ColourUncodedJul 12, 20212 minMelanin on pop, keep the sun on block!Did you know… Protecting uncovered skin has been a common practice for thousands of years amongst men and women living close to the...
ColourUncodedMar 13, 20212 minWhat is Hyperpigmentation?Hyperpigmentation is a common skin condition that causes patches of skin to becomes darker in colour. This occurs when excess Melanin is...
ColourUncodedNov 14, 20202 minDiabetes in the Black CommunityWhat is Diabetes? To fully understand what Diabetes is, we need to take a walk down memory lane to science class and understand the...
ColourUncodedSep 13, 20202 minIt's more than the 'baby blues'!What is Postnatal Depression? During the first week of childbirth many mothers get what is known as the “baby blues” where the new mother...
ColourUncodedJun 14, 20201 min“Black don’t crack”, but what about Skin Cancer?Did you know Exposure to the sun, particularly harmful UV light, can cause fine lines, wrinkles, skin damage and age spots (also known as...
ColourUncodedJun 7, 20201 minThe importance of a Fibre-rich diet…Research suggests that adding fibre to your diet can reduce your risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes and certain types of cancer...
ColourUncodedJun 7, 20202 min“You are what you eat”, could our diet affect the likelihood of getting Cancer?Did you know? The CDC named Cancer as one the main causes of death amongst black people (despite recent declines in death rates). Black...
ColourUncodedJun 6, 20202 minHeart Disease is breaking Hearts in the Black CommunityWhat is heart is disease? Heart Disease (or heart failure) describes a wide range of illnesses that impact the heart and refers to the...
ColourUncodedApr 28, 20202 minWhy are Black women more likely to suffer from Fibroids?Here are my top 5 learnings! 1. What causes Fibroid's? Fibroids are non-cancerous growths that occur in and around the womb. They can be...