June 15, 2020 at 10:20PM Share on: As all 50 states in the U.S. begin reopening, it can start to feel like COVID-19 has been eradicated. Unfortunately, that’s not the case. So as lockdown restrictions ease, it’s important to make sure safety procedures do not. On Friday, June 12, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) released new guidelines to help […]

June 15, 2020 at 08:03PM Share on: The words dessert and diet aren’t often used in the same sentence, but the Mediterranean diet makes space for sweets, favoring ones that are low in refined sugars and grains. The inclusion of both carbs and desserts is perhaps one of the reasons the Mediterranean diet was named the Easiest Diet To Follow in […]

June 15, 2020 at 12:17PM Share on: Ask anyone in the curl community the secret to soft, bouncy curls, and they’ll likely tell you: Moisture, and lots of it. But sometimes your hair is perpetually thirsty no matter how many hydrating hair masks you lather on—leaving it dry, frizzy, and dull. Enter: the LOC method. A popular term in the […]

June 15, 2020 at 10:24AM Share on: At-home sunburn remedies range far and wide: aloe vera plants, oatmeal baths, cool compresses—even shaving cream. But that last one becomes a little dicey; perhaps it’s time to unpack the claim before you start stashing the shaving cream next to the sunblock. Some swear by the foam in order to wake up to […]

June 15, 2020 at 10:10AM Share on: Probiotics are often recommended for people dealing with uncomfortable gas, bloating, and digestion issues. Since the word probiotics actually refers to a healthy bacteria, that recommendation can be a bit confusing. Is it best to consume probiotics through food or through supplements? And is it ever OK to double up? Can you take […]

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 […]