Photo by AmparoGV As temperatures rise and UV rays intensify, many are turning to natural solutions for seasonal health and recovery. Enter cannabis—a plant often associated with relaxation and recreation, now increasingly studied for its potential wellness applications in the summertime. From CBD’s protective effects on the skin to the thermoregulatory role of the … [Read more...] about Balancing Heat and Harm with the Endocannabinoid System
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The Endocannabinoid System and How it Interacts With Other Systems
The ECS—which interacts with cannabinoids including THC and CBD—is a complex cell-signaling system that regulates various physiological processes including appetite and mood. Photo credit: Botanical Sciences. Dr. Pepper Hernandez ND, Ph.D., CTC, CNHP in ECS and Naturopathic Medicine, is a cannabis therapy consultant, founder and education director of the Cannabis Holistic … [Read more...] about The Endocannabinoid System and How it Interacts With Other Systems
The Science of Munchies: Why Cannabis Stimulates Your Appetite
THC reacts with the endocannabinoid system to promote hunger cues. Photo by Puhimec. Somewhere in between centuries of cannabis use, the munchies were born. A classic case of cause and effect, the munchies is a universally recognized term coined to describe cannabis’ uncanny ability to stimulate the appetite. But like most conversations surrounding the medicinal plant, the … [Read more...] about The Science of Munchies: Why Cannabis Stimulates Your Appetite
We Tried Après Delight’s CBD Lube, and Here’s What Happened
Après Delight CBD-Infused Intimacy Oil. Photo credit: Après Delight. Let’s face it — vulvas and their owners deserve more tender lovin’ care than they receive. Statistics have repeatedly shown that female pleasure takes a back seat in the bedroom. For instance, the Socioaffective Neuroscience and Psychology journal reported that “men experience orgasms in intercourse … [Read more...] about We Tried Après Delight’s CBD Lube, and Here’s What Happened
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