Healthful relationships play a large role in the quality of our everyday existence. From our family bonds, the environments in which we live, the food we eat, how we physically feel, to how we see ourselves. Certain connections are critical for balance to make it all work together. This is particularly true for our body, which has a life-essential regulatory system based on biochemical relationships that helps us maintain equilibrium, despite life’s up and downs. These connections comprise the Endocannabinoid System (ECS). Hemp has a unique and interactive lock and key relationship with ECS. 

The ECS “Orchestra”

What exactly is ECS? Discovered in the 1990s, ECS is thought to be one of the most vital yet vast receptor systems for sustaining good health. ECS affects many biological processes in humans, in fact, it affects all vertebrate animals, as well as some invertebrates.

ECS contains cannabinoid receptors or “locks,” while the group of chemical compounds called cannabinoids, should be viewed like “keys.” The body produces various endogenous cannabinoids, most notably anandamide and 2-arachidonoylglycerol (2-AG) and are found in the immune system, the central nervous system, brain, various organs, connective tissue, and glands.

Since hemp contains elevated levels of Cannabidiol (CBD), active phytocannabinoids work in concert with other secondary phytocannabinoids and compounds (i.e. terpenes and flavonoids), and works well with the ECS in order to unlock the receptor locks. Think of hemp as the ‘Conductor” to the receptors.

The major function of the ECS is to maintain system homeostasis by providing a state of internal stability necessary for survival, despite fluctuations in the external environment. The ECS is also involved in many physiological processes like appetite, sleep, digestion, mood, memory, metabolism, neuro-protection, hormones, and heart function.

The ECS has a series of receptors in cells throughout the body that binds the cannabinoids found in hemp extract oil. Two main kinds of receptors are cannabinoid 1 (CB1) and cannabinoid 2 (CB2) and they receive three types of cannabinoids:

Endocannabinoids – Cannabinoids made in our body
Phytocannabinoids – Derived from natural plant cannabinoids
Synthetic Cannabinoids – Synthetically created

CB1 is mostly found in the brain, as well as in the lungs, kidney, liver, bones, heart, male and female reproductive organs. This receptor is more keyed into THC (tetrahydrocannabinol), the main cannabinoid in marijuana. CB2 however lives in the immune system, with a significant presence in the spleen as well as the lungs, liver, bone and muscle. Metabolic enzymes, FAAH and MAGL, are used by the ECS to accelerate chemical reactions and efficiently break down cannabinoids once they’ve served their purpose.

Understanding the relationship with the Endocannabinoid System and homeostasis is key. It’s essential as to how we thrive, heal and function for body and mind wellness. Through science additional answers will continue to reveal why our body is responsive to hemp and whole-plant cannabinoids as much still appears to be unknown.

In other words, until we learn each instrument’s role in our body’s harmonious relationship, we will be just waiting in line for our true masterpiece to be performed. Or we can become better in tune with practicing for our personal symphony.

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THE FOLLOWING IS AN EXCERPT FROM A BLOG POSTED ON THE BENEFITS EXPERIENCED BY A (CBD) USER.

I wanted to let you know that I’m legally blind and have two eye diseases. The rarer one is Retinitis Pigmentosa, and the more common one is Macular Degeneration. I have been using CBD as a supplement and have talked about how I have benefits from it.

I’ve also talked about my support of CBD for multiple reasons. My two main reasons for using CBD oil is my eye pain and my anxiety. I’ve seen doctors and therapists galore, and many of them have said to keep using the oil, especially since it has so many benefits.

What I want to talk about today is something that changed my life a bit. Two weeks ago, I saw my retinal specialist. This man is a genius, and I’ve never trusted a doctor more than I trust him. He’s brilliant and leading a lot of research for eye health. I always get a little anxious when I see him, because not only is he intimidating, he’s blunt.

He’s the doctor who told me I would never be able to drive. He’s the man who declared me legally blind. He is also the one who pushed me to realize the strength within myself. When I found out my eyes weren’t like everyone else’s in my family with RP, he told me to “suck it up” and that “there are blind children all over the world, not just you.” I was mortified and bawled my eyes out.

