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“An important milestone” – Father’s joy as son receives first MCAP prescription

By |2021-11-25T16:03:49+00:0025 November 2021|

Ryan Gorman, a 26-year-old man, from Dublin, has become the first patient to receive the cannabis-based product, CannEpil, through Ireland’s Medical Cannabis Access Programme (MCAP). The MCAP was introduced four years ago, although this marks the first product to be prescribed under the scheme. It was [...]

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The medical cannabis industry in Africa

By |2021-11-24T15:50:25+00:0024 November 2021|

For centuries, cannabis has been used by African indigenous communities for a variety of cultural and spiritual rituals while still being utilised as an effective therapeutic agent. Unfortunately, the crop has been through a murky legalisation history in Africa and other continents. It wasn’t until the [...]

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Dublin man becomes first patient to receive prescription through MCAP

By |2021-11-24T12:33:32+00:0024 November 2021|

A 26-year-old man from Dublin has become the first patient to receive the cannabis-based product, CannEpil, through Ireland’s Medical Cannabis Access Programme (MCAP). Ryan Gorman, from Clondalkin in Dublin, suffers from intractable epilepsy which is resistant to current drug treatments. Dr Colin Doherty from St. James [...]

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87% of Simply CBD customers say they feel the benefits

By |2021-11-24T12:33:07+00:0024 November 2021|

A survey of 550 Simply CBD customers, found that 87 percent feel the benefit from using the brand’s products. A substantial customer survey conducted by Simply CBD, was developed to understand customers feedback on the use of Simply CBD products. Upon asking customers how much benefit [...]

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BROWN’S CBD launch their biggest sale of the year

By |2021-11-24T12:32:17+00:0024 November 2021|

Black Friday is one of the biggest shopping dates on the calendar. Instead of one day, BROWN’S CBD is holding an entire week of incredible discounts called BROWN’S WEEK. Whether you’re looking to save money, stock up, or buy Christmas presents, this will be your best [...]

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The gender gap in medical cannabis – why are less women accessing treatment?

By |2021-11-23T13:30:05+00:0023 November 2021|

With two thirds of medical cannabis patients in Project Twenty21 identifying as male, what is holding younger women back from accessing what could be a life-changing treatment? There’s a whole year of Claire’s life which she can’t remember.  Diagnosed with fibromyalgia while sitting her exams in [...]

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Exercise may reduce inflammation by boosting endocannabinoids – study

By |2021-11-23T13:29:46+00:0023 November 2021|

New findings show that exercise could help treat conditions such as arthritis, cancer and heart disease by boosting the number of endocannabinoids in the body. A study from the University of Nottingham has found that exercise increases the body’s endocannabinoids or ‘cannabis like substances’, in turn [...]

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CBD that works – Discover Hempura’s tried and trusted range of authentic CBD products

By |2021-11-23T13:29:26+00:0023 November 2021|

UK CBD brand Hempura offers a range of ‘tried and trusted’ products, with hundreds of positive reviews from satisfied customers. CBD, or Cannabidiol, is one of the active ingredients found in Cannabis/Hemp that is famously being used by people of all ages worldwide. While CBD companies [...]

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Addressing the double impact of fibromyalgia and menopause

By |2021-11-22T15:22:03+00:0022 November 2021|

A webinar from Integro Clinics, Cannabis Health and Cannabis Patient Advocacy Support Services (CPASS), will discuss how medical cannabis can help to reduce the symptoms of both menopause and fibromyalgia simultaneously. Menopause is a natural part of the female ageing process, when a woman stops having [...]

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How Natures Solution offers a whole new experience when shopping for CBD products

By |2021-11-22T15:21:34+00:0022 November 2021|

Natures Solution opened its first high street shop earlier this year dedicated to CBD, offering a choice of over 2,000 CBD products to the local community and online. Natures Solution has also developed market-leading CBD Oils and other products. They offer in-store education by expert staff, [...]

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CBD may not ease Covid-19 symptoms in short-term – study

By |2021-11-22T15:20:47+00:0022 November 2021|

A daily dose of CBD does not help patients in recovery from Covid-19 according to a new study published in the journal Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research. The study on Covid recovery examined the efficacy of CBD in patients experiencing mild to moderate symptoms. The team of [...]

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Chronic pain patients reduce opioid use with medical cannabis – study

By |2021-11-20T15:01:42+00:0020 November 2021|

A study found that chronic pain patients, who use medical cannabis products, managed to decrease their use of opioids and benzodiazepines A study on chronic pain patients, published in the journal Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research, found that those taking medical cannabis products under their doctor’s authorisation [...]

