When you first walk into Firehawk Yoga Studio you are instantly filled with a feeling of peace. The vast open area, which is lit by an abundance of natural sunlight, creates a space that brings about warm and uplifted emotions. It is a space that owner Ona Hawk has used as a means to educate Continue Reading
Allow yourself to indulge in these simple and sweet at-home spa treatments. These quick, natural DIY-remedies only require a few home ingredients and can easily be modified to suit your preferences. Almond Honey Mask 1 tbsp honey 1 tsp almond oil Mix both ingredients together and dab around eyes to treat dark circles and puffiness. Continue Reading
As startling as it is, heart disease is the number one killer of women, and with February being American Heart Month, it is important to be aware of its causes as well as to take the necessary precautions to be in your best health. Below are a few statistics from the Center for Disease Control Continue Reading
Butternut Squash Soup Serves: 6-8 Ingredients 3½ lb butternut squash (4 cups roasted) 2 cups chicken broth 1 cup onions, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced ¼ cup half-and-half ½ teaspoon black pepper ½-1 teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon sage ¼ cup butter READ MORE IN THE PREMIERE ISSUE AFIYA MagazineAFIYA Magazine looks to enhance the awareness Continue Reading
5 Reasons to Show More Affection Life can sometimes get in the way of us expressing our loving emotions to those who mean the most to us. We can all agree that this lack may not be good for our emotional health, but did you know that it can hurt us physically? Studies have proven Continue Reading
Goal-setting—at times it can seem like a double-edged sword. The anticipation of embarking on a new journey for yourself can be wonderfully fulfilling. At the same time, you are faced with the reality of having to make (some big) changes and honest commitments to yourself regarding future life choices. The fact of the matter is, Continue Reading
Healthy Eating on a Budget Many of us have dealt with the issue of having to choose between paying more to eat healthy or saving money by choosing the less nutritious route. Unfortunately, this battle between our pockets and our health tends to happens more often than it should. Making the effort to eat a Continue Reading
Without a doubt, it is ideal to receive all of our key nutrients through our diet, but for most of us, it doesn’t always happen that way. As women, there are certain changes our bodies go through which require that we pay special attention to what our diet is providing us. This way we can Continue Reading
By Felicia S.W. Thomas The ticket price of a brand new 2014 luxury vehicle starts somewhere around $38,200.00. One year later, its worth is less than half. A high-end designer blouse might fetch 20% of its value a year later, at a consignment shop or a single dollar bill at a garage sale. Today, Continue Reading
By Ariel-Nicole I started studying sex a little over three years ago. More than just the statistics about sexually transmitted diseases, you know, the things no one talks about, like loss of desire, sexual anxiety, how to perform a sexual act, intimacy issues, etc. I was already a therapist and counselor but didn’t really know Continue Reading
