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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Decoding Cannabis: what a recent scoping review reveals about cannabis for rheumatoid arthritis
A recent scoping review has dug into how cannabinoids interact with inflammation, joint tissue, and pain signalling in rheumatoid arthritis. This article breaks down what the researchers found, how THC and CBD influence key inflammatory pathways, and what these insights may mean for people living with arthritis in the UK. We also look at how this evidence compares with current patient experiences.
Six monumental moments in the first six months of Releaf
We officially launched six months ago on February 1st after almost a year of hard work and preparation. We now have over 20,000 members in our community, and thought it was time to take a trip down memory lane to see how we achieved this, what we’ve learnt along the way, and what our patients have to say.
Fighting Fibromyalgia: finding comfort with medical cannabis
Fibromyalgia is a chronic condition which can be hard to diagnose and hard to treat. But in many patients— and supported by a growing evidence base— medical cannabis is showing promise for symptom management and improving quality of life. We take a closer look at the research and hear from those with first-hand experience.
What should I look for in a product, so I know it’s safe?
The UK medical cannabis sector is one of the safest and most highly regulated in the world. This is thanks to the strict procedures and guidelines put in place by regulatory bodies such as the Medicines and Healthcare product Regulatory Agency (MHRA), the Quality Care Commission (CQC), and NICE (National Institute for Health and Care Excellence). These organisations ensure that the medical cannabis products available to UK patients are safe, effective, and high quality.
Exploring the benefits of medical cannabis for gastroenterological conditions
Conditions that affect the gastrointestinal tract - often called gastroenterological conditions - can greatly affect an individual’s health and quality of life. Yet, despite being relatively common in the Western population, effective management of these conditions and their symptoms is often elusive. However, in recent years, emerging evidence has indicated that medical cannabis may have a role to play in reducing the burden of some of the most common gastroenterological conditions.