Podcasts Health Hart2Heart with Dr. Mike Hart #144 The Latest Science Behind Endocannabinoids and Stress with Dr. Matthew Hill

#144 The Latest Science Behind Endocannabinoids and Stress with Dr. Matthew Hill

Published: Aug. 29, 2024, 3:51 p.m.

In this episode of Hart2Heart, Dr. Mike Hart dives into the world of endocannabinoids with neuroscientist Dr. Matthew Hill. Known for his groundbreaking research in understanding how endocannabinoids influence stress and anxiety, Dr. Hill offers insights into the biological mechanisms behind these naturally occurring compounds and their potential therapeutic benefits. Dr. Hart and Dr. Hill cover everything from the endocannabinoid system's role in stress regulation, the intriguing interplay between CBD and caffeine, to the impacts of cannabis legalization on scientific research.

Guest Bio and Links:

Dr. Matthew Hill, Ph.D., a professor of cell biology and anatomy at the Hotchkiss Brain Institute at the University of Calgary and an expert on the biology of cannabis.\xa0

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Dr. Matthew Hill: How Cannabis Impacts Health & the Potential Risks

Show Notes:

  • (0:00) Welcome back to the Hart2Heart Podcast with Dr. Mike Hart\xa0\xa0\xa0

  • (0:15) Dr. hart introduces guest, Dr. Matthew Hill to the listeners\xa0

  • (1:00) Brief background of Dr. Hill\u2019s work\xa0\xa0

  • (2:00) Explanation of the endocannabinoid system

  • (6:00) CBD and caffeine interaction explained

  • (8:30) Do CBD and caffeine cancel each other out

  • (11:00) Importance of studying the effects of cannabis beyond THC and CBD

  • (15:00) CBD dosage - myths and realities

  • (21:30) The bioavailability of CBD and the importance of fatty acids

  • (26:00) CBD and THC interaction

  • (32:00) CBG\u2019s emerging research and potential benefits

  • (36:30) What are beta caryophyllenes\xa0

  • (38:30) THCV a promising cannabinoid for diabetes?

  • (42:00) Cannabis tracks and lifestyle choices\xa0

  • (46:00) Dr. Hill\u2019s recommendations for reducing cannabis dependency

  • (48:00) The challenges of scaling back cannabis use

  • (53:15) Vaping vs. smoking\xa0

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Dr. Mike Hart is a Cannabis Physician and Lifestyle Strategist. In April 2014, Dr. Hart became the first physician in London, Ontario to open a cannabis clinic. While Dr. Hart continues to treat patients at his clinic, his primary focus has shifted to correcting the medical cannabis educational gap that exists in the medical community.\xa0

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