(ThyBlackMan.com) People of different wisdom traditions have recognized that natural spaces can affect their own energy in particular ways. Are you sensitive enough to recognize the subtle changes in energy as you walk from one area to another, such as across a meadow or along a beach? Are you able ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) Hey let me let you in on a little secret. Sleep is actually just as important as eating, drinking water, and breathing. Without sleep you stand the chance at dealing with some pretty critical consequences..some as serious as DEATH. According to a Harvard Medical School study, “sleeping less than five ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) Is a friend or loved one addicted to heroin, prescription opioids, cocaine/crack, or meth? Tragically, while in a way also reassuringly, they aren’t alone. Roughly 9.4% of the American population – as many people as were unemployed during the height of the Great Recession – have used an illicit ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) We’ve all known (and maybe secretly hated) at least one person who was lucky enough to lead a lifetime of totally carefree living while never seeming to age. Whether it was drinking, smoking, or being able to eat whatever they wanted without gaining a pound, these people seem to ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) ”Love your neighbor as yourself,” is one of the two greatest commandments (Mark 12:31). It is often quoted when someone is making a point of the importance of loving others. But the most important element of that command is, “as yourself.” If you aren’t good at loving yourself, you ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) Many people tend to associate wearing dental braces with childhood but thanks to recent improvements in technology, it is never too late to make the changes you need to achieve a winning smile and a new era of braces makes it much easier to achieve. Language needn’t be an ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) From the outside looking in, addiction is a choice.  A common misconception is that those suffering from addiction essentially made the choice to start using the substance and therefore, should have the ability to stop. Unfortunately, it’s not that simple. Though the initial use (and subsequent uses) of the ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) Struggling with a blocked nose can be torturous. It’s a health problem that is often overlooked, but can be a serious issue. If you have a blocked nose, it could be down to one of these two things: Cold/Flu Most people will experience a blocked nose when they get ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) Are you well or are you good? In English, we are taught the semantic difference. For health and fitness, though, we should aim to be ‘well’ and not ‘good’. Wellness and exercise should not be confused. Wellness is the state or condition of being in sound physical and mental ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) Our image-obsessed society that worships youthfulness and physiques resembling Greek gods and goddesses has resulted in a insecure, self-absorbed, and self-conscious society. Americans spend billions on weight loss products, gym memberships, workout videos, and cosmetic surgeries. Hollywood and the media unfairly present females as the sole participant in this ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) There is an immense double standard for judging the sexual exploits of men and women. Males who are sexually active with numerous partners are hailed as ‘ladies’ men’ – seducers of the female who are unable to deny their charm, looks, or fame. On the other hand, women who ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) Stress is a natural part of life. Just about everything in which we engage results in some type of stress. For a lot of black men in America, though, stress-triggers have most often been associated with law enforcement, poor health, and chronic unemployment. Over time, these triggers result in ...