Body Wealth

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Today Brenda and Elaine talk with Barbara Mondestin Krueger about her experience with rheumatoid arthritis.  She worked hard to create a treatment plan and care team to manage this chronic condition.

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You can find an overview of rheumatoid arthritis from Black Health Matters and check out Seven Ways to Manage RA During Winter from BlackDoctors.org

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Today Brenda and Elaine talk with Susan Scott about the honor of serving as her loved one’s  medical power of attorney and the toll it took on her personally.

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The National Institutes of Health provides some general information on Medical Power of Attorney.  Each state has its own rules and guidelines.

The National Cancer Institute discusses Cancer Disparities in the US

If you are so inclined, please donate to support the important work of the Stuart Scott Memorial Cancer Research Fund

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Brenda and Elaine talk with Lorraine Wiley, a young woman who, after many frustrating years battling both yeast infections and bacterial vaginosis, turned to her own faith and research skills to heal herself. 

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Learn more about Bacterial Vaginosis from the World Health Organization.

Through trial and error and a lot of research, Lorraine identified a regimen that helped her minimize the recurrence of her infections. Here are some tips on prevention.

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Today Brenda and Elaine talk with Kezia Goodwin about the surprises and frustrations menopause brought for her.  Fortunately her village of friends have helped her find some humor and relief as she travels this road.

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Kezia mentioned the work of Queen Afua .

Try the North American Society for Menopause and The Black Girl’s Guide to Surviving Menopause for more information.

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Today Brenda and Elaine talk with Jacquelyn Howard. Her experience as a high-level leader at two of the US’s largest corporations was both fulfilling and demanding.  She shares with us her strategies for protecting her personal well-being in these oftentimes challenging environments.

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Jacquelyn referenced the work of University of Michigan researcher, Arline Geronimus, who spoke with NPR about her research on weathering. 

Dr. Geronimus’ research is also explained in her book, “Weathering: The Extraordinary Stress of Ordinary Life in an Unjust Society”

This article from The University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education’s Online Urban Education Journal highlights the importance of self-care for Black women leaders.

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In this episode, the sisters talk to Maya Lewis, who was a competitive gymnast throughout most of her childhood.  She was diagnosed with scoliosis at 10 years old and had to learn to pay attention to the signals from her body to give it the care it needed.

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You can learn more about scoliosis from the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases

USA Gymnastics has published a Safe Sport Policy, which can help parents know their rights related to their child athletes.

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Today’s episode is a conversation with Tracey Hawkins, a mother of two sons on the autism spectrum. Tracey has found a way to ensure her sons get the care they need while also caring for herself and others.

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For support, Tracey recommended reaching out to state health departments or The Autism Society.

Please checkout the Thriving on the Spectrum app.

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In this episode Brenda and Elaine talk with Safiya Noble about the road she traveled, physically and emotionally, to finally become pregnant with her son. The lows and highs of this journey have essential lessons for us all.

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Safiya mentioned the book The Good Ancestor by Roman Krznaric

The Resilient Sisterhood Project is a reproductive health resource focusing on Black women.

The Society for Women’s Health Research has a Guide to Fertility Health Care.

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Tanya Landry joins Brenda and Elaine to discuss her road to finding relief from gastrointestinal symptoms that came on suddenly and were challenging to diagnose. 

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Tanya was ultimately diagnosed with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS).  To understand how IBS is diagnosed and treated, check out this information from the Mayo Clinic.

Tanya mentioned that the FODMAP diet plan was helpful to her.  Read an overview of the Low FODMAP Diet  from The Cleveland Clinic.

Tanya did much of her research using the American Journal of Gastroenterology

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Brenda and Elaine talk with Monica Johnson about her decision to be a primarily plant-based eater. She put a lot of thought into that decision and  shares her journey around food choices, disease prevention, and feeling good!

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To learn about veganism in the Black community, check out this article on Saveur.com: “Black Americans are Leading a Vegan Movement” by Omnia Saed. October 13, 2022

Monica loves Tabitha Brown’s vegan recipes.  Check out some in this article on greenmatters.com: “Our Favorite Tabitha Brown Recipes, for Your Next Vegan Meal”  by Sophie Hirsch. May 1, 2023 or purchase Tabitha’s Cooking from the Spirit cookbook.