Imani Brammer

I'm not calling you a dirty person or anything, but I'm willing to bet you're not changing your sheets regularly enough. Here's the thing: There's one reason why you absolutely need to change your sheets regularly: Your skin sheds -- yes, like a…

Dreams can be pretty weird, there's no doubt about it. They are basically proof that your subconscious is always working, even when you're not fully aware of it. It's especially strange when you dream about the people you love, like, for example,…

The fall season is inching its way toward us, bringing with it its signature warm hues, nippy weather, bright orange pumpkins, and, something I'm sure you often forget about, pumpkin seeds! As much as everyone glorifies all things of the pumpkin…

As much as commercials like to make back-to-school season look enticing, you know that starting a new semester can be downright stressful. When you first think about how to deal with back-to-school stress, it's easy to get lost in all the motions…

Pillow talk is one of the most intimate things you can do in a relationship. In fact, I would say it's one of the most important elements, as it serves as the sort of behind-the scenes action that truly helps build a connection with your partner.…

Too much caffeine can leave you feeling really weird, and while you might think of  jittery hands and extreme adrenaline as obvious symptoms, copious amounts of caffeine can actually do a whole lot more to your body. Whether your drink of choice is…

Sitting still can almost feel like torture at times, so when I think of meditation, I'll admit I'm not always excited to jump into it. Although I can say that, once I'm in it, I love it, but to actually coax myself into meditation sometimes feels…

Keeping a relationship together can often feel like an entire occupation in and of itself. It takes work, even in areas that you didn't realize needed work, like going to sleep. And sometimes, it can feel daunting to figure out how happy couples…

Stress is lethal, and more importantly, it's silently lethal. Oftentimes, you're the only one who knows what you're going through. With that said, there has to be a way that you can swear stress out of your life, but at an inexpensive price, right?…

When you have places to be and deadlines to meet, the last thing you need is someone slowly strolling in front of you on the street. As a native New Yorker, I speak for all the speedy walkers of this city when I say slow walkers are the bane of our…

Here's the thing: Stress eating is natural, and it's nothing at all to be ashamed of in any sense. What's not OK, however, are the usual feelings that come after you engage in some serious stress eating -- more stress, because food probably wasn't…

The morning is probably the most crucial time of your entire day, because it's your one chance to set the tone for whatever the next several hours have in store for you. If you do it right, you can ensure that your whole day is stress-free. To say…

Vision boards are awesome and all, but take it from me, you don't need the traditional version of the craft to be inspired. In fact, you can make it so that your entire life is one, tangible, living, breathing influence of creativity and…

Next to taking a shower and getting a massage, washing your hair can feel like the ultimate therapeutic session. However, is it really self-care if the very shampoo you are using to wash your strands is actually pretty damaging? The truth is, there…

It's the ugly cry that gets you. It's the one where your body feels like it's contracting, when you have your full Kim Kardashian face on, unashamed of how unattractive your cry may be. The truth, no matter how ugly it may be, crying feels good.…

“Don't look at the solar eclipse or else you will go blind!”—that's probably all you've been hearing regarding the earth, the moon and the sun's alignment today right? But what about if it's not even sunny where you are? Would you still be able to…

So you may have already heard of one of the greatest events (if not the greatest event) that could take place in the universe, and that is The Great American Eclipse. For a quick refresher, The Great American Eclipse, also known as the solar…

The Great American Eclipse viewing is today and we could not be any more excited. However, if you are anything like me, then you may have people up and down your Facebook timeline asking, “How can I see the solar eclipse without glasses? What do I…

Dandruff may be the biggest bane of hair existence that you could ever encounter, and for some reason, this common scalp condition is persistent. It's like, no matter what you try, your scalp still won't give in. But guess what: You can try home…

There's something about the phrase “going back to school” that tends to inspire a universal sense of dread, especially for those who already struggle with anxiety. For some, going back to school may mean time away from parents, a new start, and the…