July 22, 2024Fish oil and African Americans There a lot of people taking fish oil capsules as a supplement on a daily…
July 19, 2024Many of my Black patients report taking apple cider vinegar to treat almost anything! Unfortunately, it's not that simple and…- July 12, 2024My African American patients are always talking about taking garlic rather than starting blood pressure or cholesterol-lowering medications. But what…
- July 6, 2024Calcium and Prostate Cancer A number of studies have found that higher calcium intake was associated with an increased risk…
- July 6, 2024If you have diabetes, there is no question your doctor has measured your hemeglobin-a-1-c (HbA1c). The HbA1c measures the average…
- July 5, 2024Historical evidence supports the connection between African farmers and Black Americans. During the transatlantic slave trade, enslaved Africans were taken…
- June 23, 2024The biggest dietary message that I give to my patients is to decrease their consumption of salt in their diet…
- June 9, 2024Is There Something Wrong With Me? I have had several patients ask me why the white blood cell (WBC) count…
- June 5, 2024Lack of Vitamin D Linked to Scoliosis Vitamin D deficiency is associated with a higher risk for prostate cancer, colon…
- March 10, 2024Black Relationships Too many people think Black relationships should last because they're in a relationship and like or love each…
