What stood out to me is that scientists found cannabis has molecules that are really similar to ones my body naturally makes called endocannabinoids that help control inflammation in the gut. These natural molecules basically act like a “switch” to turn off inflammation when it gets too intense, which is important because too much inflammation is what causes damage in diseases like Crohn’s and colitis.

I also learned that if the body doesn’t have enough of these molecules, the immune system can go overboard and start attacking the lining of the intestines, making symptoms worse. 
Since cannabis contains similar compounds, researchers think it might help restore that balance and calm down the inflammation.

But one important thing I took away is that this study was only done in mice, not humans. So even though it helps explain why some people say cannabis relieves their symptoms, it’s not proven yet as a treatment for people.

Overall, I feel like I learned that cannabis has potential for treating inflammatory bowel diseases, but it’s still something scientists need to study a lot more before it’s fully understood or widely used.

What stood out to me is that people with IBS might have more of these receptors, which makes their gut more sensitive. So even when there isn’t an obvious reason for pain their nerves can still react like something is wrong.

I also learned that IBS affects a lot of people and comes with symptoms like cramps, bloating, gas, and changes in digestion. There’s no real cure, but it can be managed by paying attention to things like diet, stress, and exercise.

Overall, this made me realize that IBS isn’t just a simple stomach issue it’s more complex and it might actually be tied to how the body processes sensations  like an internal “itch” that turns into pain.

What stood out to me is that this type of fat called visceral fat, builds up around my organs and can mess with hormones. It can lead to serious health problems like diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, and even things like Alzheimer’s. That made me see that belly fat isn’t just about appearance, it’s really about overall health.

I also learned that things like stress might play a role too since cortisol can increase fat storage in that area. And surprisingly doing a bunch of ab workouts alone won’t fix it, it takes a combination of eating better and staying active.

The biggest takeaway for me is that focusing on a healthier lifestyle overall, like eating more whole foods, watching portions, cutting back on sugar, and exercising regularly. Even small habits, like drinking water before meals or using smaller plates, can help avoid overeating. And instead of just relying on the scale, pay attention to waist measurements since that tells you more about health.

-You can go back to those notes and see what progress has been made with the clients skin with the treatments that you have been providing. 

-Its important to go back to the previous note left so you can pick up where you left off. This will also help remind you of what you are working on with the clients skin, so you can ask questions regarding how the last treatment went and how the clients skin felt/looked the following days.

-Charting treatment notes will help remind you what modalities/product usage was used and what level the client can tolerate up to. 

-In the clients chart, all products and treatments should be listed not only for the client, but also to protect ourselves. IF anything goes wrong, or the client comes back unhappy with treatment results and would like to pursue legal action, you have all of their treatment history.