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
Have you ever felt depressed? If so, you’re not alone. According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), major depression is one of the most common mental disorders in the United States. Additionally, women are more prone to depression versus men. Depression is clinically defined as “a period of two weeks or longer during Continue Reading
If we could label the perfect season for hair color, summertime would be my choice! Summer is the season where we let it all hang out. Before your make the jump towards coloring your natural hair, know that coloring your hair can cause damage and dryness if you do not know how to care for Continue Reading
We’re loving this Summer Fruit Bowl Smoothie to keep us refreshed! This nutritious meal includes fruits, protein powder and healthy sweetener options that satisfy our taste buds and provide a boost of energy. Another great thing about this recipe is that it also offers room for variety. This could be something that you throw together 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
If you’re looking for a new flavorful and healthy vegan meal, check out this recipe for Easy Bahamian Curry Cream Soup by Monica Coleman. Monica is a vegan chef and the owner of Mov’s Vegan Kitchen. INGREDIENTS INSTRUCTIONS FOR EASY BAHAMIAN CURRY CREAM SOUP Step 1 Wash, peel and cut your sweet potato into small Continue Reading
An informative article discussing key facts about endometriosis that women should know.
We’ve heard the saying that “we are what we eat” since we were little children. We know that food is important for building strong bodies, but we never really talk about how food affects the brain. A healthy brain diet can protect it from damage and help with repair. It can also reduce the effects 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
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a complex endocrine disorder that affects 1 in 10 women of reproductive age (age 15 – 49). It is characterized by hormone imbalance, hyperandrogenism (excess male hormone levels), and abnormal cystic growth in the ovaries. In PCOS, many small, fluid-filled cysts containing immature eggs envelope the ovaries, causing them to Continue Reading
