November is American Diabetes Month, and this year’s theme is “Eat Well, America!” Sounds simple, right? It’s not only an easy instruction, but it also shows how diet plays a major role in the fight against diabetes. Before we speak on how to eat well, let’s take a brief look at how diabetes is affecting Continue Reading
The Evolution of Luna Love Luna of Lotus Love Talks New Ventures, Self-Growth and Keeping the Arts Alive Entering into a new a place in one’s life tends to bring about a new wave of emotions, thoughts and ideas which lead us to developing a better understanding of where we are meant to be going. Continue Reading
During the months of September and October, national observances are held for both ovarian and breast cancer. According to the Centers for Disease Control, Black women have a higher chance of dying from breast cancer than white women. Additionally, Black women are the second most commonly diagnosed group as it relates to ovarian cancer. Along Continue Reading
September is National Sickle Cell Awareness Month, a time during which the public is informed about this blood disorder. Statistics show that 1 in every 32 African Americans are born with the sickle cell trait and 1 in every 365 African Americans are born with sickle cell disease. AFIYA Magazine received the opportunity to sit Continue Reading
When the word scientist comes to mind, often times the image that may pop in our head may not resemble that of a beautiful, educated black woman, but Eunice Cofie aims to help change that perception. As the President and Chief Cosmetic Chemist of Nuekie, Eunice has already begun to lay the building blocks of Continue Reading
Young Woman on the Rise ~Shauntierra Wilson~ At the age of 16, Shauntierra Wilson has already begun to leave her impressive mark on the world. With a passion for writing, Shauntierra has already entered into the world of entrepreneurship as the author of True Survivor and the founder of EPIC Destiny Youth Foundation, a non-profit Continue Reading
Corn and Zucchini Tacos In conjunction with our Epidemic of Sugar article, Registered Dietitian Doniss Hicks shares with us quick, tasty and healthy recipe that can the risk of developing diabetes. This corn and zucchini taco recipe an easy fix that can be served during your summer get-togethers. Serves: 6 Serving size: 1 taco Preparation Continue Reading
When you think about stretching your body what comes to mind? For many of us, we envision bending over and touching our toes, a runner’s lunge or a standing quad stretch. Maybe a yoga posture comes to mind such as a deep back bend. Whatever you envision the stretch to be, I’m sure the running Continue Reading
Maria Gordon: A Weight Loss Inspiration By Rashida A. Marshall It requires a great deal of willpower and focus to commit to changing your life for the better, but Maria Gordon is proof that it can be done. After battling weight issues and diabetes, Ms. Gordon came to terms with her situation and realized that Continue Reading
Hear from our sexual health counselor, Ms. Ariel-Nicole! She took some time to do a sexual health Q&A with us, and answer some of your questions ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Q: Ariel, I came across a business that sells natural beauty and sexual health products. One product they sell is an oil that can be used in the Continue Reading
