Helen Lewis

Helen Lewis specializes in writing natural health and lifestyle content, along with reporting on local New Orleans news. She graduated from Tulane University with a B.A. in English and a minor in Management. She enjoys reading, gardening, and sending information to her fellow aliens so they can launch a well-informed takeover of this planet you call Earth. Oh, also long walks on the beach.

Cannabis & Natural Health

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An Unlikely Ally Widens Access to Medical Marijuana in Louisiana

“I didn’t expect to be the poster boy for medical marijuana in Louisiana I was just trying to do the right thing.” Representative Larry Bagley explained in an interview about the law he authored, Act 286, which will vastly widen access to medical marijuana for Louisiana citizens. Bagley, a Republican representative who had always voted against marijuana bills in the past was an unlikely ally to the medical marijuana movement. The fact that he not only supported this bill, but authored it, showc

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Buy Edibles (Cannabis) in Toronto

Between offering a long-lasting high, being super convenient to consume, and easier on your lungs than smoking weed, there’s so much to love about edibles - and we have one of the best edible selections in Toronto! Perfect for beginner bud-buyers and advanced cannabis connoisseurs alike, edibles are one of the best ways to consume marijuana. Simply snack or sip on your edible of choice and then enjoy its relaxing or stimulating effects! These Are Not Your Typical Snack Products As delicious

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A Complete Guide to Taking CBD and Functional Mushrooms

CBD and functional mushrooms have both experienced massive booms in their markets over the last few years, with everyone from hippies, to overachievers, to the elderly purchasing and consuming them. The reason both products experienced such impressive market expansion was that people want alternative, natural health products, with proven results.* Not to mention the more people who try CBD and functional mushrooms, the more people that recommend them, since they realize that they truly do work.

New Orleans News Writing

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INVESTIGATION: Do Black Lives Matter to Commander’s Palace?

In the midst of Black Lives Matter protests following the murder of George Floyd one year ago, current and past employees of Commander’s Palace took to social media with complaints about racism in the restaurant. In one Facebook post former employee Khiry Armstead laid out his grievances with Commander’s Palace highlighting, “The lack of upward mobility in the company, the dangling of promotions in front of my face that ultimately went to less experienced/qualified, white co-workers, watching l

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INVESTIGATION: What Is the Real Reason the Archdiocese of New Orleans Declared Bankruptcy?

On May 1, 2020, the Archdiocese of New Orleans filed for Chapter 11 reorganization. Since filing, the archdiocese has not been entirely honest about the real reason that they declared bankruptcy. When asked for a statement on why they declared bankruptcy, a spokeswoman for the archdiocese forwarded along a press release and informational booklet, commenting that “As this is a legal proceeding pending before the federal bankruptcy court, we think it is imprudent to comment further.” The press r

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COVID-19 Has Possibly Permanently Altered the New Orleans Music Scene

The New Orleans music industry was as strong as the roar of a trumpet, as steady as the beat of a drum, surviving through natural disasters and recessions, only to be altered, maybe forever, by the COVID-19 pandemic. The city where music was always present, as ubiquitous as that constant tinge of hot-garbage-smell in the quarter, suddenly went quiet, becoming the Midwestern town from “Footloose” where music and dancing were banned.

Natural Lifestyle

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10 Best Hammocks of 2020 [reviews]

Whether you want somewhere comfy to sleep while camping, a place to perch by the pool, or a better bed for your back, hammocks provide a wonderful, comfortable place to rest and relax. The benefits that hammocks can provide and the situations they work well in greatly varies from model to model. To help you choose the best hammock for you, this guide includes in depth-reviews of the 10 best hammocks along with pro buyer tips. The 10 Best Hammocks on the Market - Reviews With a strong steel st

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Growing Black, Green, White, and Oolong Tea at Home

I’m about to spill some real tea. Clutch your pearls; here it is: Every tea, whether it is oolong, green, white, or black, comes from one plant—camellia sinensis. What makes them different is how they are harvested and what oxidation process they go through. One plant can supply you with black tea for slow mornings and white tea to drink before bed, oolong to drink for your cholesterol, and green tea to drink for weight loss. Learn the specific harvesting and oxidation processes for these diff

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How To Grow An Endless Supply of Garlic Indoors

Between its incredible taste, versatility, and health benefits, it is undeniably a superfood. If there is any problem with garlic, it is that it always leaves us wanting MORE. That problem, though, can now be a thing of the past. This tutorial will show you how to grow an endless supply of garlic indoors. While that may seem too good to be true, trust me, it not only works, it’s easy. Instead of looking out the window daydreaming about garlic, you can now look at your windowsill at your very o

Fashion & Beauty

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Winter Style Picks: Red Velvet & Sexy Velvet Outfits

The weather is getting cold so it’s time to turn up the heat in the bedroom with some sexy velvet and red velvet outfits. Whether you want to get a little naughty for Christmas or want a soft and sensual outfit to keep you warm all winter long, velvet has got you covered. And by “covered,” we mean barely. 😉 Check out these red velvet and sexy velvet outfit ideas for the hottest winter of your life. The real question is, “What’s not to love about velvet?” Dominating the fashion industry with

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Zero Waste Conditioner & Shampoo: A Switch That Goes Beyond Great Hair

How many bottles are currently fighting for space on your shower caddy? Are they all neatly lined up in your window’s ledge or do you have so many that you have to store half of them elsewhere because there are no more corners left in your bathroom? What are you going to do with them once you finish the products in them? Does anyone even finish the whole thing nowadays? What if we told you that most of what is in those bottles is water and additives that may be further damaging and ruining you

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Rothy’s' Eco-Friendly Bags are Made From Recycled Water Bottles

At the core of Rothy’s is to realize a sustainable future. Not only are the products created by Rothy’s an embodiment of its vision of a more eco-friendly world, they are also directly inspired by women all over the planet. These two inspirations influence all of the choices made by Rothy’s. Utilizing industry-leading 3D knitting technology and artisan assembly, Rothy’s’ products are meant to last and nothing is sacrificed when it comes to sustainability and creating stylish, every-day products