Tag: health
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Breaking Stigmas: My Journey as a Confident Advocate
The author reflects on their healing journey from trauma, recognizing their strength as an outspoken advocate. Initially shy, they challenged societal stigmas, particularly around menstruation and sexual assault, transforming their pain into empowerment. Embracing their identity as a Black American Muslimah, they now passionately advocate for others, promoting awareness and acceptance around various issues, including…
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Let’s Talk About It: Muslimah’s Opinions on Medical Cannabis
The post highlights a conversation with a close friend about Medical Cannabis, emphasizing the author’s advocacy and personal transformation regarding its use. It encourages open-mindedness and dialogue, particularly within the Muslim community, regarding how medical Cannabis relates to an Islamic lifestyle, inviting readers to share their thoughts.
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Setting Boundaries: Protecting My Peace with PCOS
The author reflects on their journey toward self-acceptance and prioritizing their mental health amidst struggles with PCOS, anxiety, and depression. They emphasize the importance of being their own source of joy and happiness, moving beyond words of affirmation to action. Establishing boundaries, they seek meaningful connections while focusing on self-love and care.
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My Medical Cannabis Journey: Transforming Misconceptions
The author shares their journey with medical cannabis, emphasizing the importance of consulting professionals. Initially skeptical, they obtained a medical card through Leafwell, discovering the benefits and differences from recreational cannabis. The author highlights diverse consumption methods and notes significant improvements in eye pressure and headaches, while maintaining regular medical guidance.
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29 and Thriving: Navigating PCOS and Menstrual Changes
At 29, I appreciate my body and reflect on my PCOS journey, aiming for improved feminine health. This year, I’m focused on regulating my cycle and reducing discomfort. I’ve found light cardio and yoga help, and I’m adapting to longer periods. I’m committed to seeking medical guidance while exploring herbal remedies for PMS and anxiety…
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Living with Ocular Hypertension: A Personal Transformation
The author reflects on their healing journey with Ocular Hypertension, acknowledging past neglect of eye care. Despite challenges, they shifted their mindset to celebrate managing the condition since childhood. After exploring cannabis, they found it positively impacted their eye pressure, encouraging others to research and seek solutions for their health.
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Embracing Life: Celebrating Resilience & Joy
Kareema Weaver, The Misunderstood Afro-Muslimah, reflects on her transformative year, embracing her identity with newfound confidence. After facing severe health challenges, she chose to prioritize personal growth and resilience. Now, she’s ready to thrive, focusing on healing and joy while encouraging others to join her in exploring life’s possibilities.
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Embracing Recovery: My Journey from Depression to Strength
The author shares a personal update on their recovery from situational depression, emphasizing acceptance and focus on positive changes. They’ve developed a new routine, embraced their transformed self, and rediscovered joy after a life-threatening experience. Additionally, they started a YouTube channel to document their journey and invite others to join them.
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Finding Light in Darkness: A Personal Story of Healing
The author reflects on their struggle with depression following a serious leg infection that caused prolonged pain and hospitalization. They are aware of negative coping mechanisms resurfacing but are determined to confront their mental health challenges. Acknowledging their past traumas, they aim to celebrate small victories while seeking a new therapist to support their healing…
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Activism and Influence: My Path to Empowerment
The author shares their journey from lacking confidence to embracing their identity as an influencer. By partnering with brands like Thinx and Leafwell, they aim to discuss women’s health and cannabis openly. This transformation marks the beginning of their new path as an influential content creator, eager to foster candid conversations.
The Misunderstood Afro-Muslimah 