Millions of Americans are living and working in toxic environments. In the second part of this two-part series, the Emerald investigates the prevalent, and severely under-diagnosed set of environmentally acquired illness caused by exposure to toxic fungi, and why sufferers are turning to alternatives. Read the first part here. “It was Traumatic” Kelly Desmore’s had just moved … [Read more...] about “It was Traumatic:” Detoxing From Toxic Environments, and Turning to Clean Cannabis (PART 2)
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An Odoriferous Body Balm for Geranium Lovers
Photo By Melissa Hutsell January and February bring some of the coldest weather of the year for countries in the Northern Hemisphere. That means bundling up, and staying indoors. But cool temperatures, and indoor heating can wreak havoc on our skin. According to the Aesthetics Journal, that’s because, “cold air tightens the skin’s pores and reduces blood … [Read more...] about An Odoriferous Body Balm for Geranium Lovers
Bud Voyage: How 6 Travelers Cope With the Fear of Flying and Flight-Related Anxiety
Welcome to Bud Voyage, the Emerald's monthly column by Ashley Laderer discussing all things travel, cannabis, and how combining the two can make your adventures that much better. Wanderlust may ensue...so pack your bags, prepare for takeoff, and get ready to join the other mile high club. Laderer is an avid traveller, and writer who splits most of her time between New York and … [Read more...] about Bud Voyage: How 6 Travelers Cope With the Fear of Flying and Flight-Related Anxiety
Why Cannabis’ Taboo Nature is its Downfall, and How We Can Rise Up
By Samantha Wahl Normalization of historically taboo territory is no easy feat, especially within the current diverse cultural climate. We’re talking cannabis, here. Conflicting studies on its effects are released every year, and while some support evidence of physical wellbeing, others link consumption to more discouraging mental consequences. Every time adverse evidence is … [Read more...] about Why Cannabis’ Taboo Nature is its Downfall, and How We Can Rise Up
Why Weed for Women
Written by Melissa Hutell and Mica Cruz Weed and women have a long history together. During humankind’s earliest years, men in tribes took the roles of hunters while women typically took on the role of caregivers and herbal healers, using many different plants—including cannabis. One of the first female sociologists, Harriet Martineau—also an activist, author and great … [Read more...] about Why Weed for Women
