Author Archives: Fey Ahmad, MD, DABFM

Cardio or Strength? A Physician’s Guide to Exercise for Women

Is it Bad to Do Same Cardio or Strength Workout Every Day?

Cardio and Strength workouts are two common types of exercise and many people who start their workout journey get stuck with a difficult question; whether they should go with cardio or lift weights. Some people end up opting for any one of these two workouts […]

What Your Hair Is Telling You: Natural Hair Health for Black Women

If you’re a Black woman, your hair is never just hair. It’s identity, culture, labor, and politics — all growing from your scalp simultaneously. It’s the reason you schedule your wash days like appointments, the reason you go to bed with a satin scarf, and the reason a bad hair day can genuinely affect how

Understanding Your Menstrual Cycle: What’s Normal, What’s Not, and What Your Period Is Telling You

Menstruation is defined as the monthly shedding of the inner lining of a woman’s uterus. Menstruation is also known by such terminology as menses, menstrual period, just “your period” or more colloquially in conversations as “aunt flow”. The menstrual contents (a mixture) […]

Hyperpigmentation in Black Skin: What Actually Works

Let’s not kid ourselves, most of us would love to enjoy going out without a hint of makeup on. But you might not have that level of confidence because of hyperpigmentation on your skin, a condition that can manifest as uneven discoloration, blemishes and dark spots […]

Healthy Pregnancy: A Physician’s Guide to What Actually Matters

How to Have a Healthy Pregnancy?

Expecting a baby is an exhilarating time that often inspires women to opt for a healthier lifestyle. And its reasonable that before you’re able to take care of your little munchkin, it’s important to take care of yourself first. As your baby grows and changes td1whrough each […]