Published by Green Coast Radio Negative prescription drug interactions happen every day to thousands of people around the world. As we get more comfortable with the idea of adding cannabis, hemp, THC and CBD to our daily wellness regiment, those negative interactions could increase if we’re not careful. It doesn’t help that sometimes cannabis marketing […]
By Alex Robles & Xochipilli THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) and CBD (cannabidiol) are the two main active ingredients in the cannabis plant. Both are chemicals called cannabinoids that interact with the body’s endocannabinoid system, but they have different effects. THC is the primary psychoactive compound in cannabis and is responsible for the plant’s mind-altering effects. When THC […]
By Alex Robles and Xochipilli When THC is ingested, it is first absorbed into the bloodstream through the walls of the stomach and small intestine. From there, it is transported to the liver, where it is metabolized by enzymes into a chemical called 11-hydroxy-THC. This chemical is more potent than THC and can produce stronger […]
By Alex Robles and Xochipilli The endocannabinoid system (ECS) is a biological system found in humans and other animals that plays a role in a wide range of physiological processes, including mood, memory, appetite, and pain perception. The ECS is made up of endocannabinoids, which are chemicals produced naturally by the body, and cannabinoid […]
By Alex Robles Not to long ago when you would talk about hemp oil, people knew you were talking about hemp seed oil. Now a days with the popularity of “hemp derived CBD oil” it’s not so simple. The term “Hemp Oil” has turned into this marketing tool that seems designed to confuse us. […]