Topic: Wellness
Fish Oil Benefits for African Americans
Fish oil and African Americans There a lot of people taking fish oil capsules as a supplement on a daily basis. Where did that come from? Why is it important? It has been shown that people who eat more fish…
Apple Cider Vinegar and Black Health
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 its potential health benefits. Some studies suggest that it…
Garlic and African American Health
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? It is true that garlic health…
Calcium Causes More Advanced Cancer in Black Men
Calcium and Prostate Cancer A number of studies have found that higher calcium intake was associated with an increased risk of advanced prostate cancer, specifically in Black men. Black men who consumed more milk and dairy products tended to have…
African Americans Advanced Farming in America
Historical evidence supports the connection between African farmers and Black Americans. During the transatlantic slave trade, enslaved Africans were taken from inland farms from as far as 500 miles from coastal Africa to be loaded on ships bound for America.…
Low WBC in African Americans is Likely Not a Problem
Is There Something Wrong With Me? I have had several patients ask me why the white blood cell (WBC) count on their CBC (complete blood count) panel was flagged (or red) as abnormal. After digging deeper into the lab result,…
HOW BLACK RELATIONSHIPS LAST: LOVE IS WORK
BLACK RELATIONSHIPS Too many people think Black relationships should last because they're in a relationship and like or love each other. The reality is that's not the secret to a lasting relationship. At the core of African American health is…
BENEFITS OF ZINC FOR AFRICAN AMERICANS
Zinc and Infections In this age of deadly infections, it’s particularly important to have an adequate amount of zinc in your system because zinc possesses potent antiviral and antibacterial effects. African Americans have the highest risk for infections of almost…
Surge of Black Patients Die After a Brazilian Butt Lift
Black Patients LOVE the Brazilian Butt Lift But the CDC Warns . . . The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has recently released a warning to American citizens about going to the Dominican Republic to have a Brazilian Butt lift…
Processed Meats: What They Are and Why They are Killing African Americans
What is a Processed Meat? In the health world, people are frequently told to decrease their consumption of “processed meats.” But what are processed meats? The most famous here in America is the simple hot dog. It's a combination of…