Black Women's Wellness: Your I've Got This! Guide to Health, Sex, and Phenomenal Living

"Black women carry the worst prognoses and suffer the least successful health-care outcomes for diseases many other women survive. As if that decades-long burden isn't enough, now comes a pandemic that affects Black people and other minorities in disproportionate numbers. Despite the abundance of medical data that those most afflicted need to know, there is a dearth of books written for Black women, by Black women, or by Black MDs, especially as it pertains to Black women's health. Authored by ob-gyn andmedia contributor Dr. Melody T. McCloud, Black Women's Wellness fills that void. Written in a conversational tone, with illustrations and schematics about head-to-toe medical conditions, the book presents the ever-present physical challenges of killer diseases such as diabetes, cancer, hypertension, heart disease, maternal mortality, HIV/AIDS, and more. It also provides the often-overlooked linkage to the psycho-social factors-the micro-aggressions-that in turn cause elevated stress hormones such as cortisol and catecholamines that adversely affect Black women's hearts and result in physical maladies that can even lead to death. The book's goal: to help Black women be happier, healthier Black women. Filled with professional medical advice, sexology, sociology, psychology, dashes of pop culture, and doses of personal responsibility, this is a book that will be the indispensable resource for Black women everywhere"--
Written by one of today's most highly regarded women's health experts, Black Women's Wellness is filled with head-to-toe professional medical advice, sociology, sexology, self-care, and psychology. This groundbreaking book serves as an indispensable and empowering guide to help Black women lead healthier, happier lives.
An essential guide to lifelong health and greater well-being from one of today’s highly regarded women’s health experts “I offer this book as a Black female to be your one-stop reference on your personal quest to achieve total wellness, health, and happiness in every important aspect of your life.”With the relatability and warmth you want from your doctor, Black Women’s Wellness addresses what most other physician-authored books omit: the unique challenges Black women face, including microaggressions and the less-than-desirable statistics and legacy of health-care outcomes. With comparative data for Black, White, Hispanic, Asian, and Native American women, this book provides clear, actionable information so women can live vibrant, healthy lives today.In these pages, you’ll discover head-to-toe information and wisdom on:• The top five medical issues for Black women: heart disease, diabetes, cancers, HIV, and maternal mortality• The effects of social stress and microaggressions on Black women’s health• Gynecological conditions including fibroids, endometriosis, and menopause• Eye conditions: glaucoma, cataracts, and macular degeneration• Lung conditions: asthma, sarcoidosis, and lupus• Musculoskeletal conditions: arthritis, fibromyalgia, and others• Sickle cell disease and multiple sclerosis• Alzheimer’s, dementia, and personality disorders• Sex, STDs, sensuality, and relationships• Beauty, finances, and successful life management tools• Self-care, embracing self-worth, and mental well-being• Health inventory checklists and how to be an empowered patientAs a Black female ob-gyn who has cared for Civil Rights matriarchs, internationally known celebrities, and thousands of others, Dr. Melody T. McCloud urges, “If we improve a Black woman’s health, we can improve that of her family and future generations.”Black Women’s Wellness is a long-needed book that will educate and motivate you to achieve your healthiest, richest life possible.