African-American women and Alopecia

Alopecia is a blanket term for all kinds of hair loss. Alopecia can be seen in woman and men, and in all nationalities. However, certain beauty habits and genetic factors cause black women in particular to be susceptible to more forms of hair loss. The good news is many of these forms of alopecia are not permanent and can be treated.

Identification

African-American hair is highly textured and dry. This causes it to be extremely susceptible to damage and breakage. Hair loss can start in the front near the hairline, the crown of the head, the sides of the head or all over the head. In addition, the hair loss can be patchy or thinning in appearance.

Causes

Factors that cause alopecia are stress, traction, chemical damage or illness. Stress can cause more hair than usual to enter into resting stage, which will cause them to fall out. At any given time at least 10 percent to 20 percent of our hair is in this resting stage; this is the hair we see in a brush. Stress causes a shock to the system, which makes more hair enter this stage than usual. This is called telogen effluvium. Another common cause of alopecia in black women is traction caused by wearing tight ponytails, extensions or extremely tight braids. Wearing tight hairstyles causes the hair to the tug from the follicle; over time, this causes damage to the follicle, which results in hair loss all round the hairline.

Hair loss due to using harsh chemicals, such as relaxers or perms, may cause burns on the scalp. These burns form scar tissue inside of the hair follicles causing permanent hair loss. Hair loss as a result of this is called cicatricial alopecia or scarring alopecia. Another form of alopecia that affects black woman is androgenic alopecia. Androgenic alopecia, also called male pattern hair loss, affects women who have entered menopause and those who have medical conditions that cause a shift in sex hormones.

Symptoms

Symptoms of traction alopecia are extreme thinning around the hairline and bald patches at the hairline. Symptoms of androgenic alopecia are diffused thinning all over the head or thinning hair on the crown. Symptoms of cicatricial alopecia are patchy hair loss, shiny smooth areas on the scalp and scarring or scalp damage. Symptoms of telogen effluvium include noticeable hair thinning.

Treatments

In some cases, the cause of the hair loss must be taken care of before the hair can restore its growth. However, in cases of severe or localized hair loss, you may be told to use Minoxidil 2 percent topical treatment. This is an ointment, lotion or foam you use on the scalp every day to help restore hair growth. You can purchase this product over the counter under the name Rogaine. Another medication used to treat hair loss, in particular androgenic alopecia, is Tagamet. Although this medication is used to treat peptic ulcers, according to the American Hair Loss Association it has shown a powerful anti-androgen effect, which may work well in treating this form of alopecia.

Prevention

African-American hair needs lots of moisture to prevent breakage and damage. Use moisturizing shampoo when washing to restore the hair’s natural oils, and do not wash your hair any more than three times in a week. In addition to this, moisturize your hair daily using natural oils such as almond, aloe, coconut or avocado. Do not wear you hair in tight styles. If you suspect you have an infection of the scalp such as ringworm, get it treated straight away to prevent excessive hair loss.

LaBron James flashes the world!

LeBron James gave viewers a whole different kind of show on Thursday night during NBA championship game four between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Golden State Warriors.

In an interview shot courtside, James adjusted his shorts and underwear, accidentally flashing the camera in the process. It was only for a split second, but long enough for thousands of screenshots to be taken. Don't know what all the hype is all about, it's just a penis🍆😜

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Another baby bombshell! It turns out Dwayne's baby mama ALSO has two children with THIS sexy sitcom star!

Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade just got engaged, but their extended family tree just keeps getting more complicated. And more star-studded.
On December 30, Dwyane confirmed that he had fathered a child with another woman during a time when he and Gabrielle were on a break. The next day, TMZ reported that his baby mama is a woman named Aja Metoyer, and that Aja named her son Xavier Zechariah Wade. The site added that Aja also has two other sons.

 

But that’s not even the half of it. Just hours later, TMZ updated its original story to say that sources tell them the father of Aja’s other children is none other than actor Damon Wayans Jr, who currently plays Coach on the Zooey Deschanel comedy New Girl.

Like we said, this family tree is getting really complicated. In addition to New Girl, Damon starred as Brad on the just-cancelled comedy Happy Endings. He’s also the son of Damon Wayans, which makes him part of one of Hollywood’s best-known comedic families, tied to the likes of In Living Color, White Chicks, and The Scary Movie franchise.
TMZ adds that Damon is very involved in his kids’ lives. And considering that Dwyane also plans to be very involved in little Xavier’s life, we’d say there’s a very good chance that the two will cross paths. Is it just us, or is this starting to sound like the makings of a perfect reality show? We know we’d watch. Just tossing that out there...

