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With extended families coming together and immediate families typically spending long periods of time together over the Christmas period, catching up on what everyone has been up to over the last year is a common course conversation takes.
With UK medical cannabis going nothing short of viral in the past 12 months or so (and patient numbers climbing at an exponential rate), the need for clear, concise information regarding medical cannabis accessories has never been more obvious.
Growing awareness and acceptance of cannabis-based products has been on the rise in recent years. In addition to a flourishing CBD consumer market, medical cannabis has become increasingly accessible to patients with a variety of health concerns.
This year, we’ve taken a leaf from Spotify’s book and put together a collection of our favourite moments during 2024. As the year draws to a close, here we reflect on our milestones, growth, and most importantly, the transformative difference we’re making for patients.
If you’re new to medical cannabis treatment, it’s natural to have concerns about its safety, particularly regarding its potential psychoactive effects.
With the holiday season less than two weeks away, we want to make sure each and every Releaf patient is well-prepared for the slight changes to our normal operating schedule - and the minor adjustments to medication delivery during this year's festive period.
The days are drawing in and Christmas is right around the corner. Many of us will be working our way down Christmas lists, trying to find the perfect presents for our loved ones.
Human Rights Day is an annual event that celebrates of the anniversary of the introduction of The Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR).
The winter months can be tough for all of us, but especially those living with chronic health conditions who may see their symptoms worsen with the lower temperatures.
More people throughout the UK are looking for alternative options to manage long-term health conditions.
Finding the right dose of THC and CBD (and other cannabinoids) isn't always as straightforward as some patients would like it to be. Everyone reacts at least slightly differently to medical cannabis flower and oil options, and finding the most effective dose can involve some trial and error.
Medical cannabis has demonstrated therapeutic potential across a wide range of conditions and symptoms, including muscle spasms.
Around the world, 1.3 billion, or 1 in 6, people live with a disability - yet many face barriers when accessing adequate healthcare services. At Releaf, it's important to us to participate in events like International Day of Persons with Disabilities, and so that’s exactly what we’re doing.
World AIDS Day takes place every year on the 1st of December, and has done since 1988. We’d like to honour this year's campaign by raising the awareness of one treatment option many affected by HIV aren’t even aware is available to them: medical cannabis.
Last year, our representative research found 68% of UK adults would consider medical cannabis treatment if their doctor recommended it, but around 1 in 4 said they would be apprehensive about, and perhaps discouraged by, the costs involved.
Last week, it was Road Safety Awareness Week, an important annual event that aims to raise awareness around road safety and improve funding and care for victims of road traffic accidents.
Cannabis edibles have been a popular product for decades among individuals consuming them for recreational, wellness, and medicinal uses. In markets with legal recreational supply, consumers can buy THC edibles easily from licensed dispensaries, and in other areas, they can often be purchased from illicit sources.
Medical cannabis has been a legal treatment option in the UK since November 1, 2018, but it has only become more 'popular' in the past year or so.
Challenges like record-high waiting lists and the rising prevalence of chronic conditions are prompting interest in alternative treatment options, including medical cannabis.
Unfortunately, not many actually know what a pancreas does, until it starts causing them health concerns that is, and what makes this even more worrying is that pancreatic cancer is the 10th most common cancer in the UK.
November is National COPD Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and the prevention and treatment of chronic lung disease. In honour of this important event, we’re taking a closer look at the relationship between medical cannabis and chronic lung disease and answering the question: “Can I vape medical cannabis if I have COPD?”
There has been a huge resurgence in interest in plant-based health solutions in the past few decades. Not so long ago, most patients would just take whatever pharmaceutical options their GPs prescribed - but as we mature as a society and our collective understanding of alternative medicine grows, the understanding that plants can offer natural relief from a huge range of symptoms grows.
Medical cannabis treatment is quite an individual process, which means there is no one-size-fits-all answer to the question of how often you should see your doctor. Each and every patient we see here at Releaf responds at least slightly differently to their treatment protocol. This is the main reason our world-class clinical team takes such a personalised approach to each patient's care and why it is essential that all patients see their doctor regularly.
Disability History Month, taking place from 14 November— 20 December highlights the history of the equality and human rights struggles of disabled individuals in the UK.
