On February 7th of each year, National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day is observed in an effort to inform our community about HIV/AIDS. On this day we encourage regular testing and provide greater access to care for those living with HIV/AIDS. With the 2017 theme as “I Am My Brother’s and Sister’s Keeper”, the focus is Continue Reading
Every year, we make New Year’s Resolutions that most of us don’t often stick to. We set goals to lose weight, eat healthier, go to the gym, enjoy life, and quit smoking – just to name a few. But why can’t we stick to our New Year’s Resolutions and create sustainable, healthy lifestyle changes? Well, Continue Reading
LaQuinta Demous Williams is using her past experiences and weight struggles to inspire others to live better lives through her business Demous 5 Fitness. Growing up in Quincy, FL, LaQuinta dealt with hurtful words and critiques as it related to her weight. Over time it led to feelings of depression and a discontent with the 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
Build Self-Esteem and Stay on Path Towards Your Goals By Kayla Moses-David When I chose this topic I knew that what I desired to share with you would be realizations of my own sacred journey. The woman who I am today is a product of years of self-reflection, healing, refinement and cultivation. In each of Continue Reading
Anything that we set our mind towards in life requires preparation. Whether it be mental, emotional, or physical preparation, most milestones in our lives are met through much conditioning and preparation. Before running a race, training is required. Before going to college, high school courses are required. Pregnancy is no different. As the body changes Continue Reading
Being the Glue… How much is it hurting you? By L. Denise Jackson Some people say we are in a post-racial society? What do you think? For some things color really doesn’t matter. Being the Glue is one of them. Gender doesn’t even matter. For AFIYA, we will reference women only, but it isn’t limited Continue Reading
