Endocannabinoids: what they are, their types and functions
Endocannabinoids, or endogenous cannabinoids, are chemical substances produced by our body that have an impact throughout the whole body, especially in the brain.
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About:
Andrea Rezes Esmeraldino
Cannabis researcher and trainer | Cannactiva CBD product expert
Cannabis researcher and trainer | Cannactiva CBD product expert
With extensive experience in the world of cannabis, Andrea is an expert in Cannactiva's CBD products. She works with customers every day, advising them to improve their CBD experience and clarifying questions about our products, methods of use and other queries about CBD.
She is also dedicated to researching the benefits of CBD and serves as a trainer on Cannactiva products.
Education and professional background
Degree in Social and Cultural Anthropology from the University of Granada. She completed specialised training in Introduction to the Cannabis World, properties of cannabinoids and risk prevention in cannabis use, taught by Medcan - Medical Cannabis Center.
She has also undertaken cannabis-related training at the International Center for Ethnobotanical Education (ICEERS), participating in the V Seminar on Cannabis and Pain within the CannabMed Project.
Since 2017, she has worked as a researcher in the cannabis field, focusing on the use and properties of CBD as well as the historical and political dimensions of the Cannabis sativa plant, in projects across the United States, Brazil and Spain.
In 2018 she worked in Barcelona with the Medcan Project, creating content for its social media and advising clients and project members on CBD use.
She delivered lectures at the Federal University of Santa Catarina in Brazil in 2019 on the applications of CBD.
Since 2018, she has been an indispensable part of the Cannactiva family.
Posts by Andrea Rezes Esmeraldino:
Where does the word “marijuana” come from? Origin and history
The origin and history of the word “marijuana”: its birth in Mexico, the theories about its etymology, the prohibition that stigmatised it and why it isn't the same as “cannabis”.
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Effects of CBD: what it does in your body and how it works
What effects CBD has on the body: what it feels like, how it acts, whether it gets you high, whether it is addictive and how long it lasts. A clear, science-based guide.
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Sativa vs indica: the main differences explained
Do you know the differences between indica and sativa? Indica brings relaxation and pain relief, while sativa has a more cerebral, stimulating effect. Find out more in this post. It's one of the most fascinating topics in cannabis!
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CBD for sleep: how to take it, dosage and which oil to choose
A guide to CBD for sleep: how to take it, what doses appear in the studies, which oil to choose and what the science says (2023-2026).
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CBD for chronic pain: real benefits and expectations
What the science really says about CBD and chronic pain: which pain types it has been studied for, how it's used, safety and interactions, with realistic expectations.
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Guide to buying the best CBD oil: how to choose the right one
The ABC of buying the best CBD oil: which concentration to choose, type of CBD, quality and dosage. Improve your wellbeing with confidence.
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CBD benefits for wellbeing
CBD is a natural compound found in hemp, non-psychoactive and recognised as safe by the WHO. Find out what scientific research says about its wellbeing benefits, how to make it part of your daily routine and which CBD products are available.
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Sublingual CBD oil: what you should know before taking it
Learn about the benefits of using sublingual CBD oil. Find out how to take it and its advantages over other ways of using CBD.
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