It took time and a lot of appointments with that man for me to understand where he was coming from. He was right. Now, I embrace my blindness and use it as a stepping stone for spreading awareness and overcoming anything thrown my way.

So, from all that, you can understand why this doctor is a bit much for my nerves. I never know what wisdom he will share or what bold statement he will make. Now, he’s very sweet and supportive, since he’s seen me grow from an angry teen to a strong woman. I was still hesitant to tell him I was using CBD oil for the pain in my eyes. There will always be a stigma around cannabis and hemp products, so it’s not something I like to start a conversation with.

The moment he starting looking into my eyes and checking my scans, he asked if I was taking anything new. So, I told him about CBD and how other doctors and friends recommended I try it for general pain and mental health. He smiled and shook my hand.

He explained that he had seen a few other patients with improvements because of regular CBD use, and he was seeing a slight improvement with my RP. I won’t lie, I almost shit my pants. He said the words improvement and RP. Growing up, I was constantly told there was nothing I could do for the progression of my eye disease. Not being able to control my vision loss was a big part of my anxiety and depression.

He told me to keep it up and try to be consistent with it for a year so he can monitor the changes. Then, he ranted a bit, asked about my kids, told me he was very proud of me, and walked out the door talking about research.

I’m not a doctor, and I won’t tell anyone they need to use CBD. I can’t promise it will improve or change your health. I’m not equipped to do more than tell you to do your own research and experience it for yourself. However, for me it was eye opening.

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Scientists now are researching a new cannabinoid receptor, called CB3. What they expect to find and the unknown possibilities it may reveal.

It’s like nothing we’ve ever seen before: New research suggests that cannabis may affect the human body in new and unprecedented ways.

Before we get there, a little backstory. After the U.S. government finally allowed scientists to research the possible medical uses of cannabis, whole dimensions of human biochemistry that had previously existed in the shadows suddenly shifted into focus. The 1990s ushered in the discovery of the endocannabinoid system—a vital and important component of the central nervous system that plays a role in everything from cognitive processes and pain sensation to appetite regulation and physical activity.

It was the discovery of the decade. In a phenomenally narrow window, science has gained a deeper understanding of how the body manages and regulates itself. In the years since this Pandora’s Box has been opened, the gifts keep pouring out.

Because the endocannabinoid system reaches so many domains of the human experience, it is tremendously fertile ground for research. It’s like when the Europeans “discovered” America. All of the sudden, there’s a new, rich world to explore with strange new fascinations.

Only instead of tobacco, gold and the fountain of youth, the endocannabinoid system promises treatment for cancer, auto-immune disorders and depression. It’s the cannabis cornucopia of our brave new world.

The biggest players in the endocannabinoid system are two cannabinoid receptors most commonly referred to as: CB1 and CB2. These molecules are where the magic happens. Like all biochemical receptors, CB1 and CB2 are protein molecules that receive chemical signals from outside the cell. Think of them like the little black part of your TV that you point the remote control at. They sit dormant until they receive a signal, then they spring into action.

For many years, CB1 and CB2 stood alone. Now, however, scientists think they’ve pinpointed a new cannabinoid receptor, one that could crack open a new smorgasbord of healing possibilities.

The molecule in question goes by the name GPR55, but may soon be known as CB3. The molecule itself was first discovered in 1999 in various parts of the brain—the hippocampus, cerebellum, thalamus, etc. But newer research has discovered that it also hides out in more remote parts of the body, such as the spleen, gastrointestinal tract and adrenal glands.

It’s also present in cancer cells.

So, what’s the big deal with it? If this molecule is indeed a cannabinoid receptor, that means the current understanding of the endocannabinoid system is vastly incomplete. This molecule is distinctly different from CB1 and CB2, which share a lot of similar characteristics. By contrast, GPR55 shares less than 15 percent of its amino acid identity with either.

That means it’s possible that this molecule, which is all over your brain and throughout several other vital parts of your body, is operating in a new and different way than we thought possible. It would be like discovering that nerves in your toes don’t respond to touch in the same way your fingertips do; instead of physical objects, they can sense magnetic fields.

