Ba Hons Degree in Journalism
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.
Medical cannabis has now been legal in the UK for over five years. Yet, there remains significant uncertainty around the rules and regulations for using cannabis-based medicines in public spaces. As summer slowly approaches, we’re taking a look at the guidelines for attending UK music festivals with a medical cannabis prescription.
As we head into the spring and out of the dark, cold months of winter, we’re shedding some light on how the changing seasons play an often overlooked role in our mental health. From ‘Blue Monday’ to ‘Yellow Day’, we’ll explore seasons' significance in common mental health struggles and the role of medical and wellness interventions.
Our bodies contain an intensely complex network of receptors, enzymes and neurotransmitters, each playing a vital role in our overall functioning, health, and wellness. Dopamine and serotonin, for example, are two neurotransmitters known for their role in mood, pleasure, and motivation. So, what can we do to give our bodies a natural boost of these important chemicals?
While we may be cautious about drug-drug interactions, many of us likely give little thought to potential food-drug interactions. In this article, and to commemorate this year’s Nutrition and Hydration Week, we’re taking a closer look at how diet can influence the effects of medical cannabis oil.
It’s International Women’s Day (IWD) - a day dedicated to celebrating the diverse and incredible contributions of women throughout history and continuing the fight toward gender equity and inclusion. As part of our Wellness Wednesday series, and in celebration of IWD 2024, this article highlights the work of some of the most inspiring women in the health & wellness industry today.
"Since starting my treatment plan with Releaf, I’m genuinely shocked at how well it has worked."Chloe Durrington, Releaf patient
