6: Mike Dilke - The Relaxback UK Show - Episode 66: Mike Dilke - The Relaxback UK Show - Episode 6
UK Health Radio Podcast
Mike Dilke discusses cannabis medicines' health benefits, featuring an interview with a patient’s mother and insights on heart valve disease awareness.
46:03•29 Jan 2023
Mike Dilke Talks Cannabis Medicines and Health on The Relaxback UK Show
“For me, full plant extract is always going to be the better route to go, and there is scientific evidence to show that this, this full plant extract, just like eating the cabbage whole, as opposed to removing the vitamin a from the cabbage and making it into a tablet.”
Ever wondered if cannabis could be more than just a controversial topic? In this episode of The Relaxback UK Show, host Mike Dilke dives into the potential health benefits of cannabis medicines. Mike chats with Hannah Deacon, whose son Alfie is one of the few patients in the UK to receive an NHS prescription for full plant extract cannabis. They discuss how this treatment has impacted Alfie's life and what it could mean for others in similar situations.
But it’s not all smooth sailing; Mike also addresses the hurdles in clinical research and the licensing challenges that keep many from accessing these treatments. Additionally, there's a segment on heart valve disease awareness, emphasizing the importance of early detection. This episode is a must-listen for anyone curious about alternative treatments and the evolving landscape of medicinal cannabis.
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