What is Clinical Endocannabinoid Deficiency?

Researchers believe that the underlying cause of many ailments, particularly those related to the immune system and inflammation, could be a disorder referred to as clinical endocannabinoid deficiency. Endocannabinoid deficiency is a theory for the symptoms and conditions that develop when the body’s endocannabinoid system isn’t functioning properly. We’ve previously discussed the endocannabinoid system and
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What are the Side Effects of CBD/Cannabinoid Products?

The side effects that a person will experience when taking cannabinoid-based products depend on the product’s cannabinoid content. Cannabidiol (CBD) products, such as CBD hemp oil, naturally contain little to no trace of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the psychoactive compound that causes a psychoactive effect. Therefore, CBD-based products will never cause a euphoric high. CBD even has
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How Does CBD Reduce Seizures? Here’s What Science Says

Researchers have found that cannabidiol (CBD) shows exciting therapeutic promise for managing seizure activity in cases of intractable epilepsy disorders. In multiple studies published this year alone, CBD was shown to reduce the frequency of seizures in more than 80 percent of children and young teens with epilepsy. Some of those that were treated with
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A Guide to Reading CBD Product Labels: Here’s What You Need to Know

Cannabidiol (CBD) and cannabinoid product labels give you all kinds of information that can help you select the right product for your health needs. However, as you investigate the available cannabinoid products on the market, deciphering all the information on the labels can at times be perplexing. Here we take a look at what you’ll
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How to Take CBD Oil: Ingestion, Sublingual, Topical and Inhalation Options

With more research discovering new potential therapeutic applications for cannabidiol (CBD), the demand and availability of CBD products continues to increase. The greater variety of products gives patients more choices to find a CBD option and method of consumption that aligns with their health and lifestyle needs. In general, there are four primary methods for
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Welcome to ECHO!

Recognizing that making healthcare decisions can be a daunting and sometimes arduous experience, ECHO’s mission is to create a bridge connecting those pursuing the therapeutic properties of cannabinoids or cannabidiol (CBD) with the resources, community support, and medical professional guidance necessary to move forward. To those looking for help other what the traditional medical community
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An Overview of the Endocannabinoid System

Ever wonder how cannabinoids interact with your body? The answer is through the endocannabinoid system. The endocannabinoid system is responsible for regulating balance in our body’s immune response, appetite, metabolism, memory, and more. In spite of the integral role this system takes on, until recently it remained an unknown part of the human body’s functions.
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How to Find a Healthcare Professional That’s Right For You

While the laws vary, nearly all states that have passed comprehensive medical Cannabis programs require that patients first obtain a recommendation from a physician before registering with the state’s medicinal cannabis program or visiting a dispensary. Finding a physician that acknowledges or is willing to discuss and recommend the medicinal properties of cannabis can be
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Summary of Conditions Affected by Cannabinoids and the Endocannabinoid System

Attitudes toward cannabis are shifting as credible medical research efforts continue to reveal the plant’s exciting therapeutic potential. Ample studies have shown cannabis could be a viable treatment option for alleviating neuropathic pain, nausea and spasms, and for providing anti-inflammatory and healing effects for those with serious conditions like multiple sclerosis, arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease,
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