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Healthline Newsletter Feature: Craving Ice
My comments were featured in a recent article in Healthline Newsletter! If you are “addicted” to eating ice, take a look here or read below to find out one reason why you might be. ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Why Do You Crave Ice? Do you ever get an urge to crunch on a piece of ice? If you do,…
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Mental Health in Black Children: BlackDoctor.org
Thanks to blackdoctor.org for featuring my comments in this recent article. Click here for the official article, or read below. Enjoy! Depression in Black Children: What Does It Look Like? What could a child possibly be depressed about? They don’t have bills or responsibilities, so what is there to really be sad about? Unfortunately, that…
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Essence Magazine: My Recent Features on Mental Health
I’ve had 2 wonderful opportunities this month to be in Essence Magazine! One on their #snapchat format, and the other online. Of course, I am beyond excited and would love for you all to check out the articles here or below! You can also find the snapchat posts through my IG posts. Enjoy! Written by:…
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An Oldie but Goodie for Mental Health Awareness Month: Stress-related Disorders
Here’s an article I penned in 2010 around this time of year. Still very relevant….. —————————————————————————————————————————————- This month makes a year that I’ve been writing articles for medical education. My first article centered on the issue of depression and being self-aware of the warning signs. Here are some of the most common stress-related disorders that…
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WeHaveKids Shares My Thoughts on Probiotics
I contributed to an article featured on WeHaveKids.com. I shared my opinions on stomach issues in children. I share my support for using probiotics for an aching tummy. See here or read below! Thanks, DocSwiner When “Mommy, My Stomach Hurts!” Requires Medical Attention Updated on May 9, 2018 LJ Miller I am a mother who…
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I’m sooooooo looking forward to the Spring and Summer! 3 reasons to join me at Unscripted this Season.
I think I might have a little S.A.D (Seasonal Affective Disorder) during the winter season, or I’m truly a Spring baby, having been birthed in April. One good winter snow and Christmas celebration, and I’m good on the cold weather. I’m almost immediately ready for the longer days, warmth and sunshine of the Spring, and…
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Parenting While Traveling: Tips for the Kids
We literally just dropped our 2 kids off to stay with their grandparents for the week, as we prepare to travel to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. They’re not quite the ages yet where they could travel internationally comfortably. However, for those that are traveling abroad with their little ones, here are some medical and parenting…
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The Health of Black Men & Hip Hop…for the culture
With recent events, this topic has been on my heart……. I recently checked off a box on my bucket list—I made it on a hip hop album! I was asked by Phonte’ Coleman, one of my all-time fave hip hop MCs (solo artist and of the legendary group, Little Brother) and singers (yes, he has…
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Happy International Women’s Day: Introducing the Female Condom!
I figured I’d celebrate this day by highlighting a trending and important way to protect women from sexually transmitted infections, including HIV/AIDs–the female condom. Below is a post from my physician friend, Dr. Renee Matthews, who appeared on the Tom Joyner Morning Radio Show this morning and helps to spread the good word about proper…
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BougieMama blog shares my 5 Tips on NOT becoming Superwoman. Check it out.
This week, I was honored to be a guest blogger on http://www.bougiemama.com’s blog. I share 5 tips on the topic I love most. See here or follow their blog at the website. Thanks Mamas, Me 🙂 Join. Share. Learn. Flourish. 5 Tips on being a superwoman without becoming SUPERWOMAN February 25, 2018 Dr. Nicole Swiner If…