Stress and the ECS
The stress response is a biological set of events that occurs when there is a real or perceived threat to homeostasis. An increasing number of studies suggest that the endocannabinoid system (eCB) plays an essential role in managing the stress response. One of the initial signs that suggests that the endocannabinoid system may be involved […]
The 2 Most Common Cannabinoids
There are over 150 known cannabinoids, which are a group of biological compounds that interact/bind with cannabinoid receptors of the ECS. The two most common are THC and CBD which are created in the trichomes of the cannabis plant. The most recognized of the two is thc/delta 9/tetrahydrocannabinol it is the cannabinoid known for it’s […]
The Endocannabinoid System Explained
So exactly what is the endocannabinoid system and what does it do in our bodies?? The Endocannabinoid System or ECS is a vast cell signaling network comprised of cb1 receptors that are mainly located in our central nervous system and cb2 receptors that are mainly located in our peripheral nervous system. Endocannabinoids bind to these […]
