the science of wellbeing Flashcards

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Cannabidiol (CBD)

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derivative of the cannabis plant, but lacks (mostly) the psychogenic substance found in the plant (delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol, or Δ9-THC

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Which receptors does cannabidiol bind to in the brain

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cannabinoid receptors within the brain.

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what 3 disorders can CBD help with?

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1.anxiety
2.depression
3. sleep disorders

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4
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what were examples of superfood?

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1.Papaya
2.Cassava
3.Kelp
4.Buckwheat
5.Canned fish

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The ‘superfood’ market

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highly lucrative machine, and is always on the lookout for the next trending item

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what is vitamin A good for

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-skin
-vision

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hypervitaminosis A

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too much vitamin A

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what can hypervitaminosis A lead to?

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mood changes and alteration of fluid balance that can put pressure on the brain

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what is vitamin B linked to?

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healthy neurons but excess leads to GI problems and skin rash

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10
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Detoxes

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order to maintain your health and wellbeing you need to remove toxins from your body at regular intervals.

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which organ is responsible for detoxification of the body?

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liver;clean the blood, removing toxins and waste products from the circulation.

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