By: Dr. Nicole Washington board-certified psychiatrist “Stay out of grown folks’ business” “Speak when spoken to” “You’re too young to have an opinion” I am sure that many of you have either heard these words when you were a kid or have spoken them to your own children. Oftentimes in the Black community we don’t allow our children to have opinions or to engage in … [Read more...] about How allowing our kids to express themselves can improve their mental wellness as adults
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Can your child develop multiple myeloma from toxins in your home furnishings?
Researchers have found, children who live in homes with vinyl flooring and flame-retardant furniture have higher levels of potentially harmful chemicals in their blood or urine. Children from homes that had vinyl flooring in all areas were found to have concentrations of benzyl butyl phthalate metabolite in their urine that were 15 times higher than those in children living … [Read more...] about Can your child develop multiple myeloma from toxins in your home furnishings?
Five key ways to spring into a healthy lifestyle
By: Priscilla Q. Williams, RN Spring is my favorite season of the year! It’s a time when the flowers bloom, the weather is warmer, and the grass is green and beautiful. Spring is also a time to focus on our health and wellness. This spring I want to share with you five keys ways to spring into a healthy lifestyle. These tips can be used all year long, but the bloom season is … [Read more...] about Five key ways to spring into a healthy lifestyle
Cholesterol busters: Natural treatments for high cholesterol
If you have been to the doctor lately and found out that your cholesterol is not so good, then you definitely need to take action. If the level is not too elevated or you do not have a genetic component, you can try lifestyle modifications before starting medicine. High cholesterol is important because it increases the risk of heart disease. The bad cholesterol, LDL carries … [Read more...] about Cholesterol busters: Natural treatments for high cholesterol
Why are Blacks more likely to die from stroke?
In a study recently published in the American Heart Association journal Stroke, investigators in the Reasons for Geographical And Racial Differences in Stroke Study, or REGARDS, found that blacks are four times more likely to die of stroke at age 45 than their white counterparts, because blacks have more strokes, not because blacks who have a stroke are more likely to die than … [Read more...] about Why are Blacks more likely to die from stroke?
Five signs you need to see your eye doctor
The eyes are more than just the windows to your soul; they are also windows to your health. Symptoms of many serious health problems like diabetes, high blood pressure, and liver issues are first seen in the eyes. Most professionals recommend getting your eyes checked once a year, but take a close look at the signs below to see when you may need to see your eye doctor … [Read more...] about Five signs you need to see your eye doctor
The five best types of exercise for asthma sufferers
Love a good sweat? If you’re one of about 20 million Americans with asthma, this may not be a problem. But for some, vigorous activity like running or playing team sports such as basketball, can cause the airways to become inflamed, narrow and swell, and produce extra mucus, which makes it difficult to breathe. Fortunately for sufferers, having asthma, even exercise- induced … [Read more...] about The five best types of exercise for asthma sufferers
At least 50 percent of people with hepatitis C don’t know they’re infected
Did you know that hepatitis C virus infection and liver cancer are serious health problems that disproportionately affect African Americans? They are. But today, though there is no vaccine, we have prevention and treatment tools to fight this disease. What is hepatitis C? Let me explain first what hepatitis C is. It is a serious liver disease that results from infection … [Read more...] about At least 50 percent of people with hepatitis C don’t know they’re infected
All of Us Research Program kicks off with the General Baptist State Convention of WI, Inc., Friday, April 26, 2019
The General Baptist State Convention of WI, Inc., clergymen and community members kicked off its first All of Us Pop Up Clinic at the Convention’s headquarters located at 220 West Keefe Avenue in Milwaukee. President Reverend Dr. Garry Levy, along with other pastors led by example in signing up as participants in the All of Us Research Program. The All of Us Research Program … [Read more...] about All of Us Research Program kicks off with the General Baptist State Convention of WI, Inc., Friday, April 26, 2019
Why have the CBD and Kratom products become so popular?
The market is flooded with CBD products because there is so much regulation from the FDA. They come in diverse types including CBD oil, capsules or pills, edibles or gummies, lotions, and as CBD beverages. Whichever the case, the question still remains, why have the CBD products become so popular among the millennials? In this article, you will learn some of the benefits of … [Read more...] about Why have the CBD and Kratom products become so popular?