Cannabinoids

Back Clinic Cannabinoids. Plants are medicine, and as research continues with these alternative medicines, more information is available when it comes to medical options for various ailments, conditions, diseases, disorders, etc… Chiropractor Dr. Alex Jimenez investigates and brings insight into these developing medicines, how they can help patients, what they can do, and what they cannot do.

The marijuana plant is how most know about cannabinoids. It is the most recognized cannabinoid tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), which is the compound that causes feelings of euphoria.

Scientists identified cannabinoids only in cannabis. However, new research has found these same medicinal qualities in many plants, including black pepper, broccoli, carrots, clove, echinacea, and ginseng.

These vegetables or spices won’t get you high, but understanding how these different plants affect the human body can lead to vital health discoveries.

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