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The image is used to illustrate only some of the more intricate workings of the system. Last time, we talked about how the endocannabinoidome (that’s “endo-can-nuh-bin-OH-dome”) includes a huge network of receptors, signaling molecules, and enzymes that help keep your body balanced. It is larger than the endocannabinoid system that we hear so much about. Now, let’s take it a step further and talk about how everything works together — because the endocannabinoidome isn’t just

Photographer Markus Reugels uses high-speed photography to capture these images of falling droplets. (Image credit: Markus Reugels, LiquidArt ) Now that we’ve talked about some of the main cannabinoids (like THC and CBD), how they work together, and the key receptors that help them do their job — it’s time to go a little deeper. Today, we’re stepping into something called the endocannabinoidome . That’s a big word, but it simply means the entire network of receptors, signalin

As stated in the previous blog, Let's build on our knowledgea and see how phytocannabinoids can be useful! Our bodies have a built-in...

(Image courtesy of the Canadian Consortium for the Investigation of Cannabinoids) Cannabinoid receptor type 1 (CB1) lives mostly in the...

Fundamental Representation Almeida, C. F., Teixeira, N., Correia-da-Silva, G., & Amaral, C. (2022)....

Image by NIDA (NIH) Did you know your body makes its own natural “cannabis-like” chemicals? One of the most fascinating is anandamide ,...

When people think about cannabis, they often think about the “high” linked to THC. That effect mostly comes from the CB1 receptor in the...

In today’s blog, I want to continue building on the fundamentals of the endocannabinoid system (ECS). We’ll start by focusing on one of...

One of the most fascinating things about our bodies is that they’re constantly working to keep everything in balance. Whether it’s...

It might surprise you to learn that despite its federal Schedule I status—meaning it’s officially considered to have “no accepted medical...

When it comes to substance metabolism, not all compounds are processed equally—and cannabis is a prime example. While alcohol follows a...

People seek out different therapies to help them navigate and enjoy their lives the best way they know how. Some people simply want to...