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Brown Women Wellness   Brown women across the globe are suffering in silence. They are afraid to acknowledge what is going on within their lives, minds and bodies. The rise for communities embracing the experience of being a brown woman has become a necessity for survival. The founders of Brown Women Wellness are stepping up to the plate to heed the calling. With the launch of their new podcast; W...

Do you have questions about your body and how to navigate getting your health in order? We are in the same boat. During this episode we talk about Yvette’s COVID journey, how she was able to survive and thrive.  [6:26] How the Covid symptoms started [10:15] The superwoman cape [12:36]  Asking for the right treatment  [15:26] post COVID Symptoms  [16:26] Creativity: How I calmed my mind down [18:00...

Nearly 50% of all American adults may have elevated blood pressure, but the unfortunate truth is that many may not even know it. This is why high blood pressure is often referred to as the “silent killer” because the symptoms can be so subtle that most people don’t even notice them. In this week's episode, we dive deep into high blood pressure, the causes and effects, how to know you have blood pr...

While the experience of being Black in America varies tremendously, there are shared cultural factors that play a role in helping define mental health and supporting well-being, resiliency, and healing. This week, we share factors contributing to our current mental state, some black mental health statistics, the barriers to mental health care, and how to seek culturally competent care. Do you have...

This is our HOT TOPIC episode where we comb the earth to find topics related to wellness that we need to discuss! The Hot topic of the week is the Baby Formula Shortage, three factors driving the U.S. baby-formula, and how to make a home based formula. Do you have questions about your wellness routine and boundaries? We are all about community and wellness in this episode so let's jump right into...

This episode is packed with “Did You Know? We share some toxic materials we use and take daily that you may not know of. This include chemical oriented air fresheners and their healthier alternatives; Root canal, how to take care of your teeth so that you don't have a root canal because they have been associated with a host of chronic, systemic health problems; And organic tea vs your conventional...

Today’s Episode is all about natural Home Remedies for problems we encounter every day. We share remedy for cracked heels, how to make homemade oven cleaner and how to detox your body. Do you have questions about your wellness routine and boundaries? We are all about community and wellness in this episode so let's jump right into it. [5:26]  causes of cracked heels and how to heal them [8:46] How...

Did you know that over 97% of vitamins and supplements you are using contain toxic ingredients in them? In this week's episode we explore the role of vitamins and how you can choose the right one. Do you have questions about your wellness routine and boundaries? We are all about community and wellness in this episode so let's jump right into it. [4:25] Two popular vitamins you shouldn't buy [4:54]...

This episode is about expanding your mind to change your palate and ingredients so that you can live longer.  Do you have questions about your wellness routine and boundaries? We are all about community and wellness in this episode so let's jump right into it. [5:26] Making healthy food choices, the key is in your seasoning  [6:59] Swapping your favorite ingredient with a healthier version  [9:02]...

In this episode, we answer questions from our Brown Women Wellness facebook group and from listeners about causes of brain fog and benefits of frankincense water. We also shared a healthy food swap for pre-made pasta salad. Do you have questions about your wellness routine and boundaries? We are all about community and wellness in this episode so let's jump right into it. [2:28] Brain fog: Causes...

Unknown toxins are the reasons for some of our ailments. Anthony William speaks about this in all his healing books. Toxic heavy metals in various parts of our brain can quicken our burnout.  Our brains are electric and many of us are walking around with heavy metal burnout and don’t know it. In this episode, we talk about toxic heavy metals and how they are the cause of most of the viral infectio...

Do you have questions about your body and how to navigate getting your health in order? We are in the same boat. During this episode we talk about the fundamentals of knowing your triggers, how to motivate yourself and letting go of fear on your wellness journey.  [4:30] What We Are Loving  Juice in the Raw and Can Emotions Trigger Health Issues ? [12:13] Coach Pain on His Journey to Fitness &...

