You might not give it much thought all day, but your heart is constantly working for you – 24/7. It is the most important muscle since it is responsible for pumping and supplying blood to every organ in yourbody. If your heart doesn’t get the necessary care, then complications can develop in the lining of… Continue reading Heart Health: 5 Tips to Put Your Heart Back on the Path to Wellness
Recipe: Veggies We Love Recipe for Vegan Collard Greens
2 pounds of collard greens, cleansed, washed, stemmed, and chopped3 large, beefsteak tomatoes, washed2 red peppers, washed1 large red onion, peeled and medium diced5 cloves of garlic1/2 cup of Thai coconut milk
Celebrating Black Love
The COVID-19 pandemic has not only tested the stability of individuals far and wide, but it has greatly affected Black love and relationships. It has forced couples to be reintroduced and unavoidably locked down with their spouse unexpectedly during these unprecedented times. This severe change in atmosphere and control caused otherwise happy couples to experience… Continue reading Celebrating Black Love
Self-Love
Self-love is a state of appreciation for oneself and as your self-love grows, your desire to make better choices for yourself also grows. This is a repetitive cycle where self-love grows from discipline and consistent actions that support your physical, psychological, and spiritual growth. Our Community is beyond resilient and has mastered the skill of… Continue reading Self-Love
Refilling the Well of Intellect
In 2019, nurses made up approximately 30% of hospital employees in the United States and were the largest group within the healthcare workforce. The art of nursing care is intricately interwoven with the fibers of science to promote healing to patients and comfort to their families. Recently, empathetic listening, nurturing touch, soothing words of encouragement,… Continue reading Refilling the Well of Intellect
How you can Manifest Self-Love
The term self-love is not a modern term. According to The Mariam Webster dictionary, the first known use of self-love dates back as the 1840s. In his book, the Nicomachean Ethics, Aristotle described self-love as expedient if used correctly. He argued that self-love is based on honesty, goodness, and morality rather than selfish and personal… Continue reading How you can Manifest Self-Love
The Good, the Bad, & the Truth About Cholesterol
Cholesterol is a lipid, a fat-like substance that your body uses as a building block to produce hormones,vitamin D, and digestive secretions that help you break down fats. High cholesterol increases your risk of heart disease, heart attack, stroke, digestive problems and gallstones, as well as peripheral and coronary artery diseases. Lowering your cholesterol can… Continue reading The Good, the Bad, & the Truth About Cholesterol
Love Yourself
February is known for Black History Month and Valentine’s Day, making it easy to get caught up in focusing on others and managing their expectations. But did you also know that a day in February is alsoNational Read in the Bathtub Day!? I kid you not, it’s February 9th, and a day like that is… Continue reading Love Yourself
Letter from the Editor
Dear Readers,February is a month about love, but all love really starts with loving yourself. Selflove includes self-care and ensuring that your body remains in good health. After all, you can’t give to others unless you’re feeling whole and healthy. There are many ways to do this. Keeping your cholesterol in check is one example… Continue reading Letter from the Editor
Five Ways to Balance Work, Business, and
Relationships
Relationships are not easy, especially when you add in the volatility of an entrepreneurial lifestyle. As a traveling nurse amid a pandemic (more stress), who also runs a business, I’m sure you know this type oflifestyle affects all types of relationships. Loved ones often have the right to complain when schedules are unpredictable or when… Continue reading Five Ways to Balance Work, Business, and
Relationships