Blogs
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The Science Behind CBD: How It Works and Why It Matters
Introduction: Why Understanding CBD Matters CBD (cannabidiol) has grown significantly in popularity, transforming from a niche wellness product into a widely recognized tool for addressing various health concerns. Despite its surge, misconceptions and skepticism about CBD remain, fueled by inconsistent...
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The Endocannabinoid System: Part 5. Little critters, big impact.
While the biologically active fats and terpenes, as described in our prior blogs, play important roles in both the “classical” and “endocannabinoid-like” aspects of our endocannabinoid system (ECS), research shows that this system is even more complex than we originally thought. Our...
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The Endocannabinoid System: Part 3. Why Chewing the Fat Makes a Difference
As mentioned in the prior post, research on our own “classical” endocannabinoid system (ECS) was based on the cannabis plant, and how it impacted humans. This research discovered that we humans produce two main endocannabinoid compounds that activate the system,...
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The Endocannabinoid System: Part 4. More Than Just a Pretty Smell
In addition to the wide selection of foods containing fats and related fatty acid compounds in the prior post, there is another category of ECS-actives. These are the terpene-rich foods. Specific terpenes can act as partners with the classic endocannabinoids...
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Canncestra, How We Made it.
Entering the CBD market and developing a pain relief product was not on Dale Bellisfield's professional roadmap for her early 70s. However, her 25 years of experience as an herbalist-nurse taught her that innovative visioning, unwavering perseverance and a spark...
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Dale Bellisfield on the Getting Personal with Plant Medicine Podcast
Listen in here as host Diana invites certified herbalist Dale Bellisfield from Canncestra to delve into the fascinating world of chocolate and roses as plant medicines.
