https://padlet.com/juliajohnson333/95lz8kp5fv07rk57 Basic education about the endocannabinoid system en-us 2020-04-19 16:49:03 UTC 2020-04-20 17:49:12 UTC hello@padlet.com juliajohnson333 https://padlet.com/juliajohnson333/95lz8kp5fv07rk57/wish/515659868 2020-04-19 16:52:32 UTC https://padlet.com/juliajohnson333/95lz8kp5fv07rk57/wish/515659868 juliajohnson333 https://padlet.com/juliajohnson333/95lz8kp5fv07rk57/wish/515664128 The endocannabinoid system is a complex body system. The ECS consists of three primary components which are; endocannabinoids, receptors and enzymes. ]]> 2020-04-19 16:55:33 UTC https://padlet.com/juliajohnson333/95lz8kp5fv07rk57/wish/515664128 juliajohnson333 https://padlet.com/juliajohnson333/95lz8kp5fv07rk57/wish/515668472 Endocannabinoids are molecules that are made by the human body. ]]> 2020-04-19 16:58:48 UTC https://padlet.com/juliajohnson333/95lz8kp5fv07rk57/wish/515668472 juliajohnson333 https://padlet.com/juliajohnson333/95lz8kp5fv07rk57/wish/515670652 Endocannabinoid receptors are receptors that are naturally found throughout the human body. The receptors that are found in the body can be divided into two main receptors. CB1 receptors are found in the central nervous system. CB2 receptors are found in the peripheral nervous system, with a wide range of receptors being imune cells. ]]> 2020-04-19 17:00:35 UTC https://padlet.com/juliajohnson333/95lz8kp5fv07rk57/wish/515670652 juliajohnson333 https://padlet.com/juliajohnson333/95lz8kp5fv07rk57/wish/515674297 The main function of enzymes is to break down the endocannabinoids once they have completed their initial function.]]> 2020-04-19 17:03:24 UTC https://padlet.com/juliajohnson333/95lz8kp5fv07rk57/wish/515674297 juliajohnson333 https://padlet.com/juliajohnson333/95lz8kp5fv07rk57/wish/515676304 2020-04-19 17:04:57 UTC https://padlet.com/juliajohnson333/95lz8kp5fv07rk57/wish/515676304 juliajohnson333 https://padlet.com/juliajohnson333/95lz8kp5fv07rk57/wish/515690313 2020-04-19 17:15:21 UTC https://padlet.com/juliajohnson333/95lz8kp5fv07rk57/wish/515690313 juliajohnson333 https://padlet.com/juliajohnson333/95lz8kp5fv07rk57/wish/515693478 When speaking of inflammation, we know that inflammation is a natural reaction from the body in attempts to prevent damage or infection to the physical body. It is important that the inflammation stays localized to the site of damage and doesn't persist longer than required. If inflammation occurs for longer than required, this can cause additional damage and chronic inflammation. ]]> 2020-04-19 17:17:31 UTC https://padlet.com/juliajohnson333/95lz8kp5fv07rk57/wish/515693478 juliajohnson333 https://padlet.com/juliajohnson333/95lz8kp5fv07rk57/wish/515702115 According to research, endocannabinoids suppress and limit the body's immune reaction of inflammation.  Professor Prakash Nagarkatti, Vice President for Research at the university of South Carolina shared: “Most of our research demonstrates that endocannabinoids are produced upon activation of immune cells and may help regulate the immune response by acting as anti-inflammatory agents. Thus, interventions that manipulate the metabolism or production of endocannabinoids may serve as a novel treatment modality against a wide range of inflammatory disease.”]]