Is Porsha Stewart Ready to Date in 2014? Her Answer May Surprise You!

With a brand-new year ahead and a fresh divorce in place, is Porsha Stewart ready to hit the Atlanta dating scene? According to a recent exchange on Twitter, The Real Housewives of Atlanta newbie is more than ready.

When one of her fans asked her if she thought she would be dating in 2014, Porsha responded, "absolutely lol." You can't get any more clear than that and the "lol" at the end almost implies that it would be ridiculous if she wasn't ready to jump back in the game. Even though it's been less than a year since the couple announced their split — or rather, since Porsha learned that Kordell was calling it quits via Twitter — we have to say that we're not entirely surprised to see Porsha moving on so fast. After all, she is young, beautiful, and loves to have fun, and deep down, she probably knows that Kordell wasn't the right guy for her. In fact, Porsha already dipped her toe back in the dating pool during 2013 when she let Steve Harvey set her up with an eligible bachelor.

 Even if the experiment resulted in just one night out, a girl's gotta start somewhere and it was a good first step for Porsha as far as getting her groove back.We sincerely hope that Porsha finds her perfect match in 2014, someone who respects her and allows her the freedom to be both a mother and a career woman. In the meantime, though, there's nothing wrong with Porsha enjoying the single life and playing the field. Here's to many first dates in 2014!

 

Divorces: Is Will Smith’s Matrimony-dom With Jada In Danger Because Of Freaky Pics With Becky Co-Star?

     Will Smith and his Focus co-star, beauty Margot Robbie, got too close at a New Orleans party last month and their salacious photo booth pictures that were meant to stay private, prove it.



According to Radar Online reports:



The Australian actress nuzzled with Jada Pinkett-Smith‘s hubby behind the curtain of the photo booth, suggestively lifting her shirt and exposing her bra as Will lifted his and pressed his bare chest against her.
    “He wasn’t acting like a married man; he gave no signs that he was in a committed relationship,” an eyewitness of the scandalous scene told the magazine.

    “What kind of married man would go into a photo booth with a 23-year-old girl and start to undress?”

    Jada wasn’t present at the party held on Oct. 25, begging the question: Could this be the final straw in their already troubled marriage?

    “When we did our audition together, we had a natural chemistry,” Will previously said of his co-star. “I think it’s going to be a lot of fun.”

    After weeks on the New Orleans set together the two got intimately close at the October party in question, the magazine claims.

    “Once they pulled the curtain back to take the pictures, they let their inhibitions run wild, laughing, hugging and nuzzling each other in the dark,” the eyewitness said.

    “Margot directed Will before each pose. First the ordered him to act like a gangster. Then she covered her face with a masquerade mask and leaned into his chest. Next, she asked Will to take a sexy picture with her, as she pulled up her shirt and exposed her lingerie for Will and the camera.

    “They were hanging all over each other, laughing like they were a new couple in love,” the source continued. “Will had just gotten done working for the day, so he definitely wasn’t intoxicated in any way — he knew what he was doing.”

    The scandalous couple didn’t wait for their photos to be printed and Will’s assistant later materialized and confiscated them, Star says.

    “Will and Margot never showed up back on set or attended the night’s festivities with the rest of the crew,” the insider revealed.

    “After they left the party, they were gone all night.”

    To see the shocking and sexy photos of Will and Margot’s photo booth session, pick up the latest issue of Star magazine on newsstands everywhere Thursday.

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Chilli Launches Petition to Stop Cyberbullying

TLC star Chilli launches a petition to stop cyber bullying due to online criticism of her son's sexuality

Here's the blog that caused Chilli to start this campaign and their apology to her 

