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The Single Woman’s Guide To Surviving Valentine’s Day

By Tanisha Dungee

Just when you thought you had recovered from the holidays, cupid rears his ugly head again. Valentine’s Day, or V-Day as I call it, where unsuspecting viewers are bombarded with advertisements for jewelry, greeting cards and other gift ideas for your valentine. But what should you do if you don’t have a valentine? Well fear not my dear singles, I have provided some tips to help you survive the dreaded heart filled holiday.

• Pamper yourself. Have a “me day” at a local spa or at home. Make sure to include a bubble bath, manicure and facial as part of your regiment. A deep tissue massage is also in order!

• Spend time with other singles. You don’t have to be alone just because cupid has passed you by. Plan a singles Valentine’s Day party or a game night. Get some of your girlfriends together and do dinner, a movie and dancing.

• Treat yourself. Don’t think that you shouldn’t have a present just because you don’t have a valentine. Go buy yourself that pair of diamond earrings on the commercial or if you like candy, buy a box of expensive chocolates. Use V-Day as an excuse to splurge on that new pair of shoes.

• Find an unlikely valentine. Send a Valentine’s Day card and candy to your favorite senior citizen or send your best friend flowers at work. Take your niece or nephew to a movie. If you take the focus off of yourself and do something nice for someone else, you may find that you can thwart some of the V-Day blahs.

Whatever you do on Valentine’s Day just remember that not having a valentine is not the end of the world. In fact, it can be a good time to just have fun with friends and indulge yourself. So this Valentine’s Day try making self love a priority.

Black Women and Hair Loss
(Part One)

Men have it so easy… Besides working and taking care of the family, most black women try to have their hair done every week or two to keep it healthy. However, for women who prefer braids and weaves and wear them on a regular basis, there may be a price-to-pay for having that long lasting or easy to manage hairstyle. The question is, at what price?

A Delawareblack reader wrote and asked me to do an article on hair loss because she is having major problems. So, I contacted a black female doctor I know, who treats women with hair loss problems, Allison Britt Kimmins, M.D., M.P.H, Board Certified in General Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery

She says, in general, the hair loss we commonly see in black females is much more common among black females than any other ethnic group. There is evidence that suggests a strong association between the use of sewn-in or glued-in weaves by black females and a type of hair loss called central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia (CCCA). Also, the use of artificial hair such as braids and extensions can contribute to hair loss, especially if extra hair is added. The extra long hair may also put a strain on your neck or cause headaches.

Although the direct cause of CCCA is not known, several anecdotal reports suggest that hair-grooming practices of black females most likely contribute to the chronic and progressive hair loss. The etiology is most likely multifactor. CCCA is a chronic and progressive scarring alopecia that most commonly affects the crown of the scalp.

It’s important for black females to limit the amount of heat used when styling or straightening the hair to prevent breakage. It is also important to limit chemical processing as much as possible.

Hair loss needs to be treated as soon as possible. The sooner the inflammatory process is halted, the better the prognosis of the hair loss. In many cases, the individual and the hair stylist are the first to recognize the hair loss and it is imperative that the person seeks treatment ASAP.

There are things you can do and supplements you can take to help strengthen weak and thinning hair. This will be covered in Part Two of Black Women and Hair Loss.

You can reach Dr. Kimmins at Chards Ford Dermatology, Crozer Medical Plaza, 300 Evergreen Drive, Suite 160, Glenn Mills, PA 19342 (Routes 202 & 1), (610) 558-1200.

Joy
Certified Fitness Professional, Nutrition and Wellness Adviser
Send questions or comments to:
Joyce’s Wellness Center
a/k/a Exercise with Joy
P.O. Box 11964
Wilmington, DE 19850
joy@joyceswellnesscenter.com

Disclaimer: The information and opinion provided in the above article is believed to be accurate and presented for informational purpose only and is not intended to treat, cure or prevent any illness or condition. The author assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions. Neither is any liability assumed by the author for damages resulting from the use of or the information contained herein. Information presented in this article should never take the place of consultation with your personal physician.

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