African Health

Welcome to the African Holistic Health for Women Journal, your 30-day guide to holistic wellness rooted in the rich traditions of African herbalism, energy healing, and tribal rituals. Designed as the perfect companion to Nya Love’s transformative book, African Holistic Health for Women, this journal empowers you to honor your mind, body, and spirit while embracing the sacred practices passed down through generations.

Step into a world of ancient wisdom and mystical practices, where the secrets of self-transformation and holistic wellness await your discovery. Immerse yourself in the forgotten remedies and lost traditions that have guided black women and curious others towards deep inner health and cultural empowerment for centuries.

Why do African Americans face the highest rates of chronic illness, stress-related disease, and early death? It’s not just biology—it’s the cumulative impact of history, racialized trauma, and structural neglect. In Black Wellness Barriers, Dr. Tawainna Houston—a licensed Naturopathic Doctor and cultural wellness educator—uncovers the deep roots of Black health disparities in America.

A magnificent collection that traces the lives of young, working-class people navigating love, grief, survival, and the pursuit of something more In eight breathtaking stories, Locals explores what we owe each other as children, parents, lovers, and friends—and what it means to find a sense of...

Black LGBT Health in the United States: The Intersection of Race, Gender, and Sexual Orientation focuses on the mental, physical, and spiritual aspects of health and considers both risk and resiliency factors for the Black LGBT population. Contributors to this collection intimately understand the associations between health and intersectional anti-Black racism, heterosexism, homonegativity, biphobia, transphobia, and social class.

An essential guide to lifelong health and greater well-being from one of today’s highly regarded women’s health experts “I offer this book as a Black female to be your one-stop reference on your personal quest to achieve total wellness, health, and happiness in every important aspect of...

As a black woman, you’re not only subjected to high expectations for your gender but also social and economic pressures brought about by discrimination and racism. That’s hard enough for anyone to deal with. How much more if the odds are constantly stacked against you for simply being YOU? We get it. As black women, you must learn how to break the toxic cycle of shame, guilt, and oppression. And, for this to happen, you need to learn the emotional, mental, and spiritual tools to put yourself first.