Did You Take Your Vitamins Today?
So maybe it’s just me, but whenever we talk about health and fitness, there are hour-long conversations and knee-deep articles about the right portion sizes, carbs, natural versus GMO, and…
Diabetes is a Family Disease: Learn How to Prevent It
If you are overweight or have a parent, brother, or sister with type 2 diabetes, or if you had gestational diabetes—diabetes that develops during pregnancy, you are at increased risk…
Can You Manage Diabetes with the CICO Diet
You’ve heard that weight loss is one of the best ways to manage diabetes. Losing as little as 10 to 15 pounds is enough to improve blood glucose levels, cholesterol,…
Anita Baker Turns 60! Announces Retirement & Final Tour
Last year, the eight-time Grammy winner, Anita Baker used a series of tweets and the hashtag #retired to let the world know that she will be officially retiring from the…
Flu Prevention in Pregnant Women
Catching the flu is dreadful–the fever, muscle aches, vomiting, and diarrhea can be daunting. However, it is especially worse when you are pregnant. During pregnancy, the flu can be more…
Sickle Cell Warriors: How Candyce Heather Finds Her Fit
Toki Lee Photography I was attending a Group Fitness Modality Training when I met another trainer by the name of Candyce Heather. We had a lot in common– as in…
I Had Sex With My Co-Worker, Now What?
WORK WORK WORK WORK WORK WORK!! The lovely pop icon Rhianna made this melodic tune quite popular in recent years. This phrase, followed by some other words that we don’t…
Stay Safe While Keeping it Hot
Heating safety during the winter months is crucial. When it gets cold outside it is only natural for people to want to heat up their homes. That is typically done…
Mental Health & Corporate America: Why I Clocked Out At 28
This topic is a very new yet touchy subject for me. I grew up with the mindset that if you played by the rules, checked all the boxes, got the…
Mary J. Blige: From Heartbreak And Homeless To History Maker!
Mary J. Blige is the true definition of the term “glow up.” She exemplifies having to go through the bitterness of life to enjoy the sweet. The singer and actress…