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Keeping your mind and body in check - popular topics in health and medicine to maintain a long and healthy life.
Drug Dependence and Multiple Sclerosis
The day they told me I had Multiple Sclerosis was perhaps one of the worst days I've ever had. Having a chronic autoimmune disease changed my life forever. Not only did I have to give up on a dream, but I also had to compromise with every aspect of life just to survive. Let's be honest, living with a disease that alters your capabilities will change your life forever.
By Miranieva Buen7 years ago in Longevity
Grieving for a Body That You Can't Ever Return to
Three years ago I was diagnosed with a rare connective tissue disorder called Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS). I'd gone from dancing three or four times a week to much less exercise and my body didn't agree. I began having a lot of pain and my shoulders and fingers were dislocating a lot, so I finally got a referral to a rheumatologist and they confirmed it was EDS. From there I kept getting more and more symptoms and less and less mobility.
By Rebecca Gannon7 years ago in Longevity
3 Months Without Sugar
Consuming sugar produces more insulin. Insulin is a hormone from the pancreas, which lowers blood sugar levels, and directly or indirectly affects many metabolic reactions. Since sugar is a carbohydrate, it’s also considered as an energy supplier. Maybe you know that, when you get really tired during daytime, right? Again, sugar is the reason for it.
By Sarah Trmmr7 years ago in Longevity
Lupus (Pt. 2)
Well, here we are again. Another day sitting at my desk at work answering calls. I made it in on time today. That may not mean a lot to most of you, but for me that is a big step. Now, normally I am not very late by any means, but for some reason today, I felt good. I woke up not bent over in extreme pain. But I will not take advantage of this one good morning. As you will see below, my daily struggles can be a lot more than most will ever be able to deal with.
By Jessica Taylor7 years ago in Longevity
5 Hobbies that Can Help Relieve Stress
Putting together a well rounded, enjoyable, and healthy life these days can be harder than it sounds. Eight full hours of sleep each night, three nutritious meals per day, a career, a social life, even just writing that all out can be exhausting let alone actually doing it each day. Once you put all of those together it can quickly seem like there just aren’t enough hours in each day to do everything you would like. Aside from the aforementioned daily tasks, everyone needs a few special activities to help blow off some steam and relax.
By Carlos Fox7 years ago in Longevity
How to Take Care of Your Legs and Feet
Your legs and feet have a big job to do. From the time your parents first cried with joy over your first step to the last step you ever take, your legs and feet will take you on a journey equivalent to walking around the entire Earth three times.
By Tobias Gillot7 years ago in Longevity
Essential Oils for Kids
Being a parent is hard work. There are so many decisions that have to be made in split seconds. Everything that you decide for them could have an effect on them later on in life, and that can be stressful to think about! One thing that parents often find themselves trying to figure out is what kind of products to bring into their homes. Cleaning products, medicines, etc. all have to be decided upon. What if I told you that there are natural products out there that can take the guessing game out of “Is this good for my child?” Essential oils are pure and natural and have many uses that can be beneficial to your children.
By Kari Oakley7 years ago in Longevity
Know About Underactive Thyroid: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments
Underactive thyroid or hypothyroidism occurs when the thyroid gland doesn't produce enough thyroid hormone or when that hormone can’t get into the cells. There are a number of things that can cause hypothyroidism including:
By Natalie Ige7 years ago in Longevity
