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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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Understanding medical cannabis: A guide for Fibromyalgia patients
Fibromyalgia is an incurable chronic pain condition and one that can be pretty complicated to treat. It affects around 2 percent of the UK population, more women than men, and while it does sometimes develop in children, it is more often picked up in middle age.
9 min read
07.05.2025
Sam North
A summary of the statistics: Perceptions and awareness of medical cannabis in the UK
In November 2018, medical cannabis and cannabis-derived medicines were legalised as prescription only medicines in the UK. This means they can now be prescribed by specialist doctors to patients who have a condition that is known to respond to cannabis, if they have been unable to find success with conventional or licensed approaches.
10 min read
03.06.2024
Lucy MacKinnon
Ease the Transition: How medical cannabis can help during the menopause
Menopause is a natural process characterised by the end of a woman’s menstrual cycles. It is associated with a number of symptoms that can cause significant disruption to everyday life. Yet, despite perimenopause and postmenopause affecting approximately 13 million people in the UK, there remains a distinct lack of awareness and education about menopause, as well as access to effective therapies.
9 min read
07.05.2024
Emily Ledger
5 common medical cannabis myths and misconceptions debunked
It has now been almost six years since the legalisation of medical cannabis came into effect in the UK, but still, prevalent misconceptions/myths about these treatments options persist today. Because these are often fuelled by stigmatisations or a lack of knowledge on the subject, we think debunking these common medical cannabis misconceptions can play an important role in improving the current education and awareness of cannabis-based options in the UK. And so, that’s exactly what we’ve done!
7 min read
02.05.2024
Lucy MacKinnon