Cannabis has been used for thousands of years for rope, food, and medicine. Although growing amounts of research are showing cannabis as safe and medically helpful for many conditions, this plant still has to deal with the stigma it has for being illegal and dangerous. Now that cannabis is becoming legal in many countries and in some US states, more people are beginning to wonder if cannabis is good for them or which cannabis product is for them.

Medical and recreational cannabis use are two different things. What makes medical use different than recreational is having access to types of products and learning about dosing with intent for medical use.

Sometimes recreational use is medical use, as people specifically look for relief of symptoms that comes with the high users seek. Athletes and long-time cannabis users have been saying for years that most of us self-medicate with cannabis as a safe and reliable medicine. Cannabis laws across the world continue to regulate medical cannabis as distinct from recreational use.

This book is for people who want to learn about what cannabis is doing in the body. Hint: Exercise is a good way to tap into your body's endocannabinoid system to get that runners' high. This book is also written for medical cannabis users and their health care providers who have received little to no formal education about medical cannabis. Our hope with this evidence-based guide is it helps you live a healthier life with or without using cannabis.

• Clarifies the differences between cannabinoids and terpenes, THC and CBD, and how the endocannabinoid system works with everything from sleep to improved digestion.
• Covers the heart, lungs, muscles, brain, bones, reproductive system, digestion, and health benefits of cannabis.
• Explains how to choose a strain, talk to your doctor about medical cannabis, and avoid the possible harms.
• Features resources and an extensive reference section citing source material and research.