Cannabinoids, Terpenes, and the Entourage Effect: A Brief Primer
Cannabinoids, Terpenes, & Entourage Effect: A Brief Primer This brief analysis and comparison of the phytomolecules called cannabinoids and terpenes that are derived from the cannabis herb serves as one of the precursors to Strainprint’s Understanding Terpenes Series. Other supplemental articles for the Understanding Terpenes Series that serve as instructional prerequisites include: Understanding Terpenes Understanding […]
Understanding Terpenes: Bisabolol
Understanding Terpenes: Bisabolol Bisabolol, also called a-bisabolol and levomenol, is a terpene that is known for delivering a fresh floral aroma that sometimes includes a sweet hint of citrus or spice. Discovered and first isolated in 1951, it is commonly used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetic and dermatological products, including after shave cream, deodorants, […]
Mindfully Medicated Patient Profile – Bryce Hooper
Mindfully Medicated Patient Profile – Bryce Hooper Meet Bryce Hooper – known in the cannabis world as Mr. Hooper! Bryce has an amazing heart and spirit, anyone who has crossed paths with him can feel it. At first glance you wouldn’t see the trauma that has led him to where he is today as a […]
New Research for Canadian Veterans, Cannabis and PTSD
New Research for Canadian Veterans, Cannabis and PTSD “Cannabis saved my life. I realize that statement sounds like hyperbole, but it isn’t,” says Mike Whiter, a producer at the famous American media channel NowThis, in this video. In 2006, Whiter was medically discharged from the United States Marine Corps with little to do at home […]
Understanding Terpenes: Humulene
Understanding Terpenes: Humulene The cannabis plant is infamous for producing the psychoactive molecule tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). This chemical—which binds with a body-wide network of special cellular receptors in mammals dubbed the endocannabinoid system(ECS)—is part of a category of wellness molecules derived from cannabis called cannabinoids. More than 100 cannabinoids have been isolated and identified to date, […]
The Benefits of Cannabis for Autism Spectrum Disorder
The Benefits and Advantages of Cannabis for Autism Spectrum Disorder Autism Spectrum Disorder and the Role of Cannabis Autism Spectrum Disorder, or ASD, is a developmental disorder that affects communication and behavior. Statistics find that a total of one percent of the global population has some form of ASD. Surprisingly, despite the interest of many […]
How Cannabis Could Help Seniors
How Cannabis Could Help Seniors Seniors are one of the fastest growing demographics for cannabis use in Canada. This isn’t surprising, as cannabis is known to help a wide variety of illnesses, including many that are common in the elderly population. Furthermore, the population of seniors in Canada is growing and projected to keep growing. […]
Changes in the Canadian Cannabis Space Since Legalization
Changes in the Canadian Cannabis Space Since Legalization Last year, Canada became the second country in the world, after Uruguay, to legalize cannabis for adult-use. The comprehensive legislation, known as the Cannabis Act, leaves much of the regulatory decision-making to the provinces and territories, and has made a significant impact on the cannabis industry in […]
Becoming a Legal Medical Cannabis Patient in Canada
Becoming a Legal Medical Cannabis Patient in Canada Even though recreational cannabis will legally become available in Canada on October 17, the medical cannabis community within Canada remains strong and growing since its legal start in 2001. As of March 2018 in Canada, there are 296,792 registrations under Health Canada’s Access to Cannabis for Medical […]