When you hear the phrase, “Yes, Baby, I like it raw,” natural food and products are not the first things that come to mind; however, Haitian American and holistic wellness coach Nzingah Oniwosan turned it into a thriving lifestyle. She created this blog to inspire others to tap into their raw power of becoming the best possible versions of themselves by consuming natural foods and products that help heal the body. Nzingah sees food as medicine. She believes that most people do not know how to use food as a tool to reverse or prevent disease.
What exactly is holistic healing? Nzingah describes it as looking at the individual as a whole instead of through bits and pieces. She notes, “It is important to know that holistic coaches are not just interested in resolving an issue that may be present but looking at the root cause and eliminating it if possible or putting things in place so it won’t continue to create more problems.” Prevention is also a significant component of critical healing as holistic healing looks at the mind, body, and spirit intimately intertwined. If anyone of these is misaligned, it can be the cause of disease in another area.
Nzingah decided to merge her love of art and holistic healing as she attributed It both to being critical pieces on her path to recovery. “I honestly feel it saved my life.” Nzingah has come a long way in her 19-year healing journey. She tirelessly fought for healing and wellness after being diagnosed with a brain tumor, autoimmune disorder, and Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome.
Nzingah is honest and direct in how she was able to explore and implement nonwestern practices for wellness. Although diagnosed in such a short time frame at a young age, she recalled the moments she had to give herself pep talks to process what she was feeling as she focused on living intentionally and not living in a negative space. Nzingah elaborates, “Because there was the possibility that I would not live as long as I had hoped, especially with my autoimmune disorder, which is more fatal in Black women.” This led her to develop 356zing, a self-companion app for Black women who have been through similar experiences and to help them get back on track with their health goals.
Nzingah’s passion is healing, helping, and encouraging others by giving back and transforming various communities. It was imperative that she supported other Haitian-Americans, so she created a co-working space for community members. “Haitians know what they need; the issue is they don’t often have access to technology, the right people, and much more,” Nzingah informs. “I think, more importantly, I don’t exist in a box out that says I can be only one thing.’ Nzingah is a rare gem. Yes, Baby, we like it raw!
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