Did you know you can thank your endocannabinoid system for helping you sleep, eat, and stay happy?
Your endocannabinoid system (ECS) is made up of a bunch of cell receptors that monitor many important processes in your body. Endocannabinoids help regulate sleep, pain, the function of your immune system, mood, memory, and other vital aspects of being human. When the ECS is out of whack, you are more susceptible to disease and other disorders.
Cannabinoid receptors in the body are the key to the success of your ECS, and your body's ability to achieve homeostasis. They are spread throughout your body in many different places and have different functions, but work in basically the same way. Read on to find out how these receptors play into the day-to-day operation of your ECS. [Read more…] about How Do Cannabinoid Receptors in the Body Work?