The video debunks common myths about what causes heart issues, especially for the Black community. The real culprit? High blood pressure, also known as hypertension. Learn more about heart health and preventative medicine!

0:00 – Intro: What really causes heart disease?
2:34 – A preventable stroke: real patient case
5:04 – The fear of side effects is killing us
7:35 – Why Black men resist hypertension treatment
10:06 – Erectile dysfunction & blood pressure meds
12:36 – “I feel fine” – the most dangerous illusion
15:07 – What untreated high blood pressure does
17:37 – Shocking hypertension stats in Black America
20:07 – Mistrust and the herbal remedy obsession
22:38 – Can public figures like Tom Joyner be blamed?
25:09 – Using barbershops to save Black men’s lives
27:39 – Doctors must stop being passive
30:11 – “I don’t go to doctors — they give bad news”
32:42 – Aneurysms: The silent time bombs
35:13 – Sudden death from heart failure
37:44 – Modern medicine is extending life – for some
40:14 – Who is responsible for your health outcomes?
42:44 – Obesity is connected to nearly everything
45:17 – Erectile dysfunction is a heart disease warning

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🎙️ New episodes weekly discussing heart health, weight loss, lifestyle medicine, and the truth about wellness in our community.

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Don't fall for the hype—there's no such thing as "nature's ozempic." This video exposes the false information surrounding these supplements and highlights potential health risks. Always prioritize real medicine and consult with healthcare professionals for safe and effective solutions.

0:00 The “Natural Ozempic” Lie
0:23 Why GLP-1 Medications Work
0:48 What Supplements *Don’t* Do
1:02 #1 – Berberine Breakdown
1:30 #2 – Apple Cider Vinegar
1:55 #3 – Cinnamon Claims Debunked
2:25 Why These Supplements Go Viral
2:52 What the Supplement Industry Doesn’t Tell You
3:15 If Natural Ozempic Worked, I’d Use It
3:39 Real Talk for People Struggling with Obesity
4:10 Final Word – Stop Falling for TikTok Scams

📄 FREE Diet Guide:
👉 https://www.afrofitmedia.com/culturally-tailored-diet-guides

📚 Buy Dr. Takem's Book:
Intentional Weight Loss: Your 5 Step Guide to Transform Your Body and Recapture Your Glow
👉 https://amzn.to/45RybCH

🔗 Follow Dr. Albert Takem on Social Media:
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📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dralberttakem

🎙️ New episodes weekly discussing heart health, weight loss, lifestyle medicine, and the truth about wellness in our community.

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This Mr. Beast weight loss video is great entertainment, but don't confuse it with real medical advice. As a doctor, I have to speak up when I see production design being confused with public health advice. Let's talk about preventative healthcare, heart disease, medicine, wellness, and doctor videos.

0:00 Intro – This Is Not Medical Advice
0:33 Production Design vs Public Health
1:09 The $250K Incentive Problem
2:00 Unrealistic Gym Access
2:43 Starting With Resistance Training
3:32 Nutrition: Calorie Math Over Vibes
4:16 “Healthy” Foods Can Still Make You Fat
5:07 Coping With Grief – Coach Tyler's Death
6:09 Finding Internal Motivation
7:10 Push-Ups & Realistic Expectations
8:18 Exercise Goals: Strength vs Fat Loss
9:30 Doctor Visit Misses a Teaching Moment
10:42 Real Cardio Prescription – Not 20 Min
11:37 Real Patients vs Reality TV
12:41 Shopify Segment – Supplement Gimmicks
13:44 Fat Suit Moment – Visualizing the Weight
14:45 “Fat & Healthy” – Medical Reality Check
16:00 Emotional Toll of Excess Weight
17:10 Confidence, Haircut & Happiness
18:10 85% Regain the Weight – The Hard Truth
19:15 Real Change Needs Discipline, Not Drama


📄 FREE Diet Guide:
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📚 Buy Dr. Takem's Book:
Intentional Weight Loss: Your 5 Step Guide to Transform Your Body and Recapture Your Glow
👉 https://amzn.to/45RybCH

🔗 Follow Dr. Albert Takem on Social Media:
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🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dralberttakem
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📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dralberttakem

🎙️ New episodes weekly discussing heart health, weight loss, lifestyle medicine, and the truth about wellness in our community.

