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Is There Hope in Hemp? We learn the 1, 2, 3 about CBD
CBD, THC, cannabis, hemp and marijuana are all confusing hot topic words. With CBD stores and kiosks popping up all over Ohio, I thought it was time to do some research and find out exactly what is on those shelves and if we should consider using it. How it Works CBD is believed to affect the endocannabinoid system in our body, which is responsible for regulating and balancing the communication between cells, appetite, metabolism, memory and immune response. All cannabinoids, including CBD, produce effects in the body by attaching to certain receptors. The human body also produces cannabinoids on its own and has two receptors for cannabinoids, CB1 and CB2. CB1 receptors are present throughout the body but specifically in the brain where they deal with emotions, pain, coordination, movement, appetite and memory. THC attaches to these receptors. CB2 receptors are more common in the immune system and affect pain and inflammation. It is thought that CBD does not directly attach to either receptor, but rather it directs the body to use more of its own cannabinoids. CBD for Dogs? “There are certainly other natural things that can help the cannabinoid sys42 • April/May 2020
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