Brandi Jackson

Brandi Jackson: Author & Holistic Mental Health Therapist

With May bringing Mental Health Awareness to the forefront, we took the time to speak with Holistic Mental Health Therapist and Author, Brandi Jackson, about the valuable work she does and the ways in which we can nurture our mental and emotional well-being. AFIYA: Please share more about your background as a Holistic Mental Health Continue Reading

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Advocating for Black Maternal Health

Black Moms Are Dying…What Are We Doing About It? In the richest nation on earth Black moms in the U.S are dying during and after childbirth at 3 to 4 times the rate of their white counterparts. The United States lags behind many other countries in this area and the Centers for Disease Control and Continue Reading

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Our Children’s Health: Giving Them a Strong Start

As parents, we want our children to be happy and healthy. Fortunately, there are steps we can take to ensure their healthy growth and development of our kids. As we observe Every Child Health Week from April 26th – April 30th, let’s look more closely at some steps we can take to maintain our children’s Continue Reading

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Seborrheic Dermatitis: Understanding the Condition

Seborrheic Dermatitis is a form of eczema that normally shows up on your scalp. According to the National Eczema Association, it is most common in infants and adults aged 30 to 60. In infants, the condition is called cradle cap and normally clears up, but for adults it can be troublesome. What is the root Continue Reading

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Dr. Asha Brewer, Creator of Healthy Conversations!

There is no way to be in the same space as Dr. Asha Fields Brewer and not sense the robust energy which she carries. Known to most as Dr. Asha, she is the force behind Healthy Conversations which encompasses a myriad of ventures all focused on promoting healthy dialogues within the community. As an author, Continue Reading

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Diabetes: 10 Must-Know Facts

As a diabetes educator, one of the questions that I ask my patients is, “what concerns you the most about diabetes?” The responses can vary. Some people are aware of the complications and are genuinely worried, while others are not alarmed at all. Some feel that you just must take medicine and that’s it, whereas Continue Reading

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Gardening with Children

“Look Mommy the carrots are growing!” my 4-year-old daughter exclaimed, as she squatted barefoot over our raised bed and inquisitively examined the little green shoots sticking out of the soil. “Is it time to take the baby carrots out yet?” Since they could walk, my children have helped plant, care for, and harvest fruits and Continue Reading

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Homeownership: Making the Move

How to Begin Investing in Real Estate for Your Family’s Future “Real Estate cannot be lost or stolen, nor can it be carried away. Purchased with common sense, paid for in full, and managed with reasonable care, it is about the safest investment in the world”  -Franklin D. Roosevelt The number one question people always Continue Reading

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Adding Beauty Into Your Space

Enhance Your Surroundings. Relieve Your Stress. Stress can be exhausting. It can consume our entire world if we let it. No one likes to be stressed out. Sometimes its inevitable; however, there are things we can do to ease our minds by making our environment beautiful. Check out some of these tips on how to Continue Reading

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Postnatal Pilates: 5 Reasons to Consider It

The postpartum journey can often feel a bit foreign when it comes to adjusting to your new world. Re-learning your body after carrying your precious bundle may also be something that takes time getting used to. More important than rushing back to the gym is the ability to strengthen the foundation of what allows us Continue Reading

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