Celebrity children under 18 are off limits to scrutinizing bloggers, says TLC's Rozanda "Chilli" Thomas via a Change.org petition.
The singer recently started the online campaign against cyberbullying, citing one site in particular for posting upsetting comments about her 16-year-old son. "I can't describe the anger I felt at my son being ridiculed continuously by MediaTakeOut.com," Chilli wrote."My son had no choice in who his mother was just like many other celebrity kids do not. It isn’t fair that our children have to deal with cyberbullying because of the career choice of their parents. Anyone under the age of 18 should not be ridiculed or targeted by MediaTakeOut.com or any other website." 
She added that it's not just a matter of pride, it's a health issue for the child and the community. "Kids who experience bullying are more likely to experience mental health issues that affect their ability to sleep, eating patterns, loss of interest in activities, health complaints, and decreased academic achievement. These issues can continue to persist in the victim through adulthood. In a minimal number of cases targets of bullying may retaliate by using extreme violence. For instance, 12 out of the 15 school shooters in the 1990s were victims of bullying. Victims of bullying are also 2 to 9 times more likely to consider committing suicide."
Fred Mwangagahunga, editor of MediaTakeOut, has since issued a public apology and a promised to "take action" against the staffer responsible for the posts and put in place "safeguards" to make sure it doesn't happen again.
"MediaTakeOut.com has a strict policy against criticizing children, whether children of celebrities or otherwise. It's not clear how an article that clearly violated our stated policy was published, but rest assured that I will get to the bottom of it," he wrote. "Our sincere apologies go out to Tron, Chilli, his family and anyone else that were offended by our comments." As of press time, the petition has over 2,000 signatures. Hats off to you momma!~ See this and other story's https://www.facebook.com/pages/HairConnections-Blog/256310311054838

Ciara Pregnant, Baby Bump PHOTOS? 'Body Party' Singer Flaunts Bigger Stomach During Abu Dhabi Festival

Poor Thang! Ci-Error is so sad that we broke her baby news before she could attention slore it up with a major media announcement. According to Sandra Rose reports: Over the weekend I received yet another confirmation from an industry insider that pop singer Ciara is pregnant with rapper Future’s 5th or 6th baby. The confirmation came from an executive at Ciara’s record label, who obviously doesn’t read my blog on a regular basis. “Ciara pregnant,” he texted. “I know,” I text him back. During a follow-up phone call, the industry veteran shared how Ciara and Future are “excited” about their bundle of joy. He said they wanted a popular website to break the news of her first pregnancy — and how disappointed they were that the blogs spilt the TEA first. Several national media outlets are anxious to break the pregnancy news right now. But Ciara wanted to wait until she’s a married woman… to distance herself from Future’s other groupie baby mamas who all had their children out of wedlock. Though it isn’t confirmed, rumor has it that Future sired 5 children out of wedlock. Future addressed Ciara’s pregnancy in an interview on Hot 93.7. Without outright denying anything, he said simply, “it’s a rumor.” But it’s no coincidence that Ciara and Future announced their quickie engagement out of the blue last week — less than a year after they started dating. Ciara’s mini baby bump was on full display when Ciara hit the stage for Abu Dhabi’s “Beats on the Beach” last week. Cici wore thick leather outfits that were layered to conceal the baby bump. Cici has become something of an expert at holding her stomach in. But every now and then she is forced to exhale. “Every now and then she is forced to exhale”! Breathe girl… Well best of luck to CiCi on getting hitched before she pops that thang — have a great happily ever after with your hubby, baby and five stepkids. - Pic at top and story from Bossip.com

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Evelyn Lozada-Chad Johnson Split Detailed on Emotional Basketball Wives Premiere!

 Evelyn Lozada wed the NFL star in mid-2012, but they split just six  weeks later after a fight that ended with him arrested for domestic violence. Accused of infidelity after she allegedly found a condom receipt in the car, Chad Johnson head-butted her during the ensuing, heated argument.

 Monday's Basketball Wives premiere showed Lozada deciding to with her story and meeting with her publicist to schedule a series of interviews. There was a dramatic dinner with her castmates to discuss her relationship and a heart-to-heart between Lozada and her daughter Shaniece.

 It was Shaniece who advised her mom not to reconcile with Johnson.  “I don’t really think that’s a good idea,” Shaniece told Evelyn, who was considering doing so, adding that, “I didn’t like him from the beginning.”Lozada’s daughter added later that her decision to file for divorce immediately after suffering bruises at her then-husband’s hand was the right one. “I’m proud of you,” said Shaniece.“And I’m sure there’s a lot of other women who are proud too. Starting over isn’t so bad. We’ll start over
together.”

Not that it was easy. Evelyn Lozada has admitted that had the domestic violence remained private, she likely would’ve stayed with her husband. “I had physical scars. Obviously, I had to go to the hospital. I’m going to admit if there wasn’t, I probably would have went right back in
 that house." "Would have brushed it under the rug. I wouldn’t have wanted the world to know,” she told Access Hollywood. “It’s still difficult even though it was a year ago."

