by Courtesy of xoNecole.com, By Zoe Hunter | March 2, 2021 | Health & Wellness
We’re officially in the first month of the year. It took a while to get here but we made it! Many of us are using this time to set New Year’s resolutions and assess the success of last year’s goals. While I recognize and appreciate everyone’s excitement to brainstorm...
by Toni Tavita Martinez | October 16, 2020 | Health & Wellness
E Em HTPU (Greetings, may peace be upon you). Giving birth to a community is a uniquely feminine gift women bestow. Sadly, our capitalistic society disrespects this gift with violence against female bodies, spirit, and our minds. It twists this gift until women, Black...
by Article courtesy of Kaiser Health News, By Judith Graham | October 16, 2020 | Health & Wellness
Old. Chronically ill. Black. People who fit this description are more likely to die from COVID-19 than any other group in the country. They are perishing quietly, out of sight, in homes and apartment buildings, senior housing complexes, nursing homes and hospitals,...
by Sofia Refetoff | October 16, 2020 | Health & Wellness
As a gastroenterologist, Dr. Lisa M. Jones is working hard to prevent colorectal cancer. Dr. Lisa M. Jones The recent death of actor Chadwick Boseman reminds us that Black men and women have the highest rates of colorectal cancer. In one study, colorectal cancer rates...
by Courtesy of Byrdie and written by Del Sandeen | February 14, 2020 | Health & Wellness
Essential oils are practically magic. These potent, highly concentrated oils are derived from the seeds, roots, stems, bark, leaves, and flowers of plants and trees. Each EO has different properties — from calming your senses to boosting hair health — making them...
by Katie Trant | February 14, 2020 | Health & Wellness
Trying to choose the right protein powder can be a daunting task; it’s a jungle out there with so many different types, brands, flavors, and additives. The ideal protein powder can vary from person to person depending on their specific lifestyle and needs, but there...
