The First Book to Bring Together Spa, Cannabis, and Herbal Healing The Cannabis Spa at Home contains more than seventy-five cannabis spa recipes free of preservatives and major allergens that can be prepared in the home kitchen or professional spa with wholesome herbal ingredients. Cannabis spa isn’t new—cannabis has been used for thousands of years for external use in the traditional health practices of Eastern cultures. In locations where cannabis has renewed legal status today, cannabis spa potions such as lotions, salves, poultices, scrubs, and baths are being rediscovered as a healthy alternative for managing pain, soothing irritated skin, and enhancing the spa experience. In The Cannabis Spa at Home, you’ll discover which spa preparations provide local healing—and which have potential for a more euphoric experience. You’ll also learn how to make: Refrigerated and shelf-stable cannabis lotions, creams, balms, and masks Emulsions, cannabis base oils, cannabis herbal poultices, aromatherapy essence water, cannabis bath salts, and foot and hand soaks Edible treats such as luscious spa nosh, hemp smoothies, and cannabis bhang

THE NEW CANNABIS SPA BOOK - COMING IN 2015 FROM SKYHORSE PUBLISHING! The Cannabis Spa Book is the first book to bring together spa, cannabis, and herbal healing. This book has 60 recipes with detailed instructions that will show you how to use wholesome ingredients and simple techniques to make cannabis spa products at home. "Will I get high on this stuff?" Did you know that you don't have to "get high" to enjoy the healthful benefits of legal marijuana? Find out which spa preparations provide local healing, and which have potential for a more euphoric experience. * D.I.Y. refrigerated and shelf-stable cannabis cannabis lotions, creams, balms, masks, and more! * Learn to make emulsions, cannabis base oils, cannabis herbal poultices, aromatherapy essence water, cannabis bath salts, foot & hand soaks, and more! * Luscious spa nosh, hemp smoothie, and cannabis bhang recipes for a pampering cannabis spa day at home or with friends. * A complete reference and resource guide for perfect recipe results the first time!

For more than 25 years, the renowned Amen Clinics has been a front line resource for brain health . . . NOW theY TACKLE all your questions about how marijuana affects your brain—and the brain of your child. Since marijuana became legal in many states, people of all ages are using it for pain relief and treatment of a variety of illnesses and ailments. But is it safe? In this comprehensive book, renowned psychiatrist and licensed prescriber of medical marijuana Dr. Rebecca Siegel delivers the most complete guide yet about the benefits and risks of using marijuana today. Based on the latest scientific research, this easy-to-read book busts all the myths and helps you navigate the sometimes confusing and often-changing world of marijuana. Within these pages you’ll discover a wealth of invaluable information, including: • Why medical marijuana is vastly different than CBD and recreational marijuana—especially when it comes to children and teenagers • Evidence-based information on how cannabis is being used to treat an array of ailments and conditions • The difference between various marijuana delivery systems, including edibles • Why marijuana-induced psychosis has risen 450% among current pot users, resulting in increases of depression and suicide • How to talk to teens or young adults about recreational marijuana use in a way that brings you closer • How marijuana affects mood, productivity, and overall brain health • Long-term vs. short-term risks for teens, adults, and older adults With a foreword by renowned psychiatrist and brain health expert Dr. Daniel Amen, The Brain on Cannabis reveals everything you ever wanted to know about marijuana so you can make informed decisions for yourself—and your loved ones.

Great experiences with cannabis start with knowledge, moderation, and mindfulness. In this book, you’ll learn the foundation to create a great cannabis experience for yourself and your guests Most people have learned how to use alcohol and prescription drugs appropriately, but very few of us have been educated about using cannabis appropriately. Cannabis education has been practically nonexistent due to the influences of legal prohibition and the stigma around this plant. Your Cannabis Experience changes that. This manual introduces the reader to cannabis history and botany basics and helps them prep for their first experience with cannabis, making it enjoyable and safe. It discusses how to shop at a legal cannabis dispensary, as well as how to grow a cannabis plant. With easy recipes for tinctures, beverages, and edibles, as well as instructions for lotions, potions, and spa items, this book guarantees a comfortable and respectable experience with cannabis for every novice entering this wonderful world. This book is for every beginner—young adults, senior citizens, and everyone in‑between—and for anyone who hasn’t touched cannabis since college and now finds themselves living in a state or country that has recently legalized cannabis, or even for regular users desiring a refresher course in all-things basic cannabis. This colorful guide is also for people who have had less than satisfying or uncomfortable experiences with cannabis and are interested in learning more about this fabulous flower and trying again.

