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 […]
Are you one of many people asking the all too familiar question, “Why are autoimmune issues becoming so rampant?” Well, the truth is they really are not becoming more prevalent; problems associated with autoimmune response have always been here—we are just identifying them better today. While genetics and environmental factors affect our predisposition to— and […]