AFIYA Magazine May/Jun 2015 | Page 4

Editor’s Note Greetings, For as long as I can remember, learning has always been one of my favorite things to do. They joy I had for this activity was always amplified when it came to health and wellness, and I’ve always welcomed information from those who are skilled within their unique health fields and seek to teach and uplift others. This issue of AFIYA Magazine was a joy to put together because it allowed for me to recognize a wide range of individuals in different areas of health. In celebration of Womens Health Month and Mens Health Month, we decided to use this issue as a way to celebrate men and women making a difference in their communities. Andreka Bryant of Creativeniche, LLC shares more with us about her DIY creations and love for holistic health. We learn from Registered Dieititian, Doniss Hicks, and Certified Herbalist, Latricia Wright, about fibroid tumors in Black women. Gabori Hill of The Fitness Representative shares some exercises with us, and we also speak with Maria Gordon about her successful health transformation. I, myself, even provide a bit more insight into my passion for wellness and why we should take the time to celebrate good health. Plus, so much more. The months of May and June encourage us to celebrate the men and women we love and to advocate for healthy living within our lives and our communities. I hope that this issue propels you to make health a priority within your life and the lives of your loved ones. With Gratitude, Rashida A. Marshall Editor-in-Chief Twitter: @rashidaamar Instagram: rashidaamarshall Email: [email protected] 4 | MAY/JUNE 2015 AFIYA MAGAZINE