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This Is Me
Imagine yourself sitting on the colorful, carpeted floor, huddling in close. It’s circle time. Which consists of a book being read to the class, as we all watch our teacher’s eyes light up in enthusiasm. But today was different. Today was my first day back to kindergarten after being diagnosed with Juvenile Diabetes (T1D). My mom brought in a book about diabetes in school. The class was excited! Some classmates had a look of confusion while others yelled with excitement, “Can I walk you to the nurse first?!”
By Cady Sinclair7 years ago in Longevity
Caffeine and Sugar Addiction
These addictions are the latest frontier in modern medicine as far as medicine is concerned. Caffeine addiction comes from a culture heavily saturated with caffeine and alcohol. Sugar addiction is the foundation for alcohol addiction in young children. If somebody is a sugar addict, they are susceptible to alcoholism in the future. All alcohol is fermented sugar after all. Caffeine addiction is something that has come about because of Starbucks being in every neighborhood. Sugar addiction has been present since the invention of sugar.
By Iria Vasquez-Paez7 years ago in Longevity
10 Incredible Tips to Help You on Your Fitness Journey
People struggle with losing weight all the time. There is no simple secret to success because everyone's body is different. The important things to remember when trying to make healthy lifestyle changes is that it takes time to achieve your goals.
By Melody Humby7 years ago in Longevity
5 Ways to De-Stress When You Are Short on Time
STRESS, a six-letter word that nearly all Americans struggle with. Stress can be very... well, stressful! It is not easy to cope with and can potentially lead to medical issues down the road. (Trust me, I know!) Being a person that constantly deals with stress from things like work, friends, family, marriage or relationships here are my five tips for you to de-stress yourself when you only have a short amount of time.
By Kendall Cardoza7 years ago in Longevity
Benefits of Intermittent Fasting
Low carb, high fat, Whole 30, Keto, Paleo. The list of diets goes on and on. But intermittent fasting isn't hijacking a new dietary trend, it's based on the ancient principles of fasting applied to our new, modern lifestyles. The benefits of intermittent fasting are both expansive and exemplary. Don't just take our word for it though, explore the list below to see some examples.
By Brian McCann7 years ago in Longevity
Ultimate Guide to Reducing Stress
Every person can benefit from a handy guide to reducing stress. Stress doesn't pass anyone by. The aspects of your life that cause stress or tension are unique to your circumstances. Perhaps parts of your anxiety comes from your job, your class schedule, your family, or money issues, or a combination of all of these factors. There are hundreds of reasons to experience tension. Fortunately, there are nearly as many ways to erase it, or at least soothe it. Doing so takes commitment, a commitment to yourself and your mental health. Remember, you can't take care of other people unless you take care of yourself.
By Rowan Marley7 years ago in Longevity
Top 5 Must Haves for Your Meditation Space
Do you ever want to revamp your meditation space? Maybe you're just beginning to get ideas for your sweet surrender? No matter what phase you are in in your journey along peace and enlightenment, there will always be some key elements you will need for your meditation space. Here are some simple but very important must haves for creating and keeping your spaced balanced.
By Sada Arroz7 years ago in Longevity
After Scoliosis
When I had found out that I was gonna have surgery I didn't want to believe it. I always told myself that I wouldn't have it done. In truth, I was terrified that I was gonna die during surgery. I had watched so many movies and shows about people going in for surgery and not coming out of the hospital alive. I wasn't ready to die.
By Keileigh Jones7 years ago in Longevity
Staring at the Sun—My Cancer Story
When someone tells you it’s likely you have cancer I don’t think there’s much that can really prepare you for such news. Everything you’ve probably read or seen on TV, all those stories about the floor giving way, things going blurry, it not feeling real and being like a bad dream may sound cliché, but as I found out pretty quickly with cancer, all the clichés usually ring true. But there’s another side to it as well, and this is something else I learned very quickly; just like us, each cancer is different, and each of us reacts to it in a different way. There is no ‘one-size-fits-all’ solution. So yes, the floor did give way and it was completely surreal to be given the news, but, and I guess this is the main reason for me wanting to tell the story of my illness; I knew something good was happening to me as well.
By Gregg Arthur Kurtz7 years ago in Longevity
Longevity: Why I Want to Make it to the Next Century
I want to see what happens to the human race and this planet for one. For another, I would like to finish my life’s work. I know that type-1 diabetes means my life expectancy is 69, but come on. Seriously, I have yet to get my law degree. I have many advanced degrees I want but my life is stuck in a low-income rut. Diabetics do not necessarily die young. I will not necessarily be low-income my whole life. That’s ridiculous. Yes, my family thinks this, but none of my friends do.
By Iria Vasquez-Paez7 years ago in Longevity
