Cannabis Quick Faq's

Q: How does cannabis augment human health?

A: Cannabis strengthens the endocannabinoid system (ECS), which is the primary regulating system for all the other systems in the body:

* digestive system
* musculoskeletal system
* respiratory system
* reproductive system
* cardiovascular system
* nervous system
* immune system
* lymphatic system
* endocrine system

Since the endocannabinoid system regulates and moderates all other systems within the body, it's power is simply astounding. There is no other biological mechanism which affects so many aspects of our overall physical and mental well-being as the endocannabinoid system. It is the primary control system which maintains essential chemical, hormonal and electrical balance throughout the body. It does this on a cellular level, as a natural part of maintaining overall good health.

Q: What is the endocannabinoid system?

A: The endocannabinoid system is composed of a large number of two types of receptors, called the CB1 and CB2 receptors. These receptors are on cells of various sorts, primarily cells associated with immune system and neurological functions. Substances, known as endocannabinoids, are also part of the endocannabinoid system. These substances act like keys which fit in the CB1 and CB2 receptors, prompting them to action. It's important to understand that endocannabinoids are produced by the body, naturally, as part of the processes of achieving and maintaining equilibrium in all the body's systems. Cannabinoids found in cannabis appear to affect the endocannabinoid system directly and in very dramatic ways. Because the endocannabinoid system modulates and regulates every other system in the body, we see many beneficial effects from one single plant.

Q: Where is the endocannabinoid system?

A: The CB1 and CB2 receptors are scattered throughout the body, with high concentrations of CB1 receptors in various parts of the brain. These CB1 receptors are the receptors responsible for the intoxicating effects of cannabis.

CB2 receptors, on the other hand, are concentrated primarily in the immune system, especially the spleen. The CB2 receptors have no psychoactive effects when they are active. But, they have a great deal to do with the internal balancing act the endocannabinoid system is designed to achieve.

It is believed that there are still more undiscovered endocannabinoid receptors, as well. It's obvious from the research that there is at least one more psychoactive receptor which responds to the presence of THC.

Q: What is homeostasis?

A: The perfect balance within and between your body's various systems is called homeostasis. Most diseases of aging, including cancer and heart disease, are caused by a homeostatic imbalance in some essential area which results in cell damage or, in the case of aggressive cancers, damaged cells which are reproducing at a breakneck pace. It's this rampant reproduction of damaged cells which causes life-ending tumors. Other diseases and conditions are also caused by homeostatic imbalance. Chief among these are auto-immune diseases like arthritis, lupus, multiple sclerosis, Crohn's disease and others, as well as diabetes and other blood disorders.

Q: How does homeostasis help me?

A: By helping the body achieve and maintain the essential balance of chemicals and hormones, cannabis literally slows the aging process. Having a fine-tuned endocannabinoid system stops damage at a cellular level by helping to keep cellular environments in proper balance. It also spurs damaged cells, like those damaged by free radicals, to self-destruct as they should.

It's interesting to note that most long-term cannabis-users appear younger than non-users. Now we know why. Time and research will demonstrate that cannabis, and the cannabinoids it provides for the body, are the true fountain of youth which help promote and maintain overall good health. By helping the body achieve and maintain the essential balance of chemicals and hormones in your body, cannabis literally slows the aging process. Having a fine-tuned endocannabinoid system stops damage at a cellular level by helping to keep cellular environments in proper balance.

Source : Cannabis Cures