Category : Parenting/ Health

Yes, You Should Clean That Water Bottle, and Here’s How

Does your water bottle only get washed once or twice a week — or even less? Time to switch things up: Even a day or two without washing can encourage the growth of unhealthy germs in the average water bottle, one expert says. And, “yes,...

Build Your Essential Oils Starter Kit

“Where do I start?!” With the vast amount of essential oils to choose from, you might be asking yourself that question. Use these tips to build a custom starter kit to bring essential oils into your home and watch them change your life....

Breast Eczema in Black Skin: Tips for Understanding and Managing

Dealing with eczema on your breasts can be uncomfortable and frustrating, especially when it affects your daily life. If you have melanated skin, you may have specific concerns about how to manage this condition effectively. Here are some tips to he...

The Surprising Truth of Psoriasis & Exercise

It ain’t easy living with skin issues. If you’re scratching and itching and feeling like you wanna yank your skin off, you’ve probably got more than just a normal problem. The question is, what is it? Because oftentimes, darker skin tones can make i...

6 Reasons UC Goes Undiagnosed for Black Patients

With over three million Americans suffering some form of inflammatory bowel disease, you’d think pinpointing and treating these kinds of conditions would be easy. But that’s far from the case. In fact, for the longest time, these types of disorders...

Trail Blazing Black Women: Eliza Ann Grier, MD

Photo: National Library of Medicine There are many accounts in American history of people who broke through obstacles and proved that everything is possible. Dr. Eliza Ann Grier is an outstanding example of a great lady who overcame the evils of slav...

5 Ways The Experts Save Money & Build Wealth

While we’d like to think we have all the answers, the truth is, that we all need a little help when it comes to managing our big bad finances. So, we’ve compiled a list of five expert tips to manage your bread in the year ahead. RELATED: 16 Creative...

Late Again? Time-Saving Tips That Really Work

Beauty routine? Yeah right. You hit the snooze button one too many times, and now you’re LATE. And we’d be willing to bet this isn’t the first time this week that this has happened. But no worries – even if you’d rather...

9 Skin-Saving Tips for Black Beauties: Managing Psoriasis on Your Face

Living with psoriasis on your face can be challenging, especially for Black individuals, as the condition can present differently in Black skin. With the right approach, you can manage psoriasis effectively. Here are nine tips tailored t...

A New Type of Health Screening: How It Can Improve Your Health

“What is your housing situation today? Are you worried about losing it?” “In the past 12 months, has lack of reliable transportation kept you from medical appointments, meetings, work or from getting things needed for daily living?” “How often...

10 Diabetes Myths Y’all Have Got to Stop Repeating!

If you or someone you know has diabetes, it’s time to set the record straight. From old wives’ tales to obvious misinformation, the myths surrounding diabetes are everywhere! But first, let’s lay the groundwork. As you probably know, diabetes can a...

Blacks and Migraines: How Many is Too Many?

A migraine is a neurological disorder that causes constant intense headaches. Certain people even experience hints of nausea, weakness, as well as sensitivity to any sounds and light. How severe or frequent the migraines take place differs for ever...

Beauty Influencer Passes Away From Cervical Cancer: ‘I Was Misdiagnosed All This Time’

Photo: JESSICA PETTWAY/INSTAGRAM Sadly, Jessica Pettway, a well-known beauty influencer, passed away just a few weeks ago, according to her family. She was just 36 years old. The news shook the online beauty community as the influencer and mom of two...

7 Ways You Are Hating on Yourself

“They hating on me!” “They always be trying to hold a brother down!” “Haters are going to hate!” “They won’t let me be great” Those are all common phrases that some use to justify why someone or...

7 Essential Ingredients For Gorgeous Black Hair

There’s so much information out there to tell you what’s good and what’s not so good for Black hair. But how do you really know if this information is right for you? Remember: a product your best friend loves may not work for you a...