(ThyBlackMan.com) Diabetes success is measured by how well you can control your blood sugar. There are 3.2 million Blacks living with diabetes, and one of the major challenges they face is managing their disease with proper diet, regular exercise, and medication. Many people with diabetes don’t understand that your level ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Finding time to break a sweat at the gym can be hard with a busy work schedule and a full social calendar. But studies show that all it takes is 30 minutes of exercise five days a week to lower your risk for diabetes and heart disease and lengthen ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Just yesterday you complained to a colleague at work “I eat healthy, and I don’t snack between meals, so why can’t I lose any weight?” And more than likely, there’s at least one person in your office who eats all the time, and never seems to gain any weight. ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) There are many ways to manage and reduce stress levels, and your diet and nutrition choices can have a very powerful effect on whether those levels go up or down. Certain foods provide comfort and actually increase levels of hormones in the body that naturally fight stress. The right ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) We know, we know, you don’t like to floss. But here’s a little secret: it’s not that high up on anybody else’s list of favorite things to do either. But, every six months, your dentist probably lectures about the importance of flossing. And you probably just ignore him or her. “There ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Feeling more tired than usual? It may be more than just a lack of sleep. But first, try this test: For two weeks, add some healthy changes to your routine, including sleeping more, going out a little less often, eating a better, more nutritious diet, drinking more water, and ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) The mouth is the window to your body’s good health. Excellent oral hygiene – brushing, flossing, and seeing your dentist regularly – can greatly improve your health and reduce the risk of broader medical problems over time. The research isn’t conclusive, but red, swollen, and bleeding gums can point ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) I woke up thinking about a person I met just two weeks ago. I was thinking about this man because he is going to die unless we find a way to help him. He is paralyzed from the neck down, has one working lung and that lung has enough ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Many people may consider colon cleansing because they think that it reduces the risk of colon cancer and enhances health. However, no studies have shown that colon cleansings have any benefit at all. Colon cleansing, also called colonic irrigation or colonic hydrotherapy, is sometimes referred to as a “high ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) When will Black women’s health matter? That’s a question I’ve asked myself more than once during the recent Congressional effort to repeal health care reform that would deny countless women of color access to affordable and quality reproductive health care services. I asked myself that question again when I ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Here are some practical suggestions for staying safe and well during stressful times. Limit Multi-tasking Know when it is safe to multi-task…and when it is better to focus on one activity at a time. One of the biggest causes of avoidable accidents is trying to do too many things ...
(ThyBlackMan.com) Here is a story about tragic loss and the struggle for meaning and renewal. One of my neighbors, John, would be described by some as a “man’s man”. He is in his late 40?s and stays active with adventure sports and playing a bit of guitar. He tends to stay ...