The meat-focused, heavy fat and sugar diet that many African-Americans consume is often blamed on “soul food,” but the roots of a true African-based diet are plant-based. Even through World War II, many black Americans who survived the Great Depression and food-rationing during the war, can tell you that meat was not an every meal, […]

Managing one’s weight and observing a diet with fresh fruits and vegetables are key components to weight loss and preventing or managing diabetes, according to Dr. Mark Hyman, chairman of the Institute for Functional Medicine and founder and medical director of The UltraWellness Center. According to the Department of Health and Human Services, one in […]

So, the big day is finally here: Doctor Day! Take a Loved One to the Doctor Day is becoming one of my favorite holidays … it certainly has surpassed Kwanzaa! I love it because it’s a holiday that truly makes a difference. Most holidays start out that way, but then they get bogged down with […]

Friday kicked off the first day of spring, so we’re supposed to be thinking about new beginnings, fresh starts and de-cluttering. For the TJMS, one way we try to freshen up every year is with our annual Take a Loved One to the Doctor Day, which encourages everyone to persuade a loved one to visit […]

Tom Gets His Flu Shot See if Tom takes it like a man or cries out “DONNA!” when he gets his flu shot, live on the TJMS.