On WittedRoots.com, the Holistic Health category highlights informed articles that explore the various interconnected aspects of individual life that tie into their mental health + emotional wellness.
Yoni Steaming Benefits: Alternative Care For Our Sacred Space
As women of color, we are often directed by society on how to best deal with our physical and reproductive care without knowing the serious ramifications. It is no surprise that people of color have a tumultuous relationship with the…
Self Pleasure: Kicking The Stigma Of Female Masturbation
The M-word, masturbation (women self pleasure), can be a very touchy subject. It still remains a major taboo despite the fact that the world has become more open about sexuality. This idea of touching yourself can make even the most…
How To Sleep Better: I Solve My Problems By Going To Bed
Stressed? Go to bed. Broke? Go to bed. Can’t focus? Go to bed. Having one of those really horrible days where all you want to do is just go to sleep? Yeah…you should probably just go to bed. Disclaimer: I…
Black Women Do Yoga and Pilates, Too
My Yoga Experience Prior to attending college, I thought of yoga as an activity for white women. Whether it was on TV or in magazines, those were the women I often saw flocking to yoga studios in search of their…
How To Take Care Of Yourself: Sustainable Female Rituals
Growing up, I associated rituals almost exclusively with religion. Rituals were performed during festivals, or to commemorate auspicious personal occasions like a housewarming or buying a new car, and to mark rites of passage like coming of age, getting married,…
Emotional Eating Disorder: Am I Eating My Feelings?
What is emotional eating disorder?: any of a range of psychological disorders characterized by abnormal or disturbed eating habits (such as anorexia nervosa). Perhaps I should begin by admitting that this piece is way behind the deadline. I committed to…
Benefits Of Female Orgasm: Improve Your Health Through Sexual Pleasure
If It Feels So Good, Why Don’t We Know More About It? An orgasm feels good. Better than your favorite food when you’re starving, finding money in your pocket and even better than beating the final level of that game…
Benefits Of Yoga For Women: How Does Yoga Help You?
The benefits of yoga for women of color are many, but they are not usually maximized. A number of studies have identified how yoga, breathing, and meditation help with a variety of afflictions. Different forms of yoga have helped people…
Spirituality For Beginners: Healing The Mind And Body
What do you think of when you hear “Spirituality For Beginners”? If you were raised religious, particularly under Christianity, you may mistrust the word spiritual. Taking a step back from your beliefs for a moment, consider the word and open…
How To Be More Mindful When Your Mind’s Full?: The Solace In Silence
Be mindful, you don’t always need to fill the void, finding solace in silence can be a worth wild experience. I’ve always loved the sound of nothing. Most times I can’t get to actually enjoy silence like I’d want to…