Dr. Corey Anden, MD returns to discuss how the Endocannaboid System (ECS) works to balance your health and protect you from illness. Dr. Anden and Dr. Tim explore how cannabis works to influence the ECS system and other applications of the ECS system to combat chronic pain, inflammation, and protect you from viruses and other maladies.

Episode Highlights

Why cannabis may help to protect you from illness

How cannabis and the Endocannaboid System (ECS) work together

How the ECS system works

Research discussed that supports the optimization of the ECS system

Images Utilized:

CB1 and CB2 Distribution in the Body: New Life Hemp Oil

What is the Endocannaboid System: MediFarm Labs

Pre and Post Synaptic Channels for THC and the ECS System: The Expanded Endocannabinoid System/Endocannabinoidome as a Potential Target for Treating Diabetes Mellitus

Research Discussed/Resources:

Cannabis compounds exhibit anti‑inflammatory activity in vitro in COVID‑19‑related inflammation in lung epithelial cells and pro‑inflammatory activity in macrophages

Cannabis for COVID-19: can cannabinoids quell the cytokine storm?

Cannabis, the Endocannabinoid System and Immunity—The Journey from the Bedside to the Bench and Back

The Immunopathology of COVID-19 and the Cannabis Paradigm

The Expanded Endocannabinoid System/Endocannabinoidome as a Potential Target for Treating Diabetes Mellitus

COVID and Athletic Mental Health

The in with Dr. TimBy Dr. Tim SpeicherDec 19, 2021