Decarbing Your Cannabis: A Simple Guide
If there is one thing you need to know about cannabis when venturing into the world of DIY cannabis products, it’s decarboxylation. Head to the Strainprint Community to learn more about how to decarb your cannabis…
How is Cannabis Quality Tested? Discovering Canada’s 2018 Consumer Protections
The 2018 guidelines for 3rd party testing can be broken down into two main categories: cultivation and production. Here’s a look at some key criteria for these new consumer protections. To find out more, visit the Strainprint Community…
Understanding CBD Part 2
In Understanding CBD – Part 1, readers learned that cannabidiol, better known as CBD, is one of more than 113 special medicinal molecules produced by the cannabis herb called cannabinoids. Along with its infamous psychoactive sibling tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), products containing CBD (derived from either hemp or cannabis) are beginning to appear on store shelves throughout […]
Strainprint Patient Profile: Natashia Hrushka Jewett
“Strainprint is an app I wish I had throughout my whole medical cannabis journey,” says Strainprint user Natashia Hrushka Jewett, 32, “Strainprint to me is more than just a mindful minute or an app that keeps my medical diary.” Natashia’s story is unique, yet so common amongst medical cannabis users. “I have been using […]
Can Cannabis Help You Lose Weight?
While it’s been long rumoured that cannabis use leads to “the munchies” and subsequent weight gain, weed and weight loss may have a surprising and promising partnership. An age-old assumption that is held about cannabis users is that they often succumb to “the munchies” and end up making poor food choices, risking gaining weight as […]
Strainprint Technologies Ltd. – Steph’s Story
We are proud to present the genesis of Strainprint. Steph’s story is what defines us. With her story, and 1,000’s more like it we will continue to break the stigma & pave the way for the future of the cannabis industry. Have a look at Steph’s story, and if it resonates with you, consider sharing! […]
5 Most Common Uses for Medical Cannabis in 65+ Demographic
Seniors are among one of the largest existing and largest growing demographics of medical cannabis users , evidenced by international trends as well as is supported by the data collected from the Strainprint app. A report released late 2017 by Statistics Canada, indicated that older generations are the demographics consuming larger amounts of cannabis within […]
Medical Cannabis & Women’s Health: Exploring the Connection
A strong focus on women’s health has dramatically evolved over the years. New therapeutic approaches are emerging to promote and regulate women’s health, and medical cannabis is leading the way. Strainprint is collecting and disseminating information from tens of thousands patients across the country. More than half of Strainprint users are women, and it’s […]
Terpenes & The Entourage Effect: What’s all the Fuss
If you have a medicinal, recreational or scientific interest in the cannabis plant, the term “terpenes” has most likely popped up as you educate yourself on cannabis and the way it interacts with the human body. The importance of terpenes in all species of plants, especially cannabis, can’t be underestimated. Terpenes are fundamental building blocks […]