A February webinar for anyone ready to rethink health beyond prescriptions
Many families know the routine. A new diagnosis leads to another medication, then another, with side effects and costs that pile up over time. AfriThrive’s next Food is Medicine webinar asks a different question: what changes when food and daily habits become part of the care plan, not an afterthought?
On February 5, 2026, at Noon., AfriThrive will host Beyond Medication, a virtual session focused on practical strategies for wellness beyond prescriptions. The webinar features two respected voices in nutrition, wellness, and public health: Dr. Joanne Mapis Shepkong, PharmD, PhD and Dr. Oluwatosin Oluokun, PhD, DCNc, known widely as Dr. Ohhh, founder of Dr. Ohhh Juice.
Webinar details
Title: Beyond Medication
Series: AfriThrive Webinar Series, Food is Medicine
Date: Februry 5, 2026
Time: Noon – 1 p.m.
Format: Virtual
Registration: Register Here
Questions: Call 240 706 1517
Follow: @AfriThrive
Hashtag: #AfriThrive
What you will learn
This conversation is designed for real life. Not perfect routines. Not expensive specialty foods. The goal is to help participants understand how nutrition and lifestyle practices can support the body in measurable ways.
Expect guidance that connects daily choices to long term health, including:
How food based therapies can support chronic disease reversal and management
How therapeutic fasting is used in wellness practice and what to consider before trying it
How plant based nutrition and functional nutrition approaches can fit into busy schedules
What sustainable lifestyle change looks like when you are feeding a family, working, and managing stress
A practical example many people relate to is hypertension. When someone shifts toward more fiber rich foods, reduces ultra processed meals, and improves hydration, blood pressure can respond over time. For some, those changes become a meaningful part of a larger care plan discussed with a clinician.
The Experts
Dr. Joanne Mapis Shepkong, PharmD, PhD
Dr. Joanne Mapis is an internationally recognized wellness speaker, clinical pharmacist, and public health practitioner with more than 15 years of experience helping individuals and families reverse chronic disease through food based therapies, therapeutic fasting, and sustainable lifestyle change. She is also a wife, mother of three, and community leader known for blending clinical expertise with practical guidance that helps people take action.
Dr. Oluwatosin Oluokun, PhD, DCNc, Founder of Dr. Ohhh Juice
Dr. Oluokun, known as Dr. Ohhh, is a clinical nutritionist and certified weight management specialist with deep expertise in functional nutrition and holistic wellness. Her wellness work began with her own health journey. After being diagnosed with hypertension and high cholesterol, she turned to juicing and reversed her diagnosis through carefully crafted blends and consistent nutrition changes.
Today, Dr. Ohhh Juice offers 14 cold pressed juice flavors designed to support phytonutrient intake, along with cleanse packages, supplemental meal juices, nationwide shipping, and one on one nutrition consultations. Her work has been featured on major platforms including NBC News, and her community initiatives have supported nutrition access through smoothie clinics and pantry donations in Edo, Nigeria.
Her story resonates with many people who have sat in a doctor’s office hearing the same message: manage it. She represents a different approach that asks how nutrition can change the trajectory.
Why AfriThrive is hosting Beyond Medication
AfriThrive’s mission centers access to nutritious, culturally appropriate food, skills development, and economic opportunity. This webinar fits that mission. It helps families connect food choices to health outcomes, and it reinforces the idea that culturally meaningful foods can be part of a wellness plan.
Food is not only fuel. It is culture. It is identity. It is also one of the most practical tools households can use daily to support long-term health.
If you have questions, call 240 706 1517.
Share with someone who needs this conversation
If you know a friend managing blood pressure, cholesterol, inflammation, or fatigue, invite them to join you. Follow @AfriThrive and share using #AfriThrive.
FAQ
What is the AfriThrive Food is Medicine webinar series?
It is a nutrition education webinar series that explores how food, culture, and practical lifestyle changes support health and wellness.
When is the Beyond Medication webinar?
Beyond Medication Webinar takes place on February 5, 2026, at Noon
Who should attend this nutrition education webinar?
Anyone interested in food based strategies for wellness, including people managing chronic conditions, caregivers, and community members looking for practical health guidance.
Will the webinar cover therapeutic fasting?
Yes. Dr. Joanne Mapis Shepkong will discuss therapeutic fasting as part of a broader wellness approach, including considerations to discuss with a healthcare professional.
What will Dr. Ohhh cover in the webinar?
Dr. Ohhh will share insights from her clinical nutrition work and her personal journey reversing hypertension and high cholesterol through juicing and nutrition changes, with practical guidance participants can apply.
How do I register for the AfriThrive webinar?
Use the QR code on the flyer or visit register here. You can also call 240 706 1517 for support.
