Awaken Beauty Podcast

Currently, 50 million people are living with dementia globally, and that number is projected to nearly triple by 2050. Keeping your brain healthy as you age is paramount.Your body has a neuromodulatory signaling system known as the endocannabinoid system (ECS). In recent decades, science has discovered that the ECS is involved in various bodily and mental health conditions. Because of this, the ECS is currently the subject of much research.The cannabis sativa plant has naturally occurring chemicals which mimic endocannabinoid messengers in your body. Preclinical and clinical studies suggest that these substances may prove useful in treating pain, diseases, and many mental health conditions. Your Endocannabinoid System:The ECS plays important roles in central nervous system development, synaptic plasticity, and your body’s response to internal and environmental insults. There are three primary parts:EndocannabinoidsReceptors in the nervous system and around your body that endocannabinoids and cannabinoids bond