Looking at the scale and duration of this pandemic it is very unusual that governments did not put much effort in the early treatment of COVID-19 (does not mean it does not exist), that could prevent tough hospitalizations, hospital over crowdedness, and overworked staff. One of the institutions that chose a different approach is located …
Serotonin or 5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT) is a neurotransmitter, which has a complex and diverse biological function. Some experts define it as a hormone as well. It affects our mood, cognition, reward system, learning, memory, and many other physiological processes. Serotonin sends signals between our nerve cells and is mostly present in our brain, intestines, and blood …
Studies researching psychosomatic effects of social isolation on animals showed, that these type of environment changes can have a very strong negative effect on our endocannabinoid system. Changes in endocannabinoid levels in the limbic and brain areas, due to stressful moments, a person is more inclined to scared, negative thoughts, and aggressive behavior. Consequently, social …
Understanding the very complex relationship between our immune system and cannabis can be very hard. Once we understand the interaction between them, we can be amazed by the exceptional body defence system and by the effect of cannabinoids on the immune system regulation. Moreover, endocannabinoid system (ECS) is crucial in the process as it is …
The way people see cannabis has been changing over the years. From generations that condemned it, were afraid what it might cause due to negative propaganda, to nowadays using cannabis for treating various medical conditions. Cannabis products are already reaching a wide population. In addition to serving as an antiviral agent in the early stages …
What can cannabis science tell us about healthy life habits? When it operates properly, our endocannabinoid system (ECS) controls our metabolism, appetite, satiety, and our body weight. CB1 cannabinoid receptors in our brain tell us to eat when our body requires food. They stimulate our appetite and sharpens our smell, to additionally award us while …
Sleep is essential for our daily routine. We sleep about one third of a day. Sleeping quality and length are as important for survival, as food and water. Sleep is crucial for building new and maintaining old connections in the brain, which enable new memories generation. With a lack of sleep, it is harder to …
Although CBD has become popular only in recent years, its use among running community is already widespread in multiple domains such as running in cities, nature, trail running, intense marathon training or just relaxed afternoon runs. There is no doubt running is very beneficial for human health. However, we must understand how our body works …
In recent years cannabis food supplements have become an effective alternative to pharmaceutical approach. This goes for people and our pets as well. But why exactly is the use of CBD for pets on the rise? Cannabis food supplements have many positive effects and little to no side effects with majority of people and animals. …
CBD in sports can be a healthier, safer aletrnative to current approaches. Chronic use of prescription painkillers presents a great health risk to our bodies. Furthermore, in USA alone, opioid addictionn and lethal doses kill tens of thousands of people annually. As a consequence there is a growing interest among athletes in cannabidiol (CBD) effects …
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