We’ve been talking a lot about the coronavirus and the importance of hand washing. That’s because this form of personal hygiene is one of the keys of killing this virus. Washing your hands is always important, whether we’re dealing with a pandemic or not. But after touching these following items, it’s especially important and here’s… Continue Reading
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Atlanta-based Company gives back to Beauty Professionals and Chicago High School Students
Many businesses are giving back to help others during the COVID-19 pandemic. One business, in particular, is Atlanta-based company Walker & Company Brands. The health and beauty products company recently partnered with Atlanta’s Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms on “Giving Tuesday” to support her recently announced initiative- the “Strength in Beauty” fund. This initiative provides grants… Continue Reading
Having a baby during the Pandemic- What you can expect
This pandemic has caused a lot of setbacks and adjustments for many people. But for expecting mothers, it has caused some extreme adjustments. A lot of them have involved making special preparations for their labor with their doctor during this pandemic. I was listening to a WebMD podcast that touched on this topic. It was… Continue Reading
Alcoholism while Quarantining- How to Fight the Urge
Let’s face it- many of us are struggling with this current quarantining situation. Quarantining has led some people to develop certain unfortunate addictions. One of those is indulging in alcohol. Because these are depressing times that we are living in, it could be so easy to succumb to this addiction. But there is a way… Continue Reading
Improving your Quality of Sleep during this Pandemic
Because we’re all going through stressful times right now, many people, including myself, have been having some problems sleeping at night. This could be due to stress or just other reasons. But there are ways you can still get your daily 8 hours of sleep even during these difficult times. Here are four ways we… Continue Reading
Quarantining and its Impact on Mental Health Patients
Quarantining for some people has become mentally draining, but for those dealing with mental illnesses, it has become especially difficult. Last week, I read a disturbing article about a man, who suffered from bipolar disorder, take his own life because of not being able to deal with self-isolation. This news helped bring awareness to mental… Continue Reading
Healthy Grocery Shopping While You’re in Quarantine
Ever since the coronavirus illness was declared a national pandemic, many businesses worldwide have closed down. The only ones that have been open are grocery stores, pharmacies and hospitals, just to name a few. But while you’re grocery shopping, it’s very important that we be selective in what we’re buying. It’s still important that we… Continue Reading
How to Reduce Anxiety During these Troublesome times
Last week, I discussed how we could still show love despite the fact we’re social distancing. This week, I’m going to shed light on reducing our anxiety during this pandemic era. Many people have become on edge because of the rising amounts of people either being infected or dying from this illness. Worse enough, there… Continue Reading
