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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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Comparing the benefits of UK-grown medical cannabis versus imported cannabis
When medical cannabis was legalised in the UK in November 2018, many understandably assumed that it would be as simple to access these medications as any other prescription medicine. Unfortunately, it soon became clear that this wouldn’t be the case.
6 min read
10.07.2024
Emily Ledger
What medications interact with medical cannabis?
All medications come with the possibility of interactions with other drugs/pharmaceuticals, and medical cannabis is no exception. Continuing on with our 'New Patient' series, we dig our teeth into the often-asked question: "What medications interact with medical cannabis?"
5 min read
09.07.2024
Sam North
Cannabis terpenes ‘as effective as morphine’ for chronic neuropathic pain suggests new research
New research has shed more light on the importance of terpenes in medical cannabis treatment, particularly for patients experiencing chronic pain.
7 min read
15.11.2024
Sarah Sinclair
Linalool in medical cannabis: Therapeutic potential and health benefits
As global policies change, the ever-increasing body of research into the therapeutic possibilities of medical cannabis has led to a deeper understanding of the complex chemical makeup of this plant.
8 min read
16.12.2024
Sam North