What is the ECS?

The endocannabinoid system, also known as the ECS, helps us function on a moment-to-moment, day-to-day basis. The main purpose of the ECS is to maintain homeostasis in the body. Our body is constantly responding to internal and external stimuli that’s telling us that we have to adapt.

Whether we are hungry (internal) or just handed a major project at work (external), the ECS helps us adapt by controlling our fight or flight response, impacting our endocrine function, the immune system, and inflammation. In fact, many scientists are calling the endocannabinoid system the ‘master control system’ because of those very reasons. 

The pitfalls of our modern, busy lifestyles, like poor eating habits, too much processed food, a lack of adequate sleep, and excessive stress, can push our ECS out of balance. So now, the system meant to balance us and help us adapt to change is also out of balance. This can lead to both emotional and physical health issues.