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Invisible Pain
Let's talk about pain. Not the visible pain of a cut, bruise, or broken bone; but the deep rooted, non-visible pain that comes with some diseases like fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, or better yet, Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS). These diseases aren't visible to the naked eye, or even to a microscope, but there are people who suffer with these terrible diseases and still manage to make their day-to-day life productive.
By Jereimiah Armani7 years ago in Longevity
To the World from My World
Dear world, Where do I begin with what I wish to say? Well, first of all, I'm not exactly the most mature or sophisticated person out there and it's pretty clear to the annoyance of some and the amusement of others. Before I get too far off track, I'm just going to say it: I'm autistic. Technically, it's mild Asperger's Syndrome, but just keep in mind that I'm not like what everyone considers "normal" and not everyone who is on the autism spectrum sees the world the same way.
By Monique Star7 years ago in Longevity
So You're a Glutard
A Glutard is someone who has been diagnosed with either a gluten intolerance, or Celiac Disease. So you’ve been diagnosed with Celiac Disease. Now what? Well, first off, you need to know that there’s a huge difference between having a gluten intolerance and Celiac Disease. A gluten intolerance is when your body, simply put, does not process gluten very well. This can cause bloating, indigestion, and acne among other symptoms. Celiac’s, however, is an autoimmune disease. While some of the symptoms may overlap, Celiac’s can cause much greater damage later on if not taken care of. One major difference is the topic of cross-contamination. This is when gluten comes into contact with non-gluten food items and contaminates the food. This can occur with shared pans, fryers, utensils, cutting boards, etc. While someone who is just gluten intolerant can handle cross-contamination a bit more, someone with Celiac’s will have to be cautious and avoid it.
By Rowan Flores7 years ago in Longevity
Make It Stop
Ever wake up in the morning and your body just says, nope, not today! Well, that is my daily struggle. The stiffness, the extreme cramping in my abdomen, the pain in my breasts, and the radiating pressure in my lower back from my discs bulging to the left.
By Kristin Bolding7 years ago in Longevity
Dementia Doesn't Mean Demented
"So you think I’m crazy?" It was shortly after my husband was diagnosed with vascular dementia that he had another minor stroke. He had just turned 71 but you wouldn't guess that by his smooth complexion that hardly had a wrinkle. One thing I loved about him was his sense of humor so when he said to me, “So you think I’m crazy now!” I thought he was kidding except for the tone of his voice.
By Jessica Dumas7 years ago in Longevity
Weight Loss: Current Goals
Hello my little lovelies! So as you guys know since June I have been seriously trying to be healthier in terms of diet and exercise. It hasn't exactly been a smooth ride but I can at least say that I have been trying and am continuing to try. So I have set some weight loss goals for myself every time I get to a certain weight, hoping that it will be a good incentive to keep going and keep trying.
By Alix Nicole7 years ago in Longevity
Getting Enough Sleep? You Must Not Be Working Hard Enough
“Sleep is for the weak.” “I’ll sleep when I’m dead.” If these are sayings you live by, chances are, you’ll probably be weaker and die sooner (sorry, a little harsh). In the dog-eat-dog world we live in, sleep is often seen as a “waste of time.” We gloat at the lack of sleep we got when we were up all night studying, out too late, or binging the same Netflix show for the 5th time (Friends, probably). On the other hand, we mock those who are in bed by 9/10 PM and get a full 7-8 hours of rest, “You’re such a grandma!”, “You’re no fun!”
By Ravneet Sran7 years ago in Longevity
Survivor's Guilt
Before I begin with my next open and honest account of my own cancer journey, I must warn this is an open and honest recollection of my feelings of survivor’s guilt—a feeling I went on to learn was surprisingly common among several of us throughout the brain cancer community.
By Titanium Jen7 years ago in Longevity
How to Actually Implement an Anti-Inflammatory Diet
If you’re reading this, chances are you’ve spent a lot of time (or are about to spend a lot of time) researching inflammation in the body and anti-inflammatory foods. It’s a deep, dark rabbit hole of information, trust me. And while it’s very easy to find out what foods count as anti-inflammatory, it’s much more difficult to find a comprehensive guide on how to create an anti-inflammatory diet.
By Erin Foster7 years ago in Longevity
Benefits of Botanical Medicine
Botanical medicine is an alternative medicinal practice based on the use of plants or plant extracts. While some refer to botanical medicine as such, it is also referred to as herbal medicine or herbalism, and in some cases as a "natural dietary supplement." The use of botanical medicine(s) can be used as a primary (before disease or injury), secondary (reduce effects of disease or injury), or tertiary (lessens the impact of illness or injury) prevention-based care. The benefits of botanical medicine, despite its being considered an "alternative" medicinal practice, has been integrated into the lives of many cultures to ensure balance of the different dimensions of health. It has been proven to be beneficial for hundreds of years in different countries around the world. Despite there being a high skepticism towards the use of botanical medicine, it has continued to become increasingly popular in the United States.
By Adrianna Kjeld7 years ago in Longevity
