According to the Arthritis Foundation as many as 80% of people living with arthritis have sleep problems, including insomnia from chronic joint pain, stiffness and joint swelling. Some research also suggests that the cycle of poor sleep may actually cause worsening of these symptoms especially the next day and may even result in depression and Read More…
Have your joints been feeling a little extra achy lately? As we turn the corner from fall to winter, temperatures are dropping, and many more individuals are complaining of joint stiffness. Some people may think it is due to the body feeling the effects of the changes in barometric pressure which may make your Read More…
Stress is the body’s response to threatening and harmful scenarios. When human beings are stressed there is a signal from our brains (at the hypothalamus) that triggers a release of stress hormones, specifically cortisol. Stress can directly have a correlation with our appetites. Sometimes this “stress signal” can direct the individual to crave certain foods that Read More…
Physical pain can be debilitating and limit the body’s mobility. But we also know how much mental anguish or pain can affect the body. We know that Black women in general struggle to make the time to take care of themselves in addition to taking care of their loved ones. The ability to seek help Read More…
Many individuals, particularly females in the Black community have a distrust in the existing healthcare system because of the chronic history of racial discrimination and prejudice in the political and healthcare systems. This issue of implicit bias that exists in healthcare is especially worrisome in women’s gynecological and maternal health. If the patient feels that Read More…
This year we are all looking for ways to stay healthy during the COVID pandemic. Many individuals are trying to lead healthier lifestyles to boost their immune systems. There are no easy or quick fixes. What vitamins work to help & improve immune function? There are many different vitamins that play into our overall immune Read More…