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Ananda: The Endocannabinoid System as Our Natural State of Bliss
The Sanskrit word ananda means “bliss” or “supreme joy” — not the fleeting happiness that comes from external circumstances, but the deep, abiding contentment that arises from our true nature. It’s fascinating, then, that scientists named one of our body’s primary endocannabinoids “anandamide,” literally the “bliss molecule.” This naming wasn’t arbitrary; it points to a…
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Cannabis: A Journey Through History, Science, and Healing
An Exploration of Ancient Wisdom, Modern Research, and Therapeutic Applications The Ancient Origins of Cannabis Medicine Cannabis has walked alongside humanity for at least ten thousand years, its story woven into the fabric of human civilization across continents and cultures. Archaeological evidence suggests that cannabis was among the first plants cultivated by humans, with remnants…
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Understanding Cannabis: A Historic, Scientific Exploration
Harvard Health: The Essential Endocannabinoid System PubMed: The Endocannabinoid System and the Brain Cannabis sativa stands as one of humanity’s oldest cultivated plants, yet modern science is only beginning to unravel its remarkable complexity. Beyond the well-known compounds THC and CBD lies a sophisticated botanical factory producing hundreds of biologically active molecules that interact with…