The Endocannabinoid System. Maybe you’ve heard of it, maybe you haven’t. It’s one of the most vital systems in the human body. And while it may sound complicated, it isn’t. Let’s break down exactly what it is, and why it’s so pivotal to our everyday health and wellbeing.
Endo
noun en·do | \ ˈen-(ˌ)dō \
: short for endogenous, meaning naturally produced inside the body.
Cannabinoid
noun can·na·bi·noid | \ kə-ˈna-bə-ˌnȯid \
: any of various naturally-occurring, biologically active chemical constituents of hemp or cannabis
Endocannabinoids. We all have them. They’re a specially designed system of receptors located in some of the most critical parts of our bodies — where everything from memory, cognition and motor coordination to movement, appetite and emotions are regulated.
Each Cannabinoid in this system performs a different task. But the end goal is always the same: homeostasis. The maintenance of a stable internal environment despite external conditions.
When you take Cannabidiol (more famously known as CBD), you trigger those balance-inducing receptors to promote both your physical and mental stability. CBD throws your Endocannabinoid System into overdrive (a.k.a balance), so you don’t have to. The result? A holistic delivery of good health.