Through its interactions with the microbiome and gut-brain axis, the endocannabinoid system may offer a novel pathway for managing symptoms of Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.
Almost all women and females will use some form of contraception in their lifetime. Do hormonal contraceptives like birth control pills increase the risk of developing inflammatory bowel disease?
It’s time to talk about the promise and pitfalls of cannabis and its truly extraordinary interactions with the body, gut, and brain for people with Crohn’s and UC.
The Microbiome-Gut-Brain Axis is one of the most central functional systems connecting the human body to the diverse ecosystems around us. The complex connections between the human gut microbiome, inflammatory bowel disease, our brain, and our health are key drivers of IBD pathogenesis that may be harnessed to promote healing from IBD.
Psychedelics like LSD and psilocybin (magic mushrooms) may promote change and plasticity in the brain, immune system, and microbiome to yield untapped therapeutic potential for complex inflammatory conditions like Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.
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