The Role of the Endocannabinoid System During Pregnancy
When you become pregnant, your body not only begins to support the growth of new life but also changes to ensure that new life thrives inside the womb. This is...
What Are Lipids & What Are Their Roles in the Endocannabinoid System?
The body’s endocannabinoid system (ECS) is a system of checks and balances that help it maintain homeostatic function. With a better understanding of the underlying...
Brain Function in the Nervous System: Everything You Should Know
No one likes to think they’re losing their edge, but aging can make you feel like you’re always a step behind your peers. In this...
Endocannabinoid Receptors: A Piece of How the Body Self-Regulates
Ever wonder how your body doesn’t overheat on a hot day or how your heart rate automatically increases when you exercise and need more oxygen?...
What Is Homeostasis? The Central Organizing Principle of Physiology
If the title of this article didn’t quite grab you, but you find yourself still reading, get ready to learn some pretty amazing features of...
CB1 Receptors: What Do They Do?
As we learn more about the endocannabinoid system and how it regulates bodily functions, we also learn about which parts of the system are responsible...
