Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a complex endocrine disorder that affects 1 in 10 women of reproductive age (age 15 – 49). It is characterized by hormone imbalance, hyperandrogenism (excess male hormone levels), and abnormal cystic growth in the ovaries. In PCOS, many small, fluid-filled cysts containing immature eggs envelope the ovaries, causing them to Continue Reading
Summer is officially here and there is no avoiding hot temperatures. Whether you’re traveling or not, you’re bound to be in 80 degree weather for the next couple of months. Unfortunately, this means women with curls will be working extra hard to maintain moisture, especially those with low porosity hair. This hair type typically repels moisture and can Continue Reading
Sexual health is a delicate topic and one that isn’t usually the first to come up in conversation. An important aspect of our overall being, sexual health often times may be the last thing we acknowledge when problems arise due to shame, embarrassment, confusion, or other personal reasons. A variety of factors can come into Continue Reading
How to maintain our crown while pregnant Pregnancy is a wonderful time filled with endless emotional and physical changes. Your body does a stellar job creating a safe haven for your baby while leaving you with the remnants to survive on. Or should I say leaving your hair with the remnants to survive on. Let’s Continue Reading
Marketing will have us believe that certain foods are for men, while others are for women. Truthfully, the majority of nutrition recommendations don’t really differ between men and women, it is mainly based on age, size and activity level. As it relates to women’s nutrition, there are a few nutrients that we do need more Continue Reading
Breastfeeding Awareness Month – August 1 – 31st World Breastfeeding Week – August 1st – 7th Breastfeeding is a practice that dates way back and provides a host of benefits to our children. Often times, Melanated women get tricked out of giving our children the best there is to offer, because like most knowledge, this Continue Reading
And then there were three…. well not yet. So, you are still preparing and getting close to transitioning to parenthood. Going from being a family of two, to soon becoming a family of three. How exciting! I am sure as you prepare for what is ahead, people have reached out to you with all kinds Continue Reading
With a lively and enthusiastic energy that simply cannot be ignored, Kanika Nikki Utley is an indication of what we can achieve and become once we connect with to our inner power. With a background that has taken her across the world and connected her with people from all over, she has discovered where her Continue Reading
Special thanks to Christin Haynes, MSW, ABD for her contributions to this piece. “I’m goin’ back to the South I’m goin’ back, back, back, back Where my roots ain’t watered down Growin’, growin’ like a Baobab tree Of life on fertile ground, ancestors put me on game” -Beyonce, Black Parade In 1910, there were over Continue Reading
We love styling our hair and looking beautiful for ourselves, our spouse, or an occasion. But what about our scalp care? If our scalp could talk, what would it say to us? Does it feel neglected? Is it healthy or flaky, itchy and dry? We must do better when it comes to our overall health, Continue Reading
