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Discover general insights on medical cannabis, including benefits, usage tips, research updates, and expert advice for safe and effective treatment.

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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.

6 min read
16.04.2025
Emily Ledger

THC talk: How much THC is too much?

Medical cannabis has been legally available and accessible in the UK since 2018. But, unlike CBD products that are available over the counter, here in the UK there is no limit for THC content in prescribed cannabis based treatments. This begs the question: how much THC is too much? And, why does this matter for patients, clinicians, and the future of cannabis-based medicine?

8 min read
15.04.2025
Lucy MacKinnon

The science behind stress: what’s really going on in your body?

Stress isn’t just a feeling - it’s a full-body chain reaction and one that shouldn't be ignored (especially when it becomes chronic). This write-up explains what stress really is, how it affects the brain and body, and how UK medical cannabis may help regulate the system when chronic stress takes hold.

8 min read
11.04.2025
Sam North

Decoding Cannabis: Introducing our new series on medical cannabis research

Each and every week, our new ‘Decoding Cannabis’ series will take a recent piece of medical cannabis research - be it a clinical trial, observational study, registry report, etc. - and unpack it in a way that’s relevant and easily understandable to UK medical cannabis patients.

10 min read
10.04.2025
Sam North

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.

5 min read
09.04.2025
Emily Ledger

Medical cannabis and me: Real patient voices

Every month, we have the luxury of sitting down with real Releaf patients to hear their stories, from their struggles to their successes, to their experiences with medical cannabis

8 min read
07.04.2025
Lucy MacKinnon

How regular follow-ups improve Releaf patient care

At Releaf, patient care and safety are at the core of everything we do. We don’t just hand you a UK medical cannabis prescription, send you on your way, and wish you well - we stay with you, check in regularly, and listen.

6 min read
12.05.2026
Sam North

Healthcare history in the making: Releaf integrate with NHS Spine

Releaf has integrated with NHS Spine, allowing patients in England to instantly share their medical records via NHS login, streamlining the sign-up process for medical cannabis treatment. This milestone not only improves patient access and continuity of care but also helps normalise cannabis-based medicines within mainstream healthcare systems.

6 min read
02.04.2025
Lucy MacKinnon

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.

5 min read
01.04.2025
Emily Ledger

A break-down of Releaf's prescription process

Here at Releaf, we have taken what some private medical cannabis clinics make into a bureaucratic maze and turned it into a smooth, efficient process that gets the vast majority of new eligible patients from eligibility check to prescription delivery in just five to seven working days.

8 min read
27.03.2025
Sam North

How Releaf’s approach to UK medical cannabis branding sets a new standard

Releaf clinicians can prescribe from a carefully curated range of medical cannabis flower and medical cannabis oil products. While Releaf does not have control over the branding of a portion of the medicines we source from international medical cannabis suppliers, we have worked tirelessly to make sure that our branding, packaging, and external product selection aligns with UK medical standards.

11 min read
21.03.2025
Sam North

How to refer a friend to Releaf

With medical cannabis finally becoming a mainstream talking point throughout both the UK public and Parliament (the most recent debate happened just last month), the weight of a century’s worth of stigma and misinformation is slowly beginning to lift.

8 min read
20.03.2025
Sam North

Finding joy in the everyday: Holistic approaches to happiness

In today’s busy world, we are constantly exposed to the highlights and ‘best bits’ of other people’s lives, it can be easy to think of happiness as a final destination. But this International Day of Happiness, we want to get back to basics. It’s time to re-focus on the simple things that have the potential to bring us joy and happiness every day. In this spirit, we’re exploring the importance of a holistic approach to our physical and mental health, well-being, and of course, happiness.

6 min read
19.03.2025
Emily Ledger

Can I get a weekend medical cannabis appointment?

Since opening our doors back in February of 2024, we have worked tirelessly to put together a truly world-class clinical team made up of over 25 highly trained doctors, supported by a unit of nurses, prescribing pharmacists, and patient support staff. They’re here to support you every day of the week.

4 min read
13.03.2025
Sam North

The Impact of Smoking on Chronic Health Conditions: Why Quitting Matters

These days, we are all well aware of the health implications of smoking tobacco. As a result, smoking rates have been consistently on the decline in recent decades. But for many, quitting smoking is easier said than done - and for those with chronic health conditions, this could pose an even more pressing concern. In honour of No Smoking Day 2025, we’re taking a closer look at how smoking impacts chronic conditions such as chronic pain, neurological disorders, and mental health.

6 min read
03.07.2025
Emily Ledger

What to expect in your first six months as a UK medical cannabis patient

The first six months of any new treatment regime come with a mix of queries, adjustments, milestones, and sometimes, a couple of small roadblocks. But for most patients just starting down the path towards better health with UK medical cannabis (where the treatment option has been so heavily stigmatised for far too long) the learning curve can feel a bit steeper. We’ll cover it all to make sure you feel comfortable and confident during your first few months as a Releaf medical cannabis patient.

7 min read
13.05.2026
Sam North

Accelerate Action: Medical cannabis for women's health

This Saturday the world will once again observe International Women’s Day, an annual celebration of the achievements of women and girls around the world. But while we might have come a long way in improving equality, women continue to face disparities in many areas of life, including healthcare.

5 min read
05.03.2025
Emily Ledger