Tag: Healing the Sick
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Jamaal Moncur
Dr. Jamaal Moncur is a renowned herbalist and natural medicine practitioner from Cat Island, Bahamas. Raised in a community rich with traditional knowledge, Dr. Moncur has dedicated his life to preserving and sharing the medicinal wisdom. He was mentored by the world-famous herbalist Dr. Sebi and has studied at various institutions, including the Kingdom College Read more
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Daisy Mae Hunter
Daisy Mae Hunter is a farmer, crafter, and specialist for knowledge on bush medicine. The research team first conducted their interview with Ms. Hunter at the Rollezz. Ms. Hunter described the bush medicine available on Cat Island and her role in sharing information throughout the community. Ms. Hunter also spoke about food traditions in her Read more
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Andrea Jeter
“Remedies like garlic. Garlic helps with blood pressure.” What is one special family food tradition, and can you tell us a story about it? Why is it important to your family? “Thanksgiving and we all enjoy the mac n cheese. I am the designated mac n cheese chef for my family.” Read more
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Catherine Williams
“Greens heal me. Onions help me when I have a cold. Ginger is healing.” What is one special family food tradition, and can you tell us a story about it? Why is it important to your family? “Potato Salad: My brothers love my potato salad and that would bring the family together.” Read more
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Chrischeryl McDaniel
“Taking food to someone when their healing. Help someone overcome a sickness.” What is one special family food tradition, and can you tell us a story about it? Why is it important to your family? “Thanksgiving – for the last 25 years, we hosted thanksgiving for both sides of the family. We take a photo Read more
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Regina Williams
“Mac n Cheese: noodles, flour, eggs, butter, cheese.” How do you use food for healing? “You need nourishment when you are weak. Stress eating is not good. I eat salads, tuna instead of greasy/fried foods. Fruits and veggies, water.” Read more
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Bonita Evans
“Community involvement by working at the restaurant. Seeing and meeting lots of people.” How do you use food for healing? “Nutrition, physical, emotional, mental healing. Sharing, sitting together, taking food to someone.” Read more