"That was right after it happened. It was hard. I’m trying to move on with my life and now the show’s airing, so just having to deal with it all over again…”Though Evelyn shared that she was a bit relieved when Chad took responsibility for the incident, he recently suggested that he was just playing his part.

As for reports that the two may still reconcile, Lozada says that while she and Johnson are on better terms these days, there is no way it's happening.“I’m moving on with my life. He’s moving on with his life,” she said. “I’m glad things are where they’re at.

Basketball Wives Recap: Damage Control

 

This is going to be good, y'all!  The mean girls are back with tagalong Suzie Ketcham trailing not far behind.  It will be interesting to see if Evelyn Lozada, Shaunie O'Neal, and Tami Roman can keep their promise to keep tempers in check.  Newbie Tasha Marbury is also going to be thrown into the craziness, but not this week.  Of course, first VH1 needs to explain away Ev & Ocho.
A bittersweet melody plays as we're treated to a photo montage of Evelyn and Chad Johnson's wedding peppered with redacted police reports and Chad's mugshot.  A somber Evelyn tells of her brother-in-law's death two days after she learned of Chad's cheating and the subsequent head butt that left her with several stitches in her forehead.  She feels like people blamed her for ruining Chad's career.  Is this Basketball Wives or the lead in for a 20/20 special?

Blaming the media for her negative portrayal as a hothead, Evelyn has taken a break from Twitter in an effort to collect her thoughts, and she is prepping for two interviews that will share her side of the story.  She's meeting with her publicist to discuss her story, and dare I say I'm actually feeling sorry for Evelyn?  On the day of her televised sit-down, a very conservative and demurely dressed Evelyn is prepping for her interview.  She calls her mom for words of encouragement.
A teary Evelyn goes to visit her mother the following day, and she's still mourning the loss of her brother-in-law and her marriage. Damn!  I'm getting teary.  Thanks a heap, VH1.  Evelyn is concerned that people are going to think she provoked his behavior, and her mother reveals that Chad has been texting her.  He tells her mother that he was trying to restrain her when she was going off on him for cheating after three weeks of marriage.  Evelyn's mother responds to Chad that she is extremely disappointed in his behavior, and Evelyn knows she's secretly hoping that her daughter and Chad will work out their problems. However, Evelyn is still livid with Chad for not publicly taking full responsibility for the incident and allowing her to look like a loose cannon in the media.

Tami and Shaunie are meeting up to discuss how they are consciously aware of how their behavior effects others.  Tami wants to pause before she does or says anything rash, while Nostrils is ready to shed her quiet, soft spoken (oh please) demeanor in favor of being much more opinionated.  A very calm and robot-like Tami (is she medicated?) is under a lot of financial hardships due to her ex-husband not contributing and her mother's illness.  She wells up, sharing that the doctors aren't giving her mom much more time.  Man, VH1 is certainly working overtime to make us feel sympathetic to the mean girls!
Evelyn goes to visit her daughter, and Shaniece inquires as to whether Chad has signed the divorce paper yet.  He is, of course, dragging his feet.  Shaniece hopes that her mom isn't harboring any hopes of a reconciliation, and she reminds her mom that she's been vocal about her dislike for Chad since he started dating her mom.  Evelyn tries to defend Chad, but Shaniece isn't buying any of it.  She'd never marry someone that her mother didn't approve of, but her mom was quick to marry Chad in spite of her objections.  Shaniece never trusted him.  How did Evelyn raise such a mature, well-spoken, insightful daughter?  Let's give Shaniece a spin-off, please!

