It seems like you can’t listen to a podcast or go to your vet’s office these days without hearing about products containing cannabidiol, also known as CBD. CBD is pervasive, and it comes in so many different forms – tinctures, lotions, salves, drinks, chewable gummies, the list goes on. Even though CBD oil is all […]
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Jan
Jan
Though it felt like we’d NEVER get here, we managed to kiss 2020 goodbye! Hello, 2021! If you’re anything like the Releaf Health team, you’re making plans to start the new year off on the right foot. One of the first steps, for many, is setting positive and healthy New Year’s resolutions. Need some inspiration? […]
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Dec
Dec
Whether you’re celebrating Christmas, Diwali, Kwanzaa, Hanukkah, or just yourself this holiday season, it can be a super stressful time. Putting up festive decorations, cooking, deciding how to handle family get-togethers, it’s enough to put Santa himself in a less-than-jolly mood. Luckily, if this sounds like you or your household right now, there are some […]
02
Dec
Dec
If you’ve ever wondered why anxiety is not on Ohio’s list of approved conditions for taking medical marijuana, you’re not alone. A 2017 national survey reveals that 81% of people believe that medical cannabis has one or more health benefits! And almost half of the respondents listed anxiety, stress, and depression relief as one of […]
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Nov
Nov
There’s no doubt that 2020 will go down in the record books as a wild, weird, and sometimes painful year. And, even though catapulting into 2021 ASAP seems like universally a good thing, for millions, it’s far from it. That’s because many people who have fibromyalgia and chronic pain describe ‘flare-ups’ or periods of worsened […]
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Oct
Oct
Going to the dispensary can be an intimidating experience for those new to the world of medical marijuana. It may seem like there’s a whole routine around buying certified cannabis that only ‘insiders’ know about. Plus, there’s all these buzzwords and new terminology to learn, including a bunch of acronyms like THC and CBD – […]
06
Oct
Oct
If you’re a medical marijuana (MM) patient in Ohio, staying on top of your MM registration is extremely important. It’s your life-line to getting access to the certified cannabis you need to stay healthy. Just like you wouldn’t want to let your current passport or driver’s license expire before renewing it, your medical marijuana card […]
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Sep
Sep
You probably already know that medical marijuana (MM) has been legal in Ohio since 2016. At this time, the Ohio Board of Pharmacy launched the Ohio Medical Marijuana Control Program (MMCP) thanks to the passing of Ohio House Bill 523. Today’s 21 medical conditions are approved for treatment with medical marijuana in our state – […]
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Sep
Sep
Today, there’s a growing body of evidence supporting medical marijuana’s (MM) potential to improve patients’ quality of life. For those suffering from serious conditions – Alzheimer’s disease, cancer, epilepsy, HIV/AIDS, PTSD, Parkinson’s, MS, and more – medical marijuana may be a natural therapy that works in tandem with standardized medicines. Many find that combining certified […]
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Aug
Aug
Whether you have Parkinson’s disease (PD) or you’re watching one of your loved ones live with it, it’s a terrible place to be. Doctors tell us the neurodegenerative disorder impairs dopamine-producing neurons. These neurons are predominantly located in the brain and, if impaired, the result is a ‘ripple effect’ throughout the body. For those living […]