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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.
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.
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.
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.
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?”
Millions of people in the UK are living with the effects of long covid. As many of the symptoms overlap with those of other conditions that can be managed with cannabis-based medicines, there is a growing interest in medical cannabis treatments for this population.
World Diabetes Day takes place every year on the 14th of November and this year, we’d like to contribute to the cause and raise awareness for medical cannabis - an alternative option for diabetes symptom management in the UK.
Being kind can mean a lot of things to a lot of people. It can mean taking out your elderly neighbour’s bins every week or going out of your way to make a loved one - or even a stranger - feel appreciated. But it can also mean taking care of yourself by making considered choices for a healthier and more well-rounded life.
As new findings from an early health economic analysis suggest that prescribing medical cannabis on the NHS to treat chronic pain could save the state healthcare provider almost £4 billion every year, we take a closer look at the research.
We all experience stress occasionally— and sometimes it can even be useful. But if left unchecked it can become problematic, particularly for those living with long-term health conditions, the symptoms of which can be exacerbated by stress.
Cannabis is an extremely complex and versatile species, with different plants potentially containing a distinct range and different concentrations of various compounds. Take terpenes, for example. There are estimated to be more than 200 terpenes present in cannabis, with different combinations contributing to the variable features and properties of different cultivars. However, these aromatic and often therapeutic compounds are far from unique to cannabis.
Medical cannabis has been a legal treatment option in the UK for just shy of six years now. However, it’s only within the past twelve months that the UK media has started to embrace the therapeutic potential of this remarkable plant, and its derivatives. This has recently led to a marked shift in public opinion and understanding of cannabis-based treatments.
Medical cannabis was legalised almost 6 years ago as an alternative treatment option for a large volume of health conditions when conventional approaches have proved ineffective.
Tomorrow is World Hospice and Palliative Care Day, which falls on the second Saturday of October each year and marks a time to reflect on the importance of compassionate and effective care for those facing life-limiting and terminal illnesses.
Every year, on the 10th of October, World Mental Health Day is celebrated on an international scale. Drawing attention to the prevalence of mental health conditions in modern society, and advocating for better support, treatment, and awareness, World Mental Health Day takes on a new theme every year and in 2024 it’s workplace mental health.
As we find ourselves ever deeper into the autumn months, the shorter days and colder nights are once again becoming the new normal. However, while most people might notice changes in the weather and their motivation in the colder months, many people living with chronic conditions may also become aware of worsening symptoms.
For many patients, medical cannabis is the last in a long list of therapies attempted to ease their symptoms. Successful management of their condition can mean being able to return to work, being more present with friends and family, and even rediscovering old passions and hobbies.
To those looking for inspiration, we hope these testimonial snippets offer the encouragement you need to explore alternative options. Hallmark - take note - some of these stories are truly Oscar worthy!
Sleep is an essential process that allows our bodies and minds to repair themselves and function effectively. Getting enough high-quality sleep is therefore vital for maintaining our overall physical and mental health. Yet, research shows that a significant portion of the population is not getting enough sleep - with many suffering from sleep disorders. We’re taking a look at how medical cannabis treatment could be beneficial in treating common sleep disorders from insomnia to sleep apnoea.
Medical cannabis has become increasingly accessible and accepted in recent years. However, accessing cannabis-based products - even from legal sources - can have an impact on everyday life. From medicating in public or even the comfort of your own home to driving and employment, there are many things to consider when becoming a medical cannabis patient.
World Suicide Prevention Day takes place every year to tackle stigma and raise awareness of this major global health issue and how it can be prevented.
