Women’s History Month: 5 Inspiring Women Who Changed Health, Science & Global Wellness

Quick answer: Women’s History Month is celebrated every March in the United States. This tribute from CGI-Green highlights five women who shaped health, science and education: Queen Afua, Dr. Aviva Romm, Dr. Tieraona Low Dog, Katherine Johnson and Malala Yousafzai. CGI-Green is a family-owned, Caribbean-rooted brand that wildcrafts Eucheuma cottonii sea moss in St. Lucia, with more than 80 years of family tradition behind it.

March is Women’s History Month, a time to recognize the women whose ideas, courage and work changed the world.

From holistic health educators to groundbreaking scientists and global advocates, women have shaped how we understand wellness, medicine, education and human potential. At CGI-Green SeaMoss, we are a family-owned brand built on a tradition that was passed down at home, so this month means something to us. Here are five women whose contributions continue to inspire.

Why Women’s History Month Matters

The observance began as National Women’s History Week, first proclaimed in the United States in 1980. In 1987 it expanded into a full month dedicated to the achievements of women in science, education, healthcare, leadership and social progress.

Today, Women’s History Month is an opportunity to:

• Recognize groundbreaking achievements by women
• Highlight leaders who have shaped society
• Inspire future generations of innovators
• Celebrate progress toward equality and opportunity

1. Queen Afua

Holistic wellness educator

Queen Afua is one of the best-known voices in holistic health and plant-based living. Through her teaching and wellness programs, she has encouraged many women to embrace plant-based eating and spiritual self-care.

Her book Sacred Woman brought her approach to a wide audience. Her teachings center on:

• Plant-based nutrition
• Traditional herbal practices
• Spiritual and emotional well-being

2. Dr. Aviva Romm

Bridging herbal tradition and modern medicine

Dr. Aviva Romm is a medical doctor, midwife and herbalist, which makes her a rare voice connecting modern medicine with plant-based traditions. Her work looks at how nutrition, herbs and lifestyle fit into long-term women’s health, including stress, pregnancy and whole-body wellness.

Her work is part of a growing movement toward integrative medicine, where traditional practices and modern healthcare work side by side.

3. Dr. Tieraona Low Dog

A leader in botanical medicine

Dr. Tieraona Low Dog is a physician and herbalist and one of the leading voices in integrative medicine. She has spent decades teaching how plants and herbs fit alongside conventional care, combining scientific evidence with traditional plant knowledge.

Her work has helped bring herbal traditions into mainstream medical conversations.

4. Katherine Johnson

The mathematician who helped send humans to space

Katherine Johnson was a NASA mathematician whose trajectory calculations supported early American spaceflight, including John Glenn’s orbit of the Earth and the Apollo 11 mission to the Moon.

Her story reached millions through the film Hidden Figures, which highlighted the role of Black women in science and space exploration. In 2015 she received the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Her achievements helped open doors for women and minorities in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

5. Malala Yousafzai

A global voice for education

Malala Yousafzai became a global symbol of courage after speaking out for girls’ education in Pakistan. Despite facing violence, she kept advocating for equal access to education.

In 2014, at 17, she became the youngest Nobel Peace Prize laureate in history. Her advocacy reminds the world that education helps individuals and communities build healthier, stronger futures.

Sea Moss and the Tradition We Carry

For generations, Caribbean families have made sea moss part of their daily wellness routines, and much of that knowledge was kept and passed on by women at home. Sea moss is a red seaweed. Ours is Eucheuma cottonii, wildcrafted and hand-harvested in St. Lucia and the surrounding Caribbean, rinsed with lime and traditionally sun-dried.

It is naturally rich in minerals like iodine, potassium, magnesium and calcium, which makes it a nutrient-dense addition to your daily wellness routine. Today we make it into fruit-infused sea moss gels, Moss Bites gummies, dried sea moss and capsules at our facility in Florida, and our sea moss is third-party tested.

Honoring Women Who Inspire the Future

The women highlighted here remind us that progress comes from knowledge, courage and a commitment to improving the world around us. From holistic wellness and herbal medicine to space exploration and global education, their work continues to inspire the next generation.

This Women’s History Month, we honor them, and every woman who kept a family tradition alive.

CGI-Green at a Glance

• Who we are: a family-owned, Caribbean-rooted wellness brand with more than 80 years of family tradition behind our sea moss.
• Species: Eucheuma cottonii.
• Where it comes from: wildcrafted and hand-harvested in St. Lucia and the surrounding Caribbean.
• How it is made: rinsed with lime and traditionally sun-dried. No synthetic additives.
• Tested: third-party tested.
• Based in: Florida. Orders ship from our facility in the US.
• Products: sea moss gels, Moss Bites gummies, dried sea moss and capsules.
• Customers: rated 4.9/5 by 18,250+ customers.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is Women’s History Month?
Every March in the United States. It began as National Women’s History Week in 1980 and became a full month in 1987.

Which women does this article highlight?
Queen Afua, Dr. Aviva Romm, Dr. Tieraona Low Dog, Katherine Johnson and Malala Yousafzai.

What is sea moss?
Sea moss is a red seaweed. CGI-Green sea moss is Eucheuma cottonii, wildcrafted and hand-harvested in St. Lucia and the surrounding Caribbean. It is naturally rich in minerals like iodine, potassium, magnesium and calcium.

Is CGI-Green a family-owned brand?
Yes. CGI-Green is a family-owned, Caribbean-rooted wellness brand with more than 80 years of family tradition behind our sea moss.

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This article is for general education only and is not medical advice. CGI-Green sea moss products are food and dietary supplement products and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. Always consult a qualified healthcare provider before starting any new supplement, especially if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, on prescription medication or have an existing health condition.