Can a lack of cannabinoids be the root cause of chronic illness?

In 2001, Dr. Ethan Russo proposed a groundbreaking theory: Clinical Endocannabinoid Deficiency (CED).

The theory suggests that just as you can be deficient in iron or Vitamin D, you can be deficient in endocannabinoids

Why do two compounds from the same plant produce such vastly different physiological effects?

The difference between THC and CBD isn't magic; it is mechanics. It comes down to how they interact with the CB1 receptors.

Endogenous Cannabinoids (Anandamide & 2-AG).

Humans produce their own cannabinoids. While the cannabis plant produces Phytocannabinoids (like THC and CBD), our bodies produces Endocannabinoids. The two most important ones are discussed in this post.

Did you know your body was wired for cannabis long before you ever heard of the plant?

Biologically, we all possess a "master control system" called the Endocannabinoid System (ECS). Discovered surprisingly recently (in the 1990s), it is now understood to be one of the most vital physiological systems for maintaining human health.

Its primary job is Homeostasis.