Easy Ways to Support Your Endocannabinoid System (Without Taking CBD)

Today we’re adding endocannabinoid health to your list of must-know wellness terms. Why? Because your endocannabinoid system is your body’s largest neurotransmitter, delivering important messages to other systems, cells, tissues, and organs—keeping them all in balance. The system is comprised of receptors found throughout your organs and glands (more on that below!), and they’re doing their important job of neurotransmitting messages throughout your body (even right now as you’re reading this article) to keep you feeling good. We wanted to know more about harnessing their potential, so we reached out to the experts at Emerald Health Bioceuticals to get the lowdown. The Endocannabinoid System Your endocannabinoid system (also known as ECS) is your body’s largest neurotransmitter, and was was discovered in the 1980s by Dr. Raphael Mechoulam, a professor of medical chemistry at Hebrew University. The system is made up of cannabinoid receptors— found in vital organs and glands, like the brain, skin, stomach, lungs, and heart. These receptors are CB1 (found in your central nervous system) and CB2 (housed in your gut, immune cells, and peripheral nervous system), and they’re known for affecting everything from your central nervous system and sleep patterns to immunity and memory. “Taking care of your ECS is one the the most important things you can do for your health!” said Emerald Health Bioceuticals CEO Jade Beutler. “It may be new in concept, but we’re certain that endocannabinoid health will be just as important as heart or brain health in the next few years. CBD has brought this important system into the spotlight, but CBD is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to activating this system. When your ECS is working at full potential, all of your bodily systems will, too.” If all the scientific terms are hard to remember, think […]

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