Lessons Learned from my Patient’s Experience with Health Screening I am convinced on the importance of being current with age-appropriate screening and how it provides
September 15th, today marks the one year anniversary of my inspirational book release (MyGelm): My God Even in the Last Minute. How fast a year
Once upon a time, I always complainedAbout all the reasons for lagging behindLaying all the pain at the foothills of excusesSuch as doubts, others and
There is a shadow behind meThe past that hovers and clouds my horizonResolutions I made in times pastAt the beginning of a new year There
They said, it would last for ever.A match made in heaven.Our personalities reminiscent of the story of CupidIt happened to be a big bubble pricked
We need to listenIt’s a need that is solely lackingA lack of it breaks our home and ruins corporationAnd separates a church from the parishioners.Away
The Beginning of A New Horizon Have you ever wondered what your purpose in this world is? Are you just made to exist? I have
My joyful look after a well-received presentation at a women’s annual conference. Such a wonderful engagement and interaction. What an honor to be invited to your event Christ The Light Ministries. ❤️🙏🏽😊
As a Family Physician and Wellness Strategist, I love empowering my community with safe tools, tips, tricks to help you LIVE AT YOUR FINEST: whole, vibrant & healthy champions so you’re not relying solely on pills but using the principles of Lifestyle Medicine.
🔑SKILLS OVER PILLS
In the famous words of an African Proverb: If the diet is wrong, medicine is of no use; When the diet is correct, medicine is of no need.”
Do you need a wellness strategist to speak at your event? I am here for you. #healthiertogether
#livingatyourfinest #DrBabs #lifestylemedicine #holistichealth #communityempowerment #communitiesofcolor
Super humbled to be a part of this great event hosted by Christ The Light Ministries. Thanks for the invitation.
Here is the event info if you are interested in attending or watching it virtually. fb.me/e/1HVrn87Sk?ti=icl
#womenofvirtue #communityempowerment
#DrBabs #livingatyourfinest
#healthiertogether
Patient: How do I know if I have chronic inflammation?
My response: Great question. You know based on the symptoms you are experiencing and your physical examination.
I will like to discuss the signs and symptoms of chronic inflammation on this #WellnessWednesday
Unfortunately, chronic inflammation is the root cause of several diseases such as diabetes, Alzheimer's, fatty liver disease, and the list goes on and on.
While short-term acute inflammation is characterized by redness, swelling, and localized pain, chronic inflammation is often subtler and might take longer to manifest.
Chronic inflammation causes a plethora of hormonal imbalance leading to symptoms such as
👉🏼 High blood sugar
👉🏼 Body and joint aches
👉🏼 Low energy/fatigue despite quality sleep
👉🏼 Persistent digestive issues: bloating, abdominal pain, constipation, etc
👉🏼Brain fog or inability to focus
👉🏼 Inability to lose weight
The good news is that simple steps can be taken today to begin to eliminate and reduce chronic inflammation so you can LIVE AT YOUR FINEST 🕺💃.
👌Try your very best to avoid the items below and replace them with healthier options. Check out my YouTube video on Nutrition 101 for the healthier alternatives
🚫Sugar & Artificial Sweeteners: It causes an overproduction of inflammatory cytokines increasing your risk of insulin resistance, high blood sugar levels, excess fat storage (especially around the belly), and cortisol.
🚫Trans Fats: Partially hydrogenated oils commonly found in processed and packaged foods. These fats are highly inflammatory and can increase your risk of high cholesterol, heart disease, and strokes.
🚫Refined Carbohydrates: All their water, fiber and nutrients stripped away during food processing and unfortunately replaced with chemicals and more sugar.
🚫Processed Meat & Farm-Raised Seafood: These causes inflammation and disruption to the gut due to the amount of growth hormones, antibiotics, GMOs, and toxic pesticides.
🚫Conventional Dairy: Similar reason. Tons of hormones & antibiotics
#chronicinflammation #communityempowerment #livingatyourfinest
#communitiesofcolor #DrBabs #lifestylemedicine
I was done with the diet-culture cycle and yo-yo weight fluctuations! Despite my passion for Holistic Health, I quickly realized that there was so much more to learn. We are constantly bombarded by a plethora of undesirable food choices and unhealthy lifestyles, which leads to numerous chronic conditions of which community of color especially bear the brunt of the impact.
