Tag: ECS

Autism Spectrum Disorders and Plant-Based Cannabinoids

There has been huge controversy in mainstream and alternative news media concerning the Autism epidemic. As of April 2018, the CDC has stated that 1 in 59 children (1 in 37 boys and 1 in 151 girls) suffers from Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), which is a 15% increase from statistics in 2017. Raising and nurturing…
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Chiropractic N8 Intelligence & the N8 Endocannabinoid System in 2018

Years of research on the human endocannabinoid system (ECS) and its role in maintaining homeostasis in the body is well documented. Practically every cell, tissue, and organ in the human body has cannabinoid and cannabinoid-like receptors. The ECS will signal intracellular functions such as protein and enzyme formation, DNA transcription, gene expression, and energy production,…
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SAVE THE FISH: Using Omega-3 Fatty Acid Supplements from Hemp Oil

Omega-3 fatty acids are a popular item in the supplement aisle with benefits influencing many different tissues and organ systems. The human body is unable to synthesize long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids on its own and needs to consume the critical omega-3 fatty acids, eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). EPA and DHA are commonly…
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The Role of the Human Endocannabinoid System in Bone Metabolism and Fracture Healing

Scientists have discovered fascinating physiology in the endocannabinoid system (ECS) in the constant remodeling of bone tissue. New research has uncovered that the ECS plays a critical role in maintaining adequate skeletal system functioning. A study from the Journal of Neuroendocrinology 2008 focused on the major components of the ECS in bone metabolism. The two main…
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