The potential here is gigantic. It could explain why CBD oil is has such a diverse range of health benefits, many of which are proven through trials but poorly understood from a scientific perspective. If researchers could unlock the mechanism by which medical cannabis operates, it could lead us toward developing new and more effective therapies for all kinds of diseases.

But not just that. Discovering a new layer of the endocannabinoid system has enormous potential to teach us about the way that our bodies function—

The presence of GPR55 in cancer cells sounds ominous and dangerous, but it’s actually worth getting excited about.

While the exact functions and pharmacology of GPR55 are far from understood, if we can figure out what it’s doing in cancer cells, we’ll know more about cancer itself: How it arises. How it spreads. How to stop it.

And if turns out that we can affect cancer by manipulating a cannabinoid receptor or the body’s endocannabinoid system, we’ll have more weapons in our arsenal of anti-tumor remedies. That’s huge.

Among the many theories circulating about the properties of CB3 is that the body may have the ability to transform one kind of cannabinoid to another. If that’s true, and cancer cells use CB3 for some nefarious purpose, it could be possible to engineer a change-resistant form of cannabinoid that slows the progression of tumors.

Of course, that’s purely theoretical—and a long way off. Still, the possibilities are worth the hype. CB3 could present the next breakthrough in treating human suffering.

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The populous state of Illinois could become the 11th in the union to end its war on cannabis.

Gov. J.B. Pritzker introduced a 522-page bill Saturday into the Senate, which if passed would mean 12.74 million more Americans would get a modern, functioning cannabis marketplace. Here’s the details of Senate Bill 7:

• Adults 21 and over would get to carry 30 grams of cannabis, which is about a month’s supply

• Plus five grams of hash

• Plus 50 doses of edibles (500 mg THC at 10 mg per serving)

• Adult residents would also get to grow up to five plants, away from public view and locked up from anyone under age 21 in the house. Home growers can keep their harvests in excess of 30 grams on their property.

SB 7 also stands on the shoulders of past legalization efforts. It adds:

• Automatic expungement for low-level past offenses, and regular expungement for felonies

• $20 million in low-interest loans to disadvantaged operators (social equity applicants), such as those with prior marijuana felonies

• Illinois keeps its medical cannabis program, and medical stores get early approval for adult-use licenses

• A new grant program for impoverished neighborhoods

Pritzker said in a statement, “From the outset, I made clear that any plan for adult use cannabis had to prioritize social justice and equity, and the approach we’re taking starts righting some historic wrongs and opening up access to this new market with a $20 million loan program that will help qualified applicants from impacted communities.”

The bill balances newfound freedoms with rules and taxes.

• You can’t be high at work

• Local cities can ban local stores, and most will

• Visitors can carry less herb that locals—a two week’s supply of pot, or 15 grams

• Taxes run 7% on gross receipts for growers, plus 10% state excise at the sales counter (25% for extracts)

• Plus—there’s local city (up to 3%) and county (up to .5%) excise taxes

• Commercial advertising would be banned near schools, on city buses, and could not contain pictures of marijuana leaves or cartoons

“This bill stems from an inclusive process that entailed community meetings, town halls, and legislative working groups,” said state Sen. Heather Steans. “In spite of having a wide variety of views, most of us wanted the same basic things – social justice, safety for our kids, and revenue for our state. I think we’ve done a good job of balancing these three goals.”

Gov. Pritzker announced the major step toward cannabis legalization Saturday, with Sen. Steans and others. The effort continues years of marijuana law reform that’s yielded results. Chicago and then statewide decriminalization have all but eradicated marijuana arrests in the city.

Marijuana arrests in Chicago fell from 21,000 a year in 2011, to 129 in 2017.

The head of the Illinois State Police, Acting Director Brendan Kelly, is also on board, stating his agency “will be a responsible partner in enforcing the law and ensuring any and all provisions of adult use legislation are strictly and efficiently complied with.”

Sixty-six percent of Illinois voters support legalization, according to a March poll conducted by Southern Illinois University Carbondale.

“Prohibition hasn’t worked. Today, we’re unveiling legislation that represents an important change in public policy, and it is long overdue,” said state Rep. Kelly Cassidy.

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