body system, which requires treatment to feel better. It is food for thought that an endocannabinoid deficiency may be the cause of many chronic disabling condition, and perhaps some of us need the cannabinoid in order to function and live well. A fantastic book about hemp CBD. Short and easy to read about the topic.