About Get Well Wednesday

It’s National Kidney Month – here’s what you should know about how to keep your kidneys healthy. WHAT ARE THE MAIN CAUSES OF KIDNEY DISEASE, AND WHY SHOULD AFRICAN AMERICANS BE CONCERNED ABOUT IT? Diabetes and high blood pressure are the main causes of kidney disease, and your chances of having diabetes and high blood […]

WHAT IS RARE DISEASE DAY AND WHAT IS ITS SIGNIFICANCE? Rare Disease Day takes place each year on the last day of February and the goal of it is to raise awareness about rare diseases and their impact on patients’ lives. In the United States, a rare disease is defined as affecting less than 200,000 […]

Last November actress and model Kim Porter died unexpectedly in her home. The L.A. county coroner’s office reports she died from pneumonia. The autopsy report described “lobar pneumonia” as an infection of the lung caused by bacteria.      WHAT EXACTLY IS PNEUMONIA? ARE THERE DIFFERENT TYPES? Pneumonia is an infection in either one or […]

Last month, there was a news report about an 11-year old boy who died after a severe allergic reaction to fumes from the fish his grandmother was cooking. His father tried to give him his asthma medication but the nebulizer wasn’t enough to help him as he was gasping for air. That just underscored the […]

WHAT IS BLOATED BELLY? Bloating refers to a feeling of pressure or discomfort—just short of pain—somewhere in the abdominal area, and/or visible distension of the abdomen that makes your waistline grow. It may affect the top of the abdomen right underneath the breastbone, the lower part of the abdomen underneath the belly button or the […]

January is National Thyroid Awareness Month. The thyroid gland is a butterfly shaped organ located in the base of your neck. It releases hormones that control metabolism— or the way your body uses energy. What is thyroid disease? Any condition that affects the normal function of the thyroid gland, causing too little or too much production of […]

Dr. Icilma Fergus is a cardiologist at The Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City, known as Dr. Icy. She and Debora Grandison share the importance of February American Heart Health Month and what you can do to keep your heart healthy. HEART DISEASE IS THE NUMBER ONE KILLER OF WOMEN. WHAT DOES IT MEAN WHEN […]

JANUARY IS CERVICAL CANCER AWARENESS MONTH. WHAT CAUSES CERVICAL CANCER AND HOW DO WOMEN GET IT? Almost all cervical cancer is caused by Human Papilloma Virus or HPV. HPV is an extremely common virus that is passed from person to person through sexual contact. Over 90 million people in the US have been exposed to […]

Can music be a part of your healing? It’s not just possible, it’s actually being used to help patients of various kinds. Deforia Lane has used music as part of healing therapy for patients suffering from various illnesses including cancer. Here is more information about how music can heal. WHAT EXACTLY IS MUSIC THERAPY? Music […]

Crystal Styles‘ passion for helping our community embrace healthy hair and overall wellness, drove her into the study of Trichology.  In 2016, Crystal received her certification in the field of Trichology, graduating as Valedictorian and Summa Cum Laude from the National Trichology Training Institute (NTTI) in Stockbridge, Ga. Crystal is a certified hair coach by […]

Fasting has become the No. 1 most popular diet pattern in the United States for 2018, surpassing paleo and gluten-free diets. With the majority of Americans trying out different forms of fasting, from intermittent fasting to time-restricted eating and prolonged fasting diets, confusion can lead to questions. Felicia Stoler, registered dietitian nutritionist and author of […]

Holistic pharmacist Sherry Torkos is an author and health enthusiast with a passion for prevention. She graduated with honors from the Philadelphia college of pharmacy and science in 1992. She has been practicing pharmacy using an integrative approach, combining conventional and complementary therapies to optimize health and prevent disease. As a leading health expert, she […]