Forbidden Cures By Tangela Y. Adams CHC Cancer, one of the most dreaded words in the English language, instantly brings on a feeling of dread and despair. As a society, we have been automatically conditioned to think that cancer is the ultimate death sentence. Traditional medicine has consistently given us the option of surgery, radiation, Continue Reading
Can Yoga Help With Depression? By Sherrell Moore-Tucker 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 Continue Reading
SICKLE CELL AWARENESS How Proper Nutrition Plays a Role By Michelle Maxwell, MS, RD As a dietitian in a predominantly African American county, I have seen my fair share of clients with Sickle-cell anemia (SCA) or clients who carried the trait. Unlike my diabetic or hypertensive clients, there really isn’t a clear diet plan I Continue Reading
Aloe Vera: The Miracle Plant By Rashida A. Marshall 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 Continue Reading
The De-stress Blueprint By Tangela Yvette Adams CHC Everyone has faced stress at one time or another. Stress can be a hard opponent to conquer but not an impossible one. It is important to note that there is both good and bad stress. Healthy stress helps us to focus so we can follow through in Continue Reading
Breastfeeding Awareness How Diet Plays a Part in Healthy Breast Milk By Michelle Maxwell, MS, RD As we celebrate Breastfeeding Awareness Month and approach World Breastfeeding Awareness Week, we usually focus so much on giving the information on why mom’s should breastfeed, and may not always give answers to the common questions that help moms be Continue Reading
How Yoga Can Help Stroke Survivors? By Sherrell Moore-Tucker In recent years there has been more awareness on recognizing when someone is having a stroke than in the past, and I believe that speaks to our evolution as a society. Health is at the forefront in many regards and not just the recognition and prevention Continue Reading
NURTUROLOGY Nurturing the Spirit of Holistic Living & Healthy Families By Rashida A. Marshall “If I am in harmony with my family, that’s success.” This short and simple Ute proverb holds such a strong meaning as it relates to building and strengthening a family unit and is an idea that must be carried within Continue Reading
AMERICAN HEART MONTH Stay Informed. Stay Healthy Each year during the month of February, American Heart Month is observed to bring attention to a major issue—heart disease. According to the American Heart Association, heart disease is the number one killer of American women, affecting over 6 million women and leaving close to 40 million at Continue Reading
Eat Well, America! American Diabetes Month By Michelle Maxwell, MS, RD November is American Diabetes Month, and this year’s theme is “Eat Well, America!” Sounds simple, right? It’s not only an easy instruction, but it also shows how diet plays a major role in the fight against diabetes. Before we speak on how to eat Continue Reading
