June 15, 2020 at 10:04AM Share on: Spirituality in recent years has wound up with a reputation of commodification and, well, whiteness. And exclusivity in spirituality is anything but spiritual. Along with other themes in the wellness world, mainstream spirituality needs more diversity. Today, there are tons of Black men and women leading that charge, through everything from thought leadership […]

June 14, 2020 at 08:05PM Share on: If you spent your youth or teens in front of a mirror, tweezer in hand, you might be asking yourself this question: Do eyebrows grow back? Brows, we know, come in all shapes and sizes—some are just naturally thinner, some have gaps that don’t grow in, some are bushy, and some have areas […]

June 14, 2020 at 05:04PM Share on: For those with curls and coils, it takes capital-E Effort to keep strands hydrated. And come summer, things start to feel even dryer: “Curly hair needs lots of hydration, especially as summer is upon us. This season tends to be extremely harsh on textured hair between the scorching sun, chlorinated pools, high humidity, […]

June 14, 2020 at 03:39PM Share on: Gail Parker is a psychologist, a certified yoga therapist, a lifelong practitioner of yoga, and president of the Black Yoga Teachers Alliance (BYTA) board of directors. Her upcoming book, Restorative Yoga for Ethnic and Race-Based Stress and Trauma (with illustrations by Justine Ross), offers self-care strategies for stress reduction and trauma recovery from […]

June 14, 2020 at 10:05AM Share on: If you’ve been dealing with stress, having trouble sleeping, or just trying to give your immune system a leg up, you might want to consider adding hemp extract, which contains multiple calming plant compounds (including CBD isolate), into your routine.* And if you’re curious about the best time of day to try out […]

June 14, 2020 at 10:04AM Vitamin D has been making headlines recently for its relationship to COVID-19. While it’s still too early to draw concrete conclusions, there is research that suggests vitamin D may indeed help prevent infection because of its ability to support lung health and boost immunity.* COVID-19 aside, most of us understand it’s important to get enough […]

June 14, 2020 at 10:00AM Share on: It’s a particularly powerful Pride Month. This June, people across the country have collective action and activism more top of mind than ever. After weeks of demonstrations against racism and police violence, the scale of communal dedication to active allyship feels revolutionary—and we’re just getting started. As we’re figuring out how to directly […]

June 13, 2020 at 10:12PM Share on: Ready to peel back another layer in this odyssey of emotional discovery? Here’s what’s in store in the stars this week. Messenger Mercury, which has been in the Crab’s domain since May 28, begins its summer retrograde this Thursday, June 18. Our already sensitive feelings get a lot more tender this week as […]

June 13, 2020 at 02:08PM Share on: A key phrase you may have been hearing lately is “holding space,” but what does that really mean? The definition of holding space is to be present with someone, without judgment. It means you donate your ears and heart without wanting anything in return. It involves practicing empathy and compassion. You accept someone’s truths, […]

June 13, 2020 at 01:05PM Share on: If you love a good air dry or wash-and-go, you probably already know this, but let’s say it up top: Styling products are your friends. Be it oils, curl creams, or gels, locking in moisture is key to holding those strands in place and keeping frizz at bay. You may already know to […]