Endocannabinoid
Can Cannabis Switch Off Cancer?
In 1993, the 25,000-year-old mummy of a woman was discovered in Siberia. Analyses of the body revealed that this woman, dubbed the “Siberian Ice Maiden,” …
Is Cannabis Less Effective During Your Period?
Cannabis has proven to be effective in managing and relieving pain. As such, it makes sense that cannabis may also bring relief to women suffering …
Marijuana, Gut Health and the Brain
Feeling queasy about making a big decision; butterflies in the stomach before a big date; wondering whether to trust a “gut” feeling—though they may seem …
CBD and THC: A Perfect Balance for Healing
Herbalists say that for every poisonous plant, there’s another with an antidote not far away. That kind of balance between opposites is everywhere in nature—and …
Do You Have Clinical Endocannabinoid Deficiency?
Migraine, irritable bowel syndrome, fibromyalgia—these painful “functional” health conditions have generally been treated in conventional medicine as separate disorders. But recent research reveals that these …
When Marijuana Makes You Feel Anxious
The main reason many people use marijuana is to experience that relaxing euphoric “high” that drives away stress and anxiety. But for some, cannabis has …
Do I need to get tested for endocannabinoid deficiency before I can apply for the medical cannabis card?
No, there is no specific testing readily available to assess the endocannabinoid system. To apply for a card in California or other states, you need …
Your Dog and Marijuana
The Endocannabinoid System As medical marijuana is becoming increasingly popular and more success stories are being publicized, people are asking whether it can also help …
UC Davis to Teach Physiology of Cannabis Course
Cannabis Education at UC Davis University of California at Davis is offering a new Physiology of Cannabis class that allows students to learn about cannabis, …
Why Does Cannabis Make You Feel Good?
It was long believed that the “high” associated with cannabis was caused by a flood of dopamine released by the consumption of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). This …
Is it common to have a mood lift with high CBD products due the endocannabinoid system being tapped into?
Many people anecdotally report CBD to help with mood disorders, and studies have also shown that pharmacological augmentation of endocannabinoid signalling can produce both antidepressive …
Can you explain what the endocannabinoid system is and why it matters?
This is a great question! The endocannabinoid was discovered in the mid-1990s by Israeli researcher Dr. Ralph Mechoulam who also identified THC as the main …