Health & Recipes

When I became pregnant, my small petite body transformed in ways I never imagined. Before having children, I weighed about 115 pounds. I exercised regularly for years, but as my body grew to carry my twins, I started to experience thigh chafing. Too much information, I know, but when we share our truths we help […]

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There was a time when people didn’t give much thought to their diet. Sometimes the reason came down to overall scarcity. But more recently it had a lot to do with a misunderstanding about what food does for us. Food tended to just get lumped into “healthy” or “unhealthy” categories. But today we have a

It sometimes seems like the wellness industry falls in love with a new health craze every week. Cut through the fluff and you’re left with the ideas that really help. How can you figure out what’s air and what’s substance? There are a few strategies available to you. You can use your own reason. If

I had a conversation with a family member who suffers from hypertension. She works in healthcare and was extremely startled to see firsthand how poorly some black Americans were handling their high blood pressure. After Thanksgiving, the influx of patients who were suffering tremendously from extreme hypertension brought her to tears. Our conversation encouraged me

Nobody wants to have to leave their home, especially if they have lived there for a very long time. Home is where your memories are and where you keep your prized possessions. It is also where you have created a sanctuary where you can relax and enjoy your time. Unfortunately, as we age, it becomes