We don't usually talk about prostate health, and I am so sorry about that. We usually wait until something bad happens or until someone gets older, but as a provider, I will do better. Because we now know that prostate health is something to work on as early as your 20s. What Does the Prostate Do? But what is even the point of a prostate? The prostate's main function is to produce a fluid that makes up semen, along with other fluids and sperm from the testicles. For all my fe

Inability to hold urine is often a sign of weak pelvic floor muscles. We can strengthen it by focusing on the foundations.

Liquid sugar is the most dangerous form of glucose because it hits your liver instantly. But we can avoid it with simple replacements.

If you have high blood pressure, I know that you are tired of hearing the standard advice: eat less salt, manage stress, and do more cardio. But what if you have bad knees? What if you are exhausted after a long workday? What if you just don't have the time or energy to jog on a treadmill for 45 minutes? Well, it turns out that one of the most effective ways to lower your blood pressure doesn't require a whole lot of moving at all. A 2023 study published in the British Journa

If your BV keeps coming back despite you taking your antibiotics and boric acid, you might be dealing with biofilms.

Everything we see that riles us up online is getting added to our trauma bay.

Vitamin D is one of those nutrients that I feel most people are sleeping on. But it is super  important for healing and living. And it just so happens that Black and Brown people are more likely to be deficient in Vitamin D in comparison to lighter or clearer complexion people. In that instance, we have to be very cognizant about how we replenish our Vitamin D. And it’s not always going to be as easy as just getting more sun. Melanin is very protective. It acts as a natural s

We are a community that knows how to grind. We work hard, we show up, and we carry the weight of everybody. But while we are busy "securing the bag," we are often wrecking our bodies. Most of us spend 8 to 9 hours a day sitting. We sit in traffic, we sit at desks, we sit in Zoom meetings, and then we sit on the couch because we are too exhausted to move. And I get it. I’m a mom, a wife, and a nurse practitioner. I know what "tired" feels like deep in your bones. But I also ge

Sometimes you don't need another pill, you need to hone in with YAH.

Popping a pill isn't treatment, it’s deferment. It's time to stop surviving and start living.

Fluconazole doesn't work long-term for chronic yeast infections. Hear me out.

ED is usually a message from the heart and nervous system. A pill will silence it, but won't address a closed heart.

BV is a strong message from the body. We shouldn't silence it. Just listen.

Medication is a treatment to keep your symptoms at bay; it was never the real healing tool.

Your temple, your healing. This pretty much explains why RIVY exists.

I’ve been diving into more homemade plant-based milk options lately, and hemp milk has been a game changer. It is super easy to make and has so many nutrients. I think it is very underrated. I started prioritizing making my own milk because the ones in the store usually have unnecessary additives, gums, and preservatives. I literally just wanted something simple, so what better way than to do it yourself? Not to mention, I am a (tired) breastfeeding mom. I pump occasionally

I’m generally a private person when it comes to my personal life, but when I’m ready to talk about something, I talk about it. Now that I’ve had two successful pregnancies and home births, I feel prepared to share how I prepared for them. My Pregnancies Were Fully Planned The first thing to note is that my pregnancies were completely planned. My partner and I picked a date based on my menstrual cycle for when we wanted to conceive, started preparing our bodies six months befo

Herbal remedy for struggling toddler mornings.

I started by going backward and deleting everything. Do I regret it? Well...

This is the regimen I used for both of my Little's colic symptoms.

DIY soothing herbal gripe water for infants for colic and fussiness.