Month: April 2019

Endocannabinoid System Review In Details. Endocannabinoid System Research (ECS Part II)

Posted by | Apr 30, 2019 | |

  I mentioned in my previous article some key benefits of the ECS (endocannabinoid system). Let’s get into more details today. This is a pretty long article, so feel free to pick and choose whatever interests you.       I. Quick Endocannabinoid System Review       II.Endocannabinoid System Review In Details. Endocannabinoid System Research 1.Endocannabinoid System & Brain Health 2.Endocannabinoid System & Immune System/Lymphatic Health, Inflammation 3.Endocannabinoid System & The Gut 4.Endocannabinoid System & The Heart 5.Endocannabinoid System & Obesity/Metabolic Syndrome 6.Endocannabinoid System & The Skin 7.Endocannabinoid System & The Reproductive System 8.Endocannabinoid System & The Eye   I. Quick endocannabinoid system review:  ECS= endocannabinoid system ECS= endocannabinoid system. Also known as the endogenous cannabinoid system. Includes: 1.CB1 and CB2= cannabinoid receptors 2.AEA and 2-AG= endocannabinoids (act as neurotransmitters) 3.FAAH and MAGL= metabolic enzymes that break down AEA and 2-AG   II.Endocannabinoid System Research ECS promotes health and homeostasis when in balance. The so-called “ECS tone” depends on levels of the endocannabinoids AEA and 2-AG, their production, metabolism, how abundant these cannabinoids (and the CB1, CB2 receptors) are. However, like any other biological system, ECS can become imbalanced/dysfunctional. Think of ECS deficiency the same way neurotransmitter deficiencies are linked with Alzheimer’s(acetylcholine), Parkinson’s (dopamine) or MS(norepinephrine) -a deficient ECS correlates with various conditions. There is also a genetic component that may increase the risk for impaired ECS- gene...

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Is The Endocannabinoid System Important To Your Health? Endocannabinoid System Review

Posted by | Apr 16, 2019 | |

  Endocannabinoid system review: a)cannabinoid receptors CB1, CB2; b) endocannabinoids and  c) enzymes Endocannabinoid functions- summary Endocannabinoid system research (including endocannabinoid system deficiency)- in the next article (Part 2) ECS in the brain ECS in inflammation and the immune system ECS in the gut ECS in heart diseases, diabetes, obesity and more ECS in the skin   The reason why medical marijuana has so many effects on humans is very simple: we have a built-in system called the endocannabinoid system (ECS) that the plant cannabinoids can interact with. However, there is more about ECS you should know. This system can be modulated without using marijuana, as the body is making its own chemicals (called endocannabinoids). In addition, other herbs, supplements, and therapies can effectively modulate ECS, too. Abbreviations:       ECS= endocannabinoid system. Also known as the endogenous cannabinoid system. ECS includes: CB1 and CB2= cannabinoid receptors AEA and 2-AG= endocannabinoids (act as neurotransmitters) FAAH and MAGL= metabolic enzymes that break down AEA and 2-AG   Is the ECS important to your health? What is the role of the endocannabinoid system? The reason why you didn’t hear much about ECS is because it was discovered only a few decades ago, in the 1990s. However, ECS is one of the most important physiologic systems of the body, being essential to maintaining human health. Researchers are currently looking into a...

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MARCH 2019 MS NEWS-Andrographolide:The First Treatment Shown To Significantly Benefit  PPMS, Vitamin D, Ozone Therapy & More

Posted by | Apr 7, 2019 | |

Featured News A special compound from the herb Andrographis paniculata) called andrographolide treats Progressive Forms of Multiple Sclerosis, being the first treatment shown to significantly benefit  PPMS. There are randomized controlled clinical trials (140 mg orally administered twice per day). More details in this patent application. Note: Andrographolide is a compound isolated from the leaves and roots of Andrographis paniculata, a medicinal herb with a long history of use in both Chinese Medine and Ayurveda (known as Kalmegh). Several studies had been evaluated this particular compound. Note: Worth exploring this herb from the Eastern medicine perspective as well (as a bitter herb, will promote healthy bile production). N.b. problems with bile metabolism are associated with MS . Pomegranate oil for preventing and treating MS — New drug patent application. Technical: why it works: pomegranate is the richest plant source of estrone, and the pomegranate seed oil also contains testosterone and estriol. It contains a wide range of polyphenolic compounds including flavonoids, anthocyanins, and tannins with a potent antioxidant in vitro and to additionally inhibit the eicosanoid enzyme lipoxygenase. Brocolli Sprouts pretreated with pulsed electric fields for treating MS. Interesting study, indeed. Very creative. Broccoli sprouts had been researched in the past and had been shown beneficial to improve decrease brain inflammation and degeneration. Sulforaphane is the key ingredient in Broccoli sprouts. This study goes one step further, as it...

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