A new paper is out looking at Endocannabinoids in the gut. I will give you my gut reaction later.
Accumulating evidence indicates that the endocannabinoid system is a key modulator of gastrointestinal physiology, influencing satiety, emesis, immune function, mucosal integrity, motility, secretion, and visceral sensation. In light of therapeutic benefits of herbal and synthetic cannabinoids, the vast potential of the endocannabinoid system for the treatment of gastrointestinal diseases has been demonstrated. This review focuses on the role of the endocannabinoid system in gut homeostasis and in the pathogenesis of intestinal disorders associated with intestinal motility, inflammation and cancer
Didn’t the DEA just say that herbal cannabis has no medical value? Yes they did: DEA Rejects Attempt To Loosen Federal Restrictions On Marijuana.
You might reasonably conclude that the the people making synthetics have an interest in the matter. Indirect if not direct. Even though synthetics are often not as effective as herbal cannabis because of the entourage effect.
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Personal note: My mother died on 13 August 2016. I was holding her hand. So was my wife and my #2 son. So was her best friend. She was 96.
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4 responses to “Gut Reaction”
My condolences.
And on a “it’s probably none of my business, but I’ve been there” note: don’t be upset if you dream of her still alive. Or even if you think she’s still there in the corner of your eye.
That’s normal. Give yourself time to grieve, too. It’s not easy losing a parent.
Kathy,
We all felt it coming 6 months ago when her health was good. The grieving is not too bad.
And she taught me a great lesson “are you still breathing?”
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Condolences from here also.