It can be said that there is a certain stigma in the world around seeking therapy. For black women and girls, seeking therapy can be especially difficult. For one thing, we are often viewed as very strong or enduring. This can sometimes make it feel like we are expected to bottle everything in and never…
All of us want to be up in the gym working on our fitness. But are we actually doing it? Sometimes, all you need is a little inspiration. Do you need some booty goals, tricep goals, or ab goals? Fitness models are different from regular models. These women turn lifting into an art form that…
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Oil has been used as a moisturizing and sealing agent for skin and hair for centuries. In earlier times, ancient Egyptians often used castor oil on their hair to soothe itchy scalps, seal in moisture, and add shine and health back to the hair. Oil has a special place in the beauty cabinet of black…
There is not a culture on earth that has not incorporated plants and herbs into health rituals, recipes, and fixes at some point in their history. Each nation has different names for these things. Aryuveda, Traditional Chinese Medicine, or even down-home remedies are all comprised of the same stuff: Plants. In today’s age, many have…
Yoga relaxes the mind, body and spirit. With all of its twisting poses and splits, it might look difficult – but it’s much easier than you think! Even better, yoga isn’t just fun, it’s also great for your health. Once you start doing yoga, you’ll find yourself leading a more stress-free, healthy lifestyle. First, let’s…
Did you know that some diseases affect black people more than other races? In this article, we’ll show you six of them, breaking down why black people are affected more, and what you can do to reduce your risk.
Serena Williams has become the epitome of excellence in women’s sports. Given the amazing amount of wins and trophies she has accumulated since the beginning of her professional tennis career, she is certainly worth celebrating. As with any successful athlete that we admire and aspire to, we look to her training routines to see what…
Teething is one of the milestones that parents are often most anxious about. The changes that happen during this period affect both the babies and their parents; painful gums mean your child can be more difficult to comfort, and unintentionally make you feel more worn out as a result. But how can you tell if…
What if I told you that you could have crispy fried chicken, cheesy macaroni and buttery cornbread…without chicken, cheese or butter? You’d think I’m crazy right? Well not if you know about vegan soul food!! Soul food doesn’t have to be fattening. Vegan soul food has only a fraction of the calories and cholesterol –…
A healthy lifestyle entails a balance between emotional, spiritual and physical well-being. As a black woman, achieving this kind of lifestyle is a great milestone. It’ll not only make you healthier, but you’ll become happier and spread the positive energy to those around you. Here’s a step by step guide to achieving a healthier lifestyle. Even…
Ever heard of African super foods? If you’ve been doing your health research, you might just have! There are many food which originate from Africa that are seen as healthy, and today we show you five of the most nutritious.
Exercise can be annoying and just plain out boring sometimes. If you’ve ever headed to the gym prepared for your workout but then realized how boring the routine is, you’re not alone. You get unmotivated and suddenly exercising becomes more of an obligation rather than something enjoyable. We have come up with several ways to…
Vegetarian and vegan culture, it seems, has a tendency in our society to be a thing that “Black people don’t do.” Some of us assume the food is bland and just doesn’t taste good. Others, like India Arie for example, say goodbye to meat and/or animal products and choose to adopt a vegetarian or vegan…
Beyoncé has a great body. Many black women, and even many non black women wish they had a body like queen Bee’s. But what does Beyoncé do to make her body look so good? In this article we look at just that! Here are 10 steps you can take to get you a bootylicious body like…
Pretty much everyone seems to be leading extremely busy lives these days. We work all day, and by the time it’s over we just want to be able to sleep. The point is, the last thing we want to do after work is think about going to the gym. But we all want great bodies and flatter…