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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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Exploring the potential of medical cannabis on Tourette's Awareness Day

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Today, June 7th, is International Tourette's Awareness Day. A day dedicated to raising awareness and understanding of Tourette's Syndrome (TS) and to also celebrate the strength and resilience of those who live with it.

9 min read
07.06.2024
Sam North

The medicinal potential of humulene in cannabis: A comprehensive guide

In the latest in our educational series looking beyond the aroma to explore the therapeutic potential of terpenes, we examine humulene. As well as being associated with the distinct, hoppy smell of beer, humulene is one of the most abundant terpenes found in cannabis and has some interesting medicinal properties worthy of further exploration.

7 min read
06.06.2024
Sarah Sinclair

How the law changed: UK legalisation of medical cannabis

On the 1st of November 2018, legislation was introduced that was celebrated by patients, families, and advocates all over the UK. The rescheduling of cannabis meant that cannabis-based medicines could be legally prescribed for a range of conditions, marking a historic moment. But how did the law change come about? And has it lived up to the expectations of those who continue to fight for fair access to medical cannabis?

9 min read
05.06.2024
Emily Ledger

What are the most common side effects of medical cannabis?

While cannabis-based treatment options have been shown to offer patients a very favourable safety profile with a wide range of therapeutic benefits - like almost all medical options, there are side effects to consider.

7 min read
04.06.2024
Sam North