Holistic Healthcare and Divinity by Angel-ahhh

This is absolutely the most soulful mixture of jazz and afro-beat and even latin fusion, that I have ever heard! There is also a definitive FELA influence in SIJI's music as well. Check it out this rising star for yourself.

It is 2 days before the end of 2011 and it's been a long time coming for me to clear this heaviness from my heart... For the last 42 years, I have always hoped that one day you would come into my life and become the daddy that I had always wished for.  One who would put me on his lap, hug me and shower me with kisses all over my face until my smile made my own cheeks hurt.  One who would protect me from the world and make me feel completely safe, because I'd know my daddy would always be there. For years I waited.  But you never showed up. Finally, when I sought you out at age 25, although we were reunited there were still many questions that went unanswered.  Wasn't I good enough for you?  Why did you disappear when I was only months old and never return? Did you ever think about where I might be? Did you ever search for me? Where are the 8 siblings of mine you also fathered? Not only did you deny me of your presence, but you also have denied me the opportunity of meeti

Tis The Season!  A time where many of us are visited by ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future, not unlike the well known character of Scrooge.  Although a Scrooge I am not in my yearly Christmas traditions of gift giving and Holiday celebrations, I too was recently been visited by all three Ghosts. Here's how it happened... It twas one week before Christmas as we feverishly looked for a tree for my 12 year old son to adorn in our home as well as the home of my mother's.  The Saturday prior we enjoyed Altadena's annual tree lighting ceremony and after party, which really put us all in the spirit of Christmas. As I sat in attendance for our church's Christmas program on Sunday and watched the praise dancers, listened to Soloists sing to a full orchestra and of the course the choir was "Sangin" all my favorite Christmas Songs. I truly enjoyed the moments of the present and was equally reminded of the reason for this season.  I felt humbled and blessed fo

A clean environment is necessary for the health and well-being of humans. It should be quite obvious to national public health decision makers that public health is directly related to the environment in which we live.  The interaction between humans and their environment is a constant exchange.  Cancer, Asthma, Heart Disease, Obesity, and Auto Immune Disorders, are just a few of the diseases that have strickened our society, that are linked in one way or another to the stresses and factors of the environment. The effects of the environment on human health has become absolutely stunning.   These some of  the environmental factors that contribute to the health of humans: Air Quality Agricultural Risks Animal Wastes Chemical Exposure Climate change Economic Stressors Ecological Disturbances Extreme Temperatures Fertilizers Occupational Hazards Noise Pollution Radiation Transportation Recent studies show that countries who have the lowest incomes suffer even

This New Jersey Based R&B Soul singer is definitely on the rise!  He has collaborated with the soulfulness of those such as Vivian Green, Lalah Hathaway, Jill Scott and Musiq Soul Child. I'm Lovin his latest track, "Picture Perfect"! Many Blessings, Angel_Ahhh

Vegetarianism has been around for centuries, but now there seems to be a surge individuals that are choosing to adopt the "V" lifestyle.  Has it become fashionable, is it simply attributed to preservation, or is it because being a "V" is easier than ever with all the delicious meatless alternatives on the market? After reading this list you will see just how many celebrities are helping to spread the word about about being a Vegetarian or Vegan as well as those who are simply leading by example.  You may be surprised to find some of your favorites are either Vegetarian or Vegan. I know I was.  Then maybe, just maybe, you'll be tempted to take the 30 day challenge to eat a diet free of meat and see how great you'll feel. Then you too can add yourself to the "V" List! Albert Einstein - Vegetarian Andre 3000 - Vegan Anthony Perkins -Vegetarian Barry White - Vegan Coretta Scott King - Vegan Carrie Underwood -Vegetarian Daryl Hannah - Vegan Dee

This is where Break Dancing meets Yoga! This is an absolutely amazing video.  I'm just wondering what's next Yip Yop? The video "Break ton Neck" was created by Alex Yde.  The Yogi's name is Arthur Cadre and the track, "Sail" by Awolnation and has recently gone viral on YouTube. Break ton Neck from Alex Yde on Vimeo .

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Russell Brand Does Stand-Up for Transcendental Meditation : Russell Brand, who credits Transcendental Meditation for helping him stay off addictions to alcohol, drugs and sex, will do a stand-up comedy show tonight at the Palace of the Fine Arts in San Francisco to benefit the David Lynch Foundation. Brand has said publicly that meditation had...

