Stress impacts cognitive decline. Older African-Americans with higher levels of perceived stress have more rapid declines in global cognition than those with lower levels. (Am J of Geriatric Psychiatry) I can only imagine the effect of the stress of racism, over a lifetime.
Read MoreIf you are a health professional reading this, it’s time for you to step outside of traditions in medicine and take a look at Lifestyle Medicine…..for the sake of your patients, but more importantly for the focus of the care you provide your patients.
Read MoreAs I was building my arsenal of weapons to fight breast cancer 28 years ago, I came across an article by Herb Pierson, of the National Cancer Institute. He was doing a study on “phytochemicals” contained ONLY in plant foods that have formed the basis of folkloric recipes to evaluate the levels and effects of those phytochemicals on human health.
Read MoreIf this is the year that you’ve embraced a plant powered diet, you might be a little concerned about your holiday options. Not to worry!! Auntie Donna’s got you covered with some of my favorites that have been tried and tested.
Read MoreFrom sea to shining sea, America don’t believe that Black folk are equal. Some Americans don’t even believe we are human. Laws changed during the civil rights movement, but not hearts.
Read MoreThose buses were making the rounds this morning!! School starts early down South where I live. I think it’s partly to avoid the heat (though it’s hot as the dickens right now, so I guess they mean the heat in June). And, it’s partly to make sure there are enough days to cover snow which shuts us completely down and partly the threat of tornadoes which has us running for cover.
Read MoreThis gardening journey has taken us through tillers, composts, critters, drought, worms, watering woes, bounty, volunteer plants, mislabeled packages and harvest. But, the power that lay in the seeds that we planted, burst through the ground and against all odds, did what it do……it grew.
Read MoreIf you are headed to the Family Reunion, I’ve got some tips to help you make it one of the best ever. But, first be sure to pack your supply of boundaries cause errbody ain’t done their “work” and you know how that can be.
Read MoreWhen you’re going through traumatic events, you may know that they are wrong, but you may not actually realize that they are traumatic……cause it’s normal in your family/community.
Read MoreTo those entering/serving racial and ethnic minorities and AI/AN communities…..leave your biases at the door…….enter each encounter with caution and care. Come with culturally and linguistically competent healthcare services, information, and resources that honor our traditions......It’s life changing I tell ya!!
Read MoreMuch is often said about how poorly people of color eat, especially African-Americans. I’m so tired of it. And, I disagree. Surely, we could make better choices, however, a lot of our historic “cultural foods” are POWERHOUSES of Phytochemical Benefits for our health.
Read MoreWe are almost at the end of the first week of 2023!! Yawl alright!!! Still going to the gym and waiting to use equipment? Still guzzling down those green drinks?? I’m checkin in on you!! I don’t want you to be discouraged.
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