Have you tried or heard of Ashwagandha? If not, you’ll definitely want to keep reading. It has gotten a lot of attention lately as a well known of the adaptogens that helps the body adapt to and recover from stress. As popular as it is, it does have a few drawbacks. What does ashwagandha do Commonly used in Ayuverdic medicine, ashwagandha is used for many conditions related to stress. Adaptogens are believed to help the body resist or balance physical, mental, and e[...]
Oil pulling is a popular natural remedy for detoxing the mouth and improving oral health. But does it actually work? If you’re questioning whether to add pulling to your oral health routine, here’s some things to consider. Topics Covered What is it?How Does it Work?The 4 Step RoutineWhen To PullBenefitsIs it Safe?Does it Work?Best Oils for UseBuy Pulling Products Online What is Oil Pulling If you’re unfamiliar, oil pulling is an ancient practice, often associated with[...]
I’ve suffered from allergies all of my life - at least as far back as I remember. This year I finally thought about allergies, its relation to the immune system, and chronic illness. Now I’m seeing allergies in a new light. What are allergies? Simply put, an allergy is when your immune system reacts to a foreign substance, known as an allergen. It could be something you eat, inhale into your lungs, inject into your body or touch. When you come into contact with a po[...]
Activated charcoal is one of the powerhouse supplements that has become a staple in my house. If you know me, then you know I’m not really into hype. I had to do my research and try it out for myself. But after trying it, I’m sold. It is not a new discovery. But there are many reasons why you should put some "respect" on its name. What is activated charcoal? No, it’s not the same charcoal your dad uses when he’s on the grill. Activated Charcoal is a very f[...]
Guess who has mastered her perfect green smoothie recipe and technique? Me- well almost. I’ve never been a smoothie drinker. I’ve tried them a few times from a few places in the past and was left underwhelmed. If you all recall I scratched my throat back in July with a fish bone. It was super uncomfortable to swallow things. My nutritionist veered me towards green smoothies instead of the Ensure I was chugging to get by. After a couple weeks of following other people’s[...]
Even though it’s COVID, it’s still summer. People are slowly spending more time outside, soaking up the sun. So it’s the perfect time to discuss sunscreens for black women. Do Black Women need sunscreen? Yes. Yes, you absolutely do need to use sunscreen as a Black woman. Contrary to popular belief, Black women aren’t immune to common skin cancers. Melanin is beautiful but it does crack if you don’t take care of your skin properly. While White women are more[...]