Medicine Archives - Ask Dr. Renee

Ask Dr. Renee: The Reasons Why We Should Breastfeed

by Dr. Renee | Aug 21, 2019 | All, Medicine

This article originally appears on MadameNoire.com August is National Breastfeeding Awareness Month, so it seemed fitting that we discuss the importance of breastfeeding. In recent years more black women have been breastfeeding their babies. In 2008, the percentage of...

Ask Dr. Renee: What Are THINX Period Panties And How Do They Work?

by Dr. Renee | May 3, 2019 | All, Medicine

Back in 2016, I saw a lot of my blogger friends had written reviews for this new product, THINX. Later that year on Black Friday I saw THINX was having a sale and I said why not give them a try. I bought one pair and on my next menstrual cycle, I gave them a try. I...

Ask Dr. Renee: Going For Zero No More Strokes No More Heart Attacks

by Dr. Renee | Jun 12, 2018 | All, Medicine

Going For Zero No More Strokes No More Heart Attacks Are you still Going for Zero™? This is my last post about this campaign but I will continue to monitor my blood pressure. We should all continue to watch our diet and continue to exercise. There are lots of healthy...

Ask Dr. Renee: Are You Still Going For Zero With Me And Omron?

by Dr. Renee | May 19, 2018 | All, Medicine

Are You Still Going For Zero With Me And Omron? I have been on this challenge Going for Zero™ for awhile now and I must say I have learned some things from speaking to people about their blood pressures and health. I recently met a stroke survivor who was very young...

Ask Dr. Renee: Healthy Smoothies Using Allergy Friendly Foods

by Dr. Renee | May 15, 2018 | All, Food, Medicine

Healthy Smoothies Using Allergy Friendly Foods I have always wanted to try all these healthy smoothies recipes but most of them use almond butter as their source of good fat. I am allergic to all nuts so that is not an option for me. Then they do not use dairy...

Ask Dr. Renee: Beyond Vegetarian The Next Level Vegan

by Dr. Renee | May 5, 2018 | All, Food, Medicine

Beyond Vegetarian The Next Level Vegan I recently wrote an article about the vegan lifestyle for the Real Times Media’s Chicago Defender. Many people don’t know the difference between Vegetarian and Vegan. People always wonder what are the benefits...