Isn’t it ironic that so many topical products your patients use every day for bodycare and cleansing aren’t “clean” in composition? Many contain the pernicious “Ps” – parabens and phthalates – which are highly regulated in the EU because research points toward negative health effects particularly from repeated, long-term exposure.
As the largest organ in the body, the skin is constantly being challenged by myriad environmental and cosmetic compounds, climate conditions, internal stress and diet. Most people tend to view their skin as a means of attraction; clean, youthful and hydrated skin is the goal to enhance visual appeal.
Did you know that beyond the phytonutrients in the hemp plant, numerous non-cannabis plants and compounds have also been found to stimulate, antagonize or modulate aspects of the endocannabinoid system (ECS)?
Before gummies were used in the hemp industry, they were not only a candy, but they were used as a delivery system for vitamins and minerals. This came about since we use the mouth to not only swallow pills but also for the absorption of medicines if they are held in the mouth for a period of time.
The therapeutic potential for CBD and other cannabinoids found in the hemp plant is undeniable. Consumer demand for and usage of CBD products to support a variety of health concerns is skyrocketing.
By Nishi Whiteley and Ethan Russo Few chemical compounds have enjoyed such a rapid ascent to market acceptance and consumer popularity as CBD.
By Ethan Russo The endocannabinoid system (ECS) is an essential regulator of bodily function in its many facets.
By Ethan Russo Plants have been the predominant source of medicines throughout the vast majority of human history, and remain so today outside of industrialized societies.
By Ethan Russo. Medicine continues to struggle in its approaches to numerous common subjective pain syndromes that lack objective signs and remain treatment resistant.
By Castillo et al. Endocannabinoids are key modulators of synaptic function.