
How Toxic Is Your Oral Care Routine?
By: Alexis Atkins We all do it. After a restful sleep, we wander to the bathroon and grab our toothbrush. We turn on the faucet and squeeze a pea-sized amount of chemical-infused toothpaste on ...
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A Moment to Breathe: Finding Peace in the Everyday Chaos
As Black women, we often put everyone else’s needs before our own. We’re so used to being the caretakers, the nurturers, the ones who hold it all together. But we need moments to care for ourselves...
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Black Ink, Green Soul: Journaling Back to Nature Connection
Honestly, people don’t really think Black when they think green. We rarely see ourselves reflected in the green movement, thanks, in part, to environmental racism. But guess what? Our ancestors wer...
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Ready for a Change? How Self-Exams and Natural Deodorants Impact Your Breast Health
Breast Cancer Awareness Month is an annual, poignant reminder that we hold the power to safeguard and nurture our well-being. As we honor the triumphant tales of survivors and pay tribute to the li...
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The Value of Self-Care: Tips for Incorporating It Into Your Daily Routine
Self-care is an important aspect of maintaining good physical and emotional health. It helps us to relax, reduce stress, and avoid burnout. However, many people are often intimidated by the idea of...
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Embracing the Light Within: Breaking the Stigma of Mental Health in the Black Community
In life's journey, we all encounter moments of darkness and uncertainty. For the Black community, this path can be further obscured by the weight of historical trauma, systemic barriers, and cultur...
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Goals with Soul: Building Emotional Well-being through Purposeful Living
Emotional wellness is essential for a happy, fulfilled life and is a crucial aspect of our overall health and happiness.
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How to Celebrate Mother's Day Naturally
While Mother's Day is special for showing appreciation and love for the women who have given us so much in life, there are countless ways to celebrate Mother's Day that are as special and distinct ...
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How to Start Your Morning Mindfully?
“How you wake up each day and your morning routine (or lack thereof) dramatically affects your levels of success in every single area of your life. [...] By simply changing the way you wake up in t...
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Did you know that there's a way to avoid fearing or loathing your time of the month? The key is through understanding the four goddess phases that are evoked in our psyche by the phases of the moon...
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How to Stay Grounded While Traveling
In 2021, I took the leap to make my life a perpetual vacation. In that time, I’ve taken 20+ flights, and visited 15 different cities in 6 countries. Prior to this leap, I was terrified of the idea...
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Books To Boost Your Mood & Aspirations
The current health care crisis appears to be grinding the world to a halt. So, if the intense pressure of working remotely, homeschooling and maintaining a shred of self-care is starting to take a ...
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Universally, there is still a stigma circling the topic of mental health. And luckily, it has been getting more shine recently due to the #MeToo and #BlackLivesMatter movements, and even celebritie...
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