There’s a secret I’m going to share with you and it may be the best thing to ever happen to your medical situation: Get yourself a nurse practitioner as your primary doctor asap. I promise you won’t regret it. They care, they listen and they actually have availability. Sadly, I fell off the [..}
Mazes, My Visual Therapy
by on October 17, 2011
Ever since I was a little girl I’ve been obsessed with mazes. Blame it on Jareth, the Goblin King played by David Bowie in the childhood classic Labyrinth, or the mere fact that mazes are by default awesome, but the excitement that comes over me whenever I go through a maze is crazily intense. And [..}
Smoothie Fever
by on September 16, 2011
For years I’ve watched, no flipped past, those late night commercials selling “amazing” juicing machines, which make smoothies they say can cure just about anything. I always quickly switched the channel because hellloooo - so not interested. Well now that I’ve somehow turned into an adult, [..}
Junk Food Queen Becomes Health Nut
by on August 10, 2011
No one likes getting old, except maybe 15, 17 and 20 year olds. After you’ve hit all the major age milestones, anything afterwards only means you’re on the way to the grave. Morbid I know, but I’ve decided to not take this whole aging thing like a dead fish. There’s gotta be something we can [..}
Staying Hydrated During A Heat Wave
by on July 22, 2011
We are having a heat wave here in Minnesota and I find it difficult to stay hydrated. The heat wave started last Friday and over the weekend I caught myself numerous times feeling the start of a head ache and my hips started hurting. Both are symptoms I get when I am dehydrated. I spent most of [..}
What Will My Disability Be Like 10 Years From Now?
by on July 11, 2011
Ifrequently catch myself thinking of what the future will bring. I specifically think about how my good ’ol spinal cord injury will hold up, worrying that my abilities will get worse as I age. And I’m pretty sure eating an organic diet rich in Omega 3’s and Vitamin C won’t save me. It’s [..}
The Health-Nut Balance
by on April 19, 2011
Watching your body progress through life can be like watching a hibiscus bloom. You watch it blossom into full maturity, then you watch it age throughout the day, and eventually it dies and withers away. And there’s nothing you can do to stop it. Its not a pretty image, vivid, especially when you [..}
Why Do I Never Crave Water?
by on April 6, 2011
Do you ever get the feeling that you’re not drinking enough water? I get that feeling everyday. It goes like this - no matter how hard I try, the 8 glasses/day requirement is as elusive to my completed daily task list as is my goal to finish dusting. When you’re not feeling it, you’re just not [..}
Canadian with Multiple Sclerosis Thrilled to be Standing Again
by on April 4, 2011
Recently our EasyStand distributors in Canada shared this very uplifting letter with us, that they received from a customer. With Randi's permission, we are inspired to share her expressive words with others, with the hope that standing may help others with Multiple Sclerosis or other mobility [..}
Hey Sport! Get in the Game with Simple Adaptations
by on April 1, 2011
Spring is in the air, so it has never been a better time to go play! Participating in physical activity has a multitude of health benefits which are especially important for individuals who primarily use wheelchairs for mobility. Sports provