What is the endocannabinoid system? Simply put, the endocannabinoid system (ECS) is a complex system of receptors, ligands, and enzymes that work together in regulating important functions in the human body. The exact mechanisms the ECS uses to regulate fundamental processes, in both central nervous and peripheral systems, are still under investigation. However, even with ... Continue Reading
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How to Use Cannabis for Depression and The Best Strains
Have you ever tried cannabis for depression? Here’s what you need to know about using cannabis for depression and tips for choosing the best strains. Learn more with information from Green Flower. Here’s a depressing statistic: nearly 350 million people worldwide suffer from depression. Roughly half of these people are also being diagnosed with anxiety. All human ... Continue Reading
Can Cannabis Help Ease Menopause Symptoms?
Anecdotal evidence hints at the relief that cannabis brings to women experiencing menopause symptoms. Further research will validate these benefits. Read more in this post from Leafly, written by Rae Lland. Menopause is one of the most dramatic changes a woman’s body will undertake in her lifetime. Not since puberty has the reproductive system gone through such a shift, and ... Continue Reading
What Cannabinoids Have to Do with The Runner’s High
Researchers have found a surprising link between the cannabinoids, the brain’s endocannabinoid system, and the runner’s high. Learn more in this post from Leafly. If you are (or you’ve ever been) an avid runner or obsessive gym rat, you’re likely familiar with that coveted post-workout sense of euphoria popularized as the “runner’s high.” But what exactly is it? The runner’s ... Continue Reading
What Science Says About Cannabis and Cancer Cure
Evidence on cannabis as a cancer cure is sketchy, though more people than ever rely on it for relief. This post from GreenCamp explores what science has to say. Cancer is one of the deadliest diseases in the world, with the death rate of nearly 65%. Unfortunately, there is no definitive cure for it. There are conventional therapies, but the possibility of cancer coming ... Continue Reading