Researchers link the euphoric phenomenon that many experience after intense exercise to endocannabinoids. Photo Credit: Pixabay. A runner’s high, as Dr. David Linden, professor of neuroscience at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine explains, is “a short-lasting deeply euphoric state following intense exercise.” Researchers have previously linked this euphoric … [Read more...] about Research Finds That Endocannabinoids Cause “Runner’s High”
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The Endocannabinoid System is Present in us all
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
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
Along Came THCP: Scientists Discover Most Potent Cannabinoid Yet
Move over THC. There's a newer, perhaps more potent cannabinoid in town. In fact, there are two. Each resembles the plant’s most famous chemical compounds, THC and CBD. They are even named similarly to their cousins. Cannabidiphorol (CBDP) and tetrahydrocannabiphorol (THCP) are the latest cannabinoids to be discovered by researchers. The discovery was … [Read more...] about Along Came THCP: Scientists Discover Most Potent Cannabinoid Yet
