Africa Wellness Initiative 2025 Trends Africa Rising – The Next Frontier in Global Wellness TREND 1: The Resurgence of Indigenous Birthing Models This revival of African Indigenous birth work signifies a growing recognition of the value of ancestral practices in promoting holistic maternal health across Africa, and igniting a birth-work revolution that also empowers global communities. There is a unification of passionate, curious birth enthusiasts…
Integrative Oncology and Cancer Self-Help Webinar A thoughtful discussion inspired by the Netflix series Apple Cider Vinegar The recent Netflix series Apple Cider Vinegar has sparked meaningful conversations about cancer, wellness, and the complexities of treatment. The series highlighted many aspects of the cancer journey and raised critical questions about supportive care—the role of integrative approaches in improving quality of life, managing side effects, and empowering individuals to take an…
“A person without knowledge of their past is like a tree without roots” – African Proverb Across the world, the African diaspora carries a shared thread – an unbreakable bond with the continent of their ancestors. Whether they are first-generation migrants or descendants separated by centuries, many feel a deep longing to reconnect with their roots. This desire has fueled the rise of African…
WATCH RECORDING Integrative Oncology and Cancer Self-Help Webinar A thoughtful discussion inspired by the Netflix series Apple Cider Vinegar Wednesday, March 19, 10-11am ET The recent Netflix series Apple Cider Vinegar has sparked meaningful conversations about cancer, wellness, and the complexities of treatment. The series highlighted many aspects of the cancer journey and raised critical questions about supportive care—the role of integrative approaches in improving quality of life, managing side effects, and…
Weight-loss drugs aren’t just slimming waists. They’re shifting the economy–The Washington Post Ozempic, Mounjaro and Wegovy may not be the lightbulb or the internet, but their impact is expected to be so significant it will shift GDP. People taking these medications are cutting their daily calorie counts in half or more. This is having interesting economic consequences. Goldman Sachs’ chief economist predicts that if 60…
The Brain on Beauty and the Rising Field of Neuroaesthetics By Thierry Malleret, economist The new interdisciplinary field of neuroaesthetics explains why engaging with beauty via the arts or nature has such a profound impact on health. Susan Magsamen, co-author of Your Brain on Art: How the Arts Transform Us, and founder of the International Arts + Mind Lab at Johns Hopkins University School of…
