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Keeping your mind and body in check - popular topics in health and medicine to maintain a long and healthy life.
When Zebras Fight Back. Content Warning.
Ever since I was a child I was told my strange symptoms of joint pain, fatigue, headaches, and breathlessness and light-headedness on exertion were "all in my head", "stress", "attention-seeking" and from "laziness", and I just needed to get more exercise. Eventually I came to believe that pain and discomfort must be the normal human experience as other kids weren't complaining about being in pain and discomfort. I decided I was obviously being a crybaby over nothing so I learned to shut up and live with pain and discomfort as part of normal life, pretending to be fine, just like other normal kids were doing. My symptoms, see-through skin, loose kneecaps and legs that bent too far, became nothing more than parlor tricks to be paraded about at my parents' parties. It was only when I was 40 years old that I was finally diagnosed as having Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome. It finally vindicated me of all those damaging childhood labels and I went through a long period of reframing my past. This article is not about that as there is too much to unpack and wounds that are still raw. I believed that having a diagnosis meant I would finally be taken seriously, however, I still continued to encounter ignorance about the disease and the old-school attitude that Hypermobile EDS wasn't a real disease. When your symptoms are only mildly annoying or tests all come back normal you begin to question your own sanity and feel powerless to object to diagnoses that make no sense. However, there are times when you just know that there is something wrong. I recently had an incident where I was admitted to hospital with chest pain and yet again I had a doctor dismiss me as being alarmist and not knowing my own body because my symptoms were minor and atypical. That chest pain turned out to be a rare and potentially lethal form of heart attack. Instead of letting it go as I have been forced to do so many times, because of the lack of evidence to the contrary, I had the proof that this doctor was wrong. And so I sent a letter of complaint to the hospital. I am sharing it here to share my story and to inspire others with chronic conditions to believe what their bodies are telling them, even when doctors are telling them they're imagining things.
By Skye Bothma9 months ago in Longevity
Salt Bricks: A Wellness Solution for Modern Spaces
Salt has been used as an alternative healing method for a long time, but has gained much more popularity recently due to the beautiful pink color of the stones and the wide variety of wellness uses. Most people know about salt lamps made from Himalayan salt, but now, salt bricks are even more popular. These can be used to make your home, office, or spa a wellness sanctuary and can last a long time for a one-time use. These are an excellent, low-effort option for a long-lasting solution to improve your space.
By Emily Rosie9 months ago in Longevity
The Second Brain: How the Nervous System Affects Digestion
Listen, something I don’t think we talk about enough on this platform is digestion - and it’s not for lack of desire to talk about it! Obviously all dietitians are trained in digestive function and medical nutrition therapy for concerns regarding digestion, but not all of us develop special focus in this area (although given how much work the gut does for us, it’s hard not to have some sort of daily discussion around it). So let’s expand on this, and talk about an area I have been loving working in lately - neurogastroenterology!
By Emily the Period RD9 months ago in Longevity
20 Lessons from Dr. Peter Attia That Actually Extend Your Life
Dr. Peter Attia doesn't talk about health the way most doctors do. He's not optimizing for "normal labs," comfort, or what keeps people compliant. He's optimizing for not dying early and not living your last decades weak, dependent, and fragile.
By Destiny S. Harris9 months ago in Longevity
Foods to Avoid After Whitening Teeth
A professional teeth whitening treatment can dramatically boost your confidence, whether you’re heading to a business meeting downtown, enjoying a night out in the Blue Dome District, or getting ready for a family event in Broken Arrow. Right after whitening, however, your teeth are more porous and vulnerable to staining. What you eat and drink during the first few days plays a huge role in how long your results last. If you’ve recently had your smile brightened at a Tulsa dental clinic – or you’re planning to – this guide will help you protect your investment by avoiding foods and beverages that can quickly dull or discolor your newly whitened teeth. Why Your Teeth Are More Sensitive to Stains After Whitening
By Good health to everyone9 months ago in Longevity
7 Soups That Won't Spike Your Blood Sugar
Key Takeaways: Most blood-sugar-friendly soups have a base of protein and non-starchy vegetables, with beans or whole grains as the slow-digesting carb.Legume-based soups (lentils, beans) are especially reliable for more stable post-meal glucose levels compared with more refined starches.If your favorite soup is pasta- or potato-heavy, you do not have to ditch it altogether. Simply reduce the starchy portion and add protein, fiber, and healthy fat.
By Good health to everyone9 months ago in Longevity
How Breathing Became Easier Without Me Noticing When
I cannot point to the exact moment it happened. There was no sudden breath of freshness. No noticeable shift in temperature. No sound of ventilation kicking on. If you had asked me that day whether anything had changed in the room, I would have said no.
By illumipure9 months ago in Longevity
The Hidden Power of the Nerve Endings in Your Feet
Most people don’t give much thought to their feet unless they’re uncomfortable or tired. Yet beneath the surface, the nerve endings in the feet are constantly working, sending vital information to the brain that influences balance, posture, and movement. These signals operate quietly in the background, but they play a far greater role in daily life than many people realize.
By AhmedFitLife9 months ago in Longevity
What Is Proprioception? Why Body Awareness Matters More Than You Think
Balance is something most people take for granted—until it starts to feel unreliable. A moment of unsteadiness, a fear of falling, or difficulty walking on uneven ground can raise questions that many people struggle to answer. Strength alone doesn’t always explain these changes. In many cases, the missing piece is something far less talked about: proprioception.
By AhmedFitLife9 months ago in Longevity
