Biohacking Your Endocannabinoid System

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It is estimated that major depressive disorder affects nearly 20 million Americans (includingThis article dives into the intersection of life where endurance exercise, herbal molecules called cannabinoids (such as cannabidiol [CBD] and tetrahydrocannabinol [THC]), and positive attitude/use with intent can result in markedly improved health and wellness.

Biohacking + Performance Enhancement

Biohacking, an emerging trend that is sometimes defined as do-it-yourself biology and framed as self-experimentation in medicine is an effort to decrease negative conditions—with the goal of improving health and even enhancing performance. While biohacking may convey a tone of bleeding edge or perhaps even sound intimidating to the average consumer, it is simply a framework for describing inputs and outputs.

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Some ways in which one can engage in biohacking include intermittent fasting, different manipulations of diet (such as going gluten-free or eliminating certain toxins or allergens), improvements to sleep, breathing exercises, neurofeedback, and mindfully practicing gratitude and forgiveness. 

Any effort to strategically enhance performance, by definition, means trying to minimize shortcomings or faults while simultaneously striving to increase strengths and benefits. Sometimes we can accomplish both, such as when we swap the consumption of alcohol or sugar for healthier molecules like linalool and CBD. 

Be warned, however: There is no free lunch. Effective biohacking and realizing true improvements to one’s health requires self-discipline and commitment. Reaching your goal may demand fewer visits to the local bakery or pub. Perhaps it requires that you give up that pack-a-day tobacco habit that’s been robbing your energy—and your wallet. And let’s be honest, nearly all of us could use more exercise in our lives.

Potential Payoff

The potential payoff of such positive lifestyle changes can be immense and even life-saving. Those who biohack and integrate exercise + clean diet + organic herbal medicine into their daily and weekly routines sometimes enjoy significant benefits—such as prevention of disease or a decrease in negative symptoms (like the aforementioned anxiety, depression, lethargy, and pain).

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I want to emphasize that I’m a technical writer, not a life coach or motivational speaker. Most of my writing and training focuses on the science-based medical efficacy of a lifestyle involving cannabis, exercise, and mindful intent. Readers are encouraged to do more than merely consume cannabinoids and terpenes. Engaging in activities such as hiking, meditation, yoga, and other forms of what is becoming known as “self-care” are critical to health and wellness.

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About the Author

Curt Robbins is a technical writer, instructional designer, and lecturer who has been developing science-based educational and training content for Fortune 200 enterprises for more than 30 years. His clients have included Federal Express, Microsoft, Sun Microsystems, Northrop Grumman, National City Bank, Strainprint Technologies Ltd., the J.M. Smucker Company, and USAA. 

Robbins has developed more than 600 educational articles regarding hemp and its various health components, including terpenes, cannabinoids, and the human endocannabinoid system for clients in the U.S., Canada, and Israel. His latest white paper, CBG: The Mother of Cannabinoids, is an evidence-based 50-page deep dive into the biochemistry of the hemp-derived phytocannabinoid cannabigerol that features 60 peer-reviewed research study citations.

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