It’s living inside us all, humans and animals. From vertebrates to invertebrates, the endocannabinoid system (ECS) is a part of everyone. But what exactly does it do in our bodies, and how does it affect them? ECS Explained The ECS is a cell-signaling system that is responsible for regulating immune responses, communication between cells, appetite, and many … [Read more...] about The Endocannabinoid System is Present in us all
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Is Cannabis Really a Gateway Drug?
Ah, yes, the infamous postulation that cannabis is a conniving gateway to hard drug abuse. The cannabis community has long disregarded this idea as myth. But opponents to cannabis profess that weed sucks users into the dangerous world of illicit drug use. So, who’s right? The Gateway Hypothesis According to a study in the journal of Preventive Medicine Reports, the … [Read more...] about Is Cannabis Really a Gateway Drug?
Need a Tolerance Break From Cannabis? Why and How it Works
Cannabis consumers who are not feeling the full effects of the plant may find it is time to reset their tolerance levels. Users can take breaks from ingesting tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) in order to combat diminished effects, lower their tolerance levels and achieve their desired high. The Brain Chemistry THC is the psychoactive compound in cannabis that’s … [Read more...] about Need a Tolerance Break From Cannabis? Why and How it Works
Decarboxylation and Why It’s So Important
Users can smoke cannabis, and eat it too. But it must be decarboxylated for it to produce any noticeable effects. What is Decarboxylation? Decarboxylation, aka decarbing, is heating up cannabis to activate many of its compounds. Activating the cannabinoids, like THC, will help users get the most out of their highs. Heat is the quickest way to activate … [Read more...] about Decarboxylation and Why It’s So Important
CBG and Delta-8-THC: Uses and Benefits
Scientists are discovering new cannabinoids as the research into cannabis grows. Cannabigerol (CBG) and Delta-8-tetrahydrocannabinol (Delta-8-THC) are two of the latest cannabinoids to be identified by researchers in cannabis plants. The compounds are in many products in the cannabis and beauty industries. Research studies continue to produce novel ways to use these agents by … [Read more...] about CBG and Delta-8-THC: Uses and Benefits