Endocannabinoid Discovery Timeline
Project CBD
JULY 1, 2020
Pioneers in the burgeoning field of CBD and cannabinoid science have opened the door to new vistas of understanding human biology and physiology.
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Bear Necessities
Project CBD
DECEMBER 21, 2020
Seasonal shifts in the endocannabinoid system of brown bears drive physiological adaptation during hibernation.
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Psychedelics for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Project CBD
MARCH 22, 2021
Psychedelic treatments for OCD may yield insights into whether therapeutic benefits are caused by the drug alone, acting physiologically on the brain, or are they caused by the lived, subjective response engendered by the drug?
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How to Make a CBD Home Remedy Kit - and Why You Should
Project CBD
FEBRUARY 27, 2020
Like a one-stop shop for your healthcare needs, cannabis’ diverse array of therapeutic actions can benefit almost every physiological process. Project CBD has pulled together detailed instructions for creating a do-it-yourself Cannabis Home Medicine Kit which includes recipes for several tinctures, salve, and a cream.
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Should You Use Cannabis to Prevent Illness?
Project CBD
AUGUST 29, 2018
Our bodies consist of many unique physiologic systems whose sole purpose is to maintain an internal balance called homeostasis. We know the pancreas releases insulin to balance glucose levels between the bloodstream and cells.
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Should You Use Cannabis to Prevent Illness?
Project CBD
AUGUST 29, 2018
Our bodies consist of many unique physiologic systems whose sole purpose is to maintain an internal balance called homeostasis. We know the pancreas releases insulin to balance glucose levels between the bloodstream and cells.
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Why and How Does Marijuana Work? Understanding Cannabinoids
Cannabis Cheri
NOVEMBER 6, 2018
These complex organic molecules found in cannabis have a profound effect on our bodies if for no other reason than we naturally produce cannabinoids, called endocannabinoids, for a virtual cornucopia of physiological processes. Ingesting marijuana is just supplementing the cannabinoids that our body naturally produces.
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Breaking the stigma: Psychedelic Drugs
Cannabis Life Network
AUGUST 22, 2020
As they are, indeed, physiologically toxic and addictive. A large portion of the population and the government condemn these substances to be dangerous, addictive, and illegal. Although, that may be true when it comes to opiates or stimulants (such as heroin or cocaine). Psychedelics, on […].
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Leafly
SEPTEMBER 30, 2019
Learn how terpenes work on physiological and psychological pathways to influence the effects of your cannabis. The post How cannabis terpenes work on your body and mind appeared first on Leafly.
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Is It Possible To Not Have Cannabinoid Receptors?
PrestoDoctor
JANUARY 17, 2024
They are responsible for regulating various physiological processes such as pain , appetite, mood, and immune response. While other organisms may not possess CB1 & CB2 receptors, it is clear that in humans, these receptors play a significant role in maintaining various physiological processes. Can I Lack Cannabinoid Receptors?
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Nurturing Your Endocannabinoid System
Peninsula Alternative Health
MAY 5, 2023
The ECS is involved in regulating a wide range of physiological processes, including appetite, sleep, mood, immune function, and pain sensation. Get enough sleep Getting enough sleep is essential for the proper functioning of many physiological processes, including the endocannabinoid system (ECS).
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What is Hexahydrocannabinol (HHC)?
CannaMD
MARCH 4, 2024
This article delves into HHC's scientific background, its physiological impacts, and the legal framework governing its application, shedding light on why this compound might be a valuable addition to the cannabis repertoire for both therapeutic and recreational uses.
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Can cannabis make you more empathetic?
The Cannigma
AUGUST 25, 2021
But there is evidence that it requires a complex interaction between physiological and psychological processes. Cannabis can have direct effects on both physiological and psychological processes. However, “this physiological response can be exacerbated with the wrong cannabinoid or dose,” Dr. Roberts explained.
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Trulieve Hybrid Space Bomb (Spb)
FloridaMarijuana.net
MAY 17, 2019
As with most cannabis products, ease into consumption to understand how the product mingles with your physiology. If you need energy and motivation to accomplish tasks, this strain may be beneficial. Each patient is unique, and patient self-reporting is personal. Use these descriptions as a guide.
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Getting to Know Cannabigerol with Bonni Goldstein, MD
Project CBD
MAY 3, 2023
The endocannabinoid system is a physiological regulator, and it’s helping you stay in balance. We start off with endocannabinoid system physiology, the physiology of the cannabinoids and other constituents of the plant. The practicum is a full day of education.
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A Deep Dive into the Endocannabinoid System: The Science Behind Medical Marijuana
United Patients Group
AUGUST 24, 2023
A fundamental understanding of the ECS is crucial for both medical professionals and patients as it plays an integral role in maintaining homeostasis, the body’s internal equilibrium among various physiological processes. By interacting with cannabinoid receptors, endocannabinoids help regulate vital processes, such as: 1.