Shaunie is baking and playing therapist to Evelyn.  Evelyn explains that she knows Chad loves her, and she's no longer mad at him.  She just can't forgive him.  Chad is still vying for Evelyn's affections.  Shaunie is proud of Chad for not giving up, although she thinks he needs to work on himself.  Evelyn feels like her soul is intertwined with Chad's, and I do wonder if she'll ever entertain a rekindled relationship with him.
The fierce foursome is meeting for drinks, and Suzie is talking about her extensive jaw surgery.  Right out of the gate, Tami jokes that she's not sure if she's on board with Suzie's new face, and Suzie admits that she's been celibate for ten months…probably because her mouth has been wired shut.  Thanks for the update, Suz!  Let's cut to the chase, though.  Tami wants the down low on Evelyn's divorce.  Her friend will open up to Iyanla, but she's yet to tell Tami the whole story.  Shame.
Basically, it wasn't finding out that Chad was cheating that upset Evelyn the most, it was that he didn't tell her.  If he was going to be a crappy husband, he needed to be more discreet so she wouldn't be humiliated in public.  Evelyn reveals that Chad is trying to get to her via subliminal Twitter messages.  Did Shaunie just say that was sweet?  Tami encourages Evelyn to give him a second chance, and she has to rely on faith since she has no guarantees that Chad won't get violent again.

Suzie can't believe her ears–no man should ever head butt a woman!  She thinks her friend could do so much better. Unfortunately, she can't vocalize this since she can barely move her mouth.  Who knew that Suzie would be the voice of reason? I'm not sure I'm on board with this change of pace!  Shaunie asks if Tami would give her daughter the same advice.  Of course, she would!  She wants to see Rihanna and Chris Brown back together too.  Who is this woman?  Tami believes that Chad now knows there are repercussions to his behavior since she did leave.  He made a mistake, and he's trying.  Oh Lord, Tami.  I think I liked you better when you bat shiz violent.  Suzie agrees with me.
TELL US-WHAT DID YOU THINK OF LAST NIGHT'S EPISODE?  DO YOU THINK THE WOMEN HAVE CHANGED?  COULD YOU BELIEVE TAMI'S ADVICE?

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Evelyn Lozada’s split from Chad Johnson was the focal point of the Basketball Wives Season 5 premiere, rehashing the developments of last year.
Ones that are clearly still raw, despite time partially healing the wounds.

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Evelyn Lozada wed the NFL star in mid-2012, but they split just six weeks later after a fight that ended with him arrested for domestic violence.
Accused of infidelity after she allegedly found a condom receipt in the car, Chad Johnson head-butted her during the ensuing, heated argument.
Monday's Basketball Wives premiere showed Lozada deciding to go public with her story and meeting with her publicist to schedule a series of interviews.
There was a dramatic dinner with her castmates to discuss her relationship and a heart-to-heart between Lozada and her daughter Shaniece.
It was Shaniece who advised her mom not to reconcile with Johnson.
“I don’t really think that’s a good idea,” Shaniece told Evelyn, who was considering doing so, adding that, “I didn’t like him from the beginning.”
Lozada’s daughter added later that her decision to file for divorce immediately after suffering bruises at her then-husband’s hand was the right one.
“I’m proud of you,” said Shaniece.“And I’m sure there’s a lot of other women who are proud too. Starting over isn’t so bad. We’ll start over together.”
Not that it was easy. Evelyn Lozada has admitted that had the domestic violence remained private, she likely would’ve stayed with her husband.
“I had physical scars. Obviously, I had to go to the hospital. I’m going to admit if there wasn’t, I probably would have went right back in that house."
"Would have brushed it under the rug. I wouldn’t have wanted the world to know,” she told Access Hollywood. “It’s still difficult even though it was a year ago."
"That was right after it happened. It was hard. I’m trying to move on with my life and now the show’s airing, so just having to deal with it all over again…”
Though Evelyn shared that she was a bit relieved when Chad took responsibility for the incident, he recently suggested that he was just playing his part.
As for reports that the two may still reconcile, Lozada says that while she and Johnson are on better terms these days, there is no way it's happening.
“I’m moving on with my life. He’s moving on with his life,” she said.
“I’m glad things are where they’re at.”
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Black Hair Care Tips for the Active Woman

African American women cannot afford to let the excuse “I don’t want to mess up my hair” keep them from meeting the recommended guidelines for physical activity. It is well know that African American women have higher rates of being either overweight or obese when compared to their peers. A main contributor to this occurrence is lack of exercise. Several barriers have been cited as reasons why African American do not workout including time, environment and finances. A new barrier recently researched is hair care maintenance. A survey conducted by Wake Forest University showed that 31% of the women surveyed were less active on purpose out of concern for their hair and style maintenance. This is a valid concern since African American women spend and average of $100 on salon visits or the negative effects sweat has on their hair. Salt in the sweat can dry the hair and make it more fragile. In addition, applying excess heating due to the use of hair dryers and flat irons may cause the hair to become brittle and lead to breakage. Many hair stylists believe that high heat applied to the hair should not be done several times during the week. Below are several tips for active African American women to protect and maintain hair before and during and after workouts.
Before the workout:
For long hair, either clip the hair off the neck, with a butterfly clip or ribbon tie. Neither method will leave indentations in the hair. Women with long or short hair can tie the hair up in a cotton bandanna or scarf. However, this is not advised for those who sweat excessively in inner portions of their head. This will cause swelling for women with natural hair and will cause the hair to feel brittle for women with relaxed hair. The bottom line is to make sure the hair is off the neck and hairline.


