I’m not saying no one should use antidepressants when perimenopausal; I’m saying it was wrong for me, and the doctor shouldn’t have prescribed them so quickly. This happens too frequently.

Director/Producer Erica L. Taylor says, “The uterine fibroid battle is such a prevalent disease, but women are in the shadows in pain, suffering in silence.”

Dr. Yeni’s pelvic therapy practice came from feeling limited in what she could professionally do for patients and seeing an opportunity for women to be treated holistically and to be heard.

Dr. Soyini Hawkins’ love is not simply for the path she chose in life but for her patients. There’s no doubt in my mind that medicine is my ministry. I simply love my work. It’s where my heart is.”

It’s important to talk about the physiological and emotional impact that fibroids can have on your life. As women, we suffer in silence, only talking about it when it comes up in conversation.

Ask questions and take charge of your health experiences and care from the beginning. Though doctors are experts of medicine, you are the expert of your body.

Women should be aware that they have the option of non-drug and non-surgery treatments. We do not get all the facts so we cannot make truly informed choices about our health and healthcare.

“FemTech” was labeled in 2016 by entrepreneur Ida Tin to recognize one new aspect of the medical profession related to women. The technology can be a valuable asset to women and their health.

Give yourself just 10 minutes and stand outside to breathe or listen to music; trust me, you’ll be able to keep going. What we need in our life is happiness and not stress.

A decade of a demanding job was more than Emily Brown’s body could take, and the physical traumas led her down a path of healing and discovery to become a nutrition educator and wellness coach.

Reading the story of Thelma Moton helped remind me of the importance of our personal health as well as caring about our environment. Love Mother Nature and cherish the life that she gives you.

Whether it’s a shirt, coat, hat, or shoes, wearing something red is the easiest way to increase awareness in the fight against the No. 1 killer among women – cardiovascular disease.

Commit to prioritize your heart health this February and share that decision with those you love. Invite them to join you as you make healthier choices for yourself and start a happy Heart Month.

I personally do not believe in false advertisements that give you advice to have the “perfect” body. You determine what is best for your health. Love yourself and the body that you were born in.

Avoiding nasty viruses this winter doesn’t mean you have to avoid your workouts, too. With a few simple precautions, you can keep yourself and your community healthy while you stay fit.

The good news is that heart disease can be prevented. And studies have shown that making healthy choices has resulted in 330 fewer women dying daily from the disease.