by Mary Wolff Exercise is a fact of life. If you want to be healthy and happy, hitting the gym a few times a week is an absolute must. Many curlies experience the annoyance and discomfort of post-workout scalp itch. When it comes to relieving itchy scalp after working out, there are a few tried and true remedies worth knowing….
Photo: Sariane Leigh by Mary Wolff Working out is a part of a healthy lifestyle. Whether you work out religiously or sporadically, you want to find the best hairstyle for your routine and hair type. If you have type 4 hair, keep your hair looking great during any sweat session with these picks for best exercise hairstyles for type 4 hair….
Photo Courtesy of Melanin Goddess/Khoudia Diop by Mary Wolff Hair growth is a complicated subject. It isn’t a result of just one factor. However, an agreed upon fact is that what you eat directly impacts your hair health which in turns plays a role in generating hair growth. Here are a few of the best fruits and veggies that help…
You’d think Gabourey Sidibe had it all–going from relatively unknown to roles on Empire, FX’s American Horror Story, and Hulu’s Difficult People–but the Oscar nominee opens up about her battle with depression and an eating disorder in her new book, This is Just My Face: Try Not to Stare. Continue Reading Before her gripping debut in 2009’s Precious, Gabby struggled…
Photo Credit Written by Nikki Igbo of NikIgbo.com On Tuesday, the CDC reported that Blacks as a group are living longer with their death rate declining by 25 percent from 1999 to 2015. Life expectancy for Blacks, however, is still four years less than it is for Whites.Continue Reading Factors contributing to improvements in causes of death include a…
Written by Ariel Hollie Self-Love. A constant topic of discussion. Its meaning, still a blur as you spend countless hours scrolling on your phone. Double tap. Double tap. “Her hair is so pretty,” you think. “Her body is perfect!” you applaud. Yet, when you look in the mirror – you find it hard to return the compliment. Why is that?…
It’s not easy. Trying to make a change. You’re realizing that your health is more important than anything. Yet, you find it hard to reach your goals.. Continue Reading Although you’ve been able to cut out the potato chips and the fast food, you still struggle with eating too much sugar. You know that cutting added sugars from your diet…
It’s okay. We all worry a little too much sometimes. You’re not alone. You may worry about not having enough time to do everything in one day. Or you may worry that tomorrow won’t bring any less stress than today. Continue Reading When you’re tired from a long day at work, it can be difficult to deal with your worries…
Photo Source: Youtube/Left to Right: Riana Anderson and Shawn C.T. Jones For the past week you’ve been feeling a little hopeless. Your sleep has been off. You either eat too much or eat too little. And to top it off, you don’t want to do anything or go anywhere with anyone. Continue Reading These are common symptoms of depression that…