In my last post, I described a handful of indicators that could indicate Depression. For this post, I want to give Black Men and lovers of Black Men remedies to prioritize self-care or ways to show you care about your Black Man’s longevity.
- Light Therapy Lamp – For Brothers who suffer from seasonal depression. Light therapy lamps improve sleep, boosts mood, increases energy, and enhances focus.
2. Float Therapy (gift card) – Float therapy is said to provide stress relief, relax muscle tension, detoxify your body, relax migraines and improve the quality of your sleep.
3. Omega 3 vitamins – Omega 3s are associated with heart, eye, brain health, and especially mental health. Brothers who consume Omega 3s regularly are less likely to have depression and studies suggest that Omega 3-rich vitamins can prevent symptoms of Depression.
4. Weighted blanket – Studies are still in-progress regarding the science behind weighted blankets. From my experience, improved my sleep health (depth of sleep and duration of sleep). If you are new to weighted blankets, ease into a heavier weight (25 lb.). Try starting with 10-15 lbs. and find the weight that works best for you.
5. Smart Watch – This is a sneaky pick and certainly one that will require finesse as a gift. Smart watches track activity, stress, heart beats per minute, and other health indicators. A smart watch in and of itself will not improve a Brother’s wellness. A smart watch increases a Brother’s awareness of key health metrics. Invite a Brother to a wellness challenge, competing around steps for example.
I am fully aware that some of these remedies may be discarded as remedies for other people. Historically, some Black folx have not be informed, knowledgeable and/or had access to information on and resources to procure better wellbeing. With so many good Brothers passing, we can no longer afford to continue this trend. If a suggestion is met with “this is ______ people” you can respond with “let’s start living as long as _____ people.”
Merry Wellness
With Love,
JB