Category : Parenting/ Health

Black Blood Donors: 3 Ways Your Blood Can Save a Life

The United States’ lengthy medical history of malpractice and discrimination against Black women is a profound and widely-known truth in our community. The narrative is clear: poked, prodded, killed. Something drilled into our collective psyche from...

Five Steps to Surviving the Workweek!

My deskAs I discussed the& previously, greeting your work day on Monday with gratitude can help you start the week with renewed focus.& That said, sometimes having a tried and true plan can help you have that grateful spirit.I got promoted last fall...

Do I Have Kidney Pain Or Back Pain?

Kidney discomfort might be confused with lower back pain because the kidneys lay on the lower back muscles. Additional symptoms may help distinguish what kind of pain. Kidney Pain Infection and injury are possible because the kidneys filter blood wa...

Easy Ways To Decode His Body Language

When it comes to understanding men, women often miss the mark. We famously know them for not being the most vocal when it comes to their true feelings, especially in the “getting to know you” stages of a relationship. Verbal communication may be li...

Black History of Health: Tank

Born Durrell Artaze Babbs, Tank got his start in the music industry by singing backup vocals for Ginuwine. After being introduced to and singing backup for Aaliyah, the singer went on to sign with Aaliyah’s record label Blackground Records. In...

Are Your Favorite Foods Causing Inflammation?

There is always a good reason to eat yummy foods. Life’s celebrations – birthday parties, weddings, anniversaries, vacations, you name it, we can find a reason to indulge in our favorite, delicious foods that makes us want more and more!...

5 Ways To Treat Lower Back Pain Without Pills

According to the National Institutes of Health, 8 out of 10 people will experience back pain at some point in their lives. After the common cold and the flu, back pain is the number two reason people visit a doctor’s office. Taking over-the-counter...

9 Beauty Benefits of Kale

Kale is the newest craze in the health world. It’s sometimes referred to as the queen of greens because its nutritional value is just about unmatched. With all of the green vegetable options out there, here are a few reasons why you should opt...

Dry Mouth: What’s Really Causing It and How to Treat It

Saliva is crucial for digesting food, controlling bacteria, protecting teeth from decay, and chewing and swallowing. If you aren’t producing enough saliva, your mouth will probably feel sticky and dry. Chewing, swallowing, tasting, and speakin...

Black History of Health: Kerry Washington

Though Kerry Washington is most known for her role in ‘Scandal’, she started acting at a young age. While she was a teenager, the future actress performed with the TADA! Youth Theater teen group. Her first venture to the television screen was a comm...

10 Easy Ways To Cut Extra Salt Out Of Your Diet

Salt is a common ingredient in many foods and you might find it hard to imagine cooking without it. However, its prevalence in foods is precisely why it’s estimated that nine out of ten Americans consume more sodium than they need. Given the link be...

A Virginia Woman Says She Never Thought “She’d Developed Heart Disease”

Photo credit: WTVR One of the leading causes of death in America is heart disease. Unfortunately, research says that Black Americans are “30% more likely to die from chronic heart failure” than other races. Fortunately, doctors have argued that the c...

Faux Lashes: 9 Tips, Tricks and No No’s

Fake lashes can make a world of difference in the way your eyes look. They enhance and draw attention to your facial features. If done properly, you could be pleasantly surprised with the results. Take a look at these tips and tricks to better assis...

Take The Gallon Of Water Challenge!

Need an easy, inexpensive and dare I say FUN way to drink more water? Challenge yourself to drink one gallon of water DAILY at least for 30 days! Maybe you’ve seen “The Water Challenge” floating around on social media. Some people do it for 30 days,...

Fellas: Formula For A Successful First Date

It’s Friday night. You hit the town with your boys in anticipation of having a good time and possibly catching the attention of a sexy lady. You walk into your favorite spot ready to get the party started and you immediately spot a woman you just go...