Cannabis for Conditions: Social Anxiety
Cannabis for Conditions: Social Anxiety Welcome to the Strainprint Cannabis for Conditions Series. This collection of text articles focuses on providing readers and patients with a better understanding of the medical benefits of the constituent wellness molecules—called cannabinoids and terpenes—that can be sourced from the cannabis herb. Social anxiety, technically called social anxiety disorder and […]
Bringing Cannabis to the Dinner Table: Canadian Thanksgiving Edition
Bringing Cannabis to the Dinner Table: Canadian Thanksgiving Edition with Chef Jordan Wagman Thanksgiving is right around the corner, and whether you’re looking for something to spice up your Friendsgiving dinner, or a way to make family time a little more enjoyable- we’re here to tell you just how to do it, the canna-friendly way, […]
Understanding Terpenes
Understanding Terpenes The cannabis herb offers many molecules that have been found to provide medicinal efficacy for patients and health and wellness benefits for “adult use” consumers. Among these healthful chemicals are cannabinoids, terpenes, and flavonoids. Terpenes are the molecules responsible for the sometimes pungent aroma of many strains of cannabis. With 200 terpenes possible […]
Mindfully Medicated Patient Profile – Joya Halls
#MindfullyMedicated Patient Profile – 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 […]
Cannabis As a Performance Enhancer
Cannabis As a Performance Enhancer By: Alana Armstrong Ross Rebagliati made international headlines in 1998 not just because he won the world’s first ever gold in Men’s Snowboarding for Canada in Nagano, Japan. He was almost the first athlete to have their gold medal stripped because the International Olympic Committee (IOC) revealed that traces of […]
The A to Z Guide to Common Cannabis Terms
The A to Z Guide to Common Cannabis Terms So, you’re trying to learn more about medical cannabis. Let’s explore the components of the plant as you begin your informational journey: The Background There are over 100 chemicals found in the cannabis plant. Two major, more well known components of the plant are CBD and […]
Cannabis for Conditions: Insomnia
Cannabis for Conditions: Insomnia By: Curt Robbins Insomnia is a condition estimated to afflict between 10 and 30 percent of people at some time in their lives. About 10 percent of adults experience what is categorized as “chronic and severe” sleep deprivation. It is estimated that between 55-75 million North Americans suffer from some type […]
Clinical 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 […]
Cannabis for Conditions: How CBD Works to Fight Inflammation
Cannabis for Conditions: How CBD Works to Fight Inflammation Inflammation involves the normal response of the body to repair cells damaged by injury, infection, or an allergic reaction. This healthy type of inflammation, also referred to as acute inflammation usually covers a localized area. The symptoms of acute inflammation may cause discomfort but generally are […]