Digestion is Everything

Christina Gobert, Contributing Writer In Ayurveda, having good digestion is one of the most important aspects of well-being. Digestion of food and digestion of life experiences are paramount to feeling well. Ayurveda says that we all have a digestive fire that burns and metabolizes the food we eat and turns it into nutrients that power our cells. This digestive fire also processes emotions we experience. … Continue reading Digestion is Everything

The Right Plants for Shady Places

Mary’s Tips and Ideas Here is a list of annuals and perennialsthat grow well in different types ofshade. ● Light shade: Hostas, lungwort, bigrootgeranium, ajuga, and bleeding heart. ● Partial shade: Meadow rue, bloodsorrel, mirror plants, Japanese forestgrass, and elephant ears. ● Filtered shade: Begonias, Japanesebarberry, carpet bugle, coleus, andhydrangeas. ● Full shade: Impatiens, hemlock, lentenrose, spotted deadnettle, leopardplants, and yew bushes. This depends on … Continue reading The Right Plants for Shady Places

Health and Beauty-Hack for the Use of Vaseline

Source for Story: Allure When you think of Vaseline, you may think about ashy and dry skin. I do. I use it as a lotion to keep my dry skin away especially in the summer. But the cool weather will affect your skin as well. I recently realized that you can use Vaseline for more than dry skin. I know I’m late to the party, … Continue reading Health and Beauty-Hack for the Use of Vaseline

Holiday Act of Kindness

Damita Miller-Shanklin Charity during the holidays serves as a reminder of the importance of compassion, generosity, and community support. People of all backgrounds and beliefs come together to make the holiday season a time of giving, warmth, and goodwill, ensuring that those in need can share in the holiday spirit. If you are looking for a way to give to local Black organizations I am … Continue reading Holiday Act of Kindness