When you hear the words “Flint, Michigan”, what images do you conjure up? The original issue was the switch from the Detroit water source system to the Flint River while waiting for a separate water pipeline to be completed. Since 2014 I’ve watched my sisters and brothers up the road Read more…
Changing seasons brings an opportunity to reset your wellness plan to stay healthy during Fall and Winter months. Here is a list of 5 things that you should consider to power through changing seasons in a healthy way. Schedule annual screenings and appointments. Fall comes in the last few months Read more…
I remember the popular R.E.M. refrain in the 90s that said, “everybody hurts sometimes.” The sentiment expressed in the song is an accurate one; everybody does hurt sometimes, but to what degree do we each feel that pain? This is an interesting concept in the medical field due to the Read more…
WHAT IS HOT YOGA? There are many different styles of Hot Yoga classes. Hot Yoga can be described as Yoga performed in a very warm and humid environment. The Asanas (postures) taught can be vigorous, like a power flow sequence, or gentle and restorative. What defines the Hot Yoga session Read more…
I understand that most of us are tired of hearing news on the pandemic. At this point, most of us are suffering from “Covid fatigue”, but we cannot let our guard down. Now, more than ever is the time to continue all safety measures.The Delta variant has proven to be Read more…
Malignant melanoma accounts for about 75% of all skin cancer deaths and is likely curable if identified early (Mahendraraj, K, et. Al.,2017). Although melanoma is rare in African Americans it is associated with very poor prognosis when compared to Caucasians. Our skin is our largest organ and is a huge Read more…
Let’s talk SKIN! The skin is our first layer of defense against organisms entering our bodies, it is also the largest organ. The endocannabinoid systems works with the skin to help with regulation of the growth of cells. It also helps to control the immune function of the skin also Read more…
Women have long since been the backbone of the world, quietly leading our tribes, communities, and churches, all while raising children and leading in our homes. It was never a secret to us that women were running the world, acting as advisor and confidant to male leaders, providing strategy and Read more…
In summer, the heat is intense, and the sun is bright, so it’s easy to stay hydrated. After all, nothing beats an ice, cold glass of water on a hot summer day. Oftentimes, we prefer a refreshing beverage to food during the summer months, but water is important all year Read more…
2 Carrots, peeled, diamond cut1 portabella mushroom, diced1 yellow squash, diced1 zucchini squash, diced1 can of organic chickpeas1 small, sweet onion, diced1 large tomato, diced1 small bunch of kale, chopped1 bay leaf1 spring of thyme