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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
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Travel Tuesday: Taking medical cannabis to Spain
From Madrid to Barcelona, to Malaga and Seville, the Spanish mainland has an abundance of dreamy destinations for you to explore and unwind in. And while contacting the embassy, airline, or local authorities isn’t likely to be part of your regular routine when it comes to planning a much-needed getaway - if you’d like to take your medical cannabis prescription with you - it’s likely to become a reality. This blog will cover the basics of what you need to know when travelling to Spain with medical cannabis.
6 min read
09.09.2025
Lucy MacKinnon
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
04.09.2025
Sam North
Where to access free support services in the UK, and how Releaf can help
Living with a chronic health condition can have a significant impact on many aspects of everyday life, often making access to support services essential. Thankfully, in the UK there is a wide range of organisations dedicated to offering services for a range of challenges from support for chronic illness and mental health to free financial and addiction services.
6 min read
03.09.2025
Emily Ledger
Real patient voices: Managing medical cannabis and work
This blog is the ninth in our Real Patient Voices series, spotlighting the stories of Releaf patients across the UK. In this edition, we explore how medical cannabis can be used while working, and how patients like Daisy, Lisa, and Ryan maintain employment, productivity, stigma, and self-advocacy with prescribed cannabis treatments.
10 min read
02.09.2025
Lucy MacKinnon