Emily Ledger
Education
Ba Hons Degree in Journalism
Experience
Omni Digital Marketing (2019-2022); Head of Content at Canex (2019-2022); Contributing Writer at Leafie (2022-present); Freelance Content Writer (2022-present)
Emily is an accomplished content writer who specialises in cannabis and alternative health and wellness. With over five years of experience in the cannabis sector, she has contributed extensively on this topic to further education and reduce stigma around the cannabis plant and its medicinal uses. Having graduated with a degree in Journalism in 2018, Emily has gone on to work with some of the most well-known names in the medical cannabis and CBD sectors. Starting out as the lead writer for Canex - a CBD and cannabis-focused media website - Emily went on to become Head of Content at the publication, curating daily articles from herself and other writers. During this time, Emily also worked with a number of clients in the cannabis space, contributing regular articles to highlight the potential benefits of medical cannabis and dissect the history and culture around the plant. Her experience in the cannabis industry has helped Emily to develop a passion for improving awareness and understanding through her work. She continues to contribute to this end through her work at Releaf, as well as the independent media platform leafie and other clients in the space.
Releaf articles
Medical cannabis and bowel cancer: What you need to know
April is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month - a month dedicated to raising awareness around this common type of cancer and providing support and resources to those affected. Around 120 people are diagnosed with the condition - which includes both colon and rectal cancers - every day in the UK. In honour of this important awareness campaign, we’re taking a closer look at the signs and symptoms of bowel cancer, conventional treatments, and how medical cannabis could be helpful for some patients.
A beginner’s guide to tolerance breaks
Medical cannabis treatment is becoming increasingly accepted and sought after in the UK as a growing number of patients search for safe and effective alternatives to conventional therapies. With an ever-growing patient base, education and support are key - including when it comes to taking a tolerance break from medical cannabis. So, let’s take a look at what you need to know as a current or future medical cannabis patient.
Trigeminal Neuralgia and medical cannabis: What you need to know
Trigeminal neuralgia is a rare chronic pain disorder, that causes sudden, severe facial pain. The condition is relatively rare which, as is often the case, often means the cause is not fully understood - making effective treatment difficult to achieve. In this article, we explore trigeminal neuralgia in more detail, including conventional treatments and how patients are seeking relief with medical cannabis.