Topic: Patient Education
Fish Oil Benefits for African Americans
Fish oil and African Americans A lot of people take fish oil capsules every day. Where did that come from, and why is it important? People who eat more fish have lower rates of heart disease, the number one killer…
Apple Cider Vinegar and Black Health: What It Can (and Can’t) Do
Many of my Black patients report taking apple cider vinegar to treat almost anything! Unfortunately, it's not that simple and it doesn't cure everything. Apple cider vinegar has been touted for weight loss, better digestion, and lower blood sugar. Some…
Garlic and African American Health: Can It Replace Your Blood Pressure Medicine?
My African American patients are always talking about taking garlic rather than starting blood pressure or cholesterol-lowering medications. But what is the truth about the benefits of garlic? And how much should you take? Garlic does have real health benefits.…
HbA1c Diabetes Test is Inaccurate in African Americans
If you have diabetes, there is no question your doctor has measured your hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c). The HbA1c measures the average blood sugar level over the past three months. It provides valuable information about long-term blood sugar control and helps…
Salt Intolerance is Killing the Black Community: Understand Why
The biggest dietary message that I give to my patients is to decrease their consumption of salt in their diet in order to lower their blood pressure and, therefore, lower their chances of suffering a heart attack, stroke, kidney failure,…
Scoliosis and African Americans
Lack of Vitamin D Linked to Scoliosis Vitamin D deficiency is associated with a higher risk for prostate cancer, colon cancer, breast cancer, high blood pressure, diabetes, and a host of other health problems that are very common in the…
Garlic, Ginger, and Oil of Oregano: What the Science Shows and What to Watch For
While I practice conventional medicine, some approaches to health predate my clinical practice by centuries. There is a growing interest in food as medicine, and garlic, ginger, and oil of oregano are three of the most popular. They get little…
“PVD”- Peripheral Vascular Disease & African Americans
"My Legs are Tired" People who experience poor circulation often see changes in the color of the skin of their legs and encounter problems walking long distances. As one person described, "I have to sit down because my legs get…
Heart Disease & the Black Community
African Americans have the worst heart and stroke outcomes of any group in the United States. African Americans are at higher risk than white Americans for heart disease, as shown by: High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a serious health…
Magnesium Deficiency and African American Health
9 out of 10 Older Black Adults Have Low Magnesium Minerals like magnesium are vital to maintaining good health, and magnesium specifically plays a key role in controlling diabetes and promoting healthy blood vessels. Unfortunately, many people are not aware…
