The Self-Care Paradox
Ignored by mainstream medicine, women turn to an industry that can help, or hurt, them
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4 min readApr 11, 2019
It’s no secret that women can feel disregarded by mainstream medicine. High maternal mortality rates persist, particularly among black women. Ignorance and apathy around reproductive issues like endometriosis is common. Doctors dismiss conditions that afflict women, like chronic…