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Black Women Taking on the Fight Against Diabetes

January 13, 2020 admin Comments Off

By Linda Goler Blount, MPH, President and CEO, Black Women’s Health Imperative The cost of insulin is skyrocketing and people—especially Black women—are dying because they cannot afford or don’t have access to vital medication. There is not enough being done […]

Holiday Grieving

January 12, 2020 admin Comments Off

By Vivianne A. Griffiths , MSN, APRN, CCLC So, here we are at the holidays. For many it will be a busy time with fun gatherings, special preparations and of course, shopping and money angst. But not for you. Maybe […]

Dalando Baker-Inspired To Become A Nurse

January 9, 2020 admin Comments Off

By Taroue Brooks What inspired you to become a nurse?I’ve always had compassion and desire to help those in need. Growing up in a single parent household my mother took in my ill grandmother who was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s at […]

FREDDY SANDERS, ACC Luxury Life Architect Woken Warrior Coaching

January 3, 2020 admin Comments Off

By Taroue Brooks Tell us about your education and training. I attended Louisiana Tech University for undergrad earning my bachelor of science degree in computer information systems. I completed my formal coaching training through Ideal Coaching Global, a Los Angeles […]

Nikelcia Marcelin: Veteran, and Founder of Veteran One Stop Shop LLC.

December 24, 2019 admin Comments Off

By Taroue Brooks What was your experience like serving our country in the military? My experience serving our great nation was unlike anything I have ever experience. I served the majority of my tenure overseas and in combat environments and […]

An Interview with Mallory Henderson

December 20, 2019 admin Comments Off

By Taroue Brooks Houston native, Mallory Henderson, has been singing since she can remember. She got her first solo in the church choir at age four and the rest was history. When she decided to start performing in talent shows […]

MY EXODUS – PART 2: EXFOLIATE THE OLD, WELCOME IN THE NEW

December 12, 2019 admin Comments Off

By Dr. LaKesha Legree In the previous article within last month’s edition, I introduced the concept of prioritizing and planning for your personal Exodus. A swift yet pragmatic, transitional departure from pre-conceived notions, ideologies, behaviors and cultural norms that are […]

TIS Foundation Champions, Happy Thanksgiving! The COUNT DOWN for TIS Foundation Turkey Drive 2019 is on!!!

November 25, 2019 admin Comments Off

Come out and join us! TIS Foundation will be giving away turkeys, canned & boxed goods, and serving a HOT Thanksgiving meal to District of Columbia residents. TIS Foundation will also share information on mental health and nutrition. AND… IT’S […]

Momentum Matters -Moving Forward on Your Journey

November 21, 2019 admin Comments Off

By Vivianne A. Griffiths MSN, APRN, CCLC “An object at rest stays at rest, and an object in motion stays in motion…” This concept is the basis for the First Law of Motion described by Sir Isaac Newton about 1686. […]

Bestselling Author and Celebrity Fitness Trainer, Dolvett Quince talks about his connection to type 2 diabetes.

November 14, 2019 admin Comments Off

By Taroue Brooks You know New York Times Bestselling Author and Celebrity Fitness Trainer, Dolvett Quince for his work to help people find inner strength through introspection, connections and love. Today, his latest project is inspired by his mother, whom he tried to get […]

How Eating Disorders Affect Sleep

November 12, 2019 admin Comments Off

By TUCK.com The lifetime prevalence of eating disorders, including anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge eating disorder, hovers just under 5 percent. Individuals with eating disorders are likely to experience sleep issues, particularly difficulty falling asleep, frequent nighttime awakenings, and […]

THIS IS MY EXODUS By Dr. LaKesha Legree

November 12, 2019 admin Comments Off

Co-Founder & Medical Director Elev8 MD Wellness Center Have you ever had to make a quick evacuation from a location? Perhaps multiple withdrawals from your inner self and emotional tanks to be ever present for a best friend or family […]

Dr. LaKesha N. Legree, MD Co-Founder Elev8 MD Wellness Center

October 12, 2019 admin Comments Off

By Taroue Brooks Tell us about your business and services. Elev8 MD is Charlotte’s leading ketamine clinic and holistic health & wellness center. We offer ketamine infusions for treatment-resistant depression, major depressive disorder, postpartum depression, and PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder). […]

“Dr. Ro On Demand” podcast…

October 4, 2019 admin Comments Off

True story. I’ve heard from more people than I can realistically count, who tried a vegan diet after watching the documentary “What the Health” but couldn’t stick to it. Not exactly breaking news, but the stories followed me to the […]

Breast Cancer Warrior C. Virginia Fields Expands Health Organization

October 2, 2019 admin Comments Off

By Taroue BrooksPhoto Provided by C. Virginia Fields C. Virginia Fields is a change agent. A breast cancer survivor, she has spent the past 11 years at the helm of a leading HIV/AIDS advocacy organization, which recently announced a major […]

Through our friends at Purpose Music Group/ Art Agency Group we were introduced to Modern Day Renaissance Man BRIAN OWENS

September 11, 2019 admin Comments Off

(Husband, Father of 7, Singer, Songwriter, Minister, Instructor, Mentor , Business Man ) HEART and SOUL: Q&A with BRIAN OWENS PART 1 Thank you for taking the time to talk with us about your new single “Carry You” which has […]