CANNABIS AND MASSAGE, A PERFECT MATCH?

Cannabis and massage are both techniques that have been used far back into history in order to treat conditions such as pain. Both modalities work effectively when used in isolation, however some therapists are now using them in combination and reporting powerful effects.Perhaps one of the better-known uses of medical cannabis is its effects against chronic pain. Cannabis has a similarity with massage in that its use as a medical treatment spans far back into history, having been used in China from 2700 BC and India from 1000 BC. Cannabis plants produce a resin that is loaded with chemicals known as cannabinoids. 

"True Cannabis Stories"

While the cancer industry is loath to admit it, many patients have had success in treating their cancer at home with cannabis —  after conventional therapies like chemo and radiation failed. The researchers say that their findings prove that cannabis can be used as a cancer treatment. Does that mean plants will finally start getting recognized for their medicinal powers...? 

Hormonal Imbalance: A Beginner’s Guide by Endoca

Are you amongst the slightly confused, when it comes to hormonal health? Are you still wondering how to control your hormonal imbalance? The human body produces approximately 50 different hormones all working towards helping you maintain homeostasis. Hormones are best described as chemical messengers that travel around the bloodstream instructing tissues and organs on how to do their job.

Not only are hormones vital to your health and your well-being, but their job is also irreplaceable. When you produce either too much or too little of any given hormone, you experience what we call “hormonal imbalance”.

This imbalance doesn't need to be very severe in order to cause problems, as even small fluctuations in your hormone levels can end up having serious effects on your body.

"Study Finds Miscarriage May Be Prevented By THC"

Cannabinoid receptor problems in the placenta may cause miscarriage, according to new study. 

The role that the endocannabinoid system plays in reproduction has been studied for years. 

There is strong support of its involvement in maintaining the health and function of the placenta, and thus preventing miscarriage.

There are at least four kinds of receptors in the human body, each activated by cannabinoids. The most commonly known receptors are CB1 and CB2. The peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor-g (PPAR-g) and the G-protein coupled receptor GPR55 are additional receptors that interact with cannabinoids.  Science has more recently discovered that ion channels also participate in conveying messages of cannabinoid molecules, including TRPV1 and TRPM8.

-The Placenta and Cannabinoid Receptors

The main function of the human placenta is nourishment, oxygen and carbon dioxide exchange, and protein biosynthesis for the fetus. The placenta is its own organ, consisting of many different cell types. Metabolism within the placenta creates the microenvironment necessary to support development of human life.

Scientists discovered that placental cells express cannabinoid receptors CB1 and CB2, which suggests that cannabinoids from cannabis consumption may impact placenta functioning.

"Does CBD Have Medical Benefits for Dogs"?

As with any pet wellness trend, when it comes to CBD oil for dogs, there’s a lot of information floating around online.

Of course, you want to do what’s best for your pup, which leads to the question: What do I need to know about CBD oil?

Every animal with a spinal column has an endocannabinoid system (ECS), which scientists estimate evolved more than 600 million years ago and has been carried forward across the millennia.

This ancient system—discovered through the work of several researchers between roughly 1965 and 1995—is named for Cannabis sativa L., the plant species that most dramatically affects it.

Its basic functions have been summarized as to “relax, eat, sleep, and protect.”


Ok all this, but how CBD Is Thought to Help Dogs...???

Researchers are still learning CBD’s specific effects on dogs, but here’s how the compound is thought to work:

Dogs have an endocannabinoid system (ECS), just like humans. 
The ECS is a network of cellular activators and receptors in the body that regulate physiological processes, including pain, mood, inflammation, stress, and more. 

CBD binds to and activates the vanilloid, adenosine, and serotonin receptors in a dog’s ECS and helps to regulate pain perception, inflammation, temperature, and more. It also boosts dopamine levels, helping to reduce anxiety and improve mood. 

CBD also blocks GPR55 signaling, which decreases cancer cell reproduction.