By Samantha Wahl Photos by Christina de Giovanni A born and bred New Yorker, I’ve sweat my way through heat waves and shivered through record-breaking winter chill. Technically it’s not even winter yet, but the weather outside is frightful–we call it “brick” (West Coasters might call it “hella cold” or “non-existent”). In the Northeast, every season requires a … [Read more...] about I Found the Perfect Cannabis Skincare for Winter
How a Hemp Harvest Could Help Midway, Florida
By Lyneisha Watson On the eastern edge of Midway-Canaan, a historically Black community near Sanford, Florida, Miss Crystal, an elderly German immigrant, owns 12 acres of land where she grows Snapdragons and Baby’s Breath flowers. On that same piece of land, hidden behind the Podocarpus bushes, 69-year-old Carl Eudell—who was born and raised in Midway—grows black-eyed … [Read more...] about How a Hemp Harvest Could Help Midway, Florida
The Digital Dime: 12/13/2019
By Samantha Wahl Following important cannabis news articles every day can be a real burn-out, we know. That’s why the Emerald rolls up a chronicle of the headiest news hits, and passes them to you at the end of each week. We Bring You: The Digital Dime. Massive Cash Flow From Recreational Sales As legalization takes off around the country, we can start to piece … [Read more...] about The Digital Dime: 12/13/2019
Study Ties Smoking Cannabis to Testicular Cancer
By Samantha Wahl Scientists are working on solving the mysteries surrounding cancer, its causes, and potential cures. But as legalization trends across the U.S., so does the demand for stronger research. As we normalize consumption, we need to understand cannabis’ influence on the disease. Unfortunately, a recent study has just revealed a potential consequence. An … [Read more...] about Study Ties Smoking Cannabis to Testicular Cancer
Telemedicine is Creating Comfort in the Cannabis Industry
By Lyneisha Watson Featured Image: Rawpixel Cannabis is a plant that encourages intimacy. Though she comes in all shapes and sizes, at her core cannabis is a healer. She saturates the endocannabinoid system (ECS) and encourages our muscles, our minds and our bodies to relax. Yet, in a world so consumed by technology, how does cannabis fit in? Technology is playing an … [Read more...] about Telemedicine is Creating Comfort in the Cannabis Industry
