For Black Patients, Hairstyles May Harm the Scalp – Everyday Health

For Black people with tightly coiled hair, certain hair products and styles can cause major scalp woes — itchiness, flakes, even bald spots. But the problems may be reversible with culturally competent healthcare.Chesapeake, Virginia native Daree Allen Nieves, 39, has struggled for years with an intensely itchy and irritated scalp. The discomfort began when she … Read more

7 Natural Remedies for IBS – Everyday Health

These alternatives to potent prescription IBS drugs may offer relief without side effects.When you have irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), whether it’s marked by frequent bouts of diarrhea (IBS-D), constipation (IBS-C), or mixed symptoms (IBS-M), you might be willing to try anything to relieve your symptoms.Prescription medication may come with potential side effects and aren’t always as effective as … Read more