No Nonsense Telling It Like It Is Written By Cynthia Rogers A lot of things start to happen in April. You notice the signs of spring. You may even start your spring cleaning. This time of year brings about change and new beginnings and awareness within […]
April is National Minority Health Month. This year’s theme is “30 Years of Advancing Health Equity.” This is the 30th anniversary of the Report of the Secretary’s Task Force on Black and Minority Health. For the first time, in 1985 a group of health experts by the U.S. […]
According to the Centers for Disease Control, Colorectal (colon and rectum) Cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States. However, it is preventable by getting screened when you turn 50. Not something to look forward to, getting your colon checked when you turn 50 but it could save […]
Nick Gordon had a full-on meltdown when he met with Dr. Phil to talk about his relationship with Bobbi Kristina. The highly anticipated sitdown between the TC life coach and Bobbi’s beau brought up concerns about his mental and emotional state. Before the interview even began, Dr. Phil could tell that something was wrong with […]
“You Can’t Lick Your Elbow is a guide to the weird, clever, and amazing things you can—and sometimes can’t—do with the human body. We’ll show you how to hack into your own physiology to maximize and alter your body’s responses to all kinds of situations. Join host and NFL analyst Tony Gonzalez as he takes […]
Today, February 6, is National Wear Red Day with Go Red for Women! This day is dedicated to bring awareness about heart disease among women. Believe it or not, heart disease is the number one killer of women. I know this to be true […]
Today, February 4, 2015 is World Cancer Day! World Cancer Day was established by the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC). Many of us have been affected by cancer in some way or another. Either you are a survivor, have family or friends that had cancer, have it now, or lost their battle. Many […]
“LYRICAL EXPRESSIONIST THOUGHTS AND MOMENTS FEELINGS BY S.TURNER TITLE: SAYIN IF I SAY I LOVE YOU I AM GOING TO DIVE IN GIVE YOU MY HEART ALL OF ME PERFECT LOVE PERFECT BLISS DEVOTED HOPELESSLY TO YOU LAYING IT ON HEAVY AND THICK THROWING LAYING THESE LAYERS OF LOVE UPON YOU SAYING I LOVE YOU […]
November is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month! There is that terrible “C” word again and this is yet another disease that has affected me. My Godmother, aunt, cousin and childhood friend have all passed away from pancreatic cancer. Ranging in ages from their 70s to 40 at the time of passing! My half-brother suffered from […]
Alright loves, it’s the final day, and I can’t even lie: It was a long week. But it wasn’t long because of the process it was long because I was eager to get to today, Day 7!!! On day 7, my hair is super curly down to the root, and I REALLY don’t want to […]
Okay, it’s day 4 of the Maximum Hydration Method, and it just keeps getting better! I was literally flying through the process today. My hair was slick all the way through, and where I usually had to add a couple of sprays of aloe juice throughout the process, my hair was actually dripping all over […]
Well, it’s day 3 of e doing the MHM. Maannn things are starting to change! First, my hair is sooo light and airy, and the detangling took no time, and my fingers practically glide through my hair now. My curls are spring and coily, and the process seems to go by faster every time I […]
(CNN) — Thomas Eric Duncan, a man with Ebola who traveled to the United States from Liberia, died Wednesday morning at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital in Dallas, the hospital said. He had been in critical condition after being diagnosed with the virus in mid-September. People who had contact with the 42-year-old Liberian national are […]
Okay, so, you may have noticed the new craze going around about this new method of hydrating kinky coily hair, type 4C hair especially. It’s called the MHM (Maximum Hydration Method), and it’s both delighted and horrified the natural hair community. It’s delighted any because the results look absolutely delicious…but the process must be […]
Ebola Concerns Grow As Spain Reports First Case Oct 7, 2014 By The Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Raising fresh concern around the world, a nurse in Spain on Monday became the first person known to catch Ebola outside the outbreak zone in West Africa. In the U.S., President Barack Obama said the government was considering […]
Where’s The Justice? Felony Charges Dropped Against Cop In 7-Year-Old Girl’s Death Oct 6, 2014 By Sonya Eskridge A Detroit cop is facing reduced charges after fatally shooting 7-year-old Aiyana Stanley-Jones while searching a house. As of Friday morning, Wayne County Circuit Judge Cynthia Gray Hathaway dismissed the felony charges for involuntary manslaughter against officer […]
Okay, peeps, I’m back with some great info on those clay washes. If you haven’t done one yet, your tresses are missing out! Clay washing effectively cleans, detoxes, moisturizes and conditions the hair in a few simple steps. You save water and time and my hair has never felt softer: And I’m kind of […]
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Breast Cancer is the second leading cause of death among women. One in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. Breastcancer.org Facts: In 2014, approximately 232,670 new cases of invasive breast cancer were expected to be diagnosed In 2014, nearly 62,570 new cases […]
September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness. Over the last several years I have known women, including my half-sister who has been stricken by this deadly monster! Ovarian Cancer can strike at any age and is no respecter of race, creed, color or socio-economic status. It ranks 5th in cancer deaths among women. […]
Been running around all day? Hair just feeling…blah? Do your tresses just need a quick pick me up? Rough lunch break? Check out these quick leave-in hair refreshers you can make right in your kitchen and toss in your purse. When you need them, pull them out, give a gentle shake and go! […]
