the science of wellbeing Flashcards
Cannabidiol (CBD)
derivative of the cannabis plant, but lacks (mostly) the psychogenic substance found in the plant (delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol, or Δ9-THC
Which receptors does cannabidiol bind to in the brain
cannabinoid receptors within the brain.
what 3 disorders can CBD help with?
1.anxiety
2.depression
3. sleep disorders
what were examples of superfood?
1.Papaya
2.Cassava
3.Kelp
4.Buckwheat
5.Canned fish
The ‘superfood’ market
highly lucrative machine, and is always on the lookout for the next trending item
what is vitamin A good for
-skin
-vision
hypervitaminosis A
too much vitamin A
what can hypervitaminosis A lead to?
mood changes and alteration of fluid balance that can put pressure on the brain
what is vitamin B linked to?
healthy neurons but excess leads to GI problems and skin rash
Detoxes
order to maintain your health and wellbeing you need to remove toxins from your body at regular intervals.
which organ is responsible for detoxification of the body?
liver;clean the blood, removing toxins and waste products from the circulation.