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
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
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
Yoga For Expecting Mothers Mental, Emotional, and Physical Conditioning for your New Journey Anything in 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 Continue Reading
Jenné Claiborne of Sweet Potato Soul Putting a Fun and Creative Twist on Veganism Born and raised in Atlanta, Jenné Claiborne grew up in a household amongst those who enjoyed to cook. With a father and grandmother who were cooks, Jenné started cooking while spending time in the kitchen with her loved ones. At a Continue Reading
Originally from Ohio, designer Kandis May has always found herself surrounded by fashion and the art of creating clothes. Since the age of eight, after her mother, Gale May, began a community sewing class, Kandis has been immersed in the world of piecing together and creating clothing. As a child, Kandis’ mother would do different things Continue Reading
Sometimes a quick workout is all we need to burn off calories and feel re-energized. This 20 minute routine is great for those looking to add something new to their morning cardio, squeeze in a quick workout during the lunch break or in the midst of a hectic schedule. Requiring very little equipment, this workout Continue Reading
In a society where the voices of Black women are not always heard or listened to, more and more women of color are creating the platforms necessary to shine light on our opinions, challenges and successes. What started out as a natural friendship for Mandi Wooddruff and Tiffany Aliche has turned out to be a 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
By Kayla Moses-David Transitioning into a New Year is my favorite time in the entire three-hundred and sixty-five days! Don’t get me wrong, great things and experiences occur over a course of a year, however, there is something spectacular about the feeling of rebirth, regeneration and advancing to new levels on this sweet life journey. Continue Reading
