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The Healing Hands of Our Elders: Honoring Traditional Remedies and Folk Medicine
In many Black households, healing didn’t always come from a pharmacy—it came from a kitchen cabinet, a back porch garden, or the hands of...
Karen "RayeQueen" Haymore
2 days ago2 min read
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We’re thrilled to announce our newest professor at Holistic Professionals of Color University — Zaire Sabb!
HPOC is honored to welcome Zaire Sabb , a masterful clinical herbalist, traditional midwife, and interdisciplinary scholar, to our...
Karen "RayeQueen" Haymore
May 302 min read
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Nature’s Multivitamin: Why Nettles and Chlorella Are All You Really Need
When it comes to supporting whole-body wellness, most people are lured into buying a cabinet full of individual vitamin bottles—v itamin...
Karen "RayeQueen" Haymore
Apr 243 min read
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The Womb is Sacred: How Black Women Are Restoring Their Feminine Power
There is a quiet revolution taking place in healing rooms, sister circles, living rooms, and sacred baths. It doesn’t always make...
Karen "RayeQueen" Haymore
Apr 153 min read
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She Heals Herself: Reclaiming Ancestral Wisdom in Modern Times
In a world that too often profits from our pain, Black women are remembering that the healing they need doesn’t always lie in a...
Karen "RayeQueen" Haymore
Apr 72 min read
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The Hidden Dangers of Chemical Hair Straighteners: What Every Black Woman Needs to Know
For generations, Black women have been encouraged—sometimes pressured—to alter their natural hair texture to fit Eurocentric beauty...
Karen "RayeQueen" Haymore
Feb 193 min read
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The Metaphysics of Liberation: How Holistic Practices Have Empowered Black Resistance Movements
(As recorded from Dr. Karen "RayeQueen Haymore's speech presented to Black legistlators.) Throughout history, Black resistance has been...
Karen "RayeQueen" Haymore
Feb 34 min read
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Exciting News: "From Roots to Rights" Has Been Rescheduled!
We’ve heard you loud and clear—your excitement for our “From Roots to Rights: A Holistic Health Freedom Summit” was overwhelming, and we...
Karen "RayeQueen" Haymore
Jan 142 min read
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Honoring Black Healers and Holistic Professionals of Color: Reflecting on 2024 and the Path Ahead
As 2024 draws to a close, we find ourselves reflecting on the remarkable strides made by Black healers and holistic professionals of...
Karen "RayeQueen" Haymore
Dec 10, 20242 min read
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When Health Threatens Masculinity: A Conversation That Could Save Lives
As we celebrate Brothers in Wellness Month , we shine a light on a pressing issue that has long lurked in the shadows of the Black...
Karen "RayeQueen" Haymore
Nov 18, 20243 min read
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The Black Healer's Summit - Why You Can’t Miss This Game-Changing Holistic Event
Let’s talk about an event that’s about to shake up the holistic world, redefine what it means to be a wellness provider, and bring...
Karen "RayeQueen" Haymore
Oct 30, 20243 min read
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Healing From the Soil to the Soul: Why BIPOC Healers Need to Join the 3rd Annual Holistic Professionals of Color Conference
As we prepare to gather for the 3rd annual Holistic Professionals of Color (HPOC) Conference on September 20-22, 2024, in Oklahoma City,...
Karen "RayeQueen" Haymore
Aug 10, 20243 min read
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Exploring the Healing Power of African Herbs: A Journey Through Tradition and Medicine
In the heart of Africa, traditional healers have long relied on the rich biodiversity of their homeland to treat various ailments and...
Karen "RayeQueen" Haymore
Aug 2, 20244 min read
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Reclaiming Our Roots: The Power of Renaming in Holistic Healing
It is vitally important that we reclaim our healing practices!
Karen "RayeQueen" Haymore
Jul 20, 20243 min read
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Passing Down the Gift of Health: Celebrating Legacy Health Habits in BIPOC Families
Generational Wellness Month is a celebration of the health practices and wisdom passed down through generations in BIPOC families. This...
Karen "RayeQueen" Haymore
Jun 20, 20241 min read
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Healing the Past to Empower the Future: Generational Wellness in BIPOC Communities
Generational Wellness Month is a powerful reminder that health is not just an individual journey but a collective legacy passed down...
Karen "RayeQueen" Haymore
Jun 10, 20241 min read
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Reclaiming Our Roots: Why Roots of Wellness Month Is Like the Best Family Reunion Ever
Welcome to the Family Gathering of Healing! Roots of Wellness Month is almost over, folks! Think of this month as the ultimate family...
Karen "RayeQueen" Haymore
May 28, 20243 min read
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Celebrating Roots of Wellness Month: Embracing the Sankofa Spirit in African and African American Health Practices
Understanding the Essence of Sankofa "Sankofa," a term derived from the Akan tribe in Ghana, teaches us that we must go back to our roots...
Karen "RayeQueen" Haymore
May 1, 20243 min read
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Eating for Your Astrological Type: A Guide to Nourishing Body and Spirit
Many find it a beneficial addition to add astro-eating to their wellness routine, providing a personalized approach to nutrition that consid
Karen "RayeQueen" Haymore
Apr 16, 20243 min read
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Empowering Black Health: Embracing Holistic Healing
As we celebrate National Minority Health Month, it's imperative to shine a spotlight on the health disparities that persist within the...
Karen "RayeQueen" Haymore
Apr 1, 20242 min read
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