Millions of Americans are living and working in toxic environments. In the first 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. In 2001, as America reeled from the 9/11 terrorist attacks, Kelly Desmore had just begun to battle her body's own … [Read more...] about An Unseen Epidemic: Toxigenic Environments and Microbial Warfare (PART 1)
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Book Review: “Cannabis: A Big Sisters’ Guide” Brings Readers Back to Basics
By Samantha Wahl When author Mary Meade was diagnosed with late-stage cancer, she turned to cannabis to control symptoms of discomfort and pain. A new user, she had to start from the ground up, learning about cannabis from her sister, Anna May. Anna May and Mary Meade’s Cannabis: A Big Sisters’ Guide is a handy manual for those who want to learn the … [Read more...] about Book Review: “Cannabis: A Big Sisters’ Guide” Brings Readers Back to Basics
First Dispensary Opens in Utah After Delays to Statewide Medical Program
On Monday, March 2nd, Utah’s first medical cannabis dispensary opened its doors in Salt Lake City. The dispensary, aka pharmacy, is the first—and only—to open by the state’s target date of March 1, 2020. The opening of the dispensary, Dragonfly Wellness, is long-awaited. It comes more than a year after the passage of the state’s medical cannabis act in … [Read more...] about First Dispensary Opens in Utah After Delays to Statewide Medical Program
“Real Progress Has Yet to be Seen” – Rick Simpson Talks Skin Cancer, CBD and The Cannabis Movement
By Melissa Hutsell Photo by Davor Pongracic Rick Simpson turned to cannabis after traditional medicine failed him. The oil he created proved beneficial; not only did he find relief in the plant, but he found its topical use helped cure his basal cell carcinoma. Since then, his extracts, known as RSOs, help countless worldwide find hope and healing. We … [Read more...] about “Real Progress Has Yet to be Seen” – Rick Simpson Talks Skin Cancer, CBD and The Cannabis Movement
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