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Five ways to take CBD for a restful night’s sleep

By |2021-11-20T15:00:47+00:0020 November 2021|

Orange County CBD explains how CBD may help with issues such as insomnia, poor sleep and difficulties relaxing before going to bed. Could CBD help us to get better sleep? Research shows that more than a third of UK adults struggle to get to sleep on [...]

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First patient set to receive cannabis products on Ireland’s MCAP programme

By |2021-11-20T15:00:24+00:0020 November 2021|

Earlier this year, the Irish Health Service Executive (HSE) has announced that the first cannabis-based products will be available through the Medical Cannabis Access Programme from mid-October. Despite an update from the Irish health service (HSE) and Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA) that CannEphil would be [...]

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Silly Goose Coffee: Wake up and smell the CBD

By |2021-11-20T14:59:43+00:0020 November 2021|

CBD infused coffee is one that often leaves people scratching their heads. Silly Goose Coffee explores the benefits of taking CBD in your morning cuppa. CBD and coffee seem like strange bedfellows to some, but for Silly Goose Coffee it’s a combination as perfect as honking [...]

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The ‘men’ in mental health: “We need to talk and make fewer judgements”

By |2021-11-19T17:37:55+00:0019 November 2021|

In the third of our Men’s Mental Health series, medical cannabis patient, Jack Pierce, who has a diagnosis of ADHD, autism and anxiety, speaks about mental health, cannabis and why there needs to be less judgement for men. Read the first and second of our men [...]

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Simply CBD: The beginner’s guide to CBD

By |2021-11-19T17:36:28+00:0019 November 2021|

New to CBD? Simply CBD has put together a beginner’s guide to help you find the right product for you. Chances are you may have seen or heard about CBD in recent years. And as we’re starting to learn more about it, a variety of new [...]

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Could cannabis medicines be the answer to your insomnia?

By |2021-11-19T17:36:03+00:0019 November 2021|

Integro Clinics pain consultant Dr Anthony Ordman, sheds light on how using them can be of real benefit to fibromyalgia patients struggling with insomnia. Insomnia is a common sleep disorder that can make it difficult to fall asleep, hard to stay asleep or cause you to [...]

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Endometriosis, CBD and self-care: “It doesn’t get the recognition that it should”

By |2021-11-19T17:35:06+00:0019 November 2021|

Two best friends, and co-founders, share how endometriosis, anxiety and friendship led to the creation of a new CBD brand with an emphasis on self-care. Laura Walton started her journey with CBD after being diagnosed with endometriosis. She experienced chronic pain and was finally diagnosed after [...]

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Fibromyalgia care: “Nothing has helped me more than medical cannabis”

By |2021-11-17T20:08:26+00:0017 November 2021|

I will never give up advocating for medicinal cannabis to be available on the NHS writes, Andie Willis, a fibromyalgia patient whose son also lives with the condition. For over 10 years I’ve tried all approved meds for fibromyalgia. I’ve tried multiple alternative therapies, and nothing [...]

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Beliebis is making CBD products accessible and affordable for everyone

By |2021-11-17T20:07:48+00:0017 November 2021|

Beliebis, the UK’s fastest-growing CBD brand is making waves in the market. The CBD market is growing rapidly, but how do you spot a good quality product in the mix. Beliebis is on hand to help. With a focus on producing high-quality and great value hemp [...]

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Budtenders and healthcare professionals call for more training on cannabis use in pregnancy

By |2021-11-17T20:07:21+00:0017 November 2021|

Healthcare providers and budtenders in the US have called for more training on cannabis use in pregnant women. A new study has revealed that there has been an increase in women looking for information from retail cannabis workers, often referred to as budtenders. The researchers interviewed [...]

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Could CBD help manage opioid withdrawal symptoms such as anxiety?

By |2021-11-17T20:06:39+00:0017 November 2021|

A review examined if CBD could be helpful in reducing the symptoms of opioid withdrawal including pain and anxiety. Researchers examined 41 studies to see if CBD may help to reduce withdrawal symptoms from opioids. Opioid abuse has been described as a national crisis in the [...]

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Grow Pharma launches range of Columbia Care cartridge oil vaporisers

By |2021-11-17T20:05:54+00:0017 November 2021|

Grow Pharma has launched a range of prescribed medical cannabis oil cartridge vaporisers for UK patients provided by Columbia Care International. A range of four cartridges will be made available via Grow Pharma (the joint venture of Grow Group and partner IPS Pharma who also manufacture [...]

