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CBD, or cannabidiol, is extracted from hemp. After THC, it is the most studied cannabinoid present in hemp. CBD, unlike THC, does not bind to cannabinoid receptors (it is not a receptor antagonist), but has the ability to regulate the proper functioning of the endocannabinoid system. It also differs from THC, which is produced from cannabis, in that it does not have narcotic properties. What's more, it has the ability to mitigate the effects of THC. Research on the effects of CBD oil on the human body is ongoing and we are still learning about its ...

The endocannabinoid system (ESC) is the most recently discovered system in the human body. Everyone knows about the nervous or respiratory system, but who has heard of the cannabinoid system? Probably still not many, but this knowledge will probably soon become common knowledge. The ESC is made up of many receptors, which can be found basically throughout the body. If it functions properly, the body is in a state of balance, or homeostasis. As the ESC is a relatively new discovery, research is still being conducted into its functions, ...

Short-term stress and an increase in adrenaline levels tend to give us positive emotions, if only to mobilise us. Such stress often brings with it unforgettable experiences. After all, won't we remember for the rest of our lives walking on a rope over a deep ravine? However, long-lasting and intensive stress can literally poison our lives, make everyday life very difficult. But that is not all. Long-term stress can lead to neuropsychological, metabolic and physiological disorders. The consequences of stress can be serious diseases such as: hypertension, atherosclerosis, diabetes, anxiety disorders or ...

Parkinson's disease (Latin: morbus Parkinsoni) was first diagnosed and described in 1817 by its discoverer, the London physician James Parkinson, as postictal tremor (Latin: paralysis agitans). It is a spontaneous, chronic and slowly progressive disease of the central nervous system. In Poland, about 70 000 people suffer from the disease, while worldwide there are more than 7 million. Its first symptoms usually appear after the age of 60 (although there are cases in the 40s) and, statistically, the disease is more frequently ...

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a disorder that often occurs after experiencing traumatic events. It is a debilitating, prolonged stress that is not easy to cope with. PTSD most often affects people after accidents, plane crashes, assaults and rapes, or witnesses to such events. But also, and perhaps especially, soldiers who return from countries where wars have been fought. What is post-traumatic stress disorder Post-traumatic stress disorder is a psychological condition that begins to develop after a traumatic event, slowly destroying the affected person. ...

Menopause (menopause, menopause) biologically marks the end of a woman's reproductive capacity and is a natural physiological process. And although it occurs at different ages, it cannot be stopped. The menopause usually occurs between the ages of 45 and 55. About 1/3 of women do not feel any effects of menopause, unfortunately most of them experience many unpleasant ailments. That is why they start looking for ways to alleviate the symptoms of menopause. Pharmacological agents help, but at the same time they burden the organism, that's why many women look for natural ways of relieving symptoms in this not easy period for them. ...