A compound in black pepper, cinnamon, cloves, and many cannabis varietals acts on several targets that impact the endocannabinoid system.
Tag: Food and Diet
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The Plant, the Whole Plant & Nothing But the Plant
Resinous flower tops aren’t the only medicinal part of cannabis.
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Cacao, a Traditional Plant Medicine for Modern Times
Scientists are investigating the health benefits of the ‘food of the gods.’
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Dolphin Study Identifies Hitherto Unknown Endocannabinoid
Newly discovered endogenous fatty acid compound promotes healthy metabolism and mental wellbeing by binding to cannabinoid receptors.
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Real-World CBD Evidence, CBD & Ketamine, and More
New developments in the burgeoning field of cannabinoid research.
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Diet, Exercise & Endocannabinoid Tone
Excerpted from “The Essential Guide to CBD” by the Editors of Reader’s Digest and Project CBD.
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Essential Fatty Acids & the Endocannabinoid System
How an imbalance of omega-3 and omega-6 undermines our health.
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Gut Dysbiosis, Depression & the Endocannabinoid System
Can dietary or probiotic interventions improve our mental health?
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Gut Microbiota & the Endocannabinoid System
Scientific research shows that THC and CBD promote a healthy microbiome.
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Meet the Medicinal Mushrooms
Excerpted from “The Rebel’s Apothecary: A Practical Guide to the Healing Magic of Cannabis, CBD, and Mushrooms” by Jenny Sansouci.