Take a look behind the scenes at Dispensary Green – and put your questions to the experts

By |2021-11-30T01:48:31+00:0030 November 2021|

A new webinar will give patients the chance to see behind the scenes at one of the industry’s major medical cannabis dispensaries.  Medical cannabis patients will have a rare opportunity to see what goes on behind the scenes in one of the industry’s leading pharmacies, at [...]

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Competition time: Cannabis Health’s 24 days of Christmas giveaways

By |2021-11-30T01:48:18+00:0030 November 2021|

We are very excited to announce our month of Christmas giveaways starts this week over on Instagram. Here’s how you can get involved. Nothing says Christmas like gifts, so we thought we would get into the spirit of things by giving you the chance to win [...]

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US Congresswoman speaks out about how cannabis helped her depression

By |2021-11-30T01:47:46+00:0030 November 2021|

A Republican congresswoman who has proposed a federal bill to legalise cannabis has spoken out about her experience using cannabis to combat depression. Nancy Mace, a republican politician from South Carolina appeared on Fox Business’s ‘Kennedy’ show to talk about the bill which would legalise cannabis [...]

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Latin American cannabis clinic Zerenia arrives in UK – promising patients more ‘affordable’ access

By |2021-11-26T12:54:18+00:0026 November 2021|

Latin American medical cannabis clinic, Zerenia, has launched in the UK, with a bid to improve patient access as it joins Project Twenty21. Zerenia Clinics, which launched in the UK in recent weeks, has joined a growing number of clinics on Project Twenty21 (T21), as it [...]

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Men’s mental health: “It’s something you have to deal with every day”

By |2021-11-26T12:53:06+00:0026 November 2021|

In the final part of our Men’s Mental Health series, Ian McLauren and Sam Williamson, co-founders of CBDiablo speak about how their own experiences and why they choose to give back to a mental health charity. Read the first, second and third parts of our men [...]

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Fibromyalgia and medical cannabis: “I find my pain is completely gone”

By |2021-11-26T12:52:08+00:0026 November 2021|

Natalie talks to Cannabis Health about living with fibromyalgia and how cannabis has helped her with pain relief. Fibromyalgia can be a debilitating condition leaving patients with chronic pain, fatigue and increased sensitivity. Other side effects can include poor sleep, cognitive issues and headaches. It is [...]

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Study: States with full legal access show fewer registered medical cannabis patients

By |2021-11-26T12:51:46+00:0026 November 2021|

Study shows U.S states where cannabis is legal for recreational purposes have experienced a decrease in patients registering for medical cannabis programmes. The study on different US states, published in the International Drug Journal, revealed that numbers of registered and active medical cannabis consumers increased while [...]

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Trial of cannabis-based drug in brain tumour treatment given go ahead

By |2021-11-26T12:51:30+00:0026 November 2021|

A trial of the cannabis-based drug, Sativex, in treating aggressive brain tumours, has been given the green light. A Phase II trial of Sativex, in 27 patients with the most severe form of brain tumour, will open in 2022. The Brain Tumour Charity announced on Thursday 25 [...]

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CiiTECH to launch medicinal cannabis range Provacan THC in Israel

By |2021-11-25T16:05:23+00:0025 November 2021|

CiiTECH and Cannassure have announced a major deal to develop and market Provacan THC products for medical cannabis use in Israel. It marks CiiTECH’s long-awaited move into medicinal cannabis. In addition to offering established consumer CBD brands, CiiTECH’s flagship brand Provacan is considered one of the [...]

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GPs given unique opportunity to learn more about medical cannabis

By |2021-11-25T16:04:56+00:0025 November 2021|

A one-off event next year will give GPs the opportunity to learn more about the prescribing of medical cannabis in the UK. The UK charity for drug reform, Drug Science will hold a one-off mini conference that gives GPs everything they need to know about medical [...]

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CBDiablo donates 20% of profits to suicide prevention

By |2021-11-25T16:04:21+00:0025 November 2021|

​​Industry-leading CBD company, CBDiablo is hell-bent on making a difference by offering 20 per cent of its profits to suicide prevention There are about a million CBD brands in the UK to choose from – each claiming they offer something different from the next. Founders of [...]

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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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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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