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Maca’s results on the libido and hairline: Sistah Vegan’s update

My update on the product Organic Maca Root Powder by Sol Raiz: http://www.solraizorganics.com/ Wonderful stuff!

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Is Spirulina Really Toxic to the Liver?

In this video I talk about Spirulina and the debate about whether it is “toxic” or not. The brand I use is Spirulina Pacifica and the Latin name is Arthrospira platensis. It is Hawaiian and Organic....

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Would You Harbor Me: Food Justice, Decolonial Vegan Politics, and Solidarity

The videos below are my keynote address for the Environmental Justice Conference on April 7 2012 at the University of Oregon-Eugene, hosted by the Coalition Against Environmental Racism. I speak about...

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Vegan diets can be risky for babies and kids? Sistah Vegan Responds to Nina...

I updated this from last night because I wanted to write about B12 and provide several more book sources. The other week, Nina Planck published an article about the risks of raising vegan children and...

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Kick that cold’s butt, vegan style: Boosting your immune system with vegan...

I was getting sick whenever my toddler would bring something home from the playground… but then I added these things to my diet and haven’t been sick since. This also works very well if you do have the...

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No More Auction Block For Me: On The Dangers of Colonized Minds in Capitalist...

Video recording of Breeze Harper’s April 28 2012 keynote address for the Brown Suga Youth Festival in Denver, Colorado. ATTENTION: THERE ARE 3 PARTS. SCROLL DOWN FOR PARTS II & III. Part I (47...

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Vegan Vagina, Libido, and Keeping it Moist: Creating a Happy Yoni

Yup, that’s right. I said “vagina.” Stop being squeemish. (LOL) For real, though, let’s talk about vaginal health. Yea, it’s a broad topic, but I am going to focus on maintaining vaginal moisture...

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Toddler puking because of upset tummy? Here’s an herbal remedy idea for kids...

Today my son didn’t feel well… He vomited 4 times and couldn’t hold even water down this morning. I tried to coax him into drinking lemon balm and peppermint tea, but he was disinterested… …so, I went...

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“Spirulina helps me poop”: Raising my babies on a decolonizing diet inspired...

I am teaching Eva Luna some Queen Afua inspired nutrition for her womb-health now. She is 14 months old. I tell her every morning that kale is the food of the goddess. I tell her that I try to...

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Ask Dr. Breeze: How do I grow my hair back due to postpartum hair loss?

1. High protein diet (70-90g per day if you are lactating) 2. Diet high in the ‘good’ fats, such as avocados, coconut, and walnuts. 4. Maca Root. 1 tsp per day, in the morning, mixed in a smoothie or...

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How can I get my toddler to eat kale and broccoli!!!?

I wanted to share with you 2 videos of my toddler happily eating broccoli and kale. I get a lot of parents asking me how it’s possible that my children eat greens because their children do not want to...

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Beyond a Single-Issue Vegan Social Justice Project: Going Big to Fund...

My name is Dr. Amie Breeze Harper and I am the founder of the Sistah Vegan Project. (http://www.sistahvegan.com ) My birthday was yesterday, and my wish for this year is to transform the Sistah Vegan...

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“Come on, y’all know Black women be ashy and can’t grow their hair”:...

Dr. A. Breeze Harper without make-up, May 2013. Growing up, I experienced a lot of women of color telling me that Black women ‘just can’t grow hair.’ I never doubted this, as I thought that that was...

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“Come on, y’all know Black women be ashy and can’t grow their hair”:...

Growing up, I experienced a lot of women of color telling me that Black women ‘just can’t grow hair.’ I never doubted this, as I thought that that was true, as my hair never seemed to grow. In...

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Achieve glowing skin and strong healthy hair: Black hair and skin care the...

Black women and girls: My name is Dr. A. Breeze Harper. You can achieve glowing skin and strong healthy hair with a few simple steps. I want to share this wisdom with you. Will you join me? Dr. A....

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Want strong healthy hair and glowing skin? Black hair and skin care the...

Black women and girls: My name is Dr. A. Breeze Harper. You can achieve glowing skin and strong healthy hair with a few simple steps. I want to share this wisdom with you. Will you join me? Dr. A....

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Recipes for Racial Tension Headaches: Sistah Vegan Exclusive Webinar

The San Francisco Greens Workshop that inspired me to create this webinar can be seen here. Date: August 18, 2013 Time: 10:00 am PST/1:00pm EST (USA Time Zones) Cost: $29.99 Duration: 90 minutes...

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Updated: Embodied and Critical Perspectives on Veganism by Black Women and...

(Updated with times for each presentation) 1st Annual Sistah Vegan Conference “Embodied and Critical Perspectives on Veganism by Black Women and Allies” Date: September 14, 2013 Time: 10:00am-6:00pm...

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Pathologizing the ‘fat body’ as immoral and then experimenting on non-human...

I just read an article on the NY Times, “Gut Bacteria From Thin Humans Can Slim Mice Down.”  This is amazing to me. First, fatness is pathologized in the US. And then, to offer a cure, scientists...

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[Video] Scars of Suffering and Healing: A Black Feminist Perspective on...

This is the talk I gave at the Activist’s Table Conference, which took place at UC Berkeley on March 15, 2014. It was sponsored by the Factory Farming Awareness Coalition. I talk about Sistah Vegan and...

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