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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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International Day of Women and Girls in Science: Building inclusive futures

Medical Cannabis | Industry

The International Day of Women and Girls in Science is an important date in the ongoing movement to end the Gender Gap. Despite still being a minority in many fields, women have made some of the most influential contributions to scientific development and progression in history. In honour of this year’s event, we’re honouring the women and girls who continue to push the boundaries of science and how their contributions are shaping the world of health care.

6 min read
11.02.2026
Emily Ledger

A day in the life of a medical cannabis Clinical Director

Welcome to a day in the life of a Medical Cannabis Clinical Director in the UK! We spoke to our very own Dr David Tang about his role and responsibilities as Releaf’s Clinical Director to lift the curtain on what happens behind the scenes in the UK’s fastest growing medical cannabis clinic in the UK.

8 min read
02.08.2024
Lucy MacKinnon

Everything you need to know about medical cannabis and arthritis

The cannabis plant has been used as a therapeutic aid for thousands of years. Despite an almost global ban on the plant throughout the 20th century, more and more countries are once again acknowledging the medicinal potential of this versatile plant. Cannabis-based medicines can now be prescribed in the UK for a wide range of conditions, including arthritis. 

7 min read
31.07.2024
Emily Ledger

15 FAQs for medical cannabis beginners

To mark our 16th instalment, we thought we would run through all the previously answered questions in one easy-to-read list. Think of this blog as your ‘cheat sheet’ to the most pressing questions new medical cannabis patients usually have.

14 min read
18.11.2024
Sam North

Sciatica and medical cannabis: A promising path for pain relief?

Up to 40% of the population are thought to be affected by sciatica, which can cause a number of debilitating symptoms. But where other treatments have failed, medical cannabis may hold promise for reducing pain and improving patients’ overall wellbeing.

8 min read
29.07.2024
Sarah Sinclair