Thursday, May 31, 2012

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Skye

Our companion animals who share our pain.

My companion dog of 10 years, died Sunday morning. We share on here so many topics that make us feel better but Buddy was always there unconditionally to make certain I was Ok. He followed me everywhere, encouraged me to exercise if I could, he cuddled with me on the bed if I didn't. He was always ready for a car ride and to go somewhere and... Read moreChevron
Leslie Rott

Leslie Rott, Health Guide

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Sociology graduate student living with lupus and rheumatoid arthritis

Our Colors Don't Bleed, But We Do: Why I Won't Be Walking This Year

It's Lupus and Rheumatoid Arthritis awareness month in May. Maybe I should be happy that I only have one month to commemorate instead of two, but right now, it all feels like too much.   And this is why I won't be walking for Lupus and/or Rheumatoid Arthritis this year.   For the past several years, I have done both walks with my aunt... Read moreChevron
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V, Health Guide

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Intent on Living Life To The Fullest

RA & Heart Disease: Maintaining A Healthy Heart

Did you know that your risk of having a heart attack doubles in the ten years following your RA diagnosis?  This sobering bit of information from the American College Of Rheumatology started my  mind running. I wanted to know why we have a higher risk of heart attack.  I wanted to know what to do to keep our hearts healthy.... Read moreChevron
Gretchen Becker

Gretchen Becker, Health Guide

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Author, Humorist, wildlyfluctuating.blogspot.com

Neuropathy and BG control

Researchers have reported that a compound formed when blood glucose (BG) levels are high, called methylglyoxal, causes neuropathy. They say they are working on ways to reduce the levels of methylglyoxal.   This would certainly be nice. But what is really sad when one reads a summary of the article in  Nature Medicine is the comment... Read moreChevron
Dharma S Khalsa, MD

Dharma S Khalsa, MD, Health Guide

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Pioneer in Alzheimer Prevention via holistic medicine since 1993

Resiliency in Aging

This edition is about the great new battery recharge often called resiliency by doctors.Why is it so important? Because as you age, the "Stress of Life," mounts up. Each time you suffer a set back, you are exposed to a situation that has you feeling overwhelmed.  Or during times of great effort, your "battery" depletes and it can age you too... Read moreChevron

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