Better Black Health

Better Black Health with Dr. Greg Hall welcomes Constance B. Hilliard, PhD.  This Harvard-trained professor of African history may have found the elusive reason for many of the health disparities we see in the US.  She explains salt sensitivity, kidney problems, cancer risks and so much more.  Hilliard is a professor of African Evolutionary History at the University of North Texas.  She is best kn...

You probably don't get paid what you deserve.  This episode will provide strategies for negotiating the best salary.  Better pay leads to better health. Dr. Greg Hall welcomes Ethan Nkana, a former healthcare leader, who founded the Rocky Mountain Physician Agency (RMPA) in 2020. Motivated by the COVID pandemic, he launched the nation’s first agency dedicated to negotiating contracts for doctors,...

Better Black Health with Dr. Greg Hall welcomes Dr. Janese S. Laster.  Learn how changing your diet can change your life! Dr. Laster is board-certified in Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology, Obesity Medicine, and nutrition. She completed both her Internal Medicine residency and Gastroenterology fellowship training at Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, DC.  During her Gastroenterology f...

Better Black Health with Dr. Greg Hall welcomes bestselling author, motivational speaker, and life coach Michael Taylor to talk about Black men and how to better connect and support their life journeys. With 14 published books under his belt, Michael's words have touched the lives of readers worldwide, guiding them towards personal growth, self-discovery, and the realization of their full potentia...

Better Black Health with Dr. Greg Hall welcomes social worker, personal trainer, and grief counselor Samatha Pierce to talk about her path from losing infant twins to a quest to prevent other Black women from suffering the same terrible loss. Find Ms. Pierce online at www.renegadesoul216.com . See the Pregnancy and Infant Loss website at:  https://www.pailconnect.org/ , and the most recent online...

Better Black Health with Dr. Greg Hall welcomes psychologist Dr. Reginald Blue to talk about relationships and ways to better understand your current relationship. Find Dr. Blue online at Letstalk4real.com . Go to DrGregHall.com for more information about African American health. Each episode of Better Black Health is brought to you by GNetX Sequence Multivitamins for African Americans. GNetX Sequ...

Better Black Health with Dr. Greg Hall welcomes Vinnett Brown of “THE Right Hand Ministry.” Dissatisfied with conventional treatment for pain, Vinnett Brown turned to herbal remedies which was also a family tradition where herbal medicines were preferred as treatment. Herbal medicines and salves can be used for various ailments and offers relief from a vast spectrum of aches, strains, sore muscles...

Better Black Health with Dr. Greg Hall welcomes weight loss nurse practitioner Dr. Latonya Fore who practices at University Hospitals of Cleveland specializing in non-surgical weight loss and obesity medicine. They talk about what obesity is and how African Americans feel about being overweight. They review the latest weight loss medicines and discuss approaches to losing weight including intermit...

Better Black Health with Dr. Greg Hall welcomes breast cancer survivor and patient advocate Shermelle Schaffer. She speaks and advocates on behalf of breast cancer patients and wrote the book “Commander of My Care” about her journey through breast cancer diagnosis and treatment. Patients should remain "POWERFUL" throughout their care. Vitamin D and zinc deficiency has been linked to breast cancer...

Better Black Health with Dr. Greg Hall welcomes urologist and surgeon Randy Vince, MD who is the Director of Minority Men's Health at the Cutler Center for Men at University Hospitals of Cleveland and an assistant Urology professor at Case Western Reserve University. They review what the prostate is and what it does, as well as discuss the prevention and treatment of prostate cancer. Black men hav...

Dr. Greg Hall welcomes back Dr. Essence Maston to discuss EDCs (Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals) found in water bottles, alcoholic beverages, tobacco, marijuana, and disposable gloves. Our endocrine system controls our energy, temperature, and weight, as well as our risk for diabetes and a number of cancers (breast, colon, prostate, and more. African Americans have a high risk for all of these. Fin...

Better Black Health with Dr. Greg Hall welcomes, an indoor/outdoor painter, who was recently diagnosed and treated for colon cancer. He discusses his journey from colonoscopy to surgery, and then transforming his diet to all plant-based foods. He says he feels the best he has in his life. Vitamin D deficiency, magnesium deficiency, and folate deficiency all contribute to colon cancer development,...

Better Black Health with Dr. Greg Hall welcomes his wife, Melanie Hall, a nurse practitioner who has worked in the emergency department, urgent care, and hospital to discuss the best approaches to decisiding whether to go to the emergency department or a "convenience clinic" like an Urgent Care or an Express Care. The best advice is to call first and describe your symptoms. In all emergencies, cal...

