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A little girl is walking to school one cold morning. She is wearing her big green winter coat with the faux fur hood pulled up over her head. She feels cozy, warm and safe. She has the thought that she feels safe because no one walking behind her can tell that she is Black. In…
Many women are familiar with getting routine pap smears, but may or may not know exactly what is being tested in this exam or what the results really mean. This is a test of the cervix, which is the part of the uterus that extends down into the vagina with an opening where menstrual blood flows…
Vulvovaginal symptoms are some of the most common, yet least talked about, aspects of health for many women. Whether it’s pain, itching, discharge or urinary problems, these issues can greatly affect our sex lives and overall sense of well being. If you don’t have these problems right now, please read on for the sake of…
It was a foggy day in the Bay Area, and I could see the overcast skyline of San Francisco from my window. I had just cleaned up after eating a gorgeous green salad with salmon, dressed with an oil and lemon keto dressing. I chewed every bite thoroughly, as I’ve recently learned to do (since…
Mindfulness is such a buzz word these days, but what is it really? Simply put, Mindfulness is the practice of being intentionally aware of your thoughts, feelings, environment, and bodily sensations in the present moment, without judgement. Many associate mindfulness with sitting quietly in meditation, but mindfulness can be especially valuable when practiced during regular…
Many people know the benefits of estrogen for our bodies, such as supporting bone density and joint health, supple skin, vaginal lubrication, libido, focus and cognition, fertility and cardiovascular health. Most of us have also heard the stories of post menopausal women who have many related symptoms due to low estrogen. On the other hand,…
When people think of preventing heart disease, the first thing that comes to mind is lowering cholesterol. However there is much more to the story of cardiovascular health than just one lab value. Let’s dive into the role of cholesterol in cardiovascular health and what we can do to keep our hearts healthy and happy. …
Ever wonder why some people wake up full of energy, but you have to drag yourself out of bed in the morning? Do you wish you could get yourself going without relying on caffeine and sugar to fuel your day? Where does morning energy come from? One of the most effective ways to help…
How are you? It seems like such a simple question. One that is asked and answered thousands of times in a life. And yet, such a common question has taken on much more meaning in the last 10 months. How often when asked, “how are you” do you reply without giving it thought?…
More than almost any other single health factor, blood sugar balance has the power to make or break your health! For anyone experiencing anxiety, irritability, sleep issues, lack of vitality, lack of focus, weight loss resistance, muscle fatigue, joint pain, sugar or food cravings, premature signs of aging or inflammation – we need to look…
