Inhale deeply. Exhale deeply. This terminology is often heard during a yoga class, yet they are actions which are ideal for us to repeat throughout our daily lives. Deep breathing is a valuable skill with stress placing such a burden on most people. In fact, studies have shown that about 60% of illnesses and diseases Continue Reading
By Dr. Wrenn Living a healthy lifestyle is a concept that is promoted in order to combat the plethora of dieting gimmicks on the market today. One aspect of this approach is a focus on taking small steps to improve one’s health and on increasing things that are good for you—not just cutting out the Continue Reading
Poor nutrition among our children has become such an epidemic that we have two months to address it. August is Kid’s Eat Right Month followed by Childhood Obesity Awareness Month in September. Food is a touchy subject for most people, and it remains a difficult topic when talking to parents about what children should and Continue Reading
By Tifany Hill Each September we observe Sickle Cell Awareness month to shed light on a condition. According to the Centers for Disease Control, about 1 in 13 Black or African-American babies is born with the Sickle Cell Trait. AFIYA Magazine had the opportunity to speak with Carmen Cummings who has made a commitment to Continue Reading
Ovarian cancer is one of the more rare cancers that affects women. Although it doesn’t have the same incidence as others, such as lung or breast cancer, it is still very fatal. Ovarian cancer is tumor growth within the ovaries, the reproductive organs that hold on to a woman’s eggs. According to the American Cancer Continue Reading
As the weather begins to change, we’re all gearing up for our new beauty routines. With many products and tips to choose from, we spoke with beauty guru and Coil Beauty founder, Aisha Shannon-Bates. We wanted to hear her expert advice and find out what products we should have on our radar. From lipsticks to Continue Reading
Indoor cycling has gained popularity over the years due to the energetic nature of the classes and the results they bring. Classes like Spinning are designed to give students a full-on fitness experience. They consist of students riding stationary bikes while an instructor leads the commands while moving to jam-packed music. At first, it may Continue Reading
Instruction in youth is like engraving in stone. ~Moroccan Proverb Being able to enhance the community by giving back to the youth is one of the best gifts we can give that costs us nothing but our time. Recognizing that our young girls needed more guidance and support, Janay White, MSW took it upon herself Continue Reading
Let’s Heal By Darlaina Rose Like Oprah there are some things that I know for sure. (I love Oprah by the way). We are responsible for our lives and all that we experience. Period. The end. You can try to blame your parents, the job, your wife, your husband, yada, yada. Some of us even Continue Reading
Each year during the month of August, we highlight and acknowledge Breastfeeding Awareness around the country. During this time, we share more information about its benefits while offering tips and advice to mothers who are seeking to breastfeed. Although the health benefits of breastfeeding have been widely shared, greater work is needed in our community. Continue Reading
