WELLNESS

Happy 4/20!: Cannabis vs. Sports, Is Weed Truly The Bad Guy?

onlineeditor April 20, 2022

Before you read this and start to form an opinion, please understand I simply mind my business. I will not confirm nor deny my support for either avenue. I just be chillin’. With that being said, Happy 4/20 everyone! Regardless of if you personally partake, or not, April 20th is a pretty chill day across the board. Given the nature of the “holiday,” there isn’t as much pomp-and-circumstance during the celebration at large. If you know, you know. If not, it’s just another day. For those not invited to take that “walk” or jump in the backseat for a ride to the store, “4/20” is essentially National Marijuana Day. A day where millions of people put one in the air, listen to Bob Marley and sing Kumbaya around the campfire.

Protecting Our Future: Honoring National Child Abuse Prevention Month

onlineeditor April 18, 2022

One of the most critical issues that plague us as a people is highlighted in April. That issue is child abuse. In 1983, per presidential proclamation, April became Child Abuse Prevention Month. CAPM was established because children worldwide were being abused and neglected. Research on child development shows that early trauma can be passed down through generations, e.g., generational pain or curses, and can cause cognitive, physical and emotional delays.

Akitra Johnson Olatuyi Discusses Infertility and the Road to Motherhood

onlineeditor April 15, 2022

Motherhood is a definitive factor that denotes womanhood and femininity, hence why there is such an heavy emphasis placed on it. Moreso than men, women are expected to have children, and this intense pressure on the female gender to birth children can ignite anxiety, especially among women that struggle with infertility. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, 19% of women aged between 15-49 with no prior births are unable to get pregnant after one year, and 26% of women are either unable to carry a pregnancy to full term or struggle to get pregnant period.

Atlanta Attorney Lerae Funderburg Empowers Women to Elevate Legally

onlineeditor April 13, 2022

As a woman attorney, Lerae Funderberg understands the nuances of navigating the law profession as a woman, specifically as a Black woman. In an exclusive interview with swagher magazine Lerae opens up about the life of a lawyer, the journey on the road to becoming one and how aligning spiritually can help you reduce stress. Read below to get to know Ms. Lerae and all of who she is.

Be Informed!: Saving Your Reproductive, Skin & Immune Health

onlineeditor April 11, 2022

When we think of avoiding toxins, our first mind tends to go to pollution or the bad stuff in the food we eat. Although toxins can be found in the air and some of the foods we consume, we should also be mindful of the preservatives our food producers use to process our meals or make our food last longer on the store shelves. This is great information to be aware of, especially if you deal with allergies or conditions that are exacerbated by certain foods. What’s not so well known is that we should be aware of the toxins that are used in the products we put on our skin too!

You don’t Need a BBL, You Need The G-Y-M and a Lifestyle Change

Chandra Gore April 7, 2022

Deciding to go under the knife for a BBL, “Brazilian Butt Lift,” versus making the choice for a healthier lifestyle is creating a “quick-fix” for those who feel the work will take too long. Black women are the leading number of patients who are opting for BBLs. This surgery is both physically dangerous for the patient as well as physically exhausting for the doctor performing the surgery. In the past few years, BBLs have grown globally since 2015 rising to 77.6 percent, according to a survey by the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, and are listed as the fastest-growing cosmetic procedure.

Theories & Thoughts: S3|EP 8: Andromeda Raheem, She Wins Society

onlineeditor March 26, 2022

In their last interview of March, Arnya and Fancy are joined by She Wins Society founder, Andromeda Raheem, to talk

Spiritually Cleanse Your Home This Spring Season

admin March 22, 2022

Happy Spring Equinox! This weekend we celebrate a Full Moon in Virgo and the official start of the spring season. Spring is a time associated with new beginnings. It signifies renewal, rebirth and an awakening. We also associate spring with longer days, warmer weather, spring break and spring cleaning.

SwagHer Sits Down With Empath and Healer Denay Dominic

FancySwagHer March 22, 2022

Denay Dominic is your healer’s healer. Through her business, Denay Dominic Enterprises, the spiritual and transformation coach provides digital content publishing, online courses and life coaching programs that act as a catalyst for personal empowerment. The company’s mission is to provide tools that empower Black women to ignite their dreams, unleash their potential and fulfill their purpose.

Which Beauty Bar is Right for You?

admin March 15, 2022

If you’re anything like most people, you go to the store for soap and purchase one based on one-of-three things: how the pack looks, how the soap smells, or what you think you need based on what the pack says. I admit, I once purchased soap the same way. In fact, until I knew better, I used the same bar of soap from my face to my toes. I never knew that my face had different needs; even certain body parts had different needs based on my skin. But no worries, friends! If your resolution for the New Year is to take better care of your skin, I’m here to clear some things up for you regarding cleansing your skin.