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Nicole Deggins of Sista Midwife Productions

Nicole Deggins, the founder of Sista Midwife Production, is bringing light to the conversation of doulas and motherhood. Born and raised in New Orleans, Nicole became a nurse in 1994. After working in labor and delivery, she discovered it was an area into which she wanted to delve deeper. In 1999, she went on to Continue Reading

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Fertility: Can Your Diet Play a Part?

Several women dream about the day when they can say they are eating for two as they go through pregnancy. Unfortunately, some women experience difficulties with fertility. When that issue arises, it may be time to take a look at your diet while you’re just eating for one. There are several factors that can contribute Continue Reading

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Ovarian Cancer: What to Know

Ovarian cancer is one of the more rare cancers that affects women. Although it doesn’t have the same incidence as others, such as lung or breast cancer, it is still very fatal. Ovarian cancer is tumor growth within the ovaries, the reproductive organs that hold on to a woman’s eggs. According to the American Cancer Continue Reading

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Healthy Hair 101: Refresh Your Tresses

The best place to be in a hair salon is at the shampoo bowl! The relaxing feeling of your stylist fingertips massaging your scalp in a gentle circular motion makes all your worries and stress fade away as you digress into a relaxing nap!! Scalp massages aid in creating a thriving environment for healthy hair growth. Continue Reading

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Jumpstart Your Fitness Regimen!

Rashida A. MarshallRashida A. Marshall, MS is the creator of AFIYA Magazine, a digital health and lifestyle publication for Black women. This creative venture grew out of her love for learning, teaching, and sharing valuable wellness information to help improve the quality of life. Rashida is also a Pilates and dance instructor specializing in women’s Continue Reading

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Indoor Cycling: Ride Into Fitness

Indoor cycling has gained popularity over the years due to the energetic nature of the classes and the results they bring. Classes like Spinning are designed to give students a full-on fitness experience. They consist of students riding stationary bikes while an instructor leads the commands while moving to jam-packed music. At first, it may Continue Reading

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Transform Your Health w/ Yoga

Transform Your Health w/ Yoga By Sherrell Moore-Tucker One of the great things about the wellness industry at this point and time in our society is the variety and the availability of holistic tools and techniques available for those who are seeking transformation.  That transformation may be internal, external, or both depending on where that Continue Reading

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Jackie and Janae’ of Glamour Girl Fitness!

Jackie and Janae Madison Glamour Girl Fitness Meet Jackie and Janae Madison of Glamour Girl and Mommy & Me Fitness!     Glamour Girl Fitness got started after Jackie Madison gave birth to her daughter Janae at the fabulous age of 43. Having been fit prior to giving birth, and being able to quickly return Continue Reading

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A Mother’s Love: Dealing with Postpartum Depression

A Mother’s Love: Dealing with Postpartum Depression By Sheniqka Miller A mother’s love is eternal. She can love her child more than anything. Motherhood is one of the most important parts of a woman’s life, and it requires a lot of love, dedication, commitment and energy. What happens when a mother knows these things but Continue Reading

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