by Michele Marius | May 1, 2022 | Self Care
If you are familiar with North American culture, you may have heard the saying, “Black don’t crack”. Essentially, it means that people of African descent tend to wrinkle less, and rarely look their age, in comparison to those of Caucasian descent. To that end, and...
by Michele Marius | Apr 10, 2022 | Self Care
Almost without exception, women aspire to have a head of hair of which they can be proud. This is especially true among Black women. In the United States and in 2018, the Black hair care industry was estimated at USD 2.5 billion (Source: Essence), whilst in the United...
by Michele Marius | Mar 13, 2022 | Self Care
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is a condition that many women have, but only a few understand. Depending on the country, the prevalence of PCOS ranges between 2.2% to 26% (Source: Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology), and it is considered to be one of the most...
by Michele Marius | Feb 27, 2022 | Self Care
For the majority of women, there can be discomfort associated with their menstrual flow or period. Usually, it is cramps and light pain in pelvic region or lower back, and for the most part, it is par for the course. However, when is that pain so severe that is can no...
by Michele Marius | Feb 13, 2022 | Self Care
Without a doubt, sex can be great. It’s a wonderful way to connect with your partner, and is usually an important part of a healthy relationship. Typically, as part of the dating and getting-to-know-you process, there may be conversations about sexual health and...
by Michele Marius | Feb 2, 2022 | Self Care
From the time we wake up, we can be inundated with noise. Our alarm, notifications and alerts from our smartphone, the TV, our household, traffic, colleagues, friends, which are just a few of items that contribute to the soundtrack of our lives. Having said this, many...
