The Endocannabinoid System - What is it and how does it work?

We now know that the endocannabinoid system (ECS) is the master regulator system in our body as it plays a significant role in balancing the immune system, the nervous system, and the endocrine system. Steph and Stacy share their knowledge and insight on how medicinal cannabis and a healthy lifestyle work together to promote a healthy, balanced endocannabinoid system.

Timestamp Highlights:

8:07  So, what does homeostasis mean exactly?

12:45  A deep dive into the endocannabinoid system and how it works with cannabinoids.

18:35  What is Anandamide, and how does it play a role in our health and well-being?

21:36  What's the difference between CB1 and CB2 endocannabinoid receptors?

29:27  Let's talk about the "entourage effect" and why it's essential to incorporate the whole plant for medicine instead of isolating specific molecules.

40:35  What can we do to promote a balanced endocannabinoid system? 

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Resources:

The Endocannabinoid System and the Revolution of One | Rachel Knox | Ted Talk: https://youtu.be/oJbOQ9P2NYQ

Healer.com

Article: The Discovery of the Endocannabinoid System: Centuries in the Making, by International League Against Epilepsy: https://www.ilae.org/journals/epigraph/epigraph-vol-21-issue-1-winter-2019/raphael-mechoulam-and-the-history-of-cannabis-research

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