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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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Acne Awareness Month: Skin health and medical cannabis
Acne is estimated to affect approximately 95% of people aged between 11 and 30 years old and is the eighth most common skin disease worldwide. In the UK specifically, it’s one of the most common skin conditions, with the country in the top 10 globally for diagnoses in adolescents and young people. Our skin contains part of the endocannabinoid system, the complex cell-signalling network responsible for keeping our skin healthy by regulating important bodily processes like inflammation and oil (sebum) production.
7 min read
18.06.2026
Patrick Bawn
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The Releaf guide to lower back pain causes and treatments, 2026
Lower back pain is one of the most common reasons people seek medical support. This guide explains the entire gamut of lower back pain, what causes it, and the treatment options that may help, including medical cannabis, physiotherapy, exercises, and when to seek further care.
29 min read
07.01.2026
Sam North
A year of listening: how our patients shaped Releaf in 2025
Over the past year, more than 50 patients chose to share their stories with Releaf. Taken together, those experiences shaped how we listened, learned, and supported people throughout 2025. This reflection brings together five patient voices that echo many of the challenges and moments we heard across the year, and how those voices continue to shape the way we care, communicate, and build support around our patients.
9 min read
06.01.2026
Sam North
How Releaf’s veteran discount is helping UK veterans access legal medical cannabis treatment
Releaf has introduced a dedicated veteran discount to help UK Armed Forces veterans access legal medical cannabis treatment. The discount includes a cost-free Initial Consultation with a specialist clinician and three months of Releaf+ membership, supporting veterans with personalised, clinician-led care and ongoing support during the early stages of treatment.
4 min read
16.12.2025
Sam North
12 days till Christmas: Releaf’s opening hours and medication delivery cut-off
With the holiday season less than two weeks away, we want to make sure each and every Releaf patient is well-prepared for the slight changes to our normal operating schedule, along with the minor adjustments to medication delivery during this year's festive period.
3 min read
13.12.2025
Sam North