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Cannabotech opens ‘first of it’s kind’ flagship store in Westfield Shopping Centre

By |2021-11-17T20:04:48+00:0017 November 2021|

The new Cannabotech store offers cutting edge technology allowing customers to scan their health while shopping. The store offers new technology that allows customers to have their health scanned in-store. The My Being technology reads the blood vessels in the skin before giving a reading on [...]

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Could CBD and CBN help with improving sleep quality and duration?

By |2021-11-17T20:04:11+00:0017 November 2021|

A new study from Denver based company CBDistillery and ReLeaf App revealed that CBN with CBD may help to improve sleep duration and quality. The study using MoreBetter’s tech stake analysed how CBD and cannabinol (CBN) can be combined to improve sleep. The data was collected [...]

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Irish politicians receive cannabis in mail to mark National Legalise Cannabis day

By |2021-11-17T20:03:39+00:0017 November 2021|

Two hundred Irish TDs received a letter outlining the reasons for cannabis legalisation and a roll-up in the post sparking an investigation The cannabis was sent by An Póst by leading cannabis activists to mark National Legalise Cannabis Day in Ireland. The cannabis was accompanied by [...]

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Malaysia set to allow the import and use of medical cannabis

By |2021-11-15T14:50:06+00:0015 November 2021|

Malaysia is set to allow the import and use of medical cannabis if the products comply with government regulations. Medical cannabis will require a prescription and will only be allowed to be prescribed by registered medical practitioners or licensed pharmacists. Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin outlined his [...]

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The medical cannabis industry in Asia

By |2021-11-15T14:49:38+00:0015 November 2021|

Cannabis has been around for centuries being used for a variety of purposes. But due to its psychoactive nature, a plethora of its benefits are often neglected. However, we are experiencing changes in the legal scenario of cannabis around the world. These winds of change are [...]

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Cannabis medicines: UK Fibromyalgia’s inaugural webinar’s success

By |2021-11-15T14:49:13+00:0015 November 2021|

At Integro Clinics, we have seen cannabis medicines can offer analgesic relief, thus minimising the feelings of pain without causing a loss or disruption to consciousness. Some specific forms of medical cannabis have also been shown to improve sleep for those with fibromyalgia and can even [...]

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Always Pure Organics: From Growth to Growth

By |2021-11-15T14:49:01+00:0015 November 2021|

Founded in October of 2018, Always Pure Organics has grown phenomenally in just a short space of time, rocketing to the forefront of the CBD industry in the UK, Europe, and Japan. Always Pure Organics was one of the fastest-growing companies in the UK last year. [...]

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First professional athlete to compete in USA with medical cannabis exemption

By |2021-11-15T14:48:40+00:0015 November 2021|

MMA fighter Elias Theodorou will be the first professional athlete to compete with a medical cannabis exception. Elias Theodorou is a top-ranked Canadian middleweight MMA fighter. As well as fighting in the ring, he is dedicated to fighting the stigma of medical cannabis for athletes. This [...]

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Vaporizer Technology Innovation & Hanu Labs

By |2021-11-14T07:16:15+00:0014 November 2021|

Conduction heating is a method used in most dab rigs and vape pens that relies on heating concentrate or flower on a metal surface to vaporize cannabis compounds for consumption. Care must be taken with conduction heating to avoid overheating the material, resulting in combustion or [...]

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Vaporizer Technology Innovation & Hanu Labs

Creating a Deeper Client Relationship with a Customer Success Mindset

By |2021-11-14T07:16:14+00:0014 November 2021|

Why is customer success a critical differentiator when evaluating technology partners for your cannabis operations? You’re probably familiar with a customer service department. Typically, a customer service team is a reactive relationship that you call on when you have a question or problem. Customer success is [...]

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Top Questions to Ask When Hiring a Cannabis Accountant

By |2021-11-14T07:16:13+00:0014 November 2021|

As a business owner, it is imperative to concentrate your time on only the most essential areas of your business. To focus more on revenue generation and growth strategy, outsourcing your accounting is one of the wisest decisions you can make for your cannabis business. A [...]

