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

How the UK healthcare industry is investigating medical cannabis

This article will take a deep dive into the global evidence base for the medicinal use of cannabis, with a specific focus on clinical trials and emerging areas of research in the UK. We’ll explore how the findings can inform modern healthcare and potentially make a real difference to millions of patients in the UK.

14 min read
05.03.2024
Sarah Sinclair

What is prescribed cannabis oil?

In today's article, we are going to put a spotlight on all the medical cannabis oil options that are now legally prescribable here in the UK and take a close look at how they may be able to aid patients in managing symptoms relating to a huge range of health conditions.

15 min read
04.03.2024
Sam North

Understanding names for cannabis: From medical terms to colloquial slang

Weed, ganga, pot, kush, bud, sticky-icky, Mary Jane - whatever term you use, cannabis has been intertwined with the human experience for millennia, and has a rich history in traditional medicine globally. But as the world modernises, cultures clash, and science advances, it has become somewhat of a polarising topic.

9 min read
16.02.2024
Sam North

Sinking our teeth into medical cannabis and dentistry

To celebrate National toothache day, we thought it would be appropriate to sink our teeth into the topic of dentistry in the landscape of medical cannabis, and discuss how cannabis use can affect and impact oral health.

9 min read
09.02.2024
Lucy MacKinnon

The benefits of staying sober past January

Although Dry January drew to a close last week, the benefits of staying sober can be felt year round, and enjoying alcohol in moderation is one of the best ways to naturally boost your overall health and general wellbeing.

10 min read
07.02.2024
Lucy MacKinnon

Dignity Action Day: Medical cannabis in care homes and hospitals

As the first of February, today marks Dignity Action Day! On Dignity Action Day, health and social care staff in the UK make an extra effort to raise awareness for more dignified, respectful ways of behaving towards those who use their services. Paying particular attention to those that are vulnerable, Dignity Action Day was originally named ‘Dignity in Care’ and was set up as a fundraising effort back in 2008.

11 min read
01.02.2024
Lucy MacKinnon

Talking about medical cannabis as a parent

The 27th of January, wasn’t just any Saturday, it was also Parent Mental Health Day. Parent Mental Health Day is a national day of awareness dedicated to educating the public about the importance of maintaining good mental health and taking care of your own wellbeing, whilst being a parent or caregiver. This year’s theme is ‘creating positive relationships’, and so, we thought it would be fitting to explore how to approach the subject of medical cannabis with your children.

5 min read
29.01.2024
Lucy MacKinnon

What is the entourage effect?

The entourage effect is a well-known theory in medical cannabis and CBD landscapes. This theory suggests that when cannabis compounds are consumed together, they compliment each other's individual characteristics, and work together synergistically to have the most enhanced effect, or beneficial result, on the body.

9 min read
26.01.2024
Lucy MacKinnon

International Day of Education: Medical cannabis

As well as being World Dementia Day, this Wednesday is the International Day of Education. Held every year on the 24th of January, International Day of Education was implemented by the United Nations back in December 2018, just one month after the UK legalised medical cannabis.

13 min read
19.01.2024
Lucy MacKinnon

Through the haze: Answering UK patient’s medical cannabis questions

Are you confused about medical cannabis? Are you struggling to find information about what medical cannabis is like? Is there a particular issue that is concerning you? Releaf can help answer some of your most frequently asked questions about how to access a legal medical cannabis prescription through a registered specialist doctor.

12 min read
18.01.2024
Editorial Team

Veganuary: How to have complete protein in a vegan diet

In this week’s Wellness Wednesday, Releaf takes a look into the annual vegan awareness month Veganuary to learn why people do it, the benefits and risks, how to replace your protein sources to ensure you get the complete selection and consider other important health aspects of the diet like adding in supplements.

11 min read
17.01.2024
Editorial Team

The price of medical cannabis in the UK: Releaf’s costs explained

When prospective patients start to explore the world of medical cannabis, pricing strategies or how much medical cannabis costs are often at the forefront of their minds. This is completely understandable considering that to establish whether medical cannabis may be the right option for you, you need to know if it's within your budget, and therefore, the price of medical cannabis in the UK.

8 min read
12.02.2024
Lucy MacKinnon

Can I get medical cannabis from my GP?

No, GPs are currently unable to prescribe cannabis-based products for medicine in the UK. Only specialist doctors registered with the General Medical Council can legally prescribe, and only through a private clinic.

8 min read
15.01.2024
Editorial Team

MPs' reflect on 5 years of medical cannabis prescriptions

Medical cannabis was a highly politicised topic between 2015 and 2018 when the UK Home Office finally conceded that cannabis does have medicinal properties and could no longer maintain its prohibition. The evidence was undeniable, and the science was too clear to hide any longer.

12 min read
12.01.2024
Editorial Team

Holistic and natural approaches to staying motivated during January

When December comes to a close, a lot of us adopt a ‘new year, new me’ philosophy and are eager to set targets and new year resolutions to become the best version of ourselves. While we set our sights high, sometimes despite our best interest, the cold, dark and busy winters can feel draining, and finding the motivation to keep up momentum can be a challenge.

9 min read
10.01.2024
Lucy MacKinnon

Irradiated medical cannabis: Everything you need to know

You may have heard the phrase "irradiated medical cannabis" and wondered what on earth that means. Why would you need to irradiate cannabis? It sounds alarming to those unfamiliar with the practice but you may have heard about it in connection with pharmaceutical preparations or medical implants (and even our food), which often pass through a sterilisation process. It's perfectly normal, and we will get to grips with it in this article.

14 min read
04.01.2024
Editorial Team

What are medical cannabinoids?

If you’re new to the world of medical cannabis, the wide range of content and information that centres around cannabinoids, and their concentrations within your medicine, can make it feel like you’re trying to decipher another language.

12 min read
04.01.2024
Lucy MacKinnon

The ice plunge: How cold exposure therapy can improve your health

The new year is a perfect time to set new health habits and start the way you intend for it to go on. There's no need to reinvent yourself overnight, but introducing one or two new habits that are easy to stick to can make a significant impact over the year.

12 min read
03.01.2024
Editorial Team

Nutrition and neuroscience: Foods that feed your endocannabinoid system

Medical cannabis is showing the world that it has the power to help people get their lives back after a period of illness or due to a lifelong diagnosis. When we look at why medical cannabis has such a profound effect on so many people, we start to find there might be other ways to take advantage of the natural health-governing endocannabinoid system.

23 min read
14.12.2023
Editorial Team

Nurturing winter wellness: Strengthening your immune system naturally

In the chill of winter, our immune system requires some extra TLC to stay strong. While vaccines offer targeted protection against individual viruses, other holistic practices and easy measures can fortify our bodies natural defences, and equip them with extra armour.

10 min read
13.12.2023
Lucy MacKinnon