Lydia Kariuki is a qualified medical nurse and journalist with a diploma in clinical research and medical writing. Her mission is to make peer-reviewed scientific clinical literature accessible to the public. Lydia has had the privilege of interviewing leading experts in the field of cannabis. With a Master of Arts in English from Western Connecticut State University, Lydia brings a strong command of language and communication skills to her work. Her expertise lies in translating complex scientific information into understandable content for a wider audience. Lydia is dedicated to bridging the gap between scientific cannabis research and public understanding. Through her academic background, Lydia strives to provide accurate and engaging information about cannabis to promote awareness and education. Her commitment to delivering clear and insightful content showcases her passion for disseminating knowledge to benefit the public.
The incidence of cluster headaches in the UK, and in the world generally, is quite low. Roughly 27,000 people in the UK suffer from cluster headaches, with a majority experiencing episodic cluster headaches. Looking past the incidence, cluster headaches can be intimidating and traumatic for anyone.
The World Health Organisation (WHO) reports that mental health disorders have increased globally in the last five years. According to WHO, 1 in every 8 people (970 million people) globally suffers from a mental health disorder, with more women being affected than men. In the UK, about 1 in four people have a mental health disorder.
Cannabidiol oil, also known as CBD oil, refers to a type of bioactive oil that’s made by mixing CBD (which is extracted from the hemp or cannabis plant) with a carrier oil such as coconut or hemp seed oil. This oil can be ingested orally, applied topically, or vaporised.
As the medicinal cannabis market continues to grow, new terms evolve, which may cause much confusion to patients. Terpenes, minor cannabinoids, endocannabinoids, delta 8, and flavonoids are but a few of the terms that have become used daily in the medicinal cannabis scene.
Getting high from CBD oil is a major concern that would-be patients sometimes express, and it's a valid one. Cannabis gets people high, right? So why would one not get high if they consumed cannabis in the form of CBD oil?
One factor that many new patients will consider, when beginning their medicinal cannabis journey, is just how long their CBD oil will last, and also how to best store it. Let's dive straight in, and see what we can learn about best practices for storing CBD oil.
The potential health benefits of cannabidiol aka CBD are numerous and fascinating. As well as research that suggests CBD can relieve mild aches and stress, other recent trends in research have indicated that CBD may have a role to play in neurological diseases.
Although CBD oil is lauded for its possible numerous medicinal benefits, the earthy taste can be hard for new patients to get used to. The easiest way to get around this is to mask the CBD flavour while ensuring that the natural compounds and potential therapeutic benefits of the CBD oil remain intact.
"Since starting my treatment plan with Releaf, I’m genuinely shocked at how well it has worked."Chloe Durrington, Releaf patient