Do you have questions about your body and how to navigate getting your health in order? We are in the same boat. During this episode we talk about the facts, the myths and the legends regarding women of color and their health. This week we will dig deep on issues dealing with pain, prescription drugs, and triggers during pregnancy with Dr. Shante Griggs PharmD, RPh, DN of the National College of N...

In this week's episode, we share how self-esteem can set you up for either success or for a tougher road as you become an adult. Low self esteem starts from childhood, and it doesn’t just disappear on its own, it takes practice. So what do you do to heal your low self–esteem and nurture self esteem in children? We share our self esteem journey and tips to help you tackle low self esteem. Do you ha...

In this week's episode, we share five tips and tricks to save you time, money and get you healthy in the kitchen. Do you have questions about your wellness routine and boundaries? We are all about community and wellness on this episode so let's jump right into it. [1:55] Peroxide: Cleaning and removing toxin and pesticide from your fruits and vegetables [05:09] Mason Jar: How to store and keep you...

In this week's episode, we talk about why we took a much-needed break. The truth is, we both dealt with some health issues so we took out time to focus on our wellbeing, and now we're back, stronger than ever! We are going to get personal, break down what we've experienced, the lessons that we've learned, and share with you some of the things to avoid when it comes to your health. Do you have ques...

Do you have questions about your body and how to navigate getting your health in order? We are in the same boat. During this episode we talk about the facts, the myths and the legends regarding women of color and their health. This week we will dig deep on issues dealing with sleep, anxiety and stress.  [4:55] The Mindset Moment - Book of the Week-  The Game of Life and How to Play It [7:35] The I...

Do you have questions about your body and how to navigate getting your health in order? We are in the same boat. During this episode we talk about the facts, the myths and the legends regarding women of color and their health.  [5:03] Why Baking Soda May Be Your Missing Ingredient [12:05] Why Breastfeeding Sparks So Much Controversy [28:50] Why Fibroids Are Attacking Women of Color [42:00] More Ab...

Do you have questions about your body and how to navigate getting your health in order? We are in the same boat. During this episode we talk about the facts, the myths and the legends regarding women of color and their health.  [5:03] Why Baking Soda May Be Your Missing Ingredient [12:05] Why Breastfeeding Sparks So Much Controversy [28:50] Why Fibroids Are Attacking Women of Color [42:00] More Ab...

In this episode we break down the power in "studying to show thyself approved." Oftentimes many of us take what we hear from others as truth without researching things for ourselves. One of the most dangerous areas to commit this mistake in is your health, wealth and time. If anyone should be diligent about the preservation of your quality of life, it should be you.   We talk about the common misc...

Engineering Tools to Characterize Immune Responses Important for HIV Prevention HIV remains a global epidemic, with 37.9 million people living with HIV worldwide (UNAIDS, 2018). Various prevention strategies, including pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) and antiretroviral treatment in pregnant women with HIV have shown to be effective in decreasing HIV transmission. As these prevention strategies are...

In this episode we sit down with a long time family friend Farrah Bledsoe and talk about how life will offer you the chance to build a story of resilience. During our chat Andretta and Farrah share how continuous loss of family members, businesses and more forced Farrah to truly get in touch with her competitive side and grow out of the shell that others designed for her as she was growing up.  Wh...

Jumping rope for most may seem like a child’s activity but for a Chicagoland woman it was the unifying element of a life changing purpose realized. Brown Women Wellness founders Andretta and Aaquila sit down for an enlightening discussion with 40+ Double Dutch Club founder Pamela Robinson to talk about all things health and wellness for brown babes around the globe. During this podcast, the streng...

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Ever wonder if your doctor is the right one for you? 2020 has taught us all to read the fine print when dealing with our health and wellness. Dr. Tony Hampton breaks down Functional Medicine and how it can take a traditional doctors appointment to the next level with customized care. Dr Hampton Book On Amazon Fix Your Diabetes Institute of Functional Medicine www. IFM.org Protecting Your NEST with...