READER'S DIGEST THE ESSENTIAL GUIDE TO CBD: EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT WHAT IT HELPS, WHERE

The Straight Facts on Healing with CBD

CBD has splashed across the nation’s headlines, taken the country by storm, and has everyone from Coca-Cola to Starbucks considering adding this new “miracle supplement” to their drinks. But the FDA has only approved it for use in treating epilepsy in children.

What is CBD, anyway? What’s the difference between CBD, THC, cannabis, hemp, and marijuana? Can CBD help me lose weight? How much CBD do I need to take to help my condition? What do I look for when buying CBD? Is it better to take CBD oil or gummies or what?

To all these questions and more, the editors of Reader’s Digest have teamed up with the experts at Project CBD to bring you a reliable, easy-to-understand guide to all things CBD. Drawing from peer-reviewed research and medical studies, as well as interviews with neuroscientists and doctors, this book debunks common myths and rebuffs pseudoscience. Inside, you’ll find:

• Simple explanations of how CBD works. Understand how CBD differs from marijuana and THC, as well as how it affects your brain and body, influences genes, reduces inflammation, and much more.
• The latest research on what conditions and ailments CBD treats. Find out how effective CBD can be at preventing or treating 35 common health issues, including chronic pain, heart health, sleep disorders, anxiety, cancer, and weight gain. It can even help your pets!
• Your CBD action plan. Learn what type of CBD is best for you, where to find products that are legal and safe, and how much to take and when.