The Power of P.E.A: Harnessing Your Endocannabinoid System to Combat Pain, Inflammation and More

Your body uses the endocannabinoid system (ECS) to heal, repair and protect itself against many different types of stressors and insults such as toxins, bacterial and viral infections, pesticides, carcinogens and inflammation. One of the key signalling molecules in the ECS is called Palmitoylethanolamide (PEA). Dr. Paul Hrkal, AOR’s Medical Director, will share the highlights of over 80 years research and more than 300 scientific and clinical studies on the effectiveness and safety of P.E.A. Learn about this ground-breaking “ortho-molecule” and its impact on a wide range of health conditions including pain, neuroinflammation, allergies, mood, immunity and much more. Biography: Dr. Hrkal is a board certified Naturopathic doctor with a passion to apply innovative and evidence-based nutritional, biological and supplemental interventions to address underlying metabolic, endocrine and immunological dysfunctions. Dr. Hrkal has a special interest in neurological health, chronic pain and brain injuries. He is strong advocate of integrative medical education, frequently writing and lecturing to both healthcare practitioners and public audiences. Dr. Hrkal lectures extensively on the topic of integrative and natural approaches to concussions and neurotrauma recovery. He is a member of the scientific advisory board of Complete Concussion Management, an international leader in research based concussion management education and certification. He currently is the medical director for Advanced Orthomolecular Research, an innovative and leading Canadian natural health product company and maintains a clinical practice in the Toronto area at two integrative clinics.