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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 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 ...
Omega-3 Fatty Acids Reduce Inflammation through Cannabinoids
The chemical compounds called cannabinoids, found in cannabis and hemp, are also produced naturally in the body from omega-3 fatty acids. A new study in ...
Is the New York Times Picking on the Science for CBD?
A recent New York Times article, CBD is Everywhere, But Scientists Still Don’t Know Much About It, paints a picture of snake-oil sales, hyped-up claims ...
Cannabidiol May Reduce Intestinal Inflammation
In this study, published in PLOS ONE, researchers explored the role of cannabidiol for intestinal inflammation. This research looked enteric glial cells (EGC), which plays ...
The Endocannabinoid System and Potential Therapeutic Uses in Multiple Sclerosis and other Neuroinflammatory Diseases
Multiple sclerosis is the most common inflammatory demyelinating disease of the central nervous system, caused by an autoimmune response against myelin that eventually leads to ...
Understanding Cannabinoid Delivery Systems and Clinical Applications
There is a growing body of evidence to suggest that cannabinoids are beneficial for a range of clinical conditions, including pain, inflammation, epilepsy, sleep disorders, ...
Effectiveness of Prescription CBD for Epilepsy May Wane in a Quarter of Patients
Approximately 25 percent of drug-resistant epilepsy patients taking cannabidiol (CBD) developed a tolerance to the treatment, researchers said at the American Epilepsy Society annual meeting ...
Is Cannabidiol the Next Clinical Antioxidant?
Emerging research shows that cannabidiol holds unique properties as an antioxidant. In the scientific summary, we profile two studies that review the potential of non-psychotropic ...
Derrick DeSilva, MD, on CBD for Common Conditions, Choosing a Safe, Reliable Brand
In this video, Dr. DeSilva shares some case studies and how he is prescribing CBD for common conditions for his patients. In this video series ...
