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Ba Hons Degree in Journalism
Omni Digital Marketing (2019-2022); Head of Content at Canex (2019-2022); Contributing Writer at Leafie (2022-present); Freelance Content Writer (2022-present)
Emily is an accomplished content writer who specialises in cannabis and alternative health and wellness. With over five years of experience in the cannabis sector, she has contributed extensively on this topic to further education and reduce stigma around the cannabis plant and its medicinal uses. Having graduated with a degree in Journalism in 2018, Emily has gone on to work with some of the most well-known names in the medical cannabis and CBD sectors. Starting out as the lead writer for Canex - a CBD and cannabis-focused media website - Emily went on to become Head of Content at the publication, curating daily articles from herself and other writers. During this time, Emily also worked with a number of clients in the cannabis space, contributing regular articles to highlight the potential benefits of medical cannabis and dissect the history and culture around the plant. Her experience in the cannabis industry has helped Emily to develop a passion for improving awareness and understanding through her work. She continues to contribute to this end through her work at Releaf, as well as the independent media platform leafie and other clients in the space.
Humans have been reaping the benefits of cannabis for thousands of years, whether for its nutritional value, industrial uses, or its therapeutic potential. Yet, an almost worldwide prohibition of cannabis in recent decades has meant that education around this impressive and complex plant is lacking - even as a growing number of countries continue to re-introduce its medicinal use.
Pain is an extremely complex symptom that can be linked to a wide range of sources and conditions. But while most people experience pain as an occasional and temporary disruption, many experience it as a more significant burden that significantly affects their quality of life. This may be due to the development of certain medical conditions which can be associated with different types of pain.
Conditions that affect the gastrointestinal tract - often called gastroenterological conditions - can greatly affect an individual’s health and quality of life. Yet, despite being relatively common in the Western population, effective management of these conditions and their symptoms is often elusive. However, in recent years, emerging evidence has indicated that medical cannabis may have a role to play in reducing the burden of some of the most common gastroenterological conditions.
