Moving your body is essential for your overall health, even if its a quick workout routine. However, when you’re busy, it’s easy to skip exercise. Whether you are a stay-at-home mom or a corporate professional, you’re likely scrapping for more time in your day. Women’s health expert and founder of Gym Hooky Ariel Belgrave Harris… Continue reading 5 Quick Workouts to Maintain Your Fitness Routine When You’re Busy
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Embracing Your “Grown Woman Body”: How To Navigate Second Puberty
To be a woman is to be in constant mourning. Letting go of your childhood, relationships you’ve outgrown, and dreams that have taken new shape can be exhausting, even amidst all the magic of divine femininity. Within that, letting go of our prepubescent bodies to embrace our “grown woman bodies” can be a complex transition… Continue reading Embracing Your “Grown Woman Body”: How To Navigate Second Puberty
4 Misconceptions That You’ve Been Taught About Periods
Somewhere around the time when girls are taught the birds and the bees, they are also taught about Aunt Flo, the monthly companion that comes suddenly and marks the beginning of womanhood. While not intentional, well-meaning teachers, parents and health educators often provide incorrect information about about this rite of passage. Women’s health coach and… Continue reading 4 Misconceptions That You’ve Been Taught About Periods
Finding Redirection Along Your Fertility Journey
The shift from aspiring for success as a young woman to aspiring for a family as maturity sets in can be quite a journey. From societal pressures to personal struggles, Black women face many complexities when they’re trying to become mothers. For many, like Shelah Marie, the path to motherhood is paved with unexpected fertility… Continue reading Finding Redirection Along Your Fertility Journey
Nneka Ihim Shares Her Unexplained Infertility Diagnosis
Reality television fans met Nneka Ihim, 36, when she appeared on season 8 of the show “The Real Housewives of Potomac.” Ihim is a wife, attorney and entrepreneur. As a cast member on the show, she gave the world a glimpse into her life, marriage, new friendships and fertility journey. “I would love to at… Continue reading Nneka Ihim Shares Her Unexplained Infertility Diagnosis
Who Is the Wife of Returned Heisman Winner Reggie Bush?
California native, Helix Charter High graduate and former USC running back Reggie Bush has again accepted his Heisman Trophy, originally awarded in 2005. Bush’s acceptance of close to $300,000 in improper benefits would forfeit his first awarding and stir discussions around collegiate earnings. Still, in 2006, he entered the draft and was selected as the… Continue reading Who Is the Wife of Returned Heisman Winner Reggie Bush?
Discover Top Prenatal Vitamins for Healthy Moms and Babies
Ensuring the correct balance of daily nutrient intake is crucial for everyone, but it becomes especially vital when you’re growing another life within you. Pregnancy demands double the nutrients, placing an emphasis on the importance of a well-balanced diet. Doctor’s visits may lead soon-to-be mothers to believe that they obtain most nutrients from food, it… Continue reading Discover Top Prenatal Vitamins for Healthy Moms and Babies
How To Know When Stress Is More Harmful Than Helpful
In today’s hustle culture, stress is the price to pay when striving for more success. With the never-ending to-do list, constant deadlines and countless decision-making, The American Institute of Stress reports that 55 percent of American people experience stress during the day. With juggling life’s responsibilities, there is no running away from it. April is… Continue reading How To Know When Stress Is More Harmful Than Helpful
Three Ways To Show Up For A Friend Who Is Grieving A Death
Friends are meant to be there not only during the happy times and joyous occasions, but also the difficult situations, like grieving a loved one. Grieving is never easy, It can impact a person’s well-being emotionally, mentally and physically. The outcome of losing a loved one can manifest itself in denial, anger, bargaining, depression and… Continue reading Three Ways To Show Up For A Friend Who Is Grieving A Death
6 Other Forms of Generational Wealth Beyond Finances
Generational wealth has become equal part buzzword and demystified concept. The ability to pass on assets and generate sustainable income for future generations has become more accessible. Social media sites, along with other resources, have helped to spread the knowledge and redefine its meaning. While the term typically is defined as legacy wealth, consisting of… Continue reading 6 Other Forms of Generational Wealth Beyond Finances