Archive for the 'Health' Category

So Close, and Yet, So Far

Five Eleven and One Half. I am ½ an inch away from six feet tall and it drives me crazy. I know I’m not short – in fact I’m taller than the majority of my friends. But 5’11 and 6’0 sound worlds apart when said aloud, and I want to get that extra half inch [...]

The Day I Didn’t Have an Energy Bar

 
I didn’t realize that I had come to rely on having an energy bar around for getting that extra boost I usually need towards the end of the work day. Then one day the store I shop at was out of my favorite energy bar (the 3 bar) so I decided to just skip it. [...]

Dual Diagnosis: Cocaine Addiction and ADHD

Many people who suffer from mental illness unfortunately also have to deal with addictions. There are many theories for this. Some believe that those with a mental illness attempt to self medicate through drugs such as crystal meth or alcohol and subsequently become addicted. No matter what the reason is, the truth is that dual diagnosis is a [...]

A Sleep Apnea Machine Could Save your Life

Many people do not realize just how common sleep apnea is. It is an illness that affects millions of people the world over and can actually be life-threatening. Sleep apnea simply refers to stopping breathing while asleep. This can happen from one time up to hundreds of times a night and can last for up to a minute. Thankfully, [...]

Lose Weight To Feel Good Rather Than Look Good

You have put on weight. It happened gradually, unnoticed. You feel bad and have finally make the decision –you are determined to lose weight. What should you start with?
You can either leave it as it is or give a dare and take measures, for example buy vitamins and supplements that will help you to overcome [...]