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.
Plastic free July: Releaf's eco-friendly packaging
In the last two decades, global plastic production has doubled, with 400 million tonnes of plastic waste now produced every year. As one of the only UK clinics to provide medical cannabis flower in eco-friendly packaging, Releaf is committed to finding more sustainable solutions this Plastic Free July and is taking steps towards a plastic-free future.
Understanding the lingo: medical cannabis terminology
Cannabis-based remedies are mentioned as far back as the Ancient Egyptians and Ancient Greeks. In fact, the earliest mention of medical cannabis is believed to date back even further to the time of the Ancient Chinese Emperor Shen Nung - known as the Father of Chinese Medicine - almost 5,000 years ago!
How long does medical cannabis take to work?
People who are considering adding medical cannabis to their treatment routine usually have a few pressing questions, which is more than understandable.
Read all about it: Press coverage of our landmark UK-first partnership with Glass Pharms
One month ago, we announced our first-of-its-kind partnership with Glass Pharms® - an arrangement that aims to reduce hurdles between the prescription and receipt of medical cannabis products in the UK. One month on, we have been thrilled to see how this partnership has brought medical cannabis into the mainstream news once again.