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A Guide to Prenatal Fitness

While there are many unique and intricate facets to being a woman, one that undoubtedly impacts the course of our lives is pregnancy. During this time, our bodies undergo a multitude of changes in an effort to bring life into the world and allow for us to connect more greatly with the beauty of creation. Continue Reading

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Black Maternal Health Week 2023

News Provided by Black Mamas Matter Alliance, Inc (BMMA) NATIONAL – On Tuesday, April 11, 2023 the Black Mamas Matter Alliance, Inc. (BMMA) will kick off its 6th annual Black Maternal Health Week (BMHW23) campaign with the introduction of the organization’s new comprehensive issues and values-based policy agenda, Black Mamas Matter: In Policy and Practice. Continue Reading

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Adult Nutrition & Chronic Disease

Listen to the article. As we age, a healthy approach to adult nutrition becomes much more important to maintain overall well-being. Chronic conditions such as heart disease, cancer, stroke, hypertension and diabetes have continued to increase over the years among adults. Studies have shown that about one half of U.S. adults currently have one of Continue Reading

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Osteoarthritis: Know the Facts

The word can sometimes make people cringe, and many may think that they may never have to deal with it. But arthritis is something that could affect any one of us so it’s important that we be aware of the symptoms and causes of in order to prevent it or deal with its onset. According Continue Reading

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The Benefits of Sage for Hair Health

If we value our life, then it makes sense to minimize the amount of chemicals we pump into our body, so why not start with your hair. Nature has everything we need, and there are health benefits of sage that you may not be aware of. For example, have you tried sage on your hair? Continue Reading

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Promoting Good Nutrition for Our Youth

As we approach the end of Childhood Obesity Awareness Month, we’d like to share some helpful tips that may assist parents and guardians in promoting good nutrition for our youth. A healthy diet offers us the benefit of lowering our risk of health conditions such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, hypertension and overweight/obesity. FACTS According to Continue Reading

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Yoga for Depression – Can it Help?

Have you ever felt depressed? If so, you’re not alone. According to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), major depression is one of the most common mental disorders in the United States. Additionally, women are more prone to depression versus men. Depression is clinically defined as “a period of two weeks or longer during Continue Reading

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Adding Color to Your Natural Hair

If we could label the perfect season for hair color, summertime would be my choice! Summer is the season where we let it all hang out. Before your make the jump towards coloring your natural hair, know that coloring your hair can cause damage and dryness if you do not know how to care for Continue Reading

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Summer Fruit Bowl Smoothie

We’re loving this Summer Fruit Bowl Smoothie to keep us refreshed! This nutritious meal includes fruits, protein powder and healthy sweetener options that satisfy our taste buds and provide a boost of energy. Another great thing about this recipe is that it also offers room for variety. This could be something that you throw together Continue Reading

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