Endocannabinoids, Phytocannabinoids & MS

All of us have something known as an endocannabinoid system (ECS) consisting of receptors, neurotransmitters known as endocannabinoids, and enzymes that break these down once they served their purpose (read more about it here ). 

However, endocannabinoids are a special type of neurotransmitter that are able to not only affect “receiver” neurons, but also “sender” neurons.  When a postsynaptic neuron gets triggered, endocannabinoid production is activated, from where they travel “backwards” up the axon towards the presynaptic neuron, functioning like a dimmer-switch that suppresses neurotransmitter release and neural activity.  Essentially, this means that the way in which neural impulses are sent, neurotransmitters are released, and how these are processed by the CNS is primarily mediated by the ECS.

How CBD interacts with other medications, contraindications & side effects

The safety profile of cannabidiol (CBD) has been extensively researched.  Data from studies, laboratory experiments and clinical trials all show that CBD is well tolerated in both animals and humans, even at extremely high dosages.  In fact, to date, not a single report of a CBD overdose or death has been reported.

Let's take a look at how cannabis and black lives intertwine and what needs to change. 

A more up to date 2020 analysis by the ACLU concluded: “Black people are 3.64 times more likely than white people to be arrested for marijuana possession, notwithstanding comparable usage rates.”

The authors reported: “In every single state, black people were more likely to be arrested for marijuana possession, and in some states, Black people were up to...

CBD Oil Dosage for Sleep

In an early study on the effects of CBD on sleep, researchers found dosage that people who do not suffer from sleeping disorders, needed very high doses of around the 600 mg mark while insomniacs only needed doses of a 150 mg to 160 mg of CBD to induce sleep. Therefore, it is suggested to start off with a dose of 40 mg, gradually working up to anywhere between...

As the popularity of medical cannabis and hemp-infused products increases, so too are the different ways in which you can take it - from oils and tinctures, to gummies, creams, vapes, teas, and even toothpicks. 

No wonder then that an increasing number of people are starting to question the efficacy if what many consider more gimmicky products. But also, what IS the best and most effective way to take medical cannabis and hemp products?

Anxiety-related disorders are becoming increasingly common, with 1 in 6 people in the United Kingdom alone, reporting symptoms of anxiety and/or depression each week.  The usual course of treatment often includes heavy duty antidepressants (e.g. duloxetine, venlafaxine and desvenlafaxine), selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) (e.g. citalopram, fluoxetine, and paroxetine) as well as tranquilizers (the most popular of these being benzodiazepines).

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