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My Health Demon
Hi, my name is Chants. I’m 28 years old and I have a chronic illness that makes me feel like I’m an OAP (Old Age Pensioner). And what is the name of this evil thing, I hear you ask? My demon is called Fibromyalgia, and there is no known cure, and it only gets worse.
By chants richards8 years ago in Longevity
Bullying Society
It seems that bullying has become normal. If you think it's something that only happens in schools — think again. I don't believe kids just become bullies for no reason — it's something they pick up from their environment, namely from adults. Children are just more vulnerable to the effects of it — hence we notice it more. But look around in the so-called "grown up world". The Media is constantly bullying celebrities, because well — scandals sell better. Advertising is bullying consumers by telling them what they should look like, smell like, think like. You don't have a six pack? You're fat. You don't wear designer clothes? Your style sucks. You don't fuck a lot of girls? You're a loser. The message is loud and clear — you are not good enough as you are, not until you spend some money on our products and become desirable to all.
By Eva Smitte8 years ago in Longevity
How Cancer Changed My Life
Cancer. It's a big ugly word that we hear more and more often as time progresses. We hear cancer and think of chemo and radiation, losing hair and nausea. We think about the effect of cancer on the person fighting it, forgetting about how it affects those that surround that person. When I was 31, my mom was diagnosed with esophageal/stomach cancer. Thankfully, they caught it early and she never had to go through chemo or radiation. Still, her having cancer completely changed my life. Not necessarily negatively, just changed.
By Kristen Campbell8 years ago in Longevity
Best Gym Bags for Men You Can Buy Right Now
Getting into a routine of going to the gym is one of the hardest parts of living a healthy lifestyle. That's why taking every chance you can get to make this easier is something you should work towards. Do you own a gym bag? Or are you in the market for a new one? We have come up with a list of the best gym bags for men that will take your gym routine to the next level.
By Stephen Cleary8 years ago in Longevity
Best Fitness Books That Never Go out of Style
You can gain a lot of workout and exercise information from those around you such as your friends or personal trainer. There are even moments when you Google the best workouts for your body and health. But do these sources really know what you need? You can surf the internet for answers, but it’s always a disorganized mess on the internet. Sometimes, even Google doesn't know what you need.
By Rachel Blanchard8 years ago in Longevity
My New Year's Resolutions 2018
For the first time in a long time, if ever, I have decided to sit down and really think about what I want to do to make next year better, and I have realised in the process that for me that all comes down to the little things.
By Emily Whitaker8 years ago in Longevity
Essential Oils Are Fantastic!
Hi there. Today I wanted to share with you the success that I have personally had using essential oils. But first some of you may ask what is an essential oil? Basically in a nutshell they are the aromatic compounds that for an example make a rose smell like a rose. They truly are great for enhancing one's health. When I first started looking into essential oils I was dealing with a pretty tough bout of depression. My husband is bipolar so he was constantly swinging between manic and depressant. He was being treated and nothing was working. Then in August of 2016 I started using essential oils. I was still pretty new at this but I started studying what would benefit us and how. Fast forward to November when I met the family that would sign me on with doTerra. She is a holistic doctor and she has a beautiful family.
By Shawna Holley8 years ago in Longevity
My Barbell Experience
I'm here today to talk about my barbell experience, and how it changed my life! As many people think, lifting weights shouldn't be done by women because it makes them 'too' muscular. BUT that isn't my take on it and here's why..
By Laura's Vocal8 years ago in Longevity
1. As Above So Below
It wasn't me that changed my eating habits, it was my body. When I was 16-years-old, after suffering from many symptoms of multiple sclerosis, I was officially diagnosed as having such.
By John "Seu Juon" Carr8 years ago in Longevity
5 Magic Herbs You Absolutely Need to Combat Winter. Top Story - December 2017.
As someone who graduated from pharmacy school with extensive knowledge in medicine and their effects on the body, I feel compelled to tell you how strongly I feel about the benefits of herbal medicine.
By Erika Potap8 years ago in Longevity
Defeating Disorders When Starting Your Weight Loss Journey
You're probably reading this because you're one of my followers. So, you already know that I've lost weight. My body, my face, my abilities, my likes and dislikes have all changed dramatically over the span of a year. It has actually been a lot to adjust to. When you start a fitness or weight loss journey you change just as much on the inside as you do on the outside. Coming to terms with these changes can be a little hard. I think the most common misconception is that if you lose weight or change your habits, you will be completely happy. Well, it's true, being healthier has made me a lot happier, but it didn't solve my problems. And looking better didn't fix the parts of me that needed work. If you're unhappy and unhealthy, you'll still be a little unhappy when you get healthy if you don't shift your mindset.
By N8 years ago in Longevity
Healthy Living vs Dieting
Everyone gets to the point where they know they need to make a change. For me, I know that I need to be healthy. I need to know that one day I will wake up and be better. Of course, it doesn't happen overnight. You can't just decide cold turkey that you are going to give up on food completely. But it takes time. And lots of planning. And even more water. Water. Water. WATER.
By InkGalaxies~8 years ago in Longevity