Grains of Gratitude By Kristie Kennedy Breath by breath, inhale and exhale deeply… This is how I intentionally pause during a highly demanding and merciless schedule. In order to cultivate a lifestyle of gratitude it is vital to slow down long enough to express thankfulness on a daily basis. I am no stranger to adversity Continue Reading
Cultivate a Zen State of Mind By Kayla Moses-David Peace, Love and Light to you Beloved! I am Lady Kay, A Wife, Mother, Student, Manager, Dance Instructor, Yoga Instructor, Performer and a Writer for AFIYA Magazine! As one can assume, based upon these titles and the responsibilities that come along with them, I am a Continue Reading
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
AMANDIA REESE CRAIG: MAKING MOVES IN THE WORLD OF BEAUTY AND FASHION Celebrity fashion stylist Amandia Reese Craigis leaving her mark in the fashion and beauty industry. As the owner and creative director of Artisyles Boutique and the co-owner of Glensford Beauty Academy, she has worked diligently at her craft while achieving success in Continue Reading
Understanding Sickle Cell Disease w/ Chris Wells, MSW 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 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
No Limits on Transformation w/ IFBB Figure Pro Cheryl Davis After taking a glance of a photo of Cheryl Davis, there is no denying that she has dedicated herself to her craft. As a fitness coach, personal trainer and accomplished figure competitor, Davis has used her achievements in the world of bodybuilding and her knowledge Continue Reading
The Epidemic of Sugar: A Pathway to Diabetes By Doniss Hicks, RD “Sugar Diabetes” A long time ago, before I became a Registered Dietitian, I used to hear my elders talking about “sugar”. At that time, I had no idea what “sugar” was other than the white sugar that my family and everybody I knew Continue Reading
