Cancard launches UK’s largest medical cannabis patient survey

By |2021-08-03T13:38:39+01:003 August 2021|

The UK’s largest survey of medical cannabis consumers aims to give patients a voice in the campaign for policy reform. Europe’s largest patient union group Cancard, has now launched its first survey of medical cannabis patients in the UK. The study will take a ‘deep dive’ into [...]

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Cannabis offers new hope to those with chronic back pain

By |2021-08-03T13:40:08+01:003 August 2021|

Medical cannabis is offering new hope to those living with chronic back and spinal pain, writes Dr Anthony Ordman, hon. medical director of Integro Medical Clinics. Anthony Ordman spent over 20 years working in the Pain Management Clinic of London’s Royal Free Hospital, having set it [...]

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Cannabis and motherhood: “I can’t be a mum without medical cannabis”

By |2021-08-03T13:40:42+01:003 August 2021|

After a serious car accident which wasn’t her fault, Catherine* was left with debilitating chronic pain as a result of her injuries. Seven and a half years on, medical cannabis has finally given the quality of life to be a mum to her four-year-old daughter.  In [...]

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Novel formulation of cannabinoids THC and CBN improves sleep – study

By |2021-08-03T13:42:47+01:003 August 2021|

A novel formulation of the cannabinoids THC and CBN was found to improve sleep in medical cannabis patients. The study, which appeared in the American Journal of Endocannabinoid Medicine, concluded that a repeat-action tablet formulation of THC and CBN was associated with improved sleep quality in [...]

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BMJ publishes first case study of medical cannabis for chronic pain

By |2021-08-03T13:47:34+01:003 August 2021|

The first case study of medical cannabis as a novel treatment for chronic pain has been published in the British Medical Journal. A medical cannabis patient living with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) has broken new ground in the move towards widespread acceptance of cannabis as a medicine. [...]

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A ‘Fibro Warriors’ journey to accessing medical cannabis

By |2021-08-03T13:48:41+01:003 August 2021|

Andrea Willis, also known as Andie, has been battling with the UK’s healthcare system since the age of 16. Now in her 40’s she has found a treatment that works for controlling her pain and gives her a better quality of life. Andie Willis, 49, lives [...]

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Cooking with cannabis: A recipe for Yellowfin tuna steak in hemp seed crust

By |2021-08-03T13:49:10+01:003 August 2021|

Cooking with cannabis is a trend that goes back decades, but now top chefs are embracing its benefits too. Juicy Fields shares a recipe for a Yellowfin tuna steak in hemp seed crust on avocado edamame salad. Cooking with cannabis is something that is getting more [...]

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