Uterine Fibroids: Foreign Invaders By Doniss Hicks, RD The Fibroid Experience As an African-American male, I was admittedly oblivious to the devastating effects that uterine fibroids can have on the gynecological and psychological health of African-American women. I had never heard of fibroids, period. That is, until about three years ago when I was abruptly 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
I log onto my social media sites daily and am overwhelmed at the articles marketed to women to get them to put something new and foreign in their vagina. It can be difficult to sort through the good versus the bad versus the downright ugly. It can be tricky since your vagina didn’t come with Continue Reading
By Sherrell Moore-Tucker Do you remember Jane Fonda in the 80s or Step Aerobics in the 90s? It’s interesting to reflect on how things evolve and change in life, and the fitness industry is no different. As a society we’ve spent years sculpting muscles, gaining strength, and building our cardiovascular system all in the hopes Continue Reading
With spring right around the corner, it’s time to start pulling those cute sleeveless and strapless spring dresses. These four exercises are guaranteed to have your upper body looking and feeling fabulous in all of your spring attire. SEE MORE IN THE MAR/APR ISSUE AFIYA MagazineAFIYA Magazine looks to enhance the awareness and knowledge of Continue Reading
The energy displayed within an ASA! fitness class comes off like no other. From the music to the vibrant and cultural African clothing to the modern yet traditional movements, all of it transforms the workout into an experience which you’d never want to miss. Fitness and wellness though cultural expression—as so accurately explained by founder Continue Reading
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
