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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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Decoding Cannabis: Is “skinny weed” real? The science behind THCV and weight loss explained
*“Skinny weed”* refers to the cannabinoid THCV (tetrahydrocannabivarin), a non-intoxicating cannabis compound that is showing promise as an appetite suppressant by blocking the CB1 receptor. Unlike THC, which triggers the munchies, THCV seems to do the opposite.
6 min read
29.06.2026
Sam North
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No prescription? No problem. Here’s what you’ll find in the Releaf CBD shop
The Releaf CBD store is open to anyone with an email address, a registered UK phone number, and a delivery address, and offers UK residents a new way to access the best CBD products - no UK medical cannabis prescription needed.
9 min read
04.04.2025
Sam North
How regular follow-ups improve Releaf patient care
At Releaf, patient care and safety are at the core of everything we do. We don’t just hand you a UK medical cannabis prescription, send you on your way, and wish you well - we stay with you, check in regularly, and listen.
6 min read
12.05.2026
Sam North
Healthcare history in the making: Releaf integrate with NHS Spine
Releaf has integrated with NHS Spine, allowing patients in England to instantly share their medical records via NHS login, streamlining the sign-up process for medical cannabis treatment. This milestone not only improves patient access and continuity of care but also helps normalise cannabis-based medicines within mainstream healthcare systems.
6 min read
02.04.2025
Lucy MacKinnon
Trigeminal Neuralgia and medical cannabis: What you need to know
Trigeminal neuralgia is a rare chronic pain disorder, that causes sudden, severe facial pain. The condition is relatively rare which, as is often the case, often means the cause is not fully understood - making effective treatment difficult to achieve. In this article, we explore trigeminal neuralgia in more detail, including conventional treatments and how patients are seeking relief with medical cannabis.
5 min read
01.04.2025
Emily Ledger