Listen to the article. As we age, a healthy approach to adult nutrition becomes much more important to maintain overall well-being. Chronic conditions such as heart disease, cancer, stroke, hypertension and diabetes have continued to increase over the years among adults. Studies have shown that about one half of U.S. adults currently have one of Continue Reading
As we approach the end of Childhood Obesity Awareness Month, we’d like to share some helpful tips that may assist parents and guardians in promoting good nutrition for our youth. A healthy diet offers us the benefit of lowering our risk of health conditions such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, hypertension and overweight/obesity. FACTS According to Continue Reading
The sun is out and that means it’s time to pull out the swimwear, sundresses, tanks and shorts! We know it’s important to care for our skin using the right products to maintain its health and look, but our diet can play a large role in that as well. As the old saying goes, “you Continue Reading
Cetta Barnhart is connecting to the community in ways that are unique and valuable. As the owner of Seed Time Harvest Farms, a fresh produce delivery service, she is using her platform to not only promote the value of healthy eating of farm fresh local foods, but she is also educating those along her path Continue Reading
Sexual health is a delicate topic and one that isn’t usually the first to come up in conversation. An important aspect of our overall being, sexual health often times may be the last thing we acknowledge when problems arise due to shame, embarrassment, confusion, or other personal reasons. A variety of factors can come into Continue Reading
With a lively and enthusiastic energy that simply cannot be ignored, Kanika Nikki Utley is an indication of what we can achieve and become once we connect with to our inner power. With a background that has taken her across the world and connected her with people from all over, she has discovered where her Continue Reading
With May bringing Mental Health Awareness to the forefront, we took the time to speak with Holistic Mental Health Therapist and Author, Brandi Jackson, about the valuable work she does and the ways in which we can nurture our mental and emotional well-being. AFIYA: Please share more about your background as a Holistic Mental Health Continue Reading
There is no way to be in the same space as Dr. Asha Fields Brewer and not sense the robust energy which she carries. Known to most as Dr. Asha, she is the force behind Healthy Conversations which encompasses a myriad of ventures all focused on promoting healthy dialogues within the community. As an author, Continue Reading
The postpartum journey can often feel a bit foreign when it comes to adjusting to your new world. Re-learning your body after carrying your precious bundle may also be something that takes time getting used to. More important than rushing back to the gym is the ability to strengthen the foundation of what allows us Continue Reading
The Aloe Vera plant is one of the oldest plants mentioned in history. With its many health benefits and medicinal properties, it is widely regarded for its amazing healing properties. Some of the oldest written reports of the use of aloe date back to 6000 years to Ancient Kemet {Egypt}. It’s been noted that Cleopatra Continue Reading
