The Tracey’s Keepin It Real podcast explores women’s health, access to care and community wellness in Minneapolis.
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Eating habits are the foundation of lasting health
In my previous article, I introduced my “7 Modules of Vitality” and focused on the importance of sleep. This time, I want to shift our attention to another essential pillar of wellness: eating habits — not just what we eat, but how and when we eat. With thousands of diets and just as many experts […]
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7 Ways Black Women Can De-Stress This Spring
This spring, Black women are encouraged to prioritize self-care and self-preservation by taking breaks, practicing mindfulness, and engaging in activities that bring joy and nourishment to their lives.
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The corporate war against breastfeeding
A new grant from the CDC will help Minneapolis expand breastfeeding and lactation services, focusing on improving health outcomes for communities of color, and also addressing corporate lobbying efforts that may impact local breastfeeding practices.
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Peace in Practice expands access to yoga culture
Peace and Practice’s first Wellness Wednesday of the year saw a large turnout, with a diverse group of participants enjoying yoga and mindfulness practices, and emphasizing self-transcendence and personal empowerment.
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Highly Contagious 100-Day Cough Surging in Minnesota
Minnesota is experiencing a surge in cases of whooping cough, a highly contagious bacterial infection of the respiratory system, and the best way to protect yourself and your family is to get vaccinated, practice good hygiene, and seek medical attention if symptoms become severe.
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‘Reclaiming the Black Body’
Alishia McCullough’s new book, Reclaiming The Black Body, Nourishing the Home Within, seeks to help Black women break free from harmful narratives around food, eating, and body image, and reclaim their relationship with their bodies.
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Racial trauma: Why my family broke our silence
SIKESTON, MO. — I wasn’t sure if visiting a cotton field was a good idea. Almost everyone in my family was antsy when we pulled up to the sea of white. The cotton was beautiful but soggy. An autumn rain had drenched the dirt before we arrived, our shoes sinking into the ground with each […]
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More summer smoke? Experts monitor climate-fueled events and health effects
Minnesota health officials are warning of the health effects of climate change, including increased wildfire activity.
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Shaming fat in 2023
Obesity is a major health concern that leads to a variety of physical, psychological, economic and societal consequences.
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Stiff-person syndrome can be debilitating
Because this condition is rare, the diagnosis can be isolating.
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Black birthing in a racialized society
‘We believe that that’s a core aspect for ensuring better outcomes for Black birthing people.’
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To quickly improve your overall health, drink more water!
Adequate hydration is essential for the health and proper functioning of your organs.
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April is National Minority Health Month!
That observance grew into what is today a month-long initiative to advance health equity across the country on behalf of all racial and ethnic minorities.
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Take control of your health and strengthen your immune system
Can we control how our bodies react if we get COVID-19? In short, yes and no.
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How to make yourself hard to kill
Today I see too many in our community being led down the path of fear, not common sense, especially when it comes to COVID.
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How to protect yourself from the coronavirus pandemic
It is critical to have a strong immune system to slow and stop viral and bacterial invaders.
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Trauma residue: the lingering impacts of adversity
Without proper resources, organization, and intentional efforts to address the trauma, what ends up happening is this lingering impact of the trauma.