A Dose of Vitamin Ray e-Newsletter December 29, 2025: Ujamaa + Post-Holiday Wellness Support Habari Gani Reader?! I hope you're having a good month! Today is the fourth day of Kwanzaa, which is Ujamaa. Ujamaa means Cooperative Economics, and it's about building and maintaining our own commerce through stores and businesses for collective growth and community reinvestment. My medical practice and business wouldn't exist without many folks practicing Ujamaa, regardless of whether or not you...
3 months ago • 3 min read
A Dose of Vitamin Ray e-Newsletter December 15, 2025: Nervines & Rest As Medicine Season Greetings, Reader! Tis the season to be...(fill in the blank of what you want most this season). For me, right now, it's all about the Chill! I mean, yes, it's below freezing in Mountain Maryland this time of year, but the "chill" I'm referring to is my annual extended break for rest and relaxation. Even though I say that's what I want, I still have to low-key tell myself, "Gal, go somewhere and sit...
4 months ago • 8 min read
A Dose of Vitamin Ray e-Newsletter November 27, 2025: Gratitude As Medicine Hey Fam! How you doin'?! (said in my best Wendy Williams accent) I normally don't write on a big holiday because it's my time of rest and peace, but my Spirit felt called to touch base with you today and check in since I've been quiet the past couple of weeks. Whew, chile, let me tell you... this year has been insane for your girl. I've been sitting on a big secret for a while and didn't want to share it with everyone...
4 months ago • 7 min read
A Dose of Vitamin Ray e-Newsletter November 8, 2025: Protecting Your Money & Health Dear Reader, I hope your week has been kind. Mine has been a bit cray-cray, but what else is new, lol. I'm thankful for brisk Autumn morning walks, ube matcha green tea lattes, and family. It's the daily little wins that keep us fueled, am I right? Today's dose is about the troubling costs of healthcare and what to do to keep your healthcare expenses affordable and sustainable for your current needs. The...
5 months ago • 5 min read
A Dose of Vitamin Ray e-Newsletter November 1, 2025: Grace As Medicine Dear Reader, Thank you for opening this email. How are you? I pray you and your beloveds are doing well. We’ve been in a trying season, beloved. And unfortunately, I think things will get worse before they get better. I’m not a pessimist, but I am a realistic optimist. I believe our stress, grief, and pain can often be transmuted into beneficial outcomes with time, self-development, and alchemy. This past year, I’ve been...
5 months ago • 7 min read
What's going on Reader, I hope your new year is starting well! As you can see, I've been slow out of the gate with this newsletter, lol. I needed most of January to ease into the new year. I think I shared with you once before that New Year's really isn't the start of the new year for me. It's more of a notice to swap out a new calendar. Chinese New Year has become like a soft opening to the year, and by Spring I'm back at full force. I encourage you to do whatever feels healthy and good to...
about 1 year ago • 9 min read
It's officially holiday season and so begins the holiday craze of shopping, parties, end-of-year deadline grinds, travel, and more. How are you feeling Reader? I ask because the holiday season can be a difficult time of year for many folks. Many people tend to silently suffer from low energy and mood during this time, in addition to other symptoms often ignored. Maybe all you need is a holiday break with a bit of R&R and you'll feel good as new again. Or, maybe the fatigue and low mood might...
over 1 year ago • 4 min read
Did you know October is Menopause Awareness Month? Happy Tuesday, Reader! Don't miss out on this special event I'm co-hosting with Dr. Azure Stewart to teach how to naturally support your hormones as we age. We are centering underserved community members in this unique learning experience as the mainstream often neglects giving our most vulnerable populations proper education and wellness support. BIPOC, nonbinary, two-spirit, cancer survivors, post-hysterectomy, and ages 35 - 65+ wombholders...
over 1 year ago • 1 min read
Alaafia Reader, whatcha know good? With the upcoming full moon and Summer upon us, this is an excellent time to channel your energy into manifesting what you want for your life and well-being. I've been thinking this past week about what Summer would look like if we all truly focused on healing ourselves while taking advantage of the great weather and access to nature. What are you hoping to manifest in your healing this Summer? In the last month, I've been traveling and visiting with family...
almost 2 years ago • 5 min read