Edibles are the buzzword right now with the legalization of cannabis-infused foods, beverages and topicals coming this fall. Canada is expecting it’s unofficial second wave of legalization this October, with a new set of cannabis products becoming legal. While they won’t be lining the shelves in store and online until mid-December, Canadian’s are excited for […]
Read MoreBad Seed: Cannabis’s History as the most notorious plant in America
Bad Seed: Cannabis’s History as the most notorious plant in America
Cannabis has a long, storied history in the Americas filled with literal highs and sobering lows. Its presence in the New World predates the formation of the United States and brought slaves to Brazil and the Carribean. After the US revolution, many early presidents including Washington, Madison, Jackson, and Jefferson were known cultivators. They were […]
Read MoreUnderstanding Terpenese: Ocimene
Understanding Terpenese: Ocimene
Ocimene is one of more than 200 terpenes discovered to date in hemp and cannabis. Terpenes are aromatic molecules once thought to convey only aroma (as part of the evolutionary defense mechanisms of herbs and other plants). In recent years, however, much clinical research has revealed the medicinal efficacy of molecules such as ocimene. This […]
Read MoreContaining Cannabis Scent: Bringing your Cannabis Consumption Inside
Containing Cannabis Scent: Bringing your Cannabis Consumption Inside
By: Liana M Scott 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 cannabis is heated (known […]
Read MoreHoliday 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 why it’s happening earlier every year but I do know I am excited […]
Read MoreFormer Olympian Finds Doctors Can Learn Lots from Cannabis Athletes
Former Olympian Finds Doctors Can Learn Lots from Cannabis Athletes
Doctors have a lot to learn from athletes, but there’s a long way to go before the pieces to this puzzle are put in place. To help light the way, Colorado-based Canna Research Groupdeveloped a studyof active adults that should help doctors look beyond the stigma of cannabis use in athletes to see what’s working and what […]
Read MoreThe Future of Medicine Lies in Valuable Patient Data
The Future of Medicine Lies in Valuable Patient Data
Data is invaluable in helping industry professionals become more efficient and productive, the medical cannabis industry is no exception. According to Stanford University, focusing on data in healthcare could lead to more preventive, predictive and personalized care, which in turn would reduce healthcare costs and contribute to better patient outcomes. As this sector of data […]
Read MoreLabel Literacy: How to Decipher Canadian Cannabis Labels
Label Literacy: How to Decipher Canadian Cannabis Labels
Health Canada has a fairly strict list of packaging and labeling instructions for cannabis producers. The labels can look a little crowded, however their design is to improve consistency among producers and aid in consumer comprehension. Understanding and complying with government guidelines is a crucial production aspect for all cannabis providers to consider. Relaying the […]
Read MoreClinical Endocannabinoid Deficiency Theory
Clinical Endocannabinoid Deficiency Theory
Hundreds of research studies have investigated the role of the human endocannabinoid system (ECS) in achieving and maintaining human health and wellness. Peer-reviewed research has revealed that, when the ECS cannot produce enough of its own health-giving molecules (called endocannabinoids), it is designed to benefit from supplementation from a range of phytocannabinoidsderived from the cannabis herb. Dr. […]
Read MoreMindfully Medicated with Joya Halls
Mindfully Medicated with Joya Halls
Our first guest, Joya Halls, may need no introduction for many in the cannabis world- but we’ll take a moment to introduce her nonetheless. Joya has worked tirelessly in the cannabis space helping others for some time now, and most recently with us here at Strainprint! Joya loves working in the cannabis field, but more […]
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