Endocannabinoids

The Biology of the 'Runner's High': Endocannabinoids vs. Endorphins

Endorphins don't cause the Runner's High. Discover the Endocannabinoid System and why your body produces its own cannabis-like molecules during intense exercise.

The Biology of Phytocannabinoids: The Plant-Human Connection

Why do plants make cannabinoids? Discover the evolutionary biology of Phytocannabinoids and how they hijack the human Endocannabinoid system.

The Biology of Anandamide and Cardiac Resilience

Explore the endocannabinoid system's role in the heart. Discover how Anandamide protects against stress-induced arrhythmias and improves cardiac recovery.

The Biology of Anandamide and Cardiac Protection

Explore the endocannabinoid system's role in the heart. Discover how Anandamide protects against stress-induced arrhythmias and improves cardiac recovery.

The Biology of 'Anandamide': The Bliss Molecule and Forgetfulness

Discover Anandamide—your body's own internal THC. Learn how this 'Bliss Molecule' regulates your mood, your appetite, and your ability to let go of bad memories.

The Neurobiology of Flow in Physical Activity: Transient Hypofrontality and Peak Performance

An exploration of the 'Flow State' during exercise, the neurochemical cocktail of dopamine and anandamide, and the mechanical shift in brain activity known as Transient Hypofrontality.