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

Medical cannabis titration What new patients need to know

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.

4 min read
05.12.2024
Sam North

World AIDS Day: How medical cannabis may offer support to those with HIV

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.

6 min read
02.12.2024
Lucy MacKinnon

Road safety tips for medical cannabis patients

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.

6 min read
28.11.2024
Emily Ledger

THC edibles and THC gummies: what patients need to know

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.

5 min read
27.11.2024
Emily Ledger

Medical cannabis in Wales: how to access treatment

Challenges like record-high waiting lists and the rising prevalence of chronic conditions are prompting interest in alternative treatment options, including medical cannabis.

7 min read
25.11.2024
Sarah Sinclair

Can I vape medical cannabis with COPD?

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?”

6 min read
20.11.2024
Emily Ledger

Can I get medical cannabis on the NHS?

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.

8 min read
03.05.2024
Sam North

How often should I see my doctor?

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.

4 min read
19.11.2024
Sam North

Can medical cannabis help with Long Covid?

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.

6 min read
15.11.2024
Sarah Sinclair

How does medical cannabis interact with diabetes?

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.

9 min read
14.11.2024
Lucy MacKinnon

The rise of alternative options: Being kinder to your body

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.

6 min read
13.11.2024
Emily Ledger

How does cannabis oil work in the body?

Here at Releaf, medical cannabis oil is the second most commonly prescribed cannabis-based medication, right after medical cannabis flower - so to continue our 'New Patient' blog series, we are focusing on all things medical cannabis oil.

7 min read
12.11.2024
Sam North

Make way for Movember: Men's health and medical cannabis

It’s Movember once again - a time when moustaches become commonplace on our streets, at work, and even in our homes. But this important event is about much more than questionable facial hair. It is a time of raising awareness around men’s health and bringing people together to talk, support, and donate. In honour of this Movember 2024, we’re taking a closer look at men’s health, including testicular and prostate cancer, mental health and suicide prevention, and the potential role of medical cannabis.

7 min read
07.11.2024
Emily Ledger

FAQ: Is it illegal to smoke medical cannabis in the UK?

In the UK, it is always illegal to smoke cannabis. While medical cannabis can be prescribed to suitable patients in the UK through private healthcare clinics like Releaf, it is only prescribed with the intention, and with strict instructions, of being vaped - not smoked.

5 min read
07.11.2024
Lucy MacKinnon

How to clean a grinder

Medical cannabis flower is the most commonly prescribed cannabis-based medication here in the UK. But unlike most treatment options, both traditional and alternative, it is not delivered to patients in a fully 'ready-to-administer' form.

4 min read
05.11.2024
Sam North

Top tips for stress management with medical cannabis

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. 

5 min read
04.11.2024
Sarah Sinclair

Experts interviewed: Medical cannabis and ADHD awareness

As October draws to a close, so does ADHD Awareness Month - but, its sentiment stands strong year round. In fact, just last year, a study of over 7 million people showed ADHD diagnosis rates increased 20-fold between 2000 and 2018 in the UK, and a 50-fold increase was noted in prescriptions for ADHD medications amongst men aged between 18 and 29.

9 min read
31.10.2024
Lucy MacKinnon