Day: March 25, 2019
The Endocannabinoid System and the Gut
“The brain and the gut speak the same language” (1) Ethan Russo, MD, Renown Cannabinoid Scientist The endocannabinoid system (ECS) is a network of receptors and enzymes that are spread throughout the body. This system can interact with one’s own cannabinoids (endogenous or endocannabinoids) because of substances found in natureRead
New Study by Valter Longo, PhD: Fasting Mimicking Repairs Gut and Reduces Inflammation
Electronic Records Biggest Cause of Physician Burnout
Physician burnout is real but getting better, according to a new report from Mayo Clinic Proceedings. Between October 12, 2017, and March 15, 2018, researchers at Mayo and Stanford University surveyed US physicians and a probability-based sample of the US working population (methods were similar to previous 2011 and 2014Read
How Do Cannabinoid Receptors Affect Motivation to Eat or Exercise?
Physical inactivity is a common factor in lifestyle diseases – and one that is often linked to the excessive consumption of fatty and/or sugary foods. The opposite scenario of excessive physical activity at the expense of caloric intake can also be harmful, as cases of anorexia nervosa illustrate. These scenariosRead