Why To Support Your Body's Endocannabinoid System & How To Do It

Wouldn't it be nice if our stress came with an on/off switch, and calming down during tense moments was as easy as a quick flick? Well, it turns out that our bodies are already equipped with an entire system that serves just this purpose.

The endocannabinoid system (ECS) is a master regulatory system that runs throughout our body—from our brains down to our toes. It works on a cellular level to promote homeostasis and help keep processes like pain perception, appetite, and mood regulated and balanced.

You can think of it like a microscopic lock-and-key system: Endocannabinoid receptors all over your body are waiting to be activated, or unlocked, by "keys" called cannabinoids. When something is running amok—say, a stressful period at work is flooding your system with cortisol—cannabinoids should rush to the scene of the crime and unlock a relaxation response to counterbalance those stress hormones. Our body will naturally produce cannabinoids on its own, but we can also take in extra ones from certain plant ingredients, like hemp oil.

When taken as a daily supplement, these compounds can support a healthy endocannabinoid tone to positively affect the stress response2.* But as mentioned earlier, hemp oil is just one reason this targeted supplement is so powerful. It's combined with lavender oil and ashwagandha to quickly deliver a sense of full-body calm.*

The result is a supplement that can be taken daily, or as needed, to help us approach life's many stressors from a cool, calm, and collected place.*