Spring is in the air and so are the rain clouds.  This doesn't mean that you have to run in fear like the wicked witch of the west because you don't want to get your hair wet.  What it does mean is that you and your hair need to be prepared to brave the rainy days of Spring.  Here are a few tips that will help you…

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One of the biggest part of having a healthy lifestyle is having a healthy diet.  If you have a horrible diet every aspect of your life will suffer as a result.  Your diet is linked to your mental health, physical health and yes your sexual health. In addition many of the cancers that seem to be popping up, like…

If you're anything like me you spend your days grinding through whatever task that is at hand at the moment.  Only to begin anew the next day with whatever new task that is on your never ending list of to-dos.  You work hard at your career, family life and relationships but rarely take a much needed break…

Coconut has a myriad of benefits that you may not know of.  Here is a quick list of the beauty benefits of coconut oil that will have you adding it to your beauty regimen before you know it. 

1. Anti-Aging Affects:  When coconut oil is used as a skin moisturizer coconut oil's medium-chain…

If you’re anything like me your body protests at the sound of the word “exercise”.  It’s even more contemptuous when I start thinking about taking some workout class like spinning.  At the mere thought of taking a fitness class my mind immediately ask the question, “is it really necessary to do all of that to…

Native Americans understood that mother nature provides the healing agents that are needed to keep us all healthy.  One of which you'll see on the shelves of any health food store or in the vitamin section of your local supermarket is echinacea.  Hundreds of years ago Native Americans recognized that…

First Lady Michelle Obama just made it official: Bangs are definitely one of the hottest hair styles trending right now. Many other celebrities have also been spotted wearing bangs in their own unique style as well, providing great style ideas for women who are interested in wearing bangs in a way that is most suitable for them, their face shape, and their style overall:…

When People Enter Your Life in the Middle of Your Story

By: Jarrod Clark, OptimisticJourney.com

Every good story…

I'm so excited about today. It's the first of the year, and it's the official start date of my five month fitness challenge, where I plan to lose 28 pounds over the course of five months. I started this challenge about a week ago, and I am really happy about a few big changes that I've noticed so far:

• I've…

Have you ever felt so stressed out and frustrated in life that you just need to carve out some time for yourself, clear your thoughts and arrive at a place of peace in your mind? Meditation is a wonderful way of tuning into your core and releasing frustration, anxiety and stress in life. I…

Your daily beauty regimen should be full of satin! I absolutely love wrapping my hair up in satin scarves at night, and sleeping on satin pillowcases feels heavenly and has major benefits for your skin and your hair. Here are the beauty benefits of satin:

• Helps your hair and skin retain…

This last semester, I had the pleasure of taking an African American Studies course with Professor Danielle L. McGuire.  To my pleasant surprise, it turned out to be the best class I've taken in my entire collegiate career so far.   One of the most interesting books assigned to us to read was…

The following statement posted recently by The Beauty of Black Relationships on their Facebook page gave me tremendous pause: 

"NO MAN wants a "strong' or "independent" black woman. Black men want "gentle" team…

Product Description:  Perfect Edges hair gel infused with Argan Oil controls and holds down edges, while moisturizing and adding Exotic Shine to the hair. This nutrient-rich formula makes hair stronger and gives superior hold without flaking. Perfect for creating sleek, smooth styles,…

Miss Bahamas Universe 2011, Anastagia Pierre, is definitely a new "it girl." She recently caught our attention when we saw pictures of her and Prince…