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:)
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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 plant 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.
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.
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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