Yoga is a common practice for many people. Integrative medicine is adding yoga to mainstream medical education and clinical practice. Yoga is a form of meditation that integrates the mind,
Read moreTips to Reduce Stigma and Discrimination
How to reduce stigma and discrimination when you have a mental health diagnosis: Have the knowledge that a lot of stigmas that we have on mental illness are present happening.
Read morePushing Through Adversity
How to push through adversity: Find your purpose in life Use humor in your day-to-day life Embrace challenges and adversities Prepare yourself mentally, physically, and emotionally Use your past experiences
Read moreImportance of Social Relationships
Why are Social Relationships Important? According to the National Institute of Health, our social relationships have a powerful effect on our physical and mental health. Our significant others, families, co-workers,
Read moreUnderstanding Stressors and How to Manage It
What are Stressors and How do Can I Manage them? What are stressors? Stress is a normal part of life. A stressor is a situation, circumstance, or different factors in
Read morePhysical Activity Leads to Better Health
In a recent study from the Journal of the American Medical Association, high physical activity that results in high daily step count decreases mortality rates. According to the Division of
Read moreJuneteenth Holiday
On June 19, 1865, African Americans who were enslaved were told they were finally free. Juneteenth is now an official holiday to commemorate the end of slavery after the Civil
Read morePhysical Activity Boosts Your Mental Well-Being
According to the US Department of health and human services, increasing physical activity makes us feel better emotionally. Walking around the block, playing basketball, walking or hiking in nature improves
Read moreRelationship Between Diabetes and Depression
According to the CDC, multiple medical literature, pre-diabetes can lead to heart disease, stroke, type two diabetes. Blindness, kidney failure, gangrene of your toes, feet and legs. Pre-diabetes is reversible.
Read moreJune: PTSD Awareness Month
June is Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Month. We bring awareness to those who have PTSD. We encourage people to reach out to others and provide support. We need to remove
Read moreJune is Pride Month
June is Pride month for our Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Pride Month (LGBT Pride Month). It is annually celebrated in June to honor the 1969 Stonewall riots in. The
Read moreSevere Sleep Apnea Linked to High Blood Sugars
A recent study from the National Institute of Health (NIH), African Americans with severe sleep apnea have a higher risk of having high blood sugar levels. High blood sugar levels
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