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Why peoples with Physical and Mental Disabilities also suffer from Emotional Trauma.
Disclaimer: This post is solely based on my personal experience having Cerebral Palsy and I in no way speak for others. According to the World Health Organization and other sources one billion people of the world's population is Physically and or Mentally disabled. So, I guess it's safe to say that if you are reading this post you know someone with a disability or like me have one yourself and can probably resonate with a few things.
By MyaSherre5 years ago in Longevity
Why I Sleep 9 Hours a Day — and You Must Too
Productivity demands that we pack as much into 24 hours as is humanly possible — and then some. So I did what any sane person in my place would do — I decided to get some sleep.
By Priyanka Mashelkar5 years ago in Longevity
Acne
Acne is a chronic, inflammatory skin condition that occurs when your hair follicles become blocked with oil, bacteria and dead skin cells. It causes spots, whiteheads, blackheads, pimples, cysts or nodules. Acne is most commonly seen during puberty or among teenagers; however, it can affect people of all age groups. It is mostly seen on the face; but can also be seen on back, shoulders, neck, chest, and upper arms.
By Kingsway Hospital5 years ago in Longevity
Must we all have the same sleep cycle?
As I write to you, it is 9:45 pm in the UK. I was warned that if I fell asleep too early, I would wake up in the middle of the night. Obviously ignoring the warning, here I am. Not strange though, is the stream of different ideas rushing through my brain. This was not the original topic for this week, but I could not help but wonder as I paced through the semi-warm lounging area of my flat after looking for a cold drink to soothe my throat. Deep down, I believe I am nocturnal and function to the maximum of my ability at night-time.
By Amby O Asonye5 years ago in Longevity
Dream BIG and Remember Them
We all know that intense aggravation. You go to sleep, dream up this fantastic fantasy, and when the blaring of your alarm snaps you from your imaginative heaven⁠—BOOM⁠—you wake up and immediately that glorious storyline or character drifts from your mind. You may still hold onto a fuzzy inclination, but other than that, it's gone. You might as well have forgotten it entirely because that taste, that glint of inspiration still lingers. At this point, you're probably wondering how do you find a solution so you might satisfy your creative craving, let me guide you through a few different methods of retaining dreams that I have found useful.
By Shelby Wells5 years ago in Longevity
Tips to Make Dental Care Easier for Children with Special Needs
Every child is an angel. But when it comes to their dental care, it becomes difficult. Children with special needs cannot be trained in the same way as typical children. They have unique issues. May be due to their physical and intellectual constraints they face many issues. Many conditions such as mental retardation, developmental disabilities, cerebral palsy, craniofacial abnormalities, and seizure disorders can impact a child's oral health. Parents are already burdened with medical expenses for the respective treatments hence they ignore the oral issues. But now these issues are addressable, and parents need to go for oral issue treatments.
By Jay Palkar5 years ago in Longevity
Have a healthy holidays
For most people the holidays is where their healthy plan goes off the rails a little. It usually starts with telling yourself that it is just one treat or just skip one workout and then before you know it, it is the new year and you have gained a bunch of weight or just fallen off your routine. But there are ways that you can get through the holidays and not ruin your health.
By Talara Nolan5 years ago in Longevity
Tips for Effective Invisalign Result
Just like most things, some tips can help you get the best out of Invisalign when you use them. Anyone opting for Invisalign or any orthodontic solution for that matter is always eager to get results. What if we told you that there are ways to increase your chances of fast results with Invisalign?
By John Styles5 years ago in Longevity
Teeth Whitening
Cosmetic dentistry has become more popular and an increasing number of people have become more interested in visiting the dentist to enquire about how they can enhance the appearance of their smile.
By Flora Lewis5 years ago in Longevity
How Homeopathy Treatments Can Control the Embarrassing Spread of Your Vitiligo
One day last week while shopping at Walmart, I met a young woman who had vitiligo. She was standing in line behind me and apologized for not staying 6 feet away.
By Carol Seymour5 years ago in Longevity
How a Traveling Nurse Can Stay Safe During the Pandemic
Medical professionals are of the utmost importance in modern society, but this is only more true of the COVID-19 pandemic. Doctors and nurses are overworked, and hospitals are understaffed, and that situation can be untenable without some additional assistance. Traveling nurses are there to provide essential backup when hospitals need it most. Here’s what you need to know about being a traveling nurse during the coronavirus pandemic.
By Craig Middleton5 years ago in Longevity
Disability
Many people seem to think that being on SSDI is a vacation. These people have no idea how wrong they are. I have been on SSDI for ten years now. It's not a picnic or walk in the park. People have said I am lucky. I am anything but lucky. I have severe fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, heart issues and spinal issues due to a car accident 27 years ago.
By Johnny Six5 years ago in Longevity