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13MAY 2015BODY OF CHRIST NEWS Do African Americans use alter- native and natural medicine Historically yes. Many of the sim- ple alternative methods emerged as a result of the lack of funds to access tra- ditional healthcare. African Americans contribution to the world of natural medicine is significant and due to the fact that when our ancestors arrived in North America they had to rely on alternative treat- ments. Now because of the use of synthetic drugs without consideration of side and long term effects unpre- dictable modern medical practices high failure rates and pure frustration nat- ural and alternative medi- cine has had a rebirth. And why wouldnt it The statistics are alarming. 63500 African Americans are predicted to die from cancer next year. Breast cancer is the 2nd leading cause of cancer deaths among African American women. African American men have far higher death rates for prostate cancer than any other racial group. 80 of Blacks over the age of 45 have high blood pressure. Blacks with diabetes experience kidney failure 4x more often than their counterparts. The lack of success using modern medicine has many of us concluding that it will not hurt to try other forms of medicine and more importantly it is less expensive than allopathic medicine. Even with Obamacare an estimated 54 million Americans are still without healthcare. Black fam- ily alternative healthcare is greatly needed. Qualified Black health practi- tioners are greatly needed. Hosea 46 says my people are destroyed from lack of knowledge. The driving force behind natural medicine is KNOWLEDGE. Natural and alter- native medicine insists that you learn about YOUR body so you are able to make an informed joint decision with your medical professional. This is the goal of the Urban Wellness Lecture Series tak- ing place monthly over the next year. Covering topics including everything from high blood pressure to diabe- tes to medicinal pantry herbs to emotional health and well- being this FREE lecture series invites all members of the community to participate in this ground-breaking event. The lectures are given by Denvers own Karen Raye Little a board certi- fied Holistic Health Care Practitioner Master Nutritionist Herbalist and Holistic Therapist. She has been lov- ingly called The Hood Doctor. She has an undying passion and love for the wellness of everyone and urban residents in particular. Karen Little is offering the lecture series FREE and hopes to secure sponsorship from other like-minded companies and organizations. For a complete list of upcoming lectures andor to register visit www. bigmommaremedies.com or call 720- 838-4071 for more information. Destroyed From Lack of Knowledge COMMUNITY Karen Little