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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Self-care for the mind and body: Ideas and activities for Blue Monday and beyond
The third Monday in January has become known in the UK as “Blue Monday” - a day which is supposed to be the most depressing day of the year. But what makes this day so trying? And more importantly, what self-care tips could help us overcome it?
Decoding Cannabis: can medical cannabis improve quality of life during cancer treatment?
In this week's Decoding Cannabis article, we unpack a recent expert review exploring how medical cannabis may ease cancer treatment side effects. The study highlights its potential to relieve pain, nausea, anxiety, and more, offering support where conventional care sometimes comes up short.
How does cannabis impact concentration and focus?
Problems with concentration and focus are commonly reported by patients living with chronic conditions, and to make matters worse, they’re also a common side effect of some conventional pharmaceutical treatments. For some patients, this can have a significant impact on everyday life, leaving many looking for alternative or additional therapies - including medical cannabis. But how does cannabis impact concentration and focus: could it help, or, make things worse?
When fear won’t let go: What a human-produced cannabinoid means for trauma reduction
Why do some people carry fear long after danger has passed, or react to safe situations in the same way as when they are in actual danger? A new cross-species study explores how 2-AG, a molecule in the brain’s endocannabinoid system, may influence trauma responses. The findings offer fresh insight into PTSD, fear generalisation, and the potential role of cannabinoid-based treatment.
Decriminalising cannabis: What Sadiq Khan’s proposal could mean for medical cannabis patients
While Sir Sadiq Khan’s proposal for cannabis decriminalisation could change the future of cannabis policing, in the present day patients still need clarity, and ultimately, protection. At Releaf we’re proud to stand beside them, offering legitimacy, safety, and support - but as we look ahead, we won’t forget the complex history that’s brought us to this point.