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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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The Releaf Guide to Lower Back Pain Causes and Treatments, 2026

Blog | Conditions | Wellness | Medical Cannabis

Lower back pain is one of the most common reasons people seek medical support. This guide explains the entire gamut of lower back pain, what causes it, and the treatment options that may help, including medical cannabis, physiotherapy, exercises, and when to seek further care.

29 min read
07.01.2026
Sam North

Releaf: Introducing Beyond the Script - Cannabis conversations that matter

In a world where convenience meets curiosity, Releaf proudly launches Beyond the Script — a podcast designed to make cannabis conversations more accessible than ever. With expert guests, powerful insights, and over 2,000 views on our debut episode, we’re breaking down medical cannabis topics in a way that’s engaging, credible, and easy to digest.

6 min read
07.07.2025
Lucy MacKinnon

You’re not alone: 100,000 people have started their medical cannabis journey with Releaf

More than 100,000 people across the UK have completed Releaf’s free medical cannabis eligibility checker and created a secure patient account. This isn’t just a number. It reflects a growing shift in how patients think about their health, and a not-so-quiet turning point in how UK medical cannabis is seen, accessed, and supported.

12 min read
07.07.2025
Sam North

Decoding Cannabis: Is there hope for sleep apnoea beyond the CPAP mask?

Sleep apnoea doesn’t just disrupt breathing, it wrecks rest, energy, and wellbeing. A large US study found that medical cannabis helped many patients manage fatigue and improve sleep quality. In the UK, Releaf offers structured, specialist-guided access to the same kinds of treatments. If CPAP isn’t working, this could be a clinically supported option worth exploring.

12 min read
03.07.2025
Sam North

Omura Homefill System: An accessibility tool designed to fill flowersticks easily

Dried cannabis flower is the most popular form of medical cannabis in the UK. It is prescribed to be inhaled using a device called a dry herb vaporiser (smoking cannabis remains illegal), which gently heats the product releasing a cannabinoid and terpene rich vapour. But administering cannabis flower can be daunting at first, particularly for patients with limited dexterity. In this guide, we'll walk you through the features of the Omura Homefill System, a tool designed to streamline your medication administration process.

4 min read
02.07.2025
Emily Ledger