HEALTH
maintain homeostasis. Dysfunction of the ECS is
thought to contribute to a wide variety of condi-
tions, including fibromyalgia and IBS. In simple
terms, when your body doesn’t produce enough
endocannabinoids or does not regulate them prop-
erly, you are more prone to illnesses that affect one
or more of the functions listed above.
In short, the ECS works in overdrive to restore the
body’s natural balance when diseases are present.
It’s why cannabis relieves so many medical condi-
tions. Ingesting cannabinoids signals the body to
create more endocannabinoids and build more re-
ceptors. By doing this, the system reduces inflam-
mation while repairing cells.
What happens if you have a weakened ECS? Sig-
nificantly, chronic pain and inflammatory condi-
tions will appear. The National Institutes of Health
is examining the possibility that an ECS deficiency
could be the underlying factor of “migraines, fibro-
myalgia, irritable bowel syndrome, and other func-
tional conditions alleviated by clinical cannabis.”
In addition, research has found that humans are
not the only beings with ECS. Mammals, reptiles,
and even some non-vertebrates have this regula-
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tory structure. It affects cell growth, reproduction,
and many other functions. Thus, hemp CDB prod-
ucts without the THC are beneficial to pets and
other animals as well.
In addition, research has
found that humans are not
the only beings with ECS.
Mammals, reptiles, and even
some non-vertebrates have
this regulatory structure.
It affects cell growth,
reproduction, and many other
functions. Thus, hemp CDB
products without the THC are
beneficial to pets and other
animals as well.