Selected quotes: In the past decade, the endocannabinoid system has been implicated in a growing number of physiological functions, both in the central and peripheral nervous systems and in peripheral organs… modulating the activity of the endocannabinoid system turned out to hold therapeutic promise in a wide range of disparate diseases and pathological conditions, ranging […]
Scroll down for some visual aids and videos An overview of the Endocannabinoid System: The endocannabinoid system is responsible for regulating balance in our body’s immune response, communication between cells, appetite and metabolism, memory, and more. In spite of the integral role this system takes on, until recently it remained an unknown […]
The article below is copied from theimpactnetwork.org and posted here for archival and educational purposes Clinical Endocannabinoid Deficiency (CECD) was coined by Dr. Ethan Russo in 2004 to characterize symptoms found when there is not enough endocannabinoid system signaling. Most of the disease states related to CECD are marked by chronic pain, dysfunctional immune systems, fatigue, and mood imbalances. […]
Below are selected quotes from an article titled: WHAT ARE CANNABINOIDS? The media is continually reporting various aspects of the medicinal efficacy of cannabis. It helps cancer patients endure the wrenching nausea of chemotherapy. It allows multiple sclerosis sufferers to enjoy an afternoon in the park without their wheelchair. It delivers significant seizure reductions to children […]
The article below was copied from MedicalJane.com for educational and archival purposes. Original article is dated Nov 17, 2014: A study published in Molecular and Cellular Neuroscience in September 2013 (reviewed previously on Medical Jane here) provides evidence that plant-based cannabinoids may be effective in reversing the accumulation of amyloid in the brain by assisting in its […]