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3 Cannabis Stocks That Can Gain Over 50% According to Analyst Estimates

By |2021-11-14T07:16:11+00:0014 November 2021|

Welcome to the Cannin Commentary Column. We’re happy to announce our partnership with Cannin Investment Group, a cannabis investment analysis firm. In this new column, we will provide readers with a taste of Cannin’s insights and analysis that they offer to their members. Throughout the new [...]

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Canopy Growth Acquires Wana Brands: An Interview with Nancy Whiteman

By |2021-11-14T07:16:09+00:0014 November 2021|

On October 14, Canopy Growth announced their plans to acquire Wana Brands, the number one cannabis edibles brand based on market share in North America. The two companies entered into an agreement that gives Canopy the right to acquire 100% of the membership interests of Wana [...]

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The Path Forward to a Safer Cannabis Industry

By |2021-11-14T07:15:55+00:0014 November 2021|

Two decades ago, California became the first state to legalize the medical use of cannabis. In 2021, medical use of cannabis is legal is 36 US states, and 17 states allow adult (‘recreational’) use. This trend of rapid legalization of the cannabis industry, while encouraging for [...]

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The USDA & Controlled Environment Agriculture: A Q&A with Derek Smith, Executive Director of the RII

By |2021-11-14T07:15:53+00:0014 November 2021|

Controlled environment agriculture (CEA) is a hot area of investment right now for the USDA, holding the promise of improved efficiencies and productivity for indoor growing operations. The cannabis industry, long accustomed to indoor growing has emerged as a spearhead in CEA innovation. The Resource Innovation [...]

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Flower-Side Chats Part 10: What’s Next for Audacious

By |2021-11-14T07:15:51+00:0014 November 2021|

Flower continues to be the dominant product category in US cannabis sales. In this “Flower-Side Chats” series of articles, Aaron Green interviews integrated cannabis companies and flower brands that are bringing unique business models to the industry. Particular attention is focused on how these businesses navigate [...]

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Controlled Environment Agriculture: An Interview with Sam Andras

By |2021-11-14T07:15:50+00:0014 November 2021|

Food-focused controlled environment agriculture (CEA) is a multidisciplinary production technique whereby plants and products are grown inside greenhouses, vertical farms and growth chambers where every aspect of the environment can be monitored and controlled. Using CEA, cultivators can produce high-value and traditional food crops with the [...]

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Cannabis Recalls: Lessons Learned After Three Years of Canadian Legalization

By |2021-11-14T07:15:45+00:0014 November 2021|

Three years ago, Canada became one of the first countries in the world to legalize and regulate cannabis. We’ve covered various aspects of cannabis regulation since, but now with a few years of data readily available, it’s time to step back and assess: what can we [...]

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The men in mental health: “I felt a sensation and realised this is what happiness feels like”

By |2021-11-12T23:20:25+00:0012 November 2021|

For men’s mental health awareness month, Cannabis Health speaks to fathers, patients and carers about their experiences, with a focus on what needs to change. In the second of our series, we meet medical cannabis patient, Lewis Morgan. Lewis has PTSD as well as chronic pain [...]

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Can THC play a role in mental health care?

By |2021-11-12T23:19:57+00:0012 November 2021|

Dr Niraj Singh, a consultant psychiatrist and prescriber at The Medical Cannabis Clinics discusses the important role that THC can play in treating mental illness.  As a consultant psychiatrist in the NHS, Dr Niraj Singh treats patients with serious mental health conditions, from anxiety and depression [...]

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An introduction to Brown’s CBD: A family run business

By |2021-11-12T23:19:19+00:0012 November 2021|

BROWN’S CBD is a family-run business based in Sheffield. Its founder, Laurence Brown, started the company after personally experiencing how CBD products can help people live a better life. The young entrepreneur who seeded his initial vision into a successful business over the last three years [...]

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Irish CBD start ups collaborate on products for supporting menopause

By |2021-11-12T23:18:33+00:0012 November 2021|

Two Irish CBD companies have joined together to collaborate on CBD balms aimed at helping the symptoms of menopause and boosting wellness. GROUND Wellbeing from Cork and Ethos CBD from Wicklow both launched in November 2020 and this collaboration will combine aromatherapy and CBD. The balms [...]

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‘Crisis’ in paediatric access to medical cannabis forcing parents to black market

By |2021-11-12T23:17:57+00:0012 November 2021|

Experts have warned that the lack of paediatricians willing to prescribe cannabis medicines in the UK is reaching crisis point, leaving children’s lives at risk and forcing parents to turn to the illicit market. The lack of pediatric neurologists willing to prescribe medical cannabis in the [...]

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