[A]Introduction There is a quiet revolution occurring in this country. State by state, people are being given the right to use medical marijuana as a legitimate treatment against a wide variety of health disorders. More and more doctors are now prescribing the various forms of medical marijuana to help their patient. However, this revolution is not without its critics. They argue that there isn''t any proof that it works; they say that its production is unregulated; and they even liken it to the use of a highly-addictive narcotic. The problem with their arguments is that they are untrue. Dig a little deeper into these opposition groups and you discover that many them are being funded by large private interests that feel threatened by the introduction of a safer alternative to many drugs. As you will read, the fact is that there many scientifically-conducted studies that show the use of medical marijuana works.

Unfortunately, because of a lack of Federal funding, the majority of these studies are conducted outside the United States. And while this seems to be a bone of contention from the opposition, that doesn''t make the studies any less legitimate. The studies that have been carried out over the year are conducted by top researchers in their fields and at state-of-the-art hospitals and laboratories. Their findings have been published in peer-reviewed medical journals that provide the very evidence that medical marijuana is effective. [B]MY APPROACH Based on the scientific work of so many others, I have put together this book to help you first understand the basics behind the use of these marijuana compounds and then how to appropriately use them. Although it is principally about medical marijuana, it is also a book on general medicine or what I call "Natural Allopathic Medicine." As you will see, I have developed a comprehensive protocol around cannabinoid medicine where medical marijuana can be prescribed (or simply just taken) in combination with certain other substances (like magnesium oil) to amplify its effectiveness across a broad spectrum of disorders. Magnesium chloride and cannabinoids blend together magnificently in harmony and I like to think of them as the "Batman and Robin" of the medical world.

Cannabinoid medicine is one strong part of the universal protocol I have created. This book is dominated by the presentation of cannabinoid medicine but it is in the context of what could someday be known as the heavyweight gang of four medicinals that should be used together for best medical results. It explains how my Natural Allopathic Medical approach combines cannabinoid medicine with magnesium medicine and then with pH and iodine medicine. Hopefully, Healing With Medical Marijuana makes it clear how the safest and least expensive medicines can outperform most pharmaceuticals by an extremely wide margin. As a medicine, marijuana is without equal carrying less danger than aspirin or any other pharmaceutical on the market. One can use it safely for decades and not suffer anything near the damage of using alcohol or most pharmaceuticals. Life is difficult enough on our planet and it is about to get even more difficult. Marijuana can help us endure.

[B]WHAT''S IN THIS BOOK Healing With Medical Marijuana is divided into two parts. Part 1 is divided into 8 chapters and in those chapters you will learn the fundamental science behind the use of medical marijuana. In chapter 1 you will discover what makes up the cannabis herb and its benefits as a therapeutic drug. In the next three chapters you will be provided with material explaining why medical marijuana can be considered an essential medici≠ its safety for adults as well as children; and how it is being used as a pediatric medicine. Although there are no existing fixed dosages for medical marijuana, Chapter 5 and 6 provides safe therapeutic dosages and possible delivery systems. The importance of hemp oil as a therapeutic drug is discussed in Chapter 7 as well as instructions for home production of hemp oil, and Chapter 8 takes you through the laws and the campaign against medical marijuana through the years. Part 2 acts as a guide, providing you with a listing of health conditions, their symptoms, and their triggers. You will learn how one will benefit from using medical marijuana to treat the disorder, the conventional medicine usually recommended and their side effects, and how to use medical marijuana as a treatment for the diseases or health disorders.

I am a great proponent of medical marijuana as well as its use for relaxation, recreation, and de-stressing. However that does not mean it is a perfect substance. It does have its downsides. For people with breathing disorders, such as COPD, they should never smoke marijuana. In addition, some marijuana leaves contain cadmium contaminations as well as fungal contaminations which can be very harmful. Care must always be taken with any medicinal. As with any medicine there are warnings, precautions and contraindications. To this end, I have included important information on such precautions as well as a discussion of addiction.

[B]WE HAVE A CHOICE As you read this book, consider the following: We have become victimized by the pharmaceutical industry. In many cases, all you have to do is pay attention to any drug advertisement you hear on TV. It usually ends with the long citation of warnings, in many cases ending with "unexpected deaths have been reported." Then there is the practice of superficially jacked up pricing making some drugs almost impossible to buy a needed drug---not because it cost more to produce, but rather to increase the company''s bottom line. It is my hope that Heal With Medical Marijuana can offer you a sane and safer alternative--a product created by nature. The most important thing to remember as you read this book is the more you know, the better decisions you can make about your health and the ones you love.