How This Master Yoga Teacher is Leading Women Across the Diaspora Back to Jamaica...

For many Caribbean American women, the concept of “home” is layered—equal parts memory, migration, longing, and return. Jamaica, for those who left it or inherited...
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5 Simple Rules to Good Hydration

Take a moment to think about when you had your last sip of water. If you find yourself randomly feeling tired,...

5 Ultimate Island Spa Retreat Escapes

For the most soothing spa escapes on earth, the Caribbean offers rejuvenating choices from penthouse to treehouse, and hot springs, too. Throughout...

Jamaican Chef Celebrates Healthy Ital Cuisine In Brooklyn

On July 23, a date sacred to Rastafarians, Jamaican Chef Troy Levy held court at the Bellyful Restaurant and Bar in Brooklyn, New York. Honoring...
The Ultimate Starter Kit for all your New Year's Resolutions

The Ultimate Starter Kit for all your New Year’s Resolutions

Out with the old and in with the new! With a new year comes New Year resolutions , working towards your general health and wellbeing, as well...

Try Holistic Skin Care With These Caribbean Brands

Looking for a fresh start? Perhaps the best new beginnings start skin-deep: with skin care, that is. More and more brands are recognizing the importance of avoiding...
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Nurturing Your Mental Well-being in 2024: A Guide to Self-Care

We’re calling it now: 2024 is going to be the year of self-care. Now more than ever, people are expected to always be “on” —...
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How to glow up (and sweat proof) for Carnival

Thanks to today's fully packed calendar of Caribbean-style carnivals around the world, the fete never stops for true die-hards. But no matter where you go, the weather...
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That Healing Kush: The Benefits and Risks of Medical Marijuana

Perceptions of marijuana, a cultural icon of the Jamaican Rastafari faith, are changing. As therapeutic applications become more widely accepted, the medical potential of what...
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Yes, Black People DO Need to Wear Sunscreen

"I don't need sunscreen, I'm black. I won't burn!" Many of us have heard this from friends and family with darker skin. Despite common misconceptions,...

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