From pumpkin spice lattes to Halloween decorations, when fall hits, it is pumpkin season-mania. With approximately 65,900 acres of pumpkins harvested in the United States last year alone, and most pumpkin patches closing up after Halloween, what can be done with all the leftover pumpkins used as decorations for spooky festivities? Dr. Gretchen Frieling, a […]
African-American women are no strangers to hair loss and/or damage. Tension from braids, twists, and weaves can cause permanent follicle damage, especially to the “baby” hair around the perimeter of the head. Additionally, chemicals such as relaxers and colors can also cause damage if the product is not applied properly. A new discovery by a […]
It is that time of year where we are all desperately avoiding the guy at the office who just got sick. While flu season can last all the way into May, January and February represent the peak of flu activity. For anyone living with an autoimmune condition, flu season comes with added challenges. Because autoimmune […]