“Look Mommy the carrots are growing!” my 4-year-old daughter exclaimed, as she squatted barefoot over our raised bed and inquisitively examined the little green shoots sticking out of the soil. “Is it time to take the baby carrots out yet?” Since they could walk, my children have helped plant, care for, and harvest fruits and Continue Reading
Start the Year in Good Health It feels good to know that we are in good health when we remain committed and attentive to our wellness. A great way to make sure that we are doing this is by addressing which significant check-ups are approaching or overdue. Speaking with the right medical professionals can reassure Continue Reading
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 to Ancient Kemet {Egypt}. It’s been noted that Cleopatra Continue Reading
ATLANTA – Four prominent female doctors of color have joined forces to launch a new television program aimed at addressing the unique health concerns and inequities in women and the Black community called The C4PEMD. Members of the esteemed panel of experts are Dr. Amber K. Brooks, Dr. Tamika Knox, Dr. LaKesha Legree, and Dr. Continue Reading
Small changes can yield big results in so many different areas of our well-being, one of which is the health of our skin. There are so many different beauty products advertised to us on a regular basis. It’s easy to forget that attaining vibrant, glowing skin is something that we can be in control of Continue Reading
Inhale deeply. Exhale deeply. This terminology is often heard during a yoga class, yet they are actions which are ideal for us to repeat throughout our daily lives. Deep breathing is a valuable skill with stress placing such a burden on most people. In fact, studies have shown that about 60% of illnesses and diseases Continue Reading
Poor nutrition among our children has become such an epidemic that we have two months to address it. August is Kid’s Eat Right Month followed by Childhood Obesity Awareness Month in September. Food is a touchy subject for most people, and it remains a difficult topic when talking to parents about what children should and Continue Reading
If someone were to ask you what your most important tool was, what would be the first thing to come to mind? Your laptop? Your vehicle? Maybe even your cell phone? While each of these things is extremely useful and serves a much needed purpose in most of our lives, what if I told you Continue Reading
Summertime is one of the best times to get together with family and friends and encourage one another to stay active. Partner or group workouts don’t always have to be complicated or full of crazy moves. Even performing the same movement with your partner and adding small variations to common exercises can be enough to Continue Reading
By Tifany Hill Each September we observe Sickle Cell Awareness month to shed light on a condition. According to the Centers for Disease Control, about 1 in 13 Black or African-American babies is born with the Sickle Cell Trait. AFIYA Magazine had the opportunity to speak with Carmen Cummings who has made a commitment to Continue Reading
