Releaf Blog

Releaf Blog

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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Decoding Cannabis: what a recent scoping review reveals about cannabis for rheumatoid arthritis

Blog | Research | Medical Cannabis

A recent scoping review has dug into how cannabinoids interact with inflammation, joint tissue, and pain signalling in rheumatoid arthritis. This article breaks down what the researchers found, how THC and CBD influence key inflammatory pathways, and what these insights may mean for people living with arthritis in the UK. We also look at how this evidence compares with current patient experiences.

8 min read
10.12.2025
Sam North

90,000 interactions. One clinic. Medical cannabis matters

Thousands of people are taking their health into their own hands - are you one of them? From prescription ordering to eligibility checks, this data-driven snapshot reveals just how many are turning to Releaf for trusted medical cannabis support. Discover what the numbers really say - and what they mean for you.

10 min read
21.07.2025
Lucy MacKinnon

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.

4 min read
10.07.2025
Lucy MacKinnon

Online cannabis dispensaries in the UK: How they really work

In the UK, getting a medical cannabis prescription isn’t like popping down to the chemist. This blog breaks down how online cannabis dispensaries actually work, why your meds can take a few days to arrive, and how Releaf ensures safe, consistent delivery every time (even during a snowy Christmas). From regulation to real people, we explain what’s really going on behind the scenes.

9 min read
18.07.2025
Sam North

Decoding Cannabis: THC, CBD, and the search for better MS symptom control with medical cannabis

Medical cannabis is emerging as a potential treatment for multiple sclerosis symptoms like pain, spasticity, poor sleep, and fatigue. In this blog, we focus on a recent study from the United States examining how cannabinoids may support MS symptom management. We also break down how UK patients can legally access treatment and what a personalised Releaf prescription typically looks like.

12 min read
17.07.2025
Sam North