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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UK cannabis attitudes in 2026: YouGov data and what real patients experience
The UK remains divided on cannabis in 2026, according to new YouGov data. When compared with insights from the UK’s largest medical cannabis patient survey, a different picture begins to emerge, highlighting the gap between public perception and real patient experience.
Medical cannabis and bowel cancer: What you need to know
April is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month - a month dedicated to raising awareness around this common type of cancer and providing support and resources to those affected. Around 120 people are diagnosed with the condition - which includes both colon and rectal cancers - every day in the UK. In honour of this important awareness campaign, we’re taking a closer look at the signs and symptoms of bowel cancer, conventional treatments, and how medical cannabis could be helpful for some patients.
THC talk: How much THC is too much?
Medical cannabis has been legally available and accessible in the UK since 2018. But, unlike CBD products that are available over the counter, here in the UK there is no limit for THC content in prescribed cannabis based treatments. This begs the question: how much THC is too much? And, why does this matter for patients, clinicians, and the future of cannabis-based medicine?
Inside SOMAÍ: How premium cannabis-based medicines are made
SOMAÍ Pharmacetuicals are industry leaders in the medical cannabis space, and it’s clear to see why. With their manufacturing facilities upholding the highest standards of cleanliness and strict quality controls, SOMAÍ’s innovative cannabis-based medicines range provides symptomatic relief to thousands of individuals all around the world, including Releaf patients here in the UK.
The science behind stress: what’s really going on in your body?
Stress isn’t just a feeling - it’s a full-body chain reaction and one that shouldn't be ignored (especially when it becomes chronic). This write-up explains what stress really is, how it affects the brain and body, and how UK medical cannabis may help regulate the system when chronic stress takes hold.