Grains of Gratitude By Kristie Kennedy Breath by breath, inhale and exhale deeply… This is how I intentionally pause during a highly demanding and merciless schedule. In order to cultivate a lifestyle of gratitude it is vital to slow down long enough to express thankfulness on a daily basis. I am no stranger to adversity Continue Reading
Raw Joy: Introduce Raw, Live Foods to the Holiday Feast By Tangela Yvette Adams With the holidays just around the corner wouldn’t be great to start a new holiday tradtion by intoducing raw food to the holiday table? If you’re like most people during the holidays, the last thing you’re thinking of is raw food. Continue Reading
Cultivate a Zen State of Mind By Kayla Moses-David Peace, Love and Light to you Beloved! I am Lady Kay, A Wife, Mother, Student, Manager, Dance Instructor, Yoga Instructor, Performer and a Writer for AFIYA Magazine! As one can assume, based upon these titles and the responsibilities that come along with them, I am a Continue Reading
The Evolution of Luna Love Luna of Lotus Love Talks New Ventures, Self-Growth and Keepin the Arts Alive By Rashida A. Marshall The Evolution of Luna Love Luna of Lotus Love Talks New Ventures, Self-Growth and Keeping the Arts Alive By Rashida A. Marshall Entering into a new a place in one’s life tends Continue Reading
Ovarian & Breast Cancer: Using Nutrition to Reduce Your Risk By Michelle Maxwell, MS, RD During the months of September and October, national observances are held for both ovarian and breast cancer. According to the Centers for Disease Control, Black women have a higher chance of dying from breast cancer than white women. Additionally, Black Continue Reading
Transitioning to a Vegan Diet What Should I Know By Kayla Moses-David I am a vegan and so is my family which means animal products are not a part of our diet. We have been this way for at least three years. We eat mainly fruits, vegetables, beans, nuts, seeds and minimal grains. In my Continue Reading
AMANDIA REESE CRAIG: MAKING MOVES IN THE WORLD OF BEAUTY AND FASHION Celebrity fashion stylist Amandia Reese Craigis leaving her mark in the fashion and beauty industry. As the owner and creative director of Artisyles Boutique and the co-owner of Glensford Beauty Academy, she has worked diligently at her craft while achieving success in Continue Reading
Sculpt and Tone Your Upper Body with These Exercises in Issue 5! AFIYA MagazineAFIYA Magazine looks to enhance the awareness and knowledge of wellness issues important to African-American women while providing a platform for us to grow, expand, and develop within our personal and professional lives. www.afiyamagazine.com
Cultivating a Wealth Building Mindset By Franzline Predestin-Whaley Creating wealth is something that can be attained by us all, despite what our finances may look like at the moment. When we put our heart and mind to it, the opportunities are endless in regards to what we can see flourish in our lives. Cultivating Continue Reading
Understanding Sickle Cell Disease w/ Chris Wells, MSW September is National Sickle Cell Awareness Month, a time during which the public is informed about this blood disorder. Statistics show that 1 in every 32 African Americans are born with the sickle cell trait and 1 in every 365 African Americans are born with sickle cell Continue Reading