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It is natural for our brain to wander and jump from place with everything going on in our day to day lives.  If you are a Mother like me, it is always something; the dog, the kids, spouses, our jobs, housework, finances, etc. etc, etc! Unfortunately, our mind naturally wants to focus on the negative.  This type of activity generates more anxiety and stress in the brain. In fact, a study done in 2010 suggested that people who allow their minds to wander were more unhappy. Meditation does not remove negative thoughts and emotions from the brain, however, it can change the way that move through these feelings, without allowing those feelings to turn into full out anxiety. Mindfullness meditation, for example which is the act of directing your brain to focus on something such as your own breathing or a sensation in your body, can significantly reduce the amount of stress and anxiety in your life. It allows you more be more aware of the present moment. It is believed that our mind ope

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Yoga Journal San Francisco Conference January 12-16 2012, San Francisco, CA Hyatt Regency Hotel Whether you are a begginer or at a more advanced level, the Yoga conference will truly be an experience! Do all 5 days or make it a weekend retreat. There are over 100 classes as well as custom designed tracks to deepen your knowledge about yoga.

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Working for a major healthcare organization, I recently did elbow to elbow, end user support for the release of one of our new products.  In doing, that I had the opportunity to interface with many staff members from all different levels.  One staff member, a middle aged woman, who I engaged conversation with, told me that she was a Breast Cancer Survivor, which I had a difficult time believing because she looked to be the picture of health, not to mention the fact that she was very positive, friendly, and a seemingly happy woman, who always greeted you with a smile.  She stated that she had been in remission for 4 years and that if she stayed in remission for just one more year that she would be considered "Cancer Free".  As the conversation continued, she told me that prior to discovering that her cancer was in already in stage 2, she had a mammogram in which the cancer went undetected. She had in actuality discovered the cancer herself, all because she dropped the soap in

Ingredients 1 teaspoon vegetable oil 1 onion, chopped 3 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped 3/4 cup uncooked quinoa 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper salt and pepper to taste 1 cup frozen corn kernels 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro Directions Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the onion and garlic, and saute until lightly browned. Mix quinoa into the saucepan and cover with vegetable broth. Season with cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes, Stir frozen corn into the saucepan, and continue to simmer about 5 minutes until heated through. Mix in the black beans and cilantro.

Ask 85% of people and they will say they cannot get enough protein without eating meat. Well so much for that! Research shows that Quinoa pronounced (Keen-wah) is can be labeled the perfect protein due to the fact that it's properties are absolutely amazing! With origins from South America, Quinoa has been enjoyed for the past 5000 years by those in Peru, Boliva, Chile and surrounding areas. Quinoa is also known as ancient rice, because it can be used in many recipies in which rice is called for. However, quinoa is actually not a grain as it appears, it is really a plant. Quinoa is extremely nutritious, because it is low in fat and sodium, high in fiber, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, which helps migraine headaches, as well as more iron and copper than numerous other foods that are part of the grain family.  Let's not forget the fact that it is high in protein. It is called the perfect protein because it contains all 8 amino acids, and to top it all off, it is gluten free!

Blues for an Alabama Sky is an absolutely delightful play that plucks you out of the year 2011 and takes you back to the 1930's, to Harlem with the assistance of authentic music from legends such as Billie Holiday, Louis Armstrong and more, along with rich 1930's style costuming and a neatly packaged set. Our economic depression is just as real as the 1930's depression depicted in this play and the similarities are not by coincidence. Although the play starts slowly, it manages to pick up the tempo just at the right time to keep the audience involved.  As a director, Sheldon Epps has a nack for pulling his audiences in every time. Robin Givens, who has come a long way from her television and big screen roles, displays her seasoned acting skills on stage. She truly brings her sassy, sexy character "Angel Allen"  aka "Angel Eyes" to life and seems to carry the play with ease along with her counterpart, Guy Jacobs, who is played by Kevin Carroll. Togeth

When I was a young girl of pre-adolecent and adolecent age we had never even heard of HPV (Human Papalovia Virus).  What is this new virus that is forcing the parents to decide whether or not to vaccinate their young daughters whether they are sexually active or not?  And the latest news is that they are now suggesting that Boys as young as 9 years old also receive the vaccination! Being a mother of a 12 year son who is knocking on the door of adolecence, I am really stuggling with this one.  I am not taking a position for or against the HPV vaccine, however, for those of you who are unclear, like I was until I took a closer look at it, I would like to present the facts to you as I know them. What is really going on? HPV, which is passed on via genital to gential contact or during oral sex is now the most common STI (sexually transmitted infection).  Over 20 million American are currently infected with virus.  Between 75 and 80 percent of females and males in the United States wi

