Sponsor – Sterling Professional
Course Description
This course provides an evidence-informed overview of the Neuroendocrine System (NES) and Endocannabinoid System (ECS) and their roles in maintaining physiological homeostasis. Chiropractors frequently treat patients experiencing chronic stress, inflammation, pain dysregulation, and sleep disturbances influenced by these systems. Participants will review how neuroendocrine and endocannabinoid pathways regulate stress, immune signaling, and neurological balance, with special focus on magnesium and cannabidiol (CBD). Current research, mechanisms of action, absorption pathways, and regulatory considerations will be discussed to help chiropractors responsibly educate patients within scope of practice.
Learning Objectives
- Define the neuroendocrine system (NES) and endocannabinoid system (ECS) and describe their roles in maintaining physiological homeostasis.
- Explain the interaction between the nervous, endocrine, and endocannabinoid systems in regulating stress responses, inflammation, and neurological balance.
- Identify clinical indicators of neuroendocrine dysregulation commonly observed in chiropractic patient populations.
- Evaluate current research related to magnesium and cannabinoid signaling in neuroendocrine and endocannabinoid pathways.
- Discuss evidence-informed considerations for patient education regarding magnesium and cannabinoid products within chiropractic scope of practice.