Nearly two decades ago, researchers warned about the metabolic consequences of high linoleic acid consumption. This post explores how dietary fats shape our cellular architecture through endocannabinoid signaling, and why these warnings remain critically relevant today.
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The Medical Cannabis Paradox: High Acceptance, Low Understanding Among Healthcare Professionals
A striking paradox emerges from recent research: while 80% of healthcare professionals accept medical cannabis as legitimate therapy, less than 1% understand the endocannabinoid system through which it works. This disconnect highlights a critical gap in medical education.
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Understanding the Endocannabinoidome: A Deep Dive into Human Physiology
We’re excited to share Dr. Stefan Broselid’s comprehensive lecture on the endocannabinoidome (eCBome), presented earlier this year. This detailed presentation explores how this complex physiological system influences human health and disease. Key Topics Covered: The lecture particularly emphasizes: This presentation is especially valuable for: For a deeper understanding, we recommend…
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ECS.education Welcomes NYT Bestselling Author Dr. Robert Lufkin to Advisory Board
Dr. Robert Lufkin, NYT bestselling author and USC professor, joins ECS.education’s Advisory Board, bringing decades of experience in medical education reform and a shared vision for updating medical curricula with essential ECS knowledge.
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ECS.education Welcomes Dr. Therese Silva To Advisory Board
ECS.education welcomes Dr. Therese Silva, a distinguished anaesthetist with over 40 years of experience, as our newest adviser. Learn how her expertise in medical cannabis and passion for ECS education will drive our mission to transform medical curricula worldwide.
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Pre- and Probiotics and the ECS: A New Frontier in Metabolic Health
Discover how prebiotics like inulin influence the endocannabinoid system and gut microbiota, potentially revolutionizing our approach to metabolic health. This post explores groundbreaking research on the gut-brain-ECS axis and its implications for obesity, NAFLD, and cardiovascular health.
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New Insights into the Endocannabinoidome’s Role in Traumatic Brain Injury and Alzheimer’s Disease
New research reveals how the endocannabinoidome (eCBome) may link traumatic brain injury (TBI) and Alzheimer’s disease (AD). Discover the potential of this expanded endocannabinoid system in developing new treatments for neurological disorders.
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The ECS: A Critical Yet Overlooked Component in Medical Education and Chronic Disease Prevention
Discover how the overlooked endocannabinoid system (ECS) could revolutionize healthcare and chronic disease prevention. Learn about the staggering economic burden of chronic diseases and why integrating ECS education into medical curricula is crucial for a more effective, holistic approach to health.
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ECS.education Welcomes Dr. Shiksha Gallow as our First Adviser
ECS.education welcomes Dr. Shiksha Gallow, MD, PhD, PhD, MPH, MBA, as our first international adviser. A pioneering cannabis clinician and researcher, Dr. Gallow brings unparalleled expertise to advance global ECS education.