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 […]
Endocannabinoid Deficiency
First, what is endocannabinoid deficiency….. In the most simple terms it is when the Endocannabinoid System (ECS) is not in homeostasis or in a state of balance within the body This means the body is suffering from one or more of these things are occurring: -Not producing enough endocannabinoids -There isn’t enough endocannabinoid receptors […]
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 […]
