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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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114 patients picked up the phone: Inside the first four months of Releaf Protect legal helpline data
In the first four months of 2026, 114 Releaf patients picked up the phone to the Releaf Protect legal helpline. Across employment disputes, criminal procedure questions, and roadside concerns, the data reveals the everyday reality of being a legal medical cannabis patient in a system still catching up with the law.
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Natural and holistic pain management techniques
Pain is the most common reason for medical intervention worldwide. While many of us will have a stash of over-the-counter painkillers in our medicine cupboard, these are not always sufficient for relieving our pain. But with the undesirable side effects of stronger pain medications, more people than ever are looking for natural pain relief. So, what are some of the best natural and holistic pain management techniques that really work?
What is the difference between medical cannabis and recreational weed?
With the introduction of legal medical cannabis in November 2018, here in the UK one question on the lips of many is: "What exactly is the difference between medical cannabis and recreational weed?". And a valid question it is!
Indica vs Sativa differences: what the newest research reveals about these classifications
The traditional distinction between indica vs sativa strains has shaped how medical cannabis patients and recreational weed users think about marijuana for decades. Modern research shows terpene profiles and cannabinoid ratios matter far more than these labels. This guide explains what science says about the sativa vs indica differences, and how the specialists doctors who make up Releaf’s world-class clinical team match patients with the right treatment.
Attending UK music festivals with medical cannabis
Medical cannabis has now been legal in the UK for over five years. Yet, there remains significant uncertainty around the rules and regulations for using cannabis-based medicines in public spaces. As summer slowly approaches, we’re taking a look at the guidelines for attending UK music festivals with a medical cannabis prescription.