Before the end of 2020, I vowed to myself that I would make the effort and take the time to engage in practices and activities to boost my love of self.
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Self-love practice should be mandatory for all in my opinion as it just makes so much sense.  The longest relationship that any of us will ever have is that with ourselves, so why not improve that relationship?

The information provided in this article is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any diseases. It is not intended to be a substitute for medical or professional advice. Should you have a pre-existing medical condition, please consult your trusted health-care practitioner.
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Fall is here, so is the cooler weather, and a higher risk of ‘catching a cold’. At the start of every season, I stock up on my ‘must-haves’ to ensure I’m ready for whatever the season will bring. Here is a list of ‘must-haves’ for cold season homemade natural remedies I make, the healing properties that make them powerful tools when a cold or flu starts, as well as a few recipes for you to fulljoy!

​“She’s aggressive!", “She’s intimidating!”, “She looks so manly!”, “Her arms are too big for a woman!”, “She doesn’t look very feminine!” Blah blah blah!
 
These are just some of the lines I’ve heard being said about black female athletes as well as myself, particularly when it comes to my arms, as they've always naturally been toned and defined (thanks mum!).

The information provided in this article is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any diseases. It is not intended to be a substitute for medical or professional advice. Should you have a pre-existing medical condition, please consult your trusted health-care practitioner.
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Our relationship with herbs and plants as remedies started a long time ago. Think of Georg Ebers’ 1872 purchase of a medical Papyrus, a 20-meter scroll dating from 1,600 B.C., summarizing 1,000 years of Egyptian medicine. It describes over 870 formulas based on 500 different plants. In the year 500, Ancient Egyptians were known as the best doctors of the Mediterranean.

​Before we went into full lockdown in the UK, the gyms remained open and I was happy that I still had my safe haven to keep me sane within the madness going on around the world.