Yes. In the UK, plant-based alternatives can be prescribed to patients with Motor Neurone Disease if they have found traditional treatments or medications to be ineffective at meeting their needs, or managing their symptoms at private healthcare clinics like Releaf. 

Although research into the use of plant-based products for MND symptom management is still ongoing, anecdotal evidence and patient response surveys indicate natural treatments can be beneficial additions to patient treatment plans, particularly when managing chronic pain, muscle stiffness, sleep concerns and low mood. 

This is because when applied appropriately, these therapeutic alternatives can take a multifaceted approach, and influence a number of symptoms or biological responses at the same time, due to their interaction with the endocannabinoid system. 

The endocannabinoid system, or ECS, plays a vital role in maintaining balance (or homeostasis) in the body, and in turn, regulates muscle control and pain perception, mood and sleep - amongst other things. Because of the way certain natural chemicals interacts with the ECS, plant-based products can alleviate a number of the debilitating symptoms associated with MND by reducing pain and anxiety, and this in turn can also benefit quality of life. 

Releaf’s team of expert doctors are here to help those who have been unable to find adequate relief for these symptoms with the conventional approaches usually involved in MND symptom management, and they tailor each treatment plan to the individual to ensure depending on their most prominent symptoms, and day-to-day responsibilities or activities. 

To find out if you’re eligible for alternative, holistic MND treatments in the UK, create an account here.