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
Living It Healthy By Antoinette Ouattara, MPH, CHHC, Holistic Nutritionist, Certified Health Coach Do you feel overwhelmed by the amount of information on dieting, detoxing and healthy eating that is pumped out by the media as the New Year approaches? Well, you are not alone as many people are confused and feel bombarded by the 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
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
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
No Limits on Transformation w/ IFBB Figure Pro Cheryl Davis After taking a glance of a photo of Cheryl Davis, there is no denying that she has dedicated herself to her craft. As a fitness coach, personal trainer and accomplished figure competitor, Davis has used her achievements in the world of bodybuilding and her knowledge Continue Reading
Beyond the Stretch By Sherrell Moore-Tucker When you think about stretching your body what comes to mind? For many of us, we envision bending over and touching our toes, a runner’s lunge or a standing quad stretch. Maybe a yoga posture comes to mind such as a deep back bend. Whatever you envision the stretch Continue Reading
Fun. Faith. Fast By Rashida A. Marshall Celebrity fitness trainer and up and coming musical artist, Jamal Gordon is paving his way in the field of health and wellness and entertainment all while inspiring others. As an artist and lifelong athlete since the age of 5, Jamal chose to enter into the field of wellness Continue Reading
Maria Gordon: A Weight Loss Inspiration By Rashida A. Marshall It requires a great deal of willpower and focus to commit to changing your life for the better, but Maria Gordon is proof that it can be done. After battling weight issues and diabetes, Ms. Gordon came to terms with her situation and realized that Continue Reading
The Fitness Representative By Rashida A. Marshall Gabori Hill, Sr. of Chicago is on a mission to represent fitness for life. A former member of the Marine Corps, Gabori is the owner and lead trainer of The Fitness Representative, a personal training business aimed at providing clients with the tools needed to improve all aspects Continue Reading
