Cannabinoids and Cardiovascular Disease
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by Keith
4y ago
asdasd Cardiovascular Disease has now surpassed smoking as the number one cause of death in the United States. Nearly half of US adults are affected by some sort of cardiovascular illness.  What is Cardiovascular Disease? Cardiovascular Disease or “heart disease” refers to a group of health conditions that involve blocked or obstructed blood vessels. Any hindrance to the heart’s ability to filter “carbon dioxide filled blood” from the lungs and pump “oxygen rich blood” throughout the body can result in severe chest pain (angina), heart attacks or strokes.  The most common cause of ..read more
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Cannabinoids and cancer
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by Keith
4y ago
Cannabis for cancer patients: past, present and future Ancient cultures across the globe used Cannabis sativa for a variety of medicinal and recreational purposes and many examples have been discovered by archaeologists and historians during the examination of ancient documents and artefacts. For example, the Ancient Egyptian Ebers Papyrus is one of the most complete preserved medical documents, dating back to the eighteenth century BC.  It documents the ingredients and preparation of medicinal remedies used by the ancient Egyptians and includes a number of recipes containing Cannabis sativ ..read more
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PTSD and Cannabis
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by Keith
4y ago
There is a prevalent misconception that Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is strictly a “soldier’s disease”. While the term was popularized after WWII, replacing “shell shock” as a diagnostically correct term, we now know that PTSD affects individuals from all walks of life.   What is Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)? Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a complex medical condition that develops after the direct or indirect exposure to a traumatic event.  It is a biological survival mechanism that works through the activation of our fight or flight primary systems when trig ..read more
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What are cannabinoid receptors?
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by Keith
4y ago
Cells have “receptors” in their membrane, which create a sort of “lock and key” connection between various chemical compounds. These connections either activate or inhibit other effects within the body. CBD is an agonist – a substance which creates a response with various receptors. Here’s what that looks like… Cannabidiol has no specific affinity for CB1 or CB2 receptors, instead it acts as an antagonist (or temporary blocker) of this receptors. Due to this blockage, the cell synthesizes a greater amount of CB1 receptors, enhancing their function. It’s also an antagonist of recept ..read more
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Patient Success Story: Marcy
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by Keith
4y ago
Watch as Marcy, user of Plants Not Pills products, uses organically-grown CBD extract to enjoy the quality of life she wants. Curious about the benefits of Plants Not Pills products? Just input your name and email address below and receive a complementary 25% off coupon direct to your inbox. [contact-form-7 ..read more
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What is the Endocannabinoid System?
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by zLhhLePLGs
4y ago
The endocannabinoid system is a central regulatory system that affects many physiological and psychological processes including pain sensation, appetite, mood, memory, addiction, and sleep. This system consists of 3 basic elements: Cannabinoid Receptors (CB1 and CB2) Cannabinoid molecules that interact with the CB receptors (endocannabinoids or external ones) Enzymes that interact with the CB receptors, with their activation or deactivation This system regulates homeostasis, and is found in the body of almost all vertebrate animals, with some differences. CB1 and CB2 receptors and the ..read more
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What is CBD?
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by zLhhLePLGs
4y ago
To understand CBD, it’s first necessary to understand where CBD originates and its chemical importance. Where does CBD come from? Cannabis plants – including cannabis sativa, cannabis indica, and cannabis ruderalis (otherwise known as “hemp”) – produce compounds called cannabinoids, lipidic molecules that stimulate the cannabinoid receptors in diverse cells of the body, including the central nervous system and the immune system. There are at least 113 different cannabinoids isolated from cannabis with different effects, but the most noticeable cannabinoids are CBD, THC and CBN. Wha ..read more
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The History of Sex & Cannabis
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by jetfuelcreative
4y ago
Since the beginning of time mankind has sought ways of enhancing one of our most primal human instincts.  From applying lotus blossom tinctures and ingesting soups made out of bird nests in Asia to eating piranhas in ancient Amazonia, our need to stimulate and sustain desire has led us to try a wide range of potions, lotions, pills and powders.  Though cannabis for medical purposes was first used in ancient China over five thousand years ago, written record of its aphrodisiacal powers date back far more recently. In the early 7th century, Ayurvedic texts surfaced in India suggesting that ..read more
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Breast Cancer Awareness Month
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by jetfuelcreative
4y ago
As we enter the second half of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Plants Not Pills CBD looks at a complex illness diagnosed in over 260,000 American women and 2,800 men each year. What are Breasts? Breasts are comprised of tissue and fat that reside over the human pectoral muscles. In females, breasts are made up of an intricate system of lobules, ducts and connective tissue. Each of these components has a very specific anatomical function as part of the reproductive system. The lobules are responsible for producing milk for breastfeeding. The ducts are responsible for delivering the milk to ..read more
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National Dog Day
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by jetfuelcreative
4y ago
Today is National Dog Day, a day where here at Plants Not Pills CBD we honor our favorite 4 legged friends. What’s special about this day in particular?  For starters, National Dog Day raises awareness for the 3.3 million dogs who enter national shelters annually and are in need of adoption. According to the American Veterinary Association, there are enough dogs available for adoption for all Americans who want a dog.  However, statistics show a positive trend in animal rescue. A nationwide increase in awareness of rescue animals has resulted in a decrease in the total amount of anima ..read more
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