Dr Edith Israel

Dr Edith Israel

London, UK -- GMC#: 7138710

Accepting new patients

Dr Edith Israel

London, UK -- GMC#: 7138710

Dr Crystal Hamel-Smith is a long-standing Medical Doctor at Releaf, focused on integrating cannabis medicines into mainstream healthcare. With a diverse background, including a Senior Emergency Physician and memberships with notable medical institutions, she joined Releaf in April 2024, aiming to create personalised cannabis-based medicine plans for patients with chronic conditions.

Her comprehensive medical training and 13 years of experience in acute and general internal medicine, anaesthetics, ITU, and general practice make her a valuable asset to Releaf's mission of providing innovative patient care. Dr Hamel-Smith is motivated by the potential that medical cannabis has to offer as a complementary therapeutic option and the opportunity to help patients reach their health goals through medical cannabis administration.

Dr Edith Israel Content

16. 06. 2023

Budding Connections: Exploring Men's Evolving Relationship with Cannabis in the UK

There are many burning questions about cannabis use and its impact on its largest consumer group, men. For Men's Health Week, we take a deep dive into some of the decisive factors that have contributed to the UK's cannabis culture and how this has influenced men's interactions with the herb on a medical, spiritual and physical level.

21. 06. 2023

The evolution of cannabis culture in the UK

Cannabis has undergone somewhat of a rebranding process in the last decade, shifting away from the much debunked ‘gateway drug’ image towards a more beneficial health and lifestyle commodity. The legalisation of medical cannabis worldwide is largely the driving force behind this growing trend.

15. 03. 2024

World Panic Day: medical cannabis for anxiety

With roots stretching back more than two decades, World Panic Day was created to bring attention to the alarming rise in anxiety disorders and the need for improved understanding, support, and treatment. It is a day to educate others about the realities of living with anxiety, to dispel myths and misconceptions, and to promote acceptance.