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Why Can Using Cannabis Make Your Eyes Red? A Surprising Explanation

A lot of people associate smoking cannabis with overly red eyes, and you may be surprised to learn that the main reason for this effect has little to do with the smoke itself. In fact, red eyes from cannabis use can actually be a strong indicator of increased health and vitality. Here’s why. Reasons for the […]

CBD and Pets

CBD and Pets

CBD and Pets With the increased hype and recognition, CBD products are becoming more popular than ever. In the United States, more states are legalizing cannabis for medicinal and recreational purposes with each election cycle. In Canada, medical and recreational cannabis is legal nationwide. CBD products are now sold in various retail establishments, making them […]

Decarbing

Decarbing Your Cannabis: An Analysis of the Process

Decarbing Your Cannabis: An Analysis of the Process When most people think of cannabis, they generally think of the more well known cannabinoids THC and CBD. However, in its raw state, cannabis contains THCA (tetrahydrocannabinolic acid) and CBDA (cannabidiolic acid) rather than THC and CBD. In order to fully enjoy the benefits of your cannabis, […]

Holiday Survival 101

Holiday Survival 101 – Your Guide to Staying Mindfully Medicated Pt. 2

Holiday Survival 101 – Your Guide to Staying Mindfully Medicated Pt. 2 The holiday’s can be a stressful time for everyone, so we’ve come up with a Holiday Survival 101 Guide to help you stay #MindfullyMedicated this season. If you missed part 1, get caught up here. Staying Mindful during the holidays Mindfulness – it’s […]

Containing Cannabis Scent

Containing Cannabis Scent: Bringing Your Cannabis Consumption Inside

Containing Cannabis Scent: Bringing Your Cannabis Consumption Inside Cannabis, in its varied forms, has the potential to single us out in a crowd. Why? The smell, of course. It’s something we’ve all had to deal with. Whether you smoke it, vape it, or cook it for use in making edibles, oils, topicals, or tinctures, when […]

Holiday Survival Guide

Holiday Survival 101 – Your Guide to Staying Mindfully Medicated this Holiday Season

Holiday Survival 101 – Your Guide to Staying Mindfully Medicated this Holiday Season It seems that earlier and earlier every year we are being inundated with the holiday season so that by the time December rolls around, many of us are sick and tired of it before the season has even begun. I don’t know […]

American Thanksgiving

Cannabis and American Thanksgiving

Cannabis and American Thanksgiving By: Liana M Scott Thanksgiving is arguably one of the top three American holidays, next to Christmas and Halloween. It’s packed full of rich tradition, old and new. From turkey with all the fixings to the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade to watching football, it’s a time to gather with family and […]

Cannabinoids

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 […]

Veterans

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 […]