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14 Surprising Health Reasons to Embrace Strength Training
Since my 20’s, I have wanted Angela Basset’s arms. But between doctoring and mothering, I always felt like I needed more time (than I had) to get those sculpted arms. So, I became perfectly content with my ‘normal’ arms. I likely would have stayed content, except I noticed a ‘jiggle’ one day.
Radical Self-Care: Nurturing Your Well-being from Within
Self-care is a word that evokes strong emotions. Either it resonates with you or elicits scorn directed at the poor soul who dares suggest that it could be the balm for what ails you. Unfortunately, many people think self-care is only for the privileged few. Some hold disdain for the idea that self-care will improve
Racism, Hair Relaxers and White Beauty Standards are Killing Black Women
Dr. Kanika is a Physician, public health expert and author who advocates for inclusive, equitable spaces in workplaces and schools. The Sister Study, funded by the National Institute of Health, found that hair straightening chemicals may increase women’s risk of uterine cancer. The primary users of hair straightening chemicals (also known as relaxers) are Black women.
The 5 Most Common Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Barriers in the Workplace
Hello! I am Dr. Kanika. I’m a Board certified Internal Medicine Physician and a Diversity Consultant. I specialize in diversity, equity and inclusion strategy, implicit bias trainings and implementation for organizations committed to creating more opportunities for communities of color. I have spent the majority of my professional life in healthcare organizations doing diversity, equity
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Healthcare Organizations
Hello! I am Dr. Kanika. I’m a Board certified Internal Medicine Physician and a Diversity Consultant. I specialize in diversity, equity and inclusion strategy, implicit bias trainings and implementation for organizations committed to creating more opportunities for communities of color. I have spent the majority of my professional life in healthcare organizations doing diversity, equity
Moving from the Exam Room to the Conference Room: Advocacy in Medicine
I am a Physician, Public health expert, author and advocate for those in marginalized communities. Before I was any of those things though, I was the eldest daughter of a single teenage mom. My mother always believed in me and supported me on my journey to becoming a Physician. I was raised in a small
