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Advice on having Children during Medical School or Residency

Choosing to have children As a female medical doctor I get asked frequently, “When is the best time to get pregnant?”...“Should I finish my training first before I have kids?” … Let’s assume you are pursuing a medical career (although some of my advice might be relevant to any female professional) and let’s assume you already know that the most likely time to get pregnant is by having sex around the time of ovulation which is around 14 days after…

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Moi Moi: Delicious steamed Nigerian bean cakes

Sometimes you crave something hot, delicious & healthy - Well this is it! Moi Moi is a Nigerian dish, a sort of savory bean pudding served alone or as a side dish.   It has been over 20 years since I lived in Nigeria but I still remember how happy it made me to eat it! Little did I know back then how nutritious it was. It is made with Black eyed peas which are a great source of iron, which…

Education

How to Raise Smart Kids as an Immigrant

The other day my husband and I sat down to talk about raising smart kids for a requested You Tube video.  We really wanted to do the topic justice and provide as much relevant information as possible.  We are parents to three teenagers that by most standards have done well academically under the circumstances. As any parent knows, it is hard to raise a smart, moral, well rounded child, whether you are an immigrant  or not.  Certainly immigrant parents have…

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Tips and Treatment for Combating Insomnia

At some point we have all experienced some form of sleeplessness,  lying in bed, unable to fall asleep or having trouble staying asleep.  The last time this happened to me I was in bed contemplating  my day ahead and worrying about  traveling to a different location for work. I had gotten into bed at what I thought was a reasonable time. But there I lay intermittently looking at the time on my cell phone. Midnight became two, then four in…

Box Braids for a Queen

Box Braids are everything! With a few accessories you can go from ordinary to Glam Goddess! When I want a low maintenance, low manipulation protective style this is my go to. We all have busy lifestyles and don’t always want to be bothered with combing and styling our hair daily which can be even more challenging when you have natural type 4 hair.  Don’t get me wrong! I love my natural hair but sometimes it is nice to take a…

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Pad Thai: Delicious Home Made recipe with Linguine

If you have ever been into a Thai restaurant then you have have certainly seen Pad Thai on the menu: a delicious blend of stir fried noodles, crunchy vegetables & peanuts. My family and I love this warm spicy dish.  It is wonderful by itself but I often top it off with peanut dressing and a salad….It is so good!  What I love about Thai food and many Asian dishes are the layered or complex flavors created using  a balance…

What makes Me Happy

I was recently scrolling through my Facebook page after someone commented on an old post I had written back in 2015. I must have been in a reflective mood but truth be told every thing I said then is what I still believe now. I thought I would share it here with you. As a young girl in Nigeria I remember thinking how perfect my life would be if I lived in the USA. It hasn’t been perfect but despite…

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JAMAICAN CHICKEN SOUP the Best Cure for Everything!

Some days you just need a warm hug, a loving embrace or a meal that puts a smile on everyone’s face.  There is nothing like the aroma of all the herbs and vegetables, chicken & scotch bonnet bubbling in a large pot on a Saturday afternoon! The anticipation of a nutritious, delicious and filling meal that transports you to the beaches of the Caribbean or your grandmother’s kitchen. You & your family will love this recipe loaded with protein, vitamins…

Walking in someone else’s shoes

It is understandable in our busy lives that we are unable to see the forest before the trees. The pressures of personal finances, professional demands, and personal obligations can strain one's ability to empathize with the troubles of others. However difficult it may be, it is essential that we take a moment to reconnect with our universal humanity; not only for the sake of others but for our own spiritual health lest we lose sight of what is good and…

Sex after a hysterectomy – Why is it different?

I  was recently sent a question from a reader who stated she had a hysterectomy last year but still thinks she has her ovaries and wondered why sex felt different and why “it is like no feelings when we have sex?” I thought this was a question that many women may have and not have the courage to ask their doctors so I am answering it here as a benefit to everybody. As I have stated in my previous blogs…