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Cannabis and the Immune System
United Patients Group
JANUARY 8, 2023
The endocannabinoid system (ECS) is the largest regulatory system in the body, and it influences many physiological processes such as mood, memory, and immune function. The ECS plays an important role in balancing many different physiological processes, including immune system responses. The ECS Maintains Homeostasis.
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Nurturing Nature: A Contemporary Clinician’s Insight
TheAnswerPage
DECEMBER 7, 2021
Cannabinoid Biochemistry and Physiology. One has only to look at essential “life-blood” molecules of hemoglobin next to those of chlorophyll to appreciate that their remarkably similar chemistries connect an ancient botanical past to the complexities of our evolved modern human physiology.
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How cannabis terpenes work on your body and mind
Leafly
SEPTEMBER 25, 2019
Learn how terpenes work on physiological and psychological pathways to influence the effects of your cannabis. The post How cannabis terpenes work on your body and mind appeared first on Leafly.
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Terpene Spotlight: Caryophyllene
FloridaMarijuana.net
OCTOBER 1, 2018
For centuries, humans have relied on the medicinal functions of the cannabis plant despite not having the science or the ability to understand just how the plant works biologically and physiologically.
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Answer of the Day for Apr 14, 2021
TheAnswerPage
APRIL 13, 2021
The endocannabinoid system (ECS) is an internal homeostatic system present in all vertebrates that plays a critical role in the nervous system and regulates multiple physiological processes, including appetite, digestion, mood, coordination, and other processes.
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Medical Marijuana’s Impact on ALS Symptoms
LifeCannMD
APRIL 1, 2024
Cannabinoids, the numerous active compounds found in marijuana, have effects on the body’s endocannabinoid system , which is involved in regulating various physiological functions, including pain sensation, chronic/acute pain, appetite, and sleep for ALS patients. Fernando Fandiño-Sende at Miami’s Premier Marijuana Evaluation Clinic.
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Hiking While High: A Match Made in Heaven?
LIWTS
APRIL 20, 2019
Not only in terms of enjoyment, but by enhancing the physiological and psychological benefits of getting active. Pretty much any physical activity can be enhanced with a good batch of bud. Science has confirmed weed’s capacity to maximise the benefits of exercise, creating the perfect excuse to combine the two.
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Why Does Cannabis Make You Paranoid?
United Patients Group
JULY 13, 2023
Psychological and physiological effects of paranoia Paranoia is one of the most commonly reported side effects of using cannabis. Understanding the psychological and physiological effects of paranoia can shed light on why some people experience this reaction when using cannabis. Why Does Cannabis Make You Paranoid?
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Cannabis & the Bible
Project CBD
MAY 31, 2023
In Incense and Poison Ordeals in the Ancient Orient , Alan Godbey attributes the genesis of the concept of “divine plants” to “when the primeval savage discovered that the smoke of his cavern fire sometimes produced queer physiological effects.
Can you smoke weed before surgery?
The Cannigma
JULY 7, 2021
When asked if anesthesia could potentially be more dangerous if the patient was under the influence of cannabis, she said “that’s our job, to manipulate physiology. “We juggle all those things in addition to their medical problems, that’s what we do.”. Everyone is at risk.
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Medical Marijuana Can Be Used to Treat Neuropathy
FloridaMarijuana.net
AUGUST 15, 2018
Dr. Mazanet recommends THC and CBD for neuropathic pain and explains how each cannabinoid works within the human physiology and their main uses: THC predominant. “Although CBD and THC act differently in the body, they seem to have many of the same medical benefits. Analgesic/”Opiate Type Pain Relief”. Appetite Stimulant. Muscle Relaxation.
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How Cannabis Can Beat the Summer Heat
PrestoDoctor
JULY 18, 2023
THC interacts with the body’s endocannabinoid system, which is responsible for regulating various physiological processes, including temperature control. The Body’s Response To Heat and How Cannabis Can Help When the summer heat strikes, our bodies go through various physiological changes to regulate temperature and keep us cool.
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Cannabis and OCD: Seeking Relief
PrestoDoctor
SEPTEMBER 15, 2023
The ednocannabinoid system plays a crucial role in regulating various physiological processes, including mood and anxiety. The ECS is a complex network of receptors, enzymes, and molecules that help regulate various physiological processes in the body, including mood, cognition, and emotional responses.
How cannabis affects your skin
The Cannigma
DECEMBER 20, 2021
Sebum and oily, waxy substance naturally produced in the skin, and the main physiological factor in the development of acne. The interaction of cannabis with acne has quite limited medical data and there are few conflicting hypotheses.
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Thailand: Chulalongkorn University Taps into Medical Cannabis and Expands the Product Line
Cannabis Law Report
JULY 2, 2021
Dr. Varalee Yodsurang, Department of Pharmacology and Physiology, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences added that the cannabis ice cream has the controlled level of THC at 0.2 % as prescribed by the Ministry of Public Health.
Does cannabis affect birth control?
The Cannigma
JUNE 10, 2021
As one comprehensive review of research from 2012 noted, “almost all pregnancy events are regulated by endocannabinoid signaling, and in most cases, optimal outcomes can only be achieved under normal physiological endocannabinoid levels. Either silenced or enhanced endocannabinoid signaling derails these processes.”
CBD and CBDA: What’s The Difference And Which Is Best For Me?
Healer
MARCH 3, 2021
However, early findings show that even small amounts of CBDA can have significant beneficial physiologic effects, and this is exactly what I have observed in my clinical practice. CBD and CBDA share many physiologic properties, but also have some important differences. At this time, we know even less about CBDA than CBD.
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Cannabinoids: THC
FloridaMarijuana.net
OCTOBER 18, 2018
The authors state that “the discovery of the cannabinoid receptors in the 1990s led to the characterisation of the endogenous cannabinoid system in terms of its components and numerous basic physiologic functions.”. The University of Washington states that there are at least 480 natural components in the cannabis plant.
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Can CBD oil ease pain for pets?
Cannabis Chronicles
JANUARY 11, 2019
Cannabidiol derives its healing and pain-relieving powers by interacting with receptors that regulate a wide range of physiological and neurological functions, advocates say. “I’ve seen it work in some cases and not work in similar cases. Everything is different.”.
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5 foods that can affect your high
The Cannigma
JUNE 20, 2021
No, but it is one example of how the terpenes in specific foods can potentially produce a noticeable physiological effect and could alter your cannabis experience. Does this mean that chewing a few peppercorns can instantly make you emerge from an intense THC high? FAAH and breaking down anandamide.
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Natural Strategies for Age Management: A Holistic Approach to Longevity
Greencamp
NOVEMBER 28, 2024
Today, we explore how to effectively manage the physiological and psychological effects of aging through natural and. Aging gracefully is more than just a goal—it’s a lifestyle choice that requires proactive and holistic age management.
52 Dogs Given CBD See ‘Significant Reductions’ In Stress And Anxiety Related To Riding In Cars, Study Finds
Medical Marijuana Program Connection
JANUARY 23, 2024
To investigate the issue, researchers at the Waltham Petcare Science Institute in the United Kingdom compared the behavioral and physiological stress response of dogs who received THC-free. Dogs who receive daily doses of CBD see “significant reductions” in stress and anxiety related to car travel, according to a new study. Read More
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Cannabinoids: From CBD to THC
PrestoDoctor
NOVEMBER 4, 2024
Cannabinoids are chemical compounds found in the cannabis plant that interact with the body’s endocannabinoid system, a vital component in regulating various physiological and cognitive processes.
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Understanding the Endocannabinoid System: A Guide for Medical Marijuana Patients
MMJ Recs
MAY 25, 2024
It plays a role in the regulation of a wide range of physiological processes and in maintaining homeostasis, or balance, within the body. Dysfunction in the ECS has been linked to a range of health conditions, highlighting its significance in maintaining overall physiological balance and promoting well-being. What is ECS?
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CBD for Anxiety: Exploring the Benefits, Research, and Best Practices
United Patients Group
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
CBD has been shown to interact with our body’s endocannabinoid system (ECS) , a complex biological system responsible for maintaining homeostasis and regulating various physiological functions, including mood, stress response, and sleep.
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98 Answer of the Day for Jan 11, 2022
TheAnswerPage
JANUARY 10, 2022
Comparison of subjective, pharmacokinetic, and physiological effects of marijuana smoked as joints and blunts. Blunts consist of marijuana wrapped in tobacco leaves, whereas joints consist of marijuana wrapped in cigarette paper. Cooper ZD, Haney M. Drug and Alcohol Dependence. Vol 103 Iss 3, 1 August 2009, Pages 107-113. See the Answer.
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Cannabis News and Research 4/30/21
Nature's Way Medicine
APRIL 30, 2021
It does not bind cannabis receptors so it has no physiological value. New Study Suggests CBD Pain Relief is Placebo. As frequently discussed on this website, CBD has essentially no effect in the endocannabinoid system of the body.
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Mechoulam on the Future of Cannabinoid Research
Project CBD
MARCH 15, 2023
Anandamide and 2-AG are part of an internal lipid neurotransmitter system that regulates a wide range of physiological processes, including appetite, mood, pain perception, and immune function. And in 1995, Mechoulam and his team identified a second endocannabinoid compound, 2-arachidonoyglycerol or 2-AG for short.
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