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Type 1 Diabetes
First, let me talk about what type 1 diabetes is. Type 1 diabetes is an auto-immune disease that prevents the pancreas from producing insulin, which is an important hormone that controls blood sugar levels. Our bodies use sugar to create energy, but without insulin our bodies cannot do that. It causes a rise in our blood sugar, resulting in going into Diabetic Ketoacidosis, or DKA. There are many signs or symptoms that can be present when someone has undiagnosed or untreated diabetes. Here are a few of those symptoms:
By Taylor Bri7 years ago in Longevity
Rice Bran and Cancer
There is a little substance called inositol that has been in the news lately as a potential cure for cancer. Known more commonly as IP6, it is composed of an inositol sugar molecule (one of the B vitamins) with six phosphate groups attached. This tiny little treasure naturally occurs in beans, whole grains, nuts, seeds, rice and wheat bran, corn and sesame. There are 650 mgs of IP6 in a half cup of whole kernel corn.
By Linda Paul7 years ago in Longevity
Type 1 Diabetics Do Not Die Young
Diabetics do not die young. This is ridiculous. Your lifespan is not shortened by insulin, but rather prolonged. I plan on being around until like, 120 anyway because my aging process has already been slowed. It is ridiculous to assume I’m going to die young. Why the hell do you ignorant people think this anyway? I met a type-1 diabetic once who was already old. This was a grandfather of a friend of mine, who didn’t die of diabetes. He died of heart failure. I promised him I’m going to law school.
By Iria Vasquez-Paez7 years ago in Longevity
Acetaminophen – While Commonly Deemed Safe, This Drug Has Been Found to Pose Many Health Risks
An estimated 50 million individuals within the United States—alone—use medications containing the drug acetaminophen each and every single week. Worldwide, acetaminophen is considered to be the most commonly used and popular drug for pain. In terms of over-the-counter (OTC) and prescription medications that are currently available on the market, acetaminophen is an ingredient in over 600 different products.
By Angela Shiflett7 years ago in Longevity
Sleep Paralysis? Lucid Dreaming? Astral Projection? What's the Difference?
Sleep paralysis, astral projection, and lucid dreaming are all very different experiences that tend to overlap. Many paranormal enthusiasts who say they’ve been through these experiences claim that what they witnessed had to be an out-of-body-experience (a.k.a. OBE). Astral projection and lucid dreaming seem to be the most supernatural, but sleep paralysis is the least spooky out of all of them. Before we look over the differences between the three, know that I’m not a scientist but respect the scientific method. I don’t claim that the topics discussed in this article are complete fact. This is a conversational piece with references from those who observed the topics through their own methods.
By Aliciel Alone7 years ago in Longevity
WARNING! Pregnant Women: Beware Gallstones
I started my pregnancy like any woman. Except for maybe the cyst on one of my ovaries. I was happy and in love with this life growing inside me. I was finally able to feel her moving inside me. I was ecstatic. Everything was easy breezy. Then one day I started getting horrible pain in my chest.
By Plum Winters7 years ago in Longevity
8 Cheap and Fun Ways to Get Fit Without Going to the Gym. Top Story - September 2018.
Are you someone who wants to get fit but doesn't have either the time or money to regularly go the gym? Or do you have a gym membership but rarely use it? Or is it that you secretly hate the gym but force yourself to go anyway? The strong smell of sweat, people using the weird machines expertly that you have no idea how to use, the mere fact people will see you exercising or (dare I say) sweating. What could be worse?! There are many reasons you may not want to go to the gym but what if I said you don't have to in order to tone up and shift the pounds? This article will share various other ways you can get fit, some from the comfort of your own home.
By Shanice Harrison7 years ago in Longevity
New Kidney, New Life
Writing this wasn't easy at all. I do not wish to release my own name, or the names of the people I will mention in this writing period. However, I will mention the names of the hospitals I've been to. I do not ask for money, just for someone to at least listen to me and have knowledge of kidney transplant recipients. So please, do not ask, and thank you for taking the time to read.
By Galaxy Child7 years ago in Longevity
Epilepsy
Everyone struggles daily to accept who they are, and why the way they are that way. It's a constant reminder of all the positive influences we've experienced, but also embracing all the negative impacts as well. Sometimes it's hard to come to terms with it all, but sometimes it's easier to just accept it as it is and move on.
By Vicky Wilcox7 years ago in Longevity
Goldenseal
There are many natural supplements on the market today. Many people choose an alternative approach to medications and other medical treatments by investing in these natural supplements. Several reasons exist for this. Some people feel as if natural remedies are safer than medical treatments. Other people enjoy the fact that natural remedies are less expensive than medical treatments. Still, some people appreciate the convenience of natural remedies. In this article, we explore the benefits of Goldenseal, one of the most sought-after natural remedies on the market today.
By Angela Shiflett7 years ago in Longevity
Is Vaping Healthier Than Smoking?
Since vaping became popular, everyone has asked; is it healthier than smoking cigarettes? Everyone has had their doubts. I used to think that vaping was dumb (as I was smoking a pack and a half a day). Then, I did my research and oh my, was it surprising. The initial safety of the mod was the biggest concern. Don't worry folks, it won't blow up on you! As long as you're using a regulated mod and follow battery safety guidelines, you'll be fine. Regulated mods have safety features on them so let's say it gets too hot, it'll either shut down or give you a warning. If something is wrong, it'll let you know so it doesn't blow up! Unregulated mods however do not have any safety features, so unless you know what you're doing I wouldn't suggest owning one. The other huge question was; "what's exactly in vape juice?" Vape juice has 3\4 ingredients.
By Jessica Shoemake7 years ago in Longevity
