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In this riveting talk, Rachel Knox, MD / MBA, explores the endocannabinoid system (ECS) and the revolution of one - how we can take control to harness the power found in our own bodies. We will not stop until this universal knowledge is in the medical textbooks and curriculum for all to learn and understand. A profound idea worth spreading.

With special thanks to core the TEDxPortland organizing team, 70+ volunteers and cherished partners - without you this experience would not be possible. Our event history can be found TEDxPortland.com.

Rachel is the co-founder of American Cannabinoid Clinics and chair of the Oregon Cannabis Commission. She received her medical and business degrees from Tufts University and then pursued additional study of the most important physiologic system in the human body — the endocannabinoid system. She is passionate about educating her professional peers and broader public about the safety and effectiveness of cannabinoid medicine. Her work is groundbreaking at a transformative time in our society.

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