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Our human bodies have tiny cannabis like molecules floating around in us.  They are called Endocannabinoids .

Your endocannabinoid levels are higher after running, cycling or having sex. This is why we feel relaxed, less anxious and sometimes feel “high”

Yes, these molecules are structurally similar to the cannabis plant. CLICK HERE for article from Harvard Health . Cacao also has endocannabinoids called Anandamide.

Our human bodies have Cannabaniod Receptors!  These are known as CB1 and CB2 receptors. These molecules and receptors are your ENDOCANNABINIOD SYSTEM.

The First Endocannabinoid was first discovered in 1992  (How the Endocannabiniod System was discovered) Even now in 2022 as I write this my computer does not recognize the word “Endocannabiniod”

My purpose here is to 1. Give you a quick run down on your body and cannabiniods & 2.  Understand why CBD & Chocolate give you amazing benefits + know exactly what to use.  CLICK HERE for my list:)

Let’s do this!

Here’s an easy way to understand your ECS:

The molecules are in you all the time. The molecules stimulate the receptors. The receptors work  like traffic cops.

They control the levels and activity of other neurotransmitters. They immediately regulate your body by turning up or turning down the activity of whichever system needs to be adjusted. Whether it’s hunger, temperature or alertness.

 The ECS regulates and controls critical bodily functions :

• learning & memory
• emotional processing
• sleep
• temperature control
• pain control
• inflammatory and immune responses
• eating

Cannabis (from the plant) works it’s effect by hijacking our ancient cellular machinery.

THis has been proven to have some highly beneficial effects in humans. Michael Pollan, author of The Botany of Desire that cannabis is a paknt that humans have co-evolved with for thousands of years. Pollan writes that because the act of forgetting plays a valuable role in the ability of our brains to function without being overloaded with data from our senses that we are continually bombarded with.

Pollan hypothesizes that if we didn’t forget we wouldn’t function. Cannabis helps us do this. Interesting!

I’m not saying you should use cannabis. All I’m saying is it makes sense that marijuana works well for many and is linked to treating anxiety and PTSD.

I want you to have super approcahable ways to enhance your ECS to keep you even more healthy, balanced and calm.  This is why I highly encourage Chocolate & CBD products.

CLICK HERE for my top chocolate resources

CLICK HERE for my top CBD resources

Cacao and CBD are ANANDAMIDES,  chemical compound similar to cannabis that binds to brain receptors like cannabis. Ananda means “Internal Bliss”  CLICK HERE for a quick run down on why Chocolate is an endocannabinoid  and will boost your overall health

It’s July!  I’ve noticed that these extremely hot days bring 2 specific struggles for people.

#1 is knowing what to eat. With social gatherings and high temps, we don’t want to cook and end up indulging in not so healthy foods (chips, desserts, drinks)

That’s why I’m sharing 2 recipes + my favorite healthy store bought treat. There is no cooking (blender only) AND this one treat goes great with S’mores! CLICK HERE for those goods.

Click Here for my best salad dressing that the most picky and non healthy eaters love.

#2 (struggle) not happy with our bodies. We pull out the swim suits, stand in front of the bathroom mirror and see what we don’t like about ourselves. It’s time to turn criticism into adoration.

CLICK HERE for 2 step practice I am challenging myself to use daily. This will help me see the body I love in the mirror.

NITRIC OXIDE! It’s a molecule you want more of always. It’s in you and it’s easy to produce more. Learn why you really want more and exactly what to do!

This is my Favorite fall soup recipe. Super comforting, filling + super healthy. Best part is you can easily modify to fit your needs. Recipe is below

CLICK HERE to for details on my upcoming Protein Video Lesson

Recipe:

• 1.5 lb ground beef, organic grass-fed (optional)
  8 cup low-sodium vegetable broth
  4 cup water
  2 medium red onion, chopped
  4 tablespoon peeled and minced fresh ginger
  8 cloves garlic, minced
  2 teaspoon salt
  2 bunch collard greens (or chard or kale), ribs removed and leaves chopped into 1-inch strips
  1 1/2 cup unsalted almond butter (chunky or smooth)
  1 cup tomato paste
  Hot sauce, like sriracha (AKA rooster sauce)

Instructions: Fully cook the ground beef in a skillet pan – bout 8 mins over med, high heat. Set aside. Combine the broth and water in a medium Dutch oven or stock pot. Bring the mixture to a boil, then add the onion, ginger, garlic and salt. Cook on medium-low heat for 20 minutes. In a medium-sized, heat-safe mixing bowl, combine the peanut butter and tomato paste, then transfer 1 to 2 cups of the hot stock to the bowl. Whisk the mixture together until smooth, then pour the peanut mixture back into the soup and mix well. Stir in the collard greens and cooked ground beef
Season the soup with hot sauce to taste.
Simmer for about 15 more minutes on medium-low heat, stirring often.

** You can keep the ground beef separate and add right before reheating to best accommodate different people & needs.  CHECK OUT my Protein Video Lesson, so you can know exactly how much your body needs and why.