Fall/Winter 2022

Women’s Health

With increased legalization of cannabis, the stigma surrounding use is waning, and women of all ages are increasingly turning to cannabis for a variety of reasons, such as alleviating anxiety and stress, for help with gastrointestinal issues, and at the end of the day to wind down instead of their traditional glass of wine.

By Faye Berger Mitchell, MS, RDN, LDN

Sports

Cannabis use by athletes received a substantial amount of media attention recently when top-ranked American sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson was disqualified from participating in the Summer Olympics in Tokyo after testing positive for THC.

By Jennifer Van Pelt, MA

Neurology

Spasticity, an abnormal function of the muscles that can present itself in many ways, is an unpleasant, often painful condition that can severely affect the quality of life of those who experience it.

By Emily Kyle, MS, RDN, CDN, CLT, HCP

Beyond the Smoke

The legalization of cannabis across the nation has come with the introduction of edible cannabis products far beyond medical and recreational dispensaries. Now, sectors of the food industry are becoming hubs for serving up cannabis-infused delights.

By Emily Kyle, MS, RDN, CDN, CLT, HCP