Beverly Potter
Author of The Worrywart's Companion: Twenty-One Ways to Soothe Yourself and Worry Smart
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The Worrywart's Companion: Twenty-One Ways to Soothe Yourself and Worry Smart (1997) 63 copies, 1 review
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Publication date : September 12, 2024
ISBN: 978-1-57951-242-2
Pages: 203
Genre: Health & Wellness / Medical Reference
Beverly A. Potter's Cannabis for Seniors strikes an impressive balance between scientific authority and practical accessibility. As a clinical psychologist with decades of experience in behavioral health and addiction counseling, Potter brings essential credibility to a topic often clouded by misinformation and stigma.
The book opens with a clear explanation of the show more endocannabinoid system, helping readers understand why cannabis works rather than simply that it works. Potter then moves into condition-specific guidance for ailments prevalent among older adults: chronic pain, arthritis, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, cancer treatment side effects, sleep disorders, and depression. Her approach to pain management as an opioid alternative feels particularly timely and responsible.
Where this guide truly distinguishes itself is in its practical application. Potter includes detailed recipes for topical preparations, edibles, and tinctures, complete with safety protocols and quality control measures. She provides crucial guidance on drug interactions with common senior medications and offers tools like "cannabis journals" for tracking effects and dosages.
Potter also addresses the social and psychological barriers seniors face when considering cannabis, offering strategies for conversations with skeptical family members and healthcare providers. Her tone is warm and non-judgmental, treating cannabis as simply another tool in the medical arsenal rather than a fringe alternative.
The book's organization allows for selective reading—those seeking immediate answers can navigate directly to relevant chapters without losing coherence. While rapidly changing cannabis laws mean some regulatory information may need supplementation, the core medical guidance remains sound and well-researched.
Cannabis for Seniors fills a critical gap in medical literature, offering older adults and their caregivers a trustworthy roadmap for exploring plant-based medicine safely and effectively.
-Rob Kirkpatrick show less
ISBN: 978-1-57951-242-2
Pages: 203
Genre: Health & Wellness / Medical Reference
Beverly A. Potter's Cannabis for Seniors strikes an impressive balance between scientific authority and practical accessibility. As a clinical psychologist with decades of experience in behavioral health and addiction counseling, Potter brings essential credibility to a topic often clouded by misinformation and stigma.
The book opens with a clear explanation of the show more endocannabinoid system, helping readers understand why cannabis works rather than simply that it works. Potter then moves into condition-specific guidance for ailments prevalent among older adults: chronic pain, arthritis, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, cancer treatment side effects, sleep disorders, and depression. Her approach to pain management as an opioid alternative feels particularly timely and responsible.
Where this guide truly distinguishes itself is in its practical application. Potter includes detailed recipes for topical preparations, edibles, and tinctures, complete with safety protocols and quality control measures. She provides crucial guidance on drug interactions with common senior medications and offers tools like "cannabis journals" for tracking effects and dosages.
Potter also addresses the social and psychological barriers seniors face when considering cannabis, offering strategies for conversations with skeptical family members and healthcare providers. Her tone is warm and non-judgmental, treating cannabis as simply another tool in the medical arsenal rather than a fringe alternative.
The book's organization allows for selective reading—those seeking immediate answers can navigate directly to relevant chapters without losing coherence. While rapidly changing cannabis laws mean some regulatory information may need supplementation, the core medical guidance remains sound and well-researched.
Cannabis for Seniors fills a critical gap in medical literature, offering older adults and their caregivers a trustworthy roadmap for exploring plant-based medicine safely and effectively.
-Rob Kirkpatrick show less
A helpful book for those who worry.
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