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The History of Medical Cannabis
As medical cannabis specialists, we have seen firsthand how medical cannabis can significantly improve the quality of life for patients suffering from various debilitating conditions. In recent years, there has been rising...
Managing Chronic Back Pain With Medical Cannabis
In recent years, medical cannabis has been gaining popularity as a possible means to relieve symptoms associated with several diseases. Some of these include diseases that cause chronic pain, such as arthritis, fibromyalgia, multiple sclerosis and cancer treatments...
Some Surprising Facts About Medical Cannabis and Migraines
Migraines affect more than one billion of the global population. Despite its prevalence, it has historically been overlooked as a leading cause of disability. Research is still ongoing about the debilitating disease, but we know that patients suffering from it can...
The Signs of Depression and How Medical Cannabis May Help
Depression is one of the leading mental health problems worldwide. It is a broad, heterogeneous diagnosis making exact statistics challenging to ascertain, though it is estimated that it currently affects between 3% and 6% of...
How to Choose a Medical Cannabis Specialist
In the UK, a GP cannot prescribe cannabis-based medicine regardless of your condition, but they can refer you to a medical cannabis specialist licensed to prescribe the medicine. The specialists will be part of private medical...
Medical Cannabis and Cancer: Here’s What You Need to Know
Medical cannabis has been used in herbal remedies for centuries. There are several biologically active components in the cannabis plant, some of the most studied of which are delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol...
What Is Chronic Insomnia and How Is It Treated?
Insomnia is a common sleep disorder that causes difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep or both. There is no definitive cure for insomnia, but there are many ways that you can work to manage your condition and get back on a...
How CBD oil may provide pain relief for cancer patients
For those suffering from cancer symptoms or the painful effects of chemotherapy, MyAccess Clinics may be able to provide some relief with medical cannabis prescriptions. The way that CBD can provide pain relief is the way that it interacts with the body’s endocannabinoid system. If you are unfamiliar with the system, below is an explanation of how it works.
What are the requirements for a medical cannabis prescription?
If you think that medical cannabis may be able to help you manage your symptoms, the first step is assessing your eligibility for a prescription. Contact us at MyAccess Clinics for advice on your eligibility for medical...
Migraines: Can Medical Cannabis Help?
Few medical conditions are as debilitating as migraines. Scientists are yet to figure out exactly what causes them, and there is no fixed cure, which does little to soothe the mind of someone diagnosed with this...
MyAccess Clinics re-joins Project Twenty21 to help build real-world data
UK medical cannabis provider, MyAccess Clinics, has announced it will re-join Project Twenty21 to help build real-world evidence and aid future prescribing. MyAccess Clinics (MAC) will now be taking on new patients through...
Medical Cannabis and Cancer Related Pain
Cancer related pain is a comprehensive term used to describe the different types of pain associated with a cancer diagnosis. Not all patients diagnosed with cancer will experience pain. Pain may range in severity and come and...
Male Mental Health — Statistics and Strategies
It’s estimated that 1 in 8 men in England will experience a mental health condition at some point in their lives, including anxiety, depression, panic disorder, and PTSD. June marks International Men’s Health Awareness Week,...