This is my own personal recipe, so I hope it knocks your socks off like it did me! 3 tablespoons of Olive Oil 2 teaspoons of minced garlic (or two whole cloves chopped) 1 can of mushrooms, or  2 cups of fresh mushrooms 1/4 bell pepper sliced thin 1 - 2 stocks of chopped green onion 4-5 cups of broccoli 1/2 block of firm tofu cubed 3 tablespoons of oyster sauce 2 teaspoons of sesame oil In a skillet or wok, pre-heat olive oil. Stir in 1 teaspoon of minced garlic, bell pepper and tofu. Sautee until tofu is brown, by stirring gently. Season with desired seasonings, but do not add salt. Remove Tofu mixture, then while skillet is still hot, stir in 2nd teaspoon of minced garlic, mushrooms, green onion and broccoli. Add additional olive oil if needed. Stir fry mixture for approx 10 min. being careful not to overcook broccoli. (Broccoli should remain slightly firm) Season with desired seasoning, but do not add salt. Add Tofu mixture to Broccoli and Mushroom mixture, then

I recently went on a road trip to the Grand Canyon with family and on the way we stopped at a rest area in the middle of the Arizona Desert to stretch and use the facilities.  Just outside there was a Native American couple selling some of the most gorgeous jewelry I had seen in some time.  As I admired the necklace that I eventually ended up buying, I asked the woman if she was Latin American or Native American.  Being from California which is inundated with Latino's, I couldn't help but ask.  Furthermore, for me at least, it is difficult to tell the difference, especially if you don't come across a Native American in your every day life.  The woman looked at me as if insulted, and she was probably thinking, "What an ignorant Black Woman"  then she straightened her back and stated "We are from the Navajo Tribe."  I guess she set me straight.  I asked her how much the necklace was, then purchased it in support of their Tribe. As we rode across the dese

Like most people, I don't do death well. It is difficult enough for the one dying, however, I think it can be even more difficult for those left behind, because not only do we have deal with the loss, but it also forces us to come to terms with the status of our own lives and mortality. Yesterday we visited a close family friend who has been battling lung cancer for the past several years.  At 56 years old he is now in hospice, counting the number of days he has left on this earth. He had never smoked a day in life, never did drugs, is an extremely talented published author, and at one time was an exceptional athlete. With heavyheartedness he wept, saying " It wasn't supposed to be like this" and  "I'm not done yet".  As I watched and listened to him, I fought back my own tears, wanting to be strong for him, because after all it was he who was on his death bed, and we who were to symbolize "the roses" at his bedside. None of us know when th

Revolutionary defined means, "radically new or innovative; outside or beyond established procedure, principles, etc." The constant Buzz since yesterday has been the passing of 56 year old Steve Jobs, who was the mastermind behind the revolutionary technolgy of Apple.  I was never been one to stand in line overnight of for hours at a time until the store opened to get the latest, iPad, Mac, iPhone, iPod etc., etc., etc.  However, we do have several Apple products enbedded into our household. Personally, I've always been a Windows Woman. I do though, recognize a revolutionary and genius when I see one. Unfortunately, revolutionaries like Jobs, are here on this earth only long enough to do whatever it was they were sent here to do to change people's lives.  Steve Jobs can now be included in the long list of the out of the box thinkers that have left us suddenly, Martin Luther King Jr., Tupac, John F. Kennedy, Michael Jackson, and even Princess Diana are amongst thos

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One of the old cliche's overused by the elders is "The early bird catches the worm". I have recently come to terms with what REALLY means.  I am a mother of a 12 year old son, who holds a full time occupation, attempts to hold a workout schedule, and manage my own aspirations, not mention have somewhat of social calendar. I think we can all say we get up early because we have to drop our children off to school and get to our workplace in a timely manner.  But to really rise early means to have that extra time in the morning to meditate, write, pray, spend time working towards out goals, read, eat a good breakfast, exercise, and just accomplish that much more that what the regular day will allow. There is no other peaceful time than that time that the early morning gives.  Now let's keep it real, I'm not saying that I wake up at 4:30 every morning, although I have close people in my life who are able to do that and I admire them for doing so.  For they are th

Today will officially be my first blog posting!  For months I've asked myself, "Why Blog"?  Do I really want to be like Carrie from Sex in the City, feverishly typing my every thought and feeling each night?  Or do I want to use it as  the next level of "My Space" to showcase myself and make it seem like I'm more hip than I really am? Well, this is my answer and I'm Sticking With It! I'm starting this Blog because I have realized that not only do we all need platforms for expression, but also I've realized that we are never alone as we journey through life's experiences.  There are always people who are going through similar, if not the same, situations that you are.  If I can keep my Blogs real about my Journey, it has the possibility to guide, touch, heal, or influence someone that may be experiencing the same thing in their life. So as you continue reading my posts, know what my purpose is, if you become enlightened in the process, t