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Parkinson’s Diagnosis at 27
You did not read the title wrong. I just wanted to assure you of this. In my twenties I became symptomatic of what would be diagnosed as Parkinson’s Disease. They say you should start off writing strong, lure them into your story. If the aforementioned didn’t grab your attention, perhaps a more mathematical approach will. Because the only thing more compelling than words are numbers, no?
By Katie Beth8 years ago in Longevity
How to Get My Top 5 Healthy Foods in Your Diet
Are you tired all the time? Maybe you’re trying to lose weight? Or perhaps you just feel inspired to eat better! Eating healthy is great, but a lot of times we don’t always know where to start. It can seem daunting with so much information on the web. Reaching for a donut is easy, but there’s a lot to be said about eating correctly. Your brain and your body are literally comprised of the things you put into them and even in a society full of multivitamins and vitamin drinks, we can still end up vitamin deficient should we not be putting the right fuel into our bodies because experts suggest that vitamins and supplements are no substitute for eating correctly. Your body is an elaborate vehicle that needs care. Exercise is great, but without the right nutrients, you may fall flat on your goals for your body. Here is a list of some of the healthiest foods, their nutritional benefits, and ideas on how you could incorporate them into your diet so that you can look great and feel great!
By L Stone8 years ago in Longevity
Natural Remedies for Migraines
I've suffered with migraines for most of my life. And it's only after years of shoving down ibuprofen and whatever else I could find in the cupboard that I started to seek out alternative options. Here is a short list of things I have found helpful. Not just for getting rid of pain but also to feel better and less nauseous.
By Lauren Barnard8 years ago in Longevity
So You Want to Start Vaping?
So you want to start vaping, but aren't sure where to start. Will all the options available now, it can get pretty confusing. This is a quick guide to help you get started. Before you continue reading, please note that this may not work for everybody. Different people get into vaping for different reasons. Some do it to quit smoking, some see it as a social activity and have friends that vape, and some just like the aesthetic or the tech. In any case, it's good to do your research and know what you're getting into before diving in head first, possibly spending a lot of money and maybe even deciding that it isn't for you after all. Let's get started!
By Katia Braun8 years ago in Longevity
How to Fight Dehydration
Last summer, I had a seizure. In my home, during the middle of the day, I stood up from my couch to wash dishes and dropped as I walked to my kitchen. My boys were present, and it scared all of us! Since the seizure had never occurred before, off I went to see a heart specialist. After a couple of newer tests, the diagnosis of Chronic Low-Blood Pressure, was a relief. But what exactly is it? This means that when I stand up, gravity causes more than the normal 15% of blood that a healthy person has drop, to pool below my heart. This extreme drop triggers my brain, which tells the heart to pump furiously in order to get my blood pressure regulated. The slight increase of my heart rate causes me to faint, or have a seizure, depending on how high my heart has to beat per minute. I have been struggling since I was at least 10 years old with bouts of dizziness, and fainting. I had always been a very active child, and in school the sudden fainting when I stood up from my desk didn’t seem important. They were isolated incidents and only struck every couple years or so, when I least expected it. When I was a teenager, they happened during my lunch hours from work, after I ate, but always when I stood up from a sitting position.
By Lady Sunday8 years ago in Longevity
Carb Nite Solution—Scam or Legit?
Low carb diets are everywhere! From Atkins to Keto, it seems like the low carb fad is taking over. After my first, I had tried a great many diets. I couldn't get under 200 lbs no matter how hard I tried, no matter what diet I attempted or how much I worked out. Of course, then I got pregnant with our second and all diet and exercise went out the window. After having my son, I attempted breastfeeding which was not in the cards for me, but without the post complications I had with my first and a blissfully easy labor, I was rearing to go. I tried to get back to the 21 Day Fix containers, not that they worked to begin with, and religiously was plugging food into my fitness pal and figuring out my macros. It was then that I stumbled across Carb Nite Solution.
By Erica Lisher8 years ago in Longevity
The Rise of Type Two Diabetes and What This Means for the Type One Community
There is a direct relationship between capitalism and decadence. In the past century, capitalism has risen to the point of no return: the US, as a leading capitalist nation, has facilitated a relationship between capitalism and food. Food is no longer regarded as a method of survival; it is now something decadent. It's twenty-four hours per day, seven days per week. It's a takeaway on a Saturday night; it's the perpetual scream of advertisements; it's the rise of supermarket chains. Our ancestors lived a much simpler existence, in which food played a fundamental, but less central role.
By Eleanor Noyce8 years ago in Longevity
The Joy of Hunger
I have lost nearly thirty pounds in the last two months through a miracle called Intermittent Fasting. Most specifically, I eat ONE MEAL A DAY. This usually consists of a lot of fat, moderate protein, and virtually NO CARBS (breads, grains, starchy vegetables such as peas and potatoes, etc.)
By Tom Baker8 years ago in Longevity
Does Drinking Coffee Really Help You Live Longer?
For many of us, drinking coffee is pretty routine. I think it's safe to say that at least 75 percent of us drink it simply just to wake up in the morning (I mean, I desperately need it just for that very reason). It's no secret that this delicious and highly caffeinated beverage has been the center focal point of friendly gatherings for a long time now (A popular 90s television show distinctively comes to mind). If you guessed Friends, you get major brownie points! But can drinking coffee have health benefits that we didn't know about before?
By Simple Life8 years ago in Longevity
Ways to Become Less Stressed
Stress is a natural emotion, and yet it is so unnecessary. Everyone experiences it, whether it be with work or relationships, but it has no purpose. It takes over our minds on a daily basis like a rash; however, like all emotions, it is something that we can learn to control.
By Morgan Georgia Blanks8 years ago in Longevity
Should Fast-Food Companies Advertise to Kids?
Imagine being a 12-year old, planning to play all day with friends, only to have to stop every five minutes because of breathing problems. No not asthma. But being unable to breathe because of all the weight that is being carried. This is exactly why childhood obesity is a serious problem. People cannot feel the problems a child is facing but they can most definitely see it. So why not say something? It may seem rude but saying something could save a life. Children don't know when to stop. They don't know about calories. They just look at tv and see the good looking food and want it in an instant. And they can have it. If their parents allow them to but parents aren’t the only ones to blame. It is partially fast food companies fault too. They advertise commercials that target kids and teens, the commercials contribute to developing poor eating habits, and studies have shown that the rates of childhood obesity in america have almost tripled in the last quarter year. If those aren’t good enough reasons to stop advertising to children then let's get deeper into it.
By scherasade lewis8 years ago in Longevity
My Pectus Excavatum Story
Pectus Excavatum is an odd development of the rib cage where the breastbone/sternum caves in, creating a sunken chest wall deformity. Sometimes referred to as "funnel chest," Pectus Excavatum is a deformity often present at birth that can be mild or severe.
By Mary Rose8 years ago in Longevity