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Writing this story has felt impossible. With all of the black death and racism caught on camera last week, finding the words to type on this page is, well, complicated. As I sit on my mom’s couch in Atlanta, my eyes are so heavy I can barely keep them open, but my mind is so […] More
Ahhh, Vitamin D – the free vitamin we all get from the sun… and from salmon, sardines, tuna (canned or not), egg yolks, mushrooms – the list goes on and on. Now, why does it matter? While it’s important for several systems and functions in your body, its key role is centred around helping the […] More
I grew up in a family where race was never discussed in-depth. Of course, we all knew that we were Black and we all agreed that racism was a thing. But, we made sure to blend as best as we could into the predominantly white society of western Canada. At times, I remember hating my […] More
You’ve seen it all over Instagram: a bathtub adorned with rose petals and sliced lemons, lined with candles and essential oils and beautifully-labeled products. There’s likely a bath caddy with a good book, a glass of wine, and a face mask, for good measure. I’ve seen these images time and time again, but wrote them […] More
At 25, I was living in Chicago by myself in a shoebox of an apartment with little money, a broken heart, and no sense of direction. I remember walking along the lake path every night in a cloud of depression wondering when things would start to make sense. I wanted desperately to be able to point to […] More
Thankfully, when it comes to improving your oral health, there are simple things that can make all the difference. Follow these 5 tips for a better smile. The post 5 Tips To Help Improve Your Oral Health And Give You Your Best Smile Ever appeared first on Women’s Health. More
Let’s be real: exercise and wellness trends are pretty much inescapable parts of modern-day life. Everywhere I look, I see advertisements and advertorials about workouts, juice cleanses, and new fad diets. These never-ending reminders of weight loss and body image are especially overwhelming during recovery from an eating disorder. Feeling comfortable in your body can […] More
Lockdown level 3 has landed. “So you’ll catch me in the queue outside the bottle store.” “Awesome, it’s a date.” Said everyone in SA on Monday. But seriously, as we stare down the barrel of a nationwide binge, it pays to pause, while the benefits of taking a break from alcohol are fresh in your […] More
