Topic: African Americans
New Year’s Resolutions For Black Health: Give Your Family the Information it Needs
Every year people across the country think of the new year as a new beginning, particularly for their health. Many of my patients take the same approach. “I'll stop smoking at the beginning of the year,” or “I'm going to…
Better Black Health Book
“Better Black Health: A Comprehensive Guide in the Age of Precision Medicine” is a coffee table reference book that should be in every African American’s home. This 400-page book offers a wide range of best practices for improving African American…
Low Vitamin D in African Americans
African Americans Have Low Vitamin D Vitamin D is acquired through diet and skin exposure to ultraviolet B light. The skin's production of vitamin D is determined by length of exposure, latitude, season, and degree of skin pigmentation. African Americans…
AFRICAN AMERICANS FEAR MEDICATION SIDE EFFECTS
AFRICAN AMERICANS FEAR MEDICATION SIDE EFFECTS I had a patient come with a number of complaints related to joint pain. His chronic pain was causing him anxiety about his quality of life, and all of these concerns made him feel…
VANADIUM AND AFRICAN AMERICAN HEALTH
HEALTH BENEFITS OF VANADIUM Supplementing with vanadium has been studied for its health benefits, especially in regulating blood sugar levels, particularly in diabetes. People with diabetes may benefit from vanadium because it mimics insulin and improves glucose metabolism. In addition…
UTERINE FIBROIDS AND AFRICAN AMERICAN WOMEN
UTERINE FIBROIDS AND AFRICAN AMERICAN WOMEN Uterine fibroids disproportionately affect African American women, leading to a higher prevalence and more severe symptoms compared to other racial groups. This disparity can result in adverse health outcomes, such as increased rates of…
VITAMIN B2 (RIBOFLAVIN) AND AFRICAN AMERICAN HEALTH
VITAMIN B2 (RIBOFLAVIN) AND AFRICAN AMERICAN HEALTH Vitamin B2 (also known as riboflavin) improves memory and problem-solving. Vitamin B2 is essential for healthy brain function, as it helps the body produce mental energy. It also plays a role in the…
Probiotics and African American Health
Probiotics and African American Health Probiotics can offer numerous health benefits for African Americans, including supporting gut health and enhancing digestion. They may help in reducing the prevalence of digestive issues that are more common in this population. Additionally, probiotics…
Vitamin C Deficiency in African Americans
VITAMIN C My Black patients know they should get more vitamin C, but somehow they are not able to eat enough. Vitamin C is essential for overall health as it plays a crucial role in supporting the immune system, aiding…
Cholesterol Medicine Intolerance in African Americans
When my patients have high cholesterol levels, I frequently suggest starting a statin (a cholesterol medicine) to bring the levels down and, therefore, lower their risk for heart attack, stroke, and circulation problems. Many are scared to start the medications…
