Posts by Dr. Flava Pharm.D
Black health matters: Addressing disparities
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and just last week Ananda Lewis shocked us all with her diagnosis. Secondly, her decision for not getting mammograms is one that she regrets; however, her reasoning resonates with many women. Did you know Blacks are more likely to die from diseases due to health disparities? Black health matters…
Read More5 tips for eating healthier during the holidays
Shirley Caesar’s “U Name It” challenge launched a social media buzz that promoted eating whatever you want during the holidays: greens, beans, potatoes, lambs, chicken and turkey. Truthfully, many of us look forward to the holidays because it is a season of indulging and festive eating. But that may come with a price. Did you…
Read MoreHot girl summer without the burn
Ladies, just say no to the burn. During these hot summer months, it is very easy for yeast to grow. We all love to wear those cute outfits that may be a little tighter to show off that hot summer figure. But did you know that yeast (also known as candida) loves a hot, moist…
Read MoreManage stress now and live a stress-less life
Living My Best Life by Lil Duval became a cultural anthem. Many felt empowered with the idea of not allowing people to “stress them out unnecessarily.” However, if stress can be avoided or managed, this is our primary goal for living a stress-less life. We all manage stress differently. Therefore, it is important to understand your…
Read More3 winning numbers for better health
To live a healthy life, you have to play the numbers game. With early detection and by knowing three numbers related to your blood pressure, cholesterol and Hemoglobin A1C can prevent heart disease, stroke, heart attack and diabetes. It is important to keep track of your numbers and use the initial results as a baseline.…
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