04 The Endocannabinoid System - What is it and how does it work?

A Tincture of Time Podcast

We now know that the endocannabinoid system (ECS) is the master regulator system in our body as it plays a significant role in balancing the immune system, the nervous system, and the endocrine system. Steph and Stacy share their knowledge and insight on how medicinal cannabis and a healthy lifestyle work together to promote a healthy, balanced endocannabinoid system.

Timestamp Highlights:

8:07 So, what does homeostasis mean exactly?

12:45 A deep dive into the endocannabinoid system and how it works with cannabinoids.

18:35 What is Anandamide, and how does it play a role in our health and well-being?

21:36 What's the difference between CB1 and CB2 endocannabinoid receptors?

29:27 Let's talk about the "entourage effect" and why it's essential to incorporate the whole plant for medicine instead of isolating specific molecules.

40:35 What can we do to promote a balanced endocannabinoid system?

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Resources:

The Endocannabinoid System and the Revolution of One | Rachel Knox | Ted Talk: https://youtu.be/oJbOQ9P2NYQ

Healer.com

Article: The Discovery of the Endocannabinoid System: Centuries in the Making, by International League Against Epilepsy: https://www.ilae.org/journals/epigraph/epigraph-vol-21-issue-1-winter-2019/raphael-mechoulam-and-the-history-of-cannabis-research

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Music composed and performed by Dave Bobak.

Stacy and Steph share their story of accessing medical cannabis as breast cancer patients. As co-founders of EduCanNation, a Canadian nonprofit organization that provides evidence-based cannabis education and supports certified cannabis educators, Steph and Stacy share the knowledge they have learned as certified cannabis educators to help advocate for the patient and the plant. Their stories of staying positive and hopeful despite the hardship of a breast cancer diagnosis, helps to remind us that we are always stronger than we think we are.

**The information contained in this podcast is for educational purposes only, it is not medical advice. We are certified cannabis educators, we are not medical doctors. Steph and I recommend that you speak directly to a medical cannabis educator or a medical healthcare practitioner who is trained in cannabis medicine prior to experimenting with cannabis for medicinal purposes. The topics and statements discussed are based on our research and experience and have not been evaluated by any regulatory body.