> 2020-04-19 17:23:49 UTC https://padlet.com/juliajohnson333/95lz8kp5fv07rk57/wish/515702115 juliajohnson333 https://padlet.com/juliajohnson333/95lz8kp5fv07rk57/wish/515715644 2020-04-19 17:33:21 UTC https://padlet.com/juliajohnson333/95lz8kp5fv07rk57/wish/515715644 juliajohnson333 https://padlet.com/juliajohnson333/95lz8kp5fv07rk57/wish/518132781 The endocannabinoid system is an ancient, evolutionary and ubiquitous lipid signaling system which plays an important role in the regulatory functions of the body. The ECS plays a very important role in the body which include physiological and pathophysiological processes in the body. The ECS has a direct impact on many functions of the body such as nervous system development, immune function, inflammation, appetite, metabolism, energy, homeostasis, cardiovascular function, digestion, bone development, bone density and many more. ]]> 2020-04-20 16:57:23 UTC https://padlet.com/juliajohnson333/95lz8kp5fv07rk57/wish/518132781 juliajohnson333 https://padlet.com/juliajohnson333/95lz8kp5fv07rk57/wish/518183271 2020-04-20 17:14:50 UTC https://padlet.com/juliajohnson333/95lz8kp5fv07rk57/wish/518183271 juliajohnson333 https://padlet.com/juliajohnson333/95lz8kp5fv07rk57/wish/518185572 When thinking about balance of the endocannabinoid system this refers to balance between CB1 and CB2 reseptors in the body at any given time ]]> 2020-04-20 17:15:39 UTC https://padlet.com/juliajohnson333/95lz8kp5fv07rk57/wish/518185572 juliajohnson333 https://padlet.com/juliajohnson333/95lz8kp5fv07rk57/wish/518189881 Through research it has been discovered that an increased amount of CB1 receptors is associated with increased stress levels, anxiety, paranoia and augmented appetite. Increased CB1 receptors are also shown by decreased nausea and vomiting as well as pain. ]]> 2020-04-20 17:17:01 UTC https://padlet.com/juliajohnson333/95lz8kp5fv07rk57/wish/518189881 juliajohnson333 https://padlet.com/juliajohnson333/95lz8kp5fv07rk57/wish/518198384 Increased levels of CB2 in the body it will have its of effects on the body such as; decreased inflammation, decreased tissue damage from inflammation, improvements in metabolic health,  improvements in insulin signaling and increased energy balance. ]]> 2020-04-20 17:19:58 UTC https://padlet.com/juliajohnson333/95lz8kp5fv07rk57/wish/518198384 juliajohnson333 https://padlet.com/juliajohnson333/95lz8kp5fv07rk57/wish/518221622 When referring to an imbalance of the endocannabinoid system we are referring to an imbalance between CB1 and CB2 activation in the body    ]]> 2020-04-20 17:28:24 UTC https://padlet.com/juliajohnson333/95lz8kp5fv07rk57/wish/518221622 juliajohnson333 https://padlet.com/juliajohnson333/95lz8kp5fv07rk57/wish/518229988 When there is over activation of CB1 receptors in the body this can cause affects on the body such as increased psycho-activity, systemic inflammation, cardiovascular risk and diabetes. ]]> 2020-04-20 17:31:22 UTC https://padlet.com/juliajohnson333/95lz8kp5fv07rk57/wish/518229988 juliajohnson333 https://padlet.com/juliajohnson333/95lz8kp5fv07rk57/wish/518235767 An over activation of CB2 receptors can cause body function failure such as decreased immune function and improper wound healing. ]]> 2020-04-20 17:33:31 UTC https://padlet.com/juliajohnson333/95lz8kp5fv07rk57/wish/518235767 juliajohnson333 https://padlet.com/juliajohnson333/95lz8kp5fv07rk57/wish/518239726 2020-04-20 17:34:54 UTC https://padlet.com/juliajohnson333/95lz8kp5fv07rk57/wish/518239726 juliajohnson333 https://padlet.com/juliajohnson333/95lz8kp5fv07rk57/wish/518261441 2020-04-20 17:43:09 UTC https://padlet.com/juliajohnson333/95lz8kp5fv07rk57/wish/518261441 juliajohnson333 https://padlet.com/juliajohnson333/95lz8kp5fv07rk57/wish/518264330 2020-04-20 17:44:14 UTC https://padlet.com/juliajohnson333/95lz8kp5fv07rk57/wish/518264330 juliajohnson333 https://padlet.com/juliajohnson333/95lz8kp5fv07rk57/wish/518270429 2020-04-20 17:46:29 UTC https://padlet.com/juliajohnson333/95lz8kp5fv07rk57/wish/518270429 juliajohnson333 https://padlet.com/juliajohnson333/95lz8kp5fv07rk57/wish/518273757 2020-04-20 17:47:45 UTC https://padlet.com/juliajohnson333/95lz8kp5fv07rk57/wish/518273757