During the workout:
It is important to stay hydrated. Without enough water, the hair will lack moisture. For women who sweat a lot, periodically pat dry the hair to remove excess sweat.
After the workout:
For all hair types and styles, apply a small amount of leave-in moisturizer. For those who wear straight hair, after applying the moisturizer, wrap the hair and keep it tied tightly till you are ready for styling. For curly hair styles, after moisturizing, wear a bonnet if the plan is to blow dry and style. No bonnet needed if the plan is to keep it curly. For those who did not sweat a lot, after unwrapping the hair, finger style or flat iron with a light serum or light pomade to add moisture and shine back to the hair. For the heavy sweaters, apply a leave in thermal conditioner before blow-drying the hair on low heat. Then apply a small amount of serum before styling.
Weekly maintenance:
The active African American women should wash and condition their hair weekly and deep condition bi-weekly. Let the conditioner sit on the hair for 15 minutes before rinsing. Make sure to get protein treatments and conditioning treatments by a stylist. This will help you maintain great looking hair.

 Live Healthier & Longer Through Cardio Exercise

A sensible diet along with Cardio Exercise is one of, if not the best way, to burn calories. If you increase your heart rate 65-80 percent its norm, (all the while maintaining that rate for 10 to 12 minutes), your body will awaken the production of fat burning enzymes. Not only will you begin to shed those unwanted pounds but you will also strengthen your heart, and boost the ability of your lungs to oxygenate your blood more proficiently. Typically people lift weights in order to build muscle mass; the heart and how it works coincides along those same lines. The more activity your heart sees through Cardiovascular training the stronger it becomes (weight lifting equates to larger muscles, just as cardio equates to a stronger healthier heart). With such activity you strengthen your heart and reduce your risk of suffering such things as heart attacks, strokes, and cardiovascular disease.
Aerobic exercise increases brain activity and is known to improve: cognitive processing velocity, general motor skills, eyesight and hearing. Improvements in your respiratory system correlate with advancements in your body’s cognitive functions- in particular your motor skills. Normal activity will also help slow down the aging process and improve mental progression. Studies have shown that a cardio program in which you dedicate approximately 15-30 minutes a day, (at least three times a week), can reduce your risk for illnesses that affect the brain such as Alzheimer’s disease. It’s a win/win situation; you reduce your risk from various diseases that negatively affect the brain, and alleviate some of the effects of stress and addictive cravings, (chocolate cake repellent). Aerobic exercise helps the neurotransmitters while increasing the amount of serotonin and dopamine to the body.
Work related stress is one of the leading causes of heart attacks and strokes. That’s why working out in general is good for you! Aside from what it does for your body, heart, and head; it can be very enriching to your life. Cardio and aerobic exercise is a self-care strategy that could aid in conquering disorders such as major depression and bi-polar disorder. And as previously mentioned cardio exercise helps increase the amount of serotonin to your brain. With a normal routine of cardio training, a healthy diet, and a positive outlook-you increase your chance for living a longer stress free life.

Story credited to:  Atlanta Personal Training Blog

Wichita, Kansas Very own Tamara T. Allen, Author of the Hottest Book on the Market!

Interview with Tamara T. Allen, author of I Crowned My Damn Self

By David Njoku
September 27, 2012


Tell us about your book, I Crowned My Damn Self.

It is a collection of Poetry that I have written over a decade, once I discovered how much I actually wrote I set a goal to have it all published one day. The poetry in my book is based off life’s personal experiences, things I seen on the news, friends that where murdered, deception of the heart, and the quest in me to find truth, and fight against social injustice. I dedicated this collection of poetry to 4 very special friends in my life who were killed due to various forms of murder. These murders were the energy behind me writing.

What genre is it?

Freelance Poetry, No rules, no guidelines

What kind of readers will it appeal to?
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