We rely on them through the breakups, the job losses, disappointments of life and in the joyous moments, like weddings, the birth of a child, and wins in our careers. As a woman there, may be some science behind why you need a village; tribe; girl group; girl gang; sisters; besties; sister circles; sorors; etc. Continue Reading
Have you ever felt depressed? If so, you’re not alone. According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), major depression is one of the most common mental disorders in the United States. Additionally, women are more prone to depression versus men. Depression is clinically defined as “a period of two weeks or longer during Continue Reading
With May bringing Mental Health Awareness to the forefront, we took the time to speak with Holistic Mental Health Therapist and Author, Brandi Jackson, about the valuable work she does and the ways in which we can nurture our mental and emotional well-being. AFIYA: Please share more about your background as a Holistic Mental Health Continue Reading
As parents, we want our children to be happy and healthy. Fortunately, there are steps we can take to ensure their healthy growth and development of our kids. As we observe Every Child Health Week from April 26th – April 30th, let’s look more closely at some steps we can take to maintain our children’s Continue Reading
Inhale deeply. Exhale deeply. This terminology is often heard during a yoga class, yet they are actions which are ideal for us to repeat throughout our daily lives. Deep breathing is a valuable skill with stress placing such a burden on most people. In fact, studies have shown that about 60% of illnesses and diseases Continue Reading
By Dr. Wrenn Living a healthy lifestyle is a concept that is promoted in order to combat the plethora of dieting gimmicks on the market today. One aspect of this approach is a focus on taking small steps to improve one’s health and on increasing things that are good for you—not just cutting out the Continue Reading
The best place to be in a hair salon is at the shampoo bowl! The relaxing feeling of your stylist fingertips massaging your scalp in a gentle circular motion makes all your worries and stress fade away as you digress into a relaxing nap!! Scalp massages aid in creating a thriving environment for healthy hair growth. Continue Reading
Let’s Heal By Darlaina Rose Like Oprah there are some things that I know for sure. (I love Oprah by the way). We are responsible for our lives and all that we experience. Period. The end. You can try to blame your parents, the job, your wife, your husband, yada, yada. Some of us even Continue Reading
Jackie and Janae Madison Glamour Girl Fitness Meet Jackie and Janae Madison of Glamour Girl and Mommy & Me Fitness! Glamour Girl Fitness got started after Jackie Madison gave birth to her daughter Janae at the fabulous age of 43. Having been fit prior to giving birth, and being able to quickly return Continue Reading
Watching parents teach the art of entrepreneurship is always a wonderful thing. It’s even more lovely when you are able to witness something as fantastic as the Bourne Brilliant team. Consisting of sisters Lyrica, Zaira and Nadira, with the assistance of their mother, Syrheda, Bourne Brilliant has made a phenomenal impact on their community through Continue Reading
