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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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International Day of Women and Girls in Science: Building inclusive futures

Medical Cannabis | Industry

The International Day of Women and Girls in Science is an important date in the ongoing movement to end the Gender Gap. Despite still being a minority in many fields, women have made some of the most influential contributions to scientific development and progression in history. In honour of this year’s event, we’re honouring the women and girls who continue to push the boundaries of science and how their contributions are shaping the world of health care.

6 min read
11.02.2026
Emily Ledger

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

From Stigma to Solution: New research into UK medical cannabis

New research reveals how much the UK public really knows — and doesn’t know — about medical cannabis. From access confusion to growing support among older adults, we unpack Wellford’s findings and how Releaf is working to close the gap between interest, education, and safe access.

9 min read
01.07.2025
Lucy MacKinnon

The UK medical cannabis conversations that mattered most for 2025 (so far)

What mattered most for UK medical cannabis patients in 2025? In this midyear review, we spotlight one Releaf blog per month, covering legality, absorption, stigma, stop and search, and more. Each post is written to inform and empower patients navigating a changing clinical and legal landscape.

9 min read
04.07.2025
Sam North