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 Unseen Epidemic: Toxigenic Environments and Microbial Warfare (PART 1)
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)
5 Celebs You Might Be Surprised to Hear Love Cannabis
Written by Rita Thompson It's no secret that cannabis is taking over—and these unassuming celebs are just like us. Cameron Diaz Cameron Diaz—actress, writer, and model—has always been open about her cannabis use. Growing up in 1980s in Long Beach, CA, The Shrek star even attended high school with known cannabis enthusiast, Snoop … [Read more...] about 5 Celebs You Might Be Surprised to Hear Love Cannabis
Proposed Bill in California Could Put an end to Workplace Drug Screenings
Written by Rita Thompson Photo by Christie Ciberey Do a simple Google search for ways to pass a drug screening for work, and you’re likely to drown in information. Detox drinks, synthetic urine, unappealing diets—we’ve all been there. A new bill proposed in California, however, could put an end to unfair discrimination of legal consumers. Current Laws Adult-use cannabis … [Read more...] about Proposed Bill in California Could Put an end to Workplace Drug Screenings
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