💡 Start your journey today with Maryland Primary Care & Wellness
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You are afraid of a cough… but your blood pressure is 180/110.
You skipped your medication. You trusted a detox. You called it empowerment.
But what if the real side effect is the funeral that didn’t have to happen?

In this AfroFit Rant, we’re exposing the five biggest lies about side effects that are literally killing Black folks. This is not about fear. This is about facts.

💊 Natural ≠ Safe
🧬 Gossip ≠ Science
🎯 Refusing meds ≠ Power

If you’re tired of being afraid of the wrong things, this episode is your wake-up call.

🔗 Watch more AfroFit Rants: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLU_40gs4MamHK_QUFnlbnobjhGHWXUyMP

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Behind the achievements, the polished appearance, and the strength… there is often silence. This episode explores the emotional toll and unspoken battles many high-functioning Black women face — from anxiety and coping mechanisms to what gets hidden behind the phrase “I’m fine.”

🎯 In this episode:
– The truth about emotional eating that no diet program talks about
– How silence, shame, and performance keep Black women stuck
– What therapy revealed about her pain — and why it almost scared her away
– The cultural exhaustion of pretending to be “strong”

AfroFit tells the truth — even when the story is still in progress.

Get the AfroFit Diet Guide (FREE): https://afrofit.btsdrtakem.com/

Listen to the AfroFit Podcast on Spotify/Apple:
https://open.spotify.com/show/3J40lwdlfiS76FswnSwF9r https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/afrofit-podcast-healthier-black-bodies-stronger-black/id1811157460

Join the conversation: @AfroFitPodcast on all platforms

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You’ve tried every diet—cut carbs, drank lemon water, blamed your genetics—and the fat still won’t leave. Why? Because you’re building your health journey on a stack of LIES.

In this explosive AfroFit Rant, Dr. Albert Takem breaks down the Top 5 lies Black people believe about weight loss— From “lemon water burns belly fat” to “it’s in my blood,” this episode will challenge your excuses and ignite your mind.

Get the AfroFit Diet Guide (FREE): https://afrofit.btsdrtakem.com/

Listen to the AfroFit Podcast on Spotify/Apple:
https://open.spotify.com/show/3J40lwdlfiS76FswnSwF9r https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/afrofit-podcast-healthier-black-bodies-stronger-black/id1811157460

Join the conversation: @AfroFitPodcast on all platforms

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Black men die nearly 9 years earlier than white men in America. It is not genetics. It is habits, silence, and denial.

In this AfroFit Rant, Dr. Albert Takem breaks down the top 5 self-sabotaging habits keeping Black men overweight, hypertensive, and underdiagnosed. From late-night hustling and silent stress to "healthy" smoothies that are really milkshakes - this episode is a mirror and a wake-up call.

If you are serious about reclaiming your health - or helping the men you love - watch this start to finish. Which one are YOU guilty of? Drop it in the comments.

Doctor's Orders start at - 04:35

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African, Caribbean, and Soul Food plans: https://afrofit.btsdrtakem.com/

Listen on Spotify & Apple:
https://open.spotify.com/show/3J40lwdlfiS76FswnSwF9r?si=lYsUW0nhROqpEDuO7UN78Q

Watch more AfroFit Rants:
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NOTE: In this episode, I referenced a 9-year life expectancy gap between Black and white men. While that was accurate in older CDC reports, more recent data places the gap at approximately 5 to 6 years. Regardless of the exact number, the pattern remains unacceptable and avoidable. Let us change it.

#MensHealth #HeartHealth #MentalHealthMatters #HealthyHabits #PreventiveCare #LifeExpectancy #WellnessJourney #SelfCareForMen #HealthAwareness

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You are not crazy. You are in perimenopause—and nobody told you.

This episode is for every Black woman who has ever been dismissed, ignored, or misdiagnosed.

Dr. Takem breaks down the truth about hot flashes, insomnia, mood swings, and the cultural silence that leaves too many women suffering alone.

Learn what is really happening to your body in your 40s and 50s, why it gets missed, and how to finally take control.

In this episode:

• The REAL symptoms of perimenopause
• Why Black women are 4x more likely to go untreated
• How cultural silence and shame hold us back
• What you can start doing TODAY to take your power back

If this hit home—send it to one woman who needs to wake up.

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