Real Barbie Dolls For Our Girls

Last week, Mattel announced that Barbie is getting a makeover.  Over 30 new Barbie dolls are now available for purchase through Mattel’s website, in three new body types: petite, tall and curvy.  The new Barbie dolls will also come in 7 skin tones, 22 eye colors and 24 hairstyles. The original Barbie debuted in 1959.  The…

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Be The Change You Desire

On January 14, 2016, the Oscar nominations were announced by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Unfortunately and perhaps not surprising, for the second year in a row, no actors of color were nominated for any Oscar awards. Mrs. Jada Pinkest Smith, a well known actress, director, producer, singer, wife to actor Will…

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Condom Fact Sheet

According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), black women experience sexually transmitted disease (STD) at disproportionally higher rates when compared to other races and ethic groups.  As an example, in 2012 the rate of chlamydia among black women was over six times the rate among white women. Other than abstinence, consistent use of condoms is…

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Wellness Wednesday: Spice It Up

Cut back on salt, butter and vegetable oil by adding flavor with spices. Meals are made flavorful by adding various spices.  You don’t have to fry your food or saturate your meals with salt, butter and vegetable oil to make a meal savory. Experiment with various spices, herbs, garlic, vinegar and lemon juice. My absolute favorite spices…

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Move It Monday: Move It To Lose It

‘Move It To Lose It.’  I love this phrase because it is so true.  Successful weight loss happens when you eat healthy and engage in regular physical activity. The 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines (PAG) from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is as follows: 150 minutes per week of moderate-intensity aerobic activity combined with…

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Sunday Peace: Living With Regret

In the last issue of Sunday Peace, we focused on Advice When Making Major Life Decisions.  Today we will discuss bad decisions and living with regret.  As a physician, I have the privilege to meet people from all different walks of life. Patients share their most intimate details of their lives with me.  One of the…

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Your Weight Doesn’t Define You

In October 2015, Oprah Winfrey purchased a 10% stake in Weight Watchers.  She is now a Weight Watchers member, as well as a spokesperson.  In time for the 2016 new year, Weight Watchers launched a series of commercials featuring Oprah.  One commercial in particular is gaining a lot of attention because of a statement Oprah made about…

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