From Pharmaceuticals To Nutraceuticals For Black America: A Shift In Mindset For Better Health

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From Pharmaceuticals to Nutraceuticals for Black America: A Shift in Mindset for Better Health

For too long, the healthcare system has conditioned Black Americans to rely on pharmaceuticals as the primary solution for chronic illnesses. While medications play an important role in treatment, they are often reactive rather than preventive, leading to dependency, side effects, and high costs. It is time to change the mindset around healthcare and embrace […]

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