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 largest-ever study on medical cannabis for cancer: The results revealed
Cancer reshapes lives in an instant, and for many, conventional treatments come with overwhelming side effects. In the largest study of its kind, researchers analysed over 10,000 pieces of scientific evidence to answer a vital question: can medical cannabis play a meaningful role in cancer care? From managing relentless pain and nausea to supporting sleep and emotional wellbeing, here’s what the science says - and where we go from here.
A beginner’s guide to tolerance breaks
Behind the scenes: The approval process for UK medicines
Have you ever read the list of side-effects for a newly-prescribed medication and wondered whether it’s really safe to consume? Rest-assured that the drug has been through a lengthy and strict approval process before making its way to your local pharmacy.
Limonene: The citrus-scented terpene in medical cannabis
Limonene is up there with the most abundant of all the 400-odd terpenes produced by Cannabis sativa L. plants. Research into limonene has already shown that this fascinating little compound may offer medical cannabis patients a range of positive health benefits, both physical and psychological.
Medical cannabis and public transport: what you need to know
This week we continue our ‘what you need to know’ series, outlining medical cannabis patient’s rights when it comes to travelling on public transport. From possession of CBPMs, to administering them on buses, trains, and trams, this blog gives an overview of UK legislation and public transport policies, to help you stay safe.
How do dry herb vaporisers work?
For thousands of years, the main method of cannabis consumption has been smoking. But in recent years, as medical cannabis has become more prominent and consumers are generally looking for healthier alternatives, the dry herb vaporiser has been on the rise. So, how do they work? And importantly, are dry herb vaporisers worth it?