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Passing My Oral Boards!
This morning, I’m reminding myself that the stressors of today are often due to the answered prayers of yesterday. I’ve been anxiously studying for my oral boards which are in 3 short weeks. I just...
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Fufulling My Purpose
Above is a picture of 8 year old Char looking up toward her Mama as she coached her through singing “Jesus Loves Me”. Why was this happening? Because the gathered family wanted to hear it, and my...
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Social Distancing Check-List
As we continue to practice social distancing, I wanted to create a checklist of items to stock up on to optimize reproductive and menstrual health while at home. For those trying for pregnancy:...
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Home For The Holidays Health Tips: For Expecting Moms
With the holidays coming up, I wanted to touch on some important travel safety for pregnant women. There is no expectation that pregnancy should require you to miss out on the holiday festivities, but...
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Tips For A Successful Speculum Exam
One of the most feared parts of the GYN visit is the speculum exam. A speculum is a device that is inserted into the vagina and then opened to allow for visualization of the upper vagina or cervix....
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A Medical Doctor’s Comparison of Organic Tampons
After researching several of the top brands in organic tampons, I’ve reached the following conclusions.Are organic cotton tampons healthier? Not exactly. There is no evidence that shows any difference...
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Yoni Eggs: Myth or Magic?
“Yoni” is an ancient Indian word used for the female genitalia that means “sacred space.” Yoni Eggs are polished stones (usually made of quartz or jade) that are meant to be inserted into the vagina...
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#Vaginalsteaming is a practice that involves a woman sitting over hot liquid (typically containing herbs) in an effort to cleanse/revitalize the vagina. Some suggested benefits are regulation of...
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Chemical Hair Straighteners, Black Women, & Breast Cancer
As a black woman who grew up in the 90s, I got my first perm at the age of 9. I begged my mom for a perm & believed perming my hair would ultimately be my promotion into black womanhood. My hair...
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I Know You Don’t Trust The Healthcare System And I Don’t Blame You: A...
Racism. The very word makes the majority of people uncomfortable. A discomfort that fails to even remotely compare to the effects of actually experiencing racism.Daily effects include stress,...
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