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Discover helpful insights on health, wellness, and medical cannabis in our blogs. Explore practical articles covering general medical cannabis info, tips for staying well, and how medical cannabis can assist with specific health conditions.
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Acne Awareness Month: Skin health and medical cannabis
Acne is estimated to affect approximately 95% of people aged between 11 and 30 years old and is the eighth most common skin disease worldwide. In the UK specifically, it’s one of the most common skin conditions, with the country in the top 10 globally for diagnoses in adolescents and young people. Our skin contains part of the endocannabinoid system, the complex cell-signalling network responsible for keeping our skin healthy by regulating important bodily processes like inflammation and oil (sebum) production.
7 min read
18.06.2026
Patrick Bawn
Quick reads
Articles
What is the endocannabinoid system?
Welcome back to our New Patient blog series, where we cover all the basics of cannabis-based therapy. In this instalment, we are running head first into the intricacies of the endocannabinoid system, or ECS.
3 min read
19.11.2024
Sam North
CBD vs THC: What’s the difference, and is medical cannabis right for you?
CBD and THC come from the same plant, but they work in different ways and serve different roles in treatment. This guide walks through how each interacts with the body, what they’re prescribed for, and how medical cannabis is accessed in the UK. If you’re exploring alternatives to conventional medication, this is a clear, evidence-based place to start.
11 min read
09.05.2025
Sam North
The complexities of medical cannabis clinical trials
Successful clinical trials are paramount in advancing modern medicines and care. They ensure efficacy and safety, raise the profile and awareness of these new treatment options, and ultimately, if their findings are positive, improve access to the therapy being trialled.
9 min read
29.04.2024
Lucy MacKinnon
Multiple sclerosis week: Exploring cannabis-based treatments for MS
This week is Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Awareness Week, where we shine a spotlight on this chronic disease that affects more than 130,000 people in the UK (and millions worldwide), and see how the change to UK medical cannabis laws is opening up new treatment options.
11 min read
16.12.2024
Sam North