Neem oil is extracted from the seeds and the fruits of the Neem tree, (Azadirachta indica), a large evergreen tree native to India and Southeast Asia. Neem oil has been used for centuries in traditional Indian medicine as a treatment for various skin and scalp condition, and is an important part of Ayurveda (one of the world’s oldest holistic “whole-body” healing systems.
Urban Farming Many people take for granted the freedom of being able to walk into a grocery store or supermarket and purchase any kind of fruit or vegetable on display. However, these modern conveniences are looking increasingly more precarious due to the growing concern that Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO) foods are entering the market. More […]
Vitamin D Much has been said about the effects of the western hemisphere on black America. Before the great migration that brought former slaves and their descendants from the south to factories in the north many had figured that black people wouldn’t be able to survive the northern winters. Of course that was proven to […]
Natural Hair Natural hair is making a comeback. The African American community has long debated the issue of hair. Many factors have led to the majority of black women using everything from perms, hot combs, and weaves to change the texture or look of their hair. There was a time when a black woman wearing […]