CBD is the essential herbal supplement of the twenty-first century that everyone is talking about! CBD, otherwise known as cannabidiol, a much publicized and well-known cannabinoid from the cannabis plant, is loved by many cannabis connoisseurs and health professionals for the gentle relief and relaxation it offers. Have you been curious about cannabis, but skeptical of “getting stoned”? Have you tried cannabis, but the psychoactive effects were uncomfortable? Would you like to enjoy the benefits of cannabis without the high? From a mild tingle to completely sober, Sandra Hinchliffe introduces a new world of cannabis pleasure and healing that you can experience every day! In this book, Hinchliffe, author of The Cannabis Spa at Home and High Tea, expertly guides your CBD experience with more than 60 allergy-friendly, preservative-free, artificial fragrance and dye-free recipes, usage and technique guides, and dozens of gorgeous photos. You’ll discover how to: Select and work with many strains of CBD-rich cannabis that are low in, or contain no, THC or other psychoactive cannabinoids Prepare and enjoy a variety of CBD forms, such as flowers, resins, and oils Incorporate CBD into dozens of recipes including salad dressings, beverages, snacks, desserts, infusions, herbal medicines, and spa goodies like soap, bath bombs, salves, and lotions.

Learn how to buy, prepare, and safely use THC and CBD for maximum benefits to your body, mind, home, and spirit with this essential guide from the "Martha Stewart of marijuana edibles"(New Yorker). Featuring recipes for brownies and body balms, mushroom tarts and massage oils, The Cannabis Apothecary offers readers a guide to improving health and wellness by harnessing the natural powers of marijuana. From celebrated cookbook author Laurie Wolf, creator of "the absolute best cannabis brownie recipe of all time" (Leafly), The Cannabis Apothecary charts a path through the history of this amazing plant, from early cultivation to the latest in cutting edge research, showing readers how to maximize the benefits of living an immersive marijuana lifestyle. With stops at a growing farm in Oregon and an "elevated" yoga class in Massachusetts, The Cannabis Apothecary will teach readers: How cannabis works with the body's endocannabinoid system, and how to prepare and control dosage How to safely acquire, consume, and store cannabis in order to treat a host of medical issues, ranging from epilepsy and insomnia to nausea and anxiety The distinct flavor profiles of cannabis strains, and how to pair them with ingredients when cooking and entertaining How to mix compound THC butters and oils for use in the kitchen or the bedroom How to extract CBD and THC to make topical lotions that relieve arthritis pain, sore muscles, sprains and strains How to use homemade CBD bath balms to increase relaxation and promote deeper sleep With information on how to grow your own cannabis and recipes for sweet and savory foods as well as home-made beauty products, The Cannabis Apothecary is an essential guide to everything marijuana has to offer.

The Perfect Guide for Beginner CBD/Hemp Users! Have you been looking for a healthy and easy way to de-stress, relieve anxiety, and achieve relaxation? Marijuana is a go-to for many in this situation, but what if you wanted all of these elements without the high? Enter CBD and hemp products. Maybe you’re on the fence about trying CBD and hemp. Maybe you’re nervous about its effects, or maybe you just don’t know what to do with the products once you buy them. Did you know that most CBD that people purchase off the shelf at grocers or retail stores is strictly a hemp product? Often, these products also contains hemp seed oil, which is a culinary product that has been available on the shelf for many years. Many other retail consumer products contain hemp seed oil only and no CBD at all, actually. But that's okay, because both hemp seed oil and CBD oil have their own therapeutic or culinary value. Sandra Hinchliffe—creator of PosyandKettle.com, contributor to High Times, and author of three books about cannabis and CBD—can guide you through the types of products available to you in mainstream stores and how to use each one. Hinchliffe introduces the beginner CBD/hemp user to 75 different ways they can use the products they’ve purchased—no cannabis farming, dispensary visits, or DIY involved. These include: Smoothies Bowls Beverage Snacks and treats CBD spa products aromatherapy and more!