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The Benefits of Marijuana: Physical, Psychological & Spiritual

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I thought I knew a lot about marijuana until I read this book. Joan Bello has not only written an excellent book, she is an active advocate.

She is an in-take processor for a class action law suit against the Federal Government endorsing the medical use of marijuana.

I have Glaucoma, and have been legally blind since 1993. I have had bad reactions to traditional medications. Marijuana may be able to help me save my remaining vision.

This book has been well researched and documented. Joan Bello and the other contributors to the book really care about people.

When is this country going to wake up. Are prisons are overflowing. We are letting out violent crimminals on the streets years early to make room for non violent drug offenders.

I would like to thank joan and the attorneys behind the class action law suit. It is time to stand up and be counted.

This book tells the truth. The author was sentenced to 12 years in prison for her beliefs -- right here in Amerika (I wish that I had 1/3 the courage of this person). In her book, she tells how marijuana is a life saving plant and explains its actions on the human being in terms of physical, Psychological and spiritual dimensions. In her writings she explains how the medical dangers of marijuana are basicaly non-existant and that the spiritual aspects are what terrorize the the government(how true). Marijuana will become the wonder drug of the new millennium.

Joan Bello adresses feelings I have always had but I was not sure why. Now it makes a lot more sense. One big bonus in reading this book was I now try to pay a lot more attention to my inner self when I am in this higher state of consciousness as opposed to watching TV or something mundane like that. I try to expose myself to more stimulations than I use to. One other thing that I have noticed is I can really feel the depressing nature of alcohol way more than I use to. I have always had the feeling but I did not pay much attention to it. Now I find it really easy to tune into and it turns me off. This book is very interesting, a touch difficult to read in parts but in the end it improves your awareness of yourself and of this little beautiful plant that I have embraced for most of my life.

Joan Bello is a very good friend and I helped in researching this book for her. Her wisdom of this plant and the way she expresses herself is honest, truthful and factual. Those in society who oppose this plant should be forced to write a book report on this brilliant work of truth! I am looking forward to the new updated edition coming out soon! I love you joan! James Dawson

In a most positive and scientific approach,the author, with a Master's degree in Holist health and Eastern Studies presents a solid understanding of how marijuana effects the human body, mind, and spirit. Overflowing with details from beginning to end,this is quite a serious piece of work that should be read by anyone interested in the effects of marijuana,and holistic health. The book was written in the early 90s before the many studies that have evolved over the past ten years have actually proven the effectiveness of this plant in treating so many different ailments. Cancer, asthma, anxiety, depression, glaucoma, high blood pressure,coronary diseases,attention deficit disorders (ADD),alzheimers,and severe nausau are but a few of the many ailments that have proven to respond to safe marijuana therapy just as it was suggested by the author before these studies were undertaken.

First of all, let me make one thing quite clear: I am for the legalization of all drugs, I get really annoyed when people speak against marijuana, I am repulsed by the lies and propaganda that groups like DARE use against pot, and overall, I think pot is pretty cool--if you use it wisely. This book is a frivolous castle in the air. It presents all of the benefits, including some Ms Bello made up herself, and doesn't show you any of the downsides. In my experience, and in the experience of many of my friends, there are dangers as well as benefits regarding this plant. Marijuana is not some thing you can casually pick up and allow to fill your life; it can very easily take over your whole livelihood. In order to become a conscientious and responsible pot-smoker, you need to set limits for yourself, know when and when not to smoke, take up plenty of interests besides drugs, balance being "high" with being "normal", and above all, take the plant seriously! According to this book, smoking pot is like drinking water: 100% harmless, you can do it anytime you want and as much as you want, and without it, you're toast. ...This book automatically makes marijuana less safe than it would be otherwise! There are plenty of other books that will give a more balanced pro-and-con view of the old bhang! This is nothing but propaganda, equal and opposite to the propaganda used by DARE!

This is the most comprehensive review of marijuana that I have encountered. Supported by an amazing bibliography this down to earth scientifically prepared work leaves the reader with a holistic understanding of why marijuana/cannabis/hemp has played so big a part of our civilization, going back thousands of years, and why currently, throughout the world, marijuana has become a very effictive and safe medicinal herb for the relief of symptons and for the healing of most modern day stress related diseases. Bello has prepared a concise understanding of the way marijuana safely balances the Autonomic Nervous System (ANS),leading to physical, psychological and in some cases spiritual benefits without any of the dangerous side effects commonly associated with so many of today's legal, profit oriented medicines.

I've read all three editions of Ms. Bello's book and have to say that the Final Edition was worth waiting for - particularly the information on post tramatic syndrome. In my work with both patients and prisoners and their families, I have noted symptoms of post trauma and/or depression, so am very aware that the majority of these people suffer from one or both conditions. I recently gave a copy of the book to my daughter's doctor, as I do with every doctor my family sees; and at the birth of my last granddaughter, we were surprised and delighted when he shared his enthusiasm about both the book and the medicine during her labor. To my knowledge not one doctor who has taken the time to read 'Benefits of Marijuana' has disagreed with any of Ms. Bello's findings. No one wants to admit that marijuana has been unfairly maligned for mostly fictional reasons, but the fact is that the worst side effect of the use of this plant is the law. I hope you will get educated; read the book, write a review, and join the effort to right this intolerable wrong.

Ms. Bello has written an excellent book on the the positive effects of Cannabis for the body, mind, and soul. A great read.

I recommend this book to all the ignorant prosecutors of the plant cannabis and of course to all the people who like to learn more about Cannabis. Very good research and fluently written.