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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Travel Tuesday: Travelling to Greece with medical cannabis
Every year, millions of people flock to Greece. With approximately 200 flights travelling from the UK to Greece every week, planning a trip is often a walk in the park. But if you’re travelling to Greece with [medical cannabis](http://releaf.co.uk), things can get a bit more complicated. So, let’s break down all you need to know.
Experts Explain: Hypertension and medical cannabis
At Releaf, “How does medical cannabis affect blood pressure?” is one of the more common questions we hear from new patients, but the honest answer is, it depends. Every patient is different, and the effects of prescribed medical cannabis can and do vary depending on a range of factors. We spoke to one of our medical cannabis doctors, Dr Lorenzo Bernaudo to find out more.
Real patient voices: Father’s Day focus for ‘Medical Cannabis and Me’
Yesterday, the 15th of June, was Father’s Day. So, for the fifth edition of our latest series, ‘Medical cannabis and me: Real patient voices’ we’re taking on the Father’s Day theme. Here we share insights from three fathers who recently embarked upon their medical cannabis journeys. Their main motivation? Getting healthier, and happier, so that they can benefit not only their wellbeing and quality of life - but their children’s too.
Let’s talk testosterone: Hormonal health and the potential role of medical cannabis
For most men, testosterone levels start to decline in our mid 30s. The result isn't always overly noticable at first, but as testosterone starts to slip into the lower end of normal range, you might start feeling a little more tired, low, or just not quite yourself. Medical cannabis won't replace hormones, but it may help ease symptoms like fatigue, poor sleep, low mood, and libido shifts.
Decoding Cannabis: How medical cannabis (THC and CBD) helps manage neurological conditions
A major 2023 clinical review has brought new clarity to how cannabis medicines are being used in neurological care. This blog unpacks the evidence across epilepsy, MS, Parkinson’s, Tourette’s, and more, and explains how private UK clinics like Releaf are helping patients access personalised treatment when other options have fallen short.