More often than not, the talk of Marijuana in most parts of the world rings with it a negative connotation. While some automatically turn their heads away from the seemingly controversial plant, others who are more accepting of its health benefits welcome
Addiction can hit anyone at any given time. All it takes is a single moment of vulnerability, and sooner or later, there will be bottles of alcohol everywhere scattered on the floor where a carpet used to be. Such an image isn’t too uncommon. Addiction can affect even the strongest of people. Take Mark Juncaj for instance; he was a high school sports icon, but alcohol addiction caught him nonetheless. Looking back at one of the darkest days of his life, as he succumbed to alcoholism, taking more alcohol than he could take, Mark Juncaj saw no easy way out
Love shouldn’t hurt, love shouldn’t destroy lives, and love certainly should not cause death. Losing her sister to death by a man who claimed to love her was the wakeup call that Kisha Barrett needed to say enough was enough. She decided to launch a nonprofit organization with a specific focus on domestic violence awareness and prevention. Her nonprofit, The FLOW (For Lives of Women) Foundation Inc., is a 501(c)(3) organization that helps women suffering from emotional, physical, sexual, and economic abuse. The organization empowers, educates, and assists women by providing emotional support, transitional shelter, and other services that focus
Healthcare is a universal human right that should be granted to people, regardless of their race, religion, or social condition. However, the Black community has always been the recipient of inequality in terms of quality. ourHealth is a social community geared toward bettering access to information regarding health founded by Eric Chiyembekeza. Chiyembekeza is a 30-year-old member of the community who works in healthcare. He is in charge of operations of federally qualified health centers that serve underserved communities. Chiyembekeza has watched the Black community receive significantly poorer health outcomes. His mother has had lupus for nearly 20 years, an
The rise of the health and nutrition industry has been paramount as of late. This growth has been due to the increase in health awareness. Yet even as more people look to become more fit and healthy, people struggle with finding programs that have tested and proven results. That’s what sets fitness expert and trainer Milica Todovic apart. The New York-based fitness guru is all about results. Milica is a practitioner of her philosophies and programs beyond all else. But more than that, she has helped many people achieve their ideal bodies through her training and guidance. Her signature twenty-one-day
Cancer has continued to prevent thousands of children from living an ordinary life that they could genuinely hope for. True enough, nothing is more unfortunate than being afflicted with a disease that affects the lives of those directly affected by cancer and the family that surrounds the individual. It is in these moments where a family’s support system is needed now more than ever. Recognizing the importance of fortification in a cancer patient’s journey, Milk Tyson took it upon himself to expand the meaning of support beyond the boundaries of familial bonds. Clothed with a zeal of improving the lives
More often than not, the talk of Marijuana in most parts of the world rings with it a negative connotation. While some automatically turn their heads away from the seemingly controversial plant, others who are more accepting of its health benefits welcome Cannabis, Hemp, and Cannabidiol, or CBD for short, with an open mind. As a physical attestation of the wonders of the Cannabis and Hemp plants, David Anthony Schroeder knows how powerful and life-changing these plants can be. Being a person who has struggled in alleviating his bodily pains for three-quarters of his life, David was amazed and surprised
For some, a happy family is something they were simply born into. But for others who are less fortunate, a family, let alone a happy one, is something as elusive as winning the lottery. Needless to say, not everyone is blessed with a home. And taking heed of the call to fill the void in lives that have yet to experience the warmth of a family, Ashley Hill, who is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, founded Magdalena’s Daughters. After years of experience with working for intense foster youth, Ashley has made it her lifelong mission to address the dangers
Chronic pain sufferers in New Jersey have found delightful relief in Barefoot Rehab, a premier chronic pain relief clinic in Denville. The leading clinic was founded by Dr. Chris Stepien, who has had a decade of active practice in New York. Dr. Chris is well-known for his innovative and steadfast approach to the treatment of chronic musculoskeletal injuries with coexisting depression, guilt, shame, anxiety, and emotional suffering. His technique has freed countless patients from chronic pain caused by adhesion. Dr. Chris Stepien is at the forefront of the healthcare industry because of his unique test-treat-retest methodology model for chronic pain
When the world throws lemons at people, the latter could either make lemonades out of these fruits or allow the same to rot. So when Christopher Morton was dispensed with these golden vessels of nutrition, he refused to put them to waste. Instead, he turned a whole batch of lemons into refreshing beverages for the world to enjoy. Before he could climb the summits of success and become an entrepreneur, activist, and a notable motivational speaker, Christopher had to go through a myriad of life-threatening barricades. But with his disposition built to brave the stormy seas, Christopher is a genuine
Perceptions about beauty have significantly evolved throughout the years. Even today, its aspects and standards continue to vary considerably. But despite the evolutive nature of beauty, one thing remains to be an epitome thereof – good health. The thing is, healthy people are the ones who appear to be the most beautiful. According to Courtney Yeager, the owner of The Tox LA, when one feels good inside, they are bound to look good on the outside as well. True enough, nothing can compare to the beauty that emanates from within. One way of keeping the body healthy is to cleanse