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24th July 2025
Can You Use Medical Cannabis While Fasting?
With fasting becoming more popular in the UK for both health and religious reasons, many medical cannabis patients ask, “Can you use medical cannabis whilst fasting?” As more people explore intermittent fasting or observe religious…
22nd July 2025
Can You Donate Blood If You Use Cannabis?
Donating blood is one of the most impactful ways to contribute to public health. In the UK, however, fewer than 10% of eligible adults regularly donate. While many factors influence this, one common concern among…
10th July 2025
Does Cannabis Lower Blood Pressure?
At CB1 Medical, we are often asked whether medical cannabis can lower blood pressure. The simple answer is that cannabis may affect blood pressure—but the effect depends on several factors, including the type of cannabis…
30th June 2025
Weed Shakes: What They Are and How to Manage Them
At CB1 Medical, we often hear questions about unexpected side effects of cannabis-based medicines. One lesser-known but fairly common experience is what many refer to as “weed shakes” — involuntary muscle tremors or spasms that…
27th June 2025
Does Cannabis go out of date?
At CB1 Medical, we’re often asked: does cannabis go out of date? While cannabis doesn’t spoil like food, it can lose potency, flavour, and therapeutic value over time — and in some cases, even develop…
17th June 2025
How Long Does the Smell of Cannabis Last?
When it comes to prescribed medical cannabis in the UK, its distinctive smell is one of the most common concerns among patients. Whether you’re at home, at work, or out in public, the scent of…
12th June 2025
From Frustration to Relief: Naomi’s Medical Cannabis Journey for Fibromyalgia & EDS
Naomi’s story is one that resonates with so many across the UK — years of chronic pain, countless medications, and little relief. But in under two weeks, things changed. Here’s how. Contents Living with Fibromyalgia…
29th May 2025
How long does CBD stay in your system?
As more patients turn to cannabidiol (CBD) for its potential therapeutic benefits, one question we often hear at CB1 Medical is: how long does CBD stay in your system? Whether you’re taking CBD for pain,…
22nd May 2025
Irradiated Cannabis: What Patients Need to Know
If you’ve ever looked closely at your prescription and seen the words irradiated cannabis or gamma-irradiated, you might’ve raised an eyebrow. It’s not exactly the kind of label that inspires confidence — but what does…
20th May 2025
What Is Considered High THC? Understanding THC Levels and Their Meaning
At CB1 Medical, we often get questions about THC — the cannabinoid responsible for many of cannabis’s effects. Patients, healthcare professionals, and curious readers alike want to understand: what is a high THC level? This…
