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Comment on Four Easy Ways to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes by Tom Nash

Tom Nash — Fri, 18 May 2012 12:59:37 +0000

Hi absolutely everyone.. My boss just located out her 16 year old daughter has type 1 diabetes.
We were all extremely sad to hear the news. Apparently she might be taking medication everyday for the rest of her life and she has a strict diet regime
to follow. What is the difference amongst variety 1 and sort 2?
Also, do people today with diabetes have a tendency to become thin and shed lots of weight since
of their eating plan? Apparently just before she was diagnosed, she lost ten pounds within a month.
. . Thanks!.

Comment on Thinking Like a Man on Healthcare by Wallette

Wallette — Thu, 10 May 2012 22:24:36 +0000

What ever the reason may be, black men should take care of themselves by getting their yearly physicals. This is empowering yourselves.

Comment on Thinking Like a Man on Healthcare by Tim W

Tim W — Thu, 10 May 2012 20:50:52 +0000

I am an African American man too. As a fitness trainer and physical therapist I know the importance of doctor checkups, exercise and good nutrition.
I think most men of color are “afraid” of what they might be told and of the changes that might have to come along with what they are told. A change in lifestyle can be damaging to our ego and how we are able to associate with or how we are seen by our friends. Dig deep, I think that’s what we’ll find beneath the excuses of the Tuskegee experiment and the distrust of the doctors. To add to that ego theory, in the gym, how often do your hear or see men of color on the treadmill for more than a 5-10 minute warm-up before going to the bech press or preacher curl? Not often! Our decisions are often based on the tangible or what we can see (when posing) in the mirror.

The point is two-fold, 1) when it comes to men of color and our decisions, i think most of it is ego, not what is rational or what makes sense. And 2) perhaps because it is not masculine enough, cardiovascular activities are skipped by men of color. Adding cardiovascular activities to a workout program can significantly reduce those conditions and diseases that take us out before our due time.

Comment on Are Black Men Keeping Black Women Fat? by Stephon

Stephon — Thu, 10 May 2012 16:44:10 +0000

All I will say is….preach sistah, preach!!

Comment on Thinking Like a Man on Healthcare by Stephon

Stephon — Thu, 10 May 2012 16:35:24 +0000

My advice brothers, grow up, act like a man, but behave like a woman (who is on top of her own health) and go to the doctor!

Comment on Thinking Like a Man on Healthcare by Evelyn

Evelyn — Thu, 10 May 2012 14:46:05 +0000

I love a Black man, and I am the daughter of a Black man who died an early death of congestive heart failure and hypertension. My dad hated to go to the doctor, and I’ll tell you that if he had taken better care of his health he would not be gone so soon.

If you can’t do it for yourself, do it for the people who love you, who want you around for a long, long time. Don’t allow your mistrust of the medical establishment keep you from seeing your doctor regularly even if you do, “feel fine.”

You have the opportunity to change the way things are and set a new example for your sons and nephews to follow. Going to the doctor doesn’t make you weak it reveals your strength and your sense of responsibility to those who love you.

A strong, healthy Black man is a beautiful thing, indeed.

Comment on Thinking Like a Man on Healthcare by Jasiyah S Bey

Jasiyah S Bey — Thu, 10 May 2012 13:22:19 +0000

I am a Blackman, and I know the history of all the cruelties that has happen to the so-called African American. Yes what happen to the brothers with the Tuskegee experiment was beyond cruel. But,that should not stop you and I from seeing a Doctor. We have to find a way to bulid relationship with people of other ethnic background without compromising who we are. I am a Fitness Expert, and I have noticed that it is far more less so-called African American men and women working out in the gym then any other ethnic group. So I can believe that so-called African American men does not have a life span as others. It all comes down to one word. Knowledge! That’s right, knowledge is power. So we must know so we don’t live on the ledge or the edge of life playing russian roulette with our health. So broth

Peace!

Comment on Thinking Like a Man on Healthcare by Jasiyah S Bey

Jasiyah S Bey — Thu, 10 May 2012 13:21:28 +0000

I am a Blackman, and I know the history of all the cruelties that has happen to the so-called African American. Yes what happen to the brothers with the Tuskegee experiment was beyond cruel. But, that should not stop you and me from seeing a Doctor. We have to find a way to build relationship with people of other ethnic backgrounds without compromising who we are. I am a Fitness Expert, and I have noticed that it is far less so-called African American men and women working out in the gym then any other ethnic group. So I can believe that so-called African American men do not have a life span as long as other ethnic groups of men. It all comes down to one word. Knowledge! That’s right, knowledge is power. So we must know so we don’t live on the ledge or the edge of life playing Russian roulette with our health. So brothers, go to the Doctor and get your health checked out, so you can compete to live and teach our children. We need to just be better then we are now.

Peace and Good Health!

Comment on Are Black Men Keeping Black Women Fat? by AnacostiaYogi

AnacostiaYogi — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 06:26:05 +0000

Forget about how you look, how do you feel? Can you comfortably walk a flight of stairs? Do you sleep well? How does your skin look? Is your natural hair thick and shiny?

This whole image thing is a wrong point of emphasis, whether black white, male or female, fat or skinny.

If we focus more on the internal process of health, the outside will take care of itself. Dancing together, cooking healthy meals, taking romantic walks in the park feel good and build true connection for couples.

It’s more than a big but and a smile!

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Comment on Deep Fried Addiction by Joan

Joan — Sun, 18 Mar 2012 22:45:02 +0000

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