Discrimination can ruin black women’s health
Ciara Speller
Research has shown that racial discrimination can cause life-threatening health conditions for black women .
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Nutritional consultant finds other solutions for mental health disorder
Knowlton is in a good place now, but still hits some rough patches every now and again. “I have definitely experienced depression coming back and hitting me hard, and at this point I feel that it is the residual effects of over-medication. It can take up to six months or longer to get it all out of our systems,” she said.
Avoiding prescription drugs: Starting with education and alternative methods
Acupuncture, meditation offer alternatives to prescription drugs for pain and various other symptoms.