Better Black Health with Dr. Greg Hall welcomes Jeffery Scales, MD a dermatologist from Durham, North Carolina also known as DRClearskin . They talk about a host of topics related to your skin, hair and nails. What is the most common cause for hair loss in African Americans? Why is “pushing your fingernail nail cuticle down” a bad thing? Will there be a cure for balding men soon? A graduate of Mor...

Better Black Health with Dr. Greg Hall welcomes his wife, Melanie Hall, a nurse practitioner who has worked in the emergency department, urgent care, hospital, ICU, and home healthcare to discuss patients that present with a sexually transmitted disease (an STD) or symptoms suggestive of an STD. They discuss the symptoms, or lack or symptoms, and the situations that point to a sexually transmitted...

In this episode of Better Black Health, Dr. Greg Hall discusses a young patient with an embarressing vaginal discharge. Listen and see if you can guess the diagnosis. And then hear what we can do to decrease the rates of sexually transmitted diseases in the Black community. Go to DrGregHall.com for more information Each episode of Better Black Health is brought to you by GNetX Sequence Multivitami...

Better Black Health with Dr. Greg Hall welcomes Akim Wilson of Soul Seed Apparel as we celebrate Juneteenth and honor the resilience of the Black community. She shares the inspiration behind her iconic fashion line and how it aims to empower individuals and amplifies voices within the Black community. It’s all about history and advancement. We talk about Black excellence and the strength and resil...

Better Black Health welcomes Lewis Bertus, a physician associate and diabetes educator, specializing in the couseling of people who want to reverse their diabetes diagnosis. We discuss the diet changes needed as well as other approaches to not let diabetes control your life. His "Diabetes 180" approach is not to be missed. Lose weight, increase your energy, improve your blood pressure, and more. G...

Better Black Health welcomes nurse Tina Richardson is celebration of National Nurse Month. Find out the difference in nurses and some opportunities to advocate for yourself when visiting healthcare facilities. Tina is also a freelance model and is the hand model for GNetX Sequence Multivitamins. Whe you see a hand in our ads . . . that's Nurse Tina Richardson! Happy Nurses Month!! Each episode of...

Better Black Health welcomes Dr. Simone Eastman Uwan, a family practice physician, specializing in the treatment and advocacy of patients with sickle cell disease. She discusses her amazing journey with this disease , as well as the incredible pain and suffering sickle cell patients endure worldwide. Dr. Uwan’s book titled “A Doctor in a Patient’s Body: Dreaming Big with Sickle Cell Disease and Ch...

Dr. Greg Hall welcomes Dr. Essence Maston to discuss EDCs (Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals). Many of these chemicals are found in shampoo, lotions, conditioners, lipstick, makeup, moisturizers, sunscreens, creams, and much more. It is believed by some that the increase in obesity, or being overweight, particularly in African American women, is the cause. Black women have the highest rate of obesity...

Better Black Health with Dr. Greg Hall welcomes plastic surgeon Dr. Steven Williams of Tri Valley Plastic Surgery in Dublin, California. They talk about the Brazilian Butt Lift, liposuction, facial surgery, breast augmentation, chemical peels, cool sculpting, and much more. If you have ever thought about whether plastic surgery is an option for you, take a listen. Dr. Williams, who trained at Yale...

Better Black Health with Dr. Greg Hall welcomes the acclaimed actor who has played a wide range of roles on The Wire, The Equalizer, Blue Bloods, Elementary, Law & Order, Gotham, and most recently P-Valley. She discusses dealing with rejection, how persistence is vital, and approaches to improving your overall health. Famous for her “Shamika Chronicles,” she discusses how you can get too much...

Is the Black community suffering from widespread intergenerational trauma? Xavier Allen, educator, mathematician, and learning coach, believes so, and the solution lies first in its recognition. Dr. Greg Hall and Allen review the various manifestations of this multigenerational trauma and discuss approaches to recognizing and healing its victims. Why can't some Black male students pay attention in...

Have you ever considered becoming a vegetarian or vegan? Business executive Charles Johnson describes to Dr. Greg Hall his journey from Alabama cookin’ to a health-conscious life-style, and he says, “it’s not that hard.” He lost weight, feels more energetic, and is anxious to share his success with others in the Black community. Mr. Johnson started BidLock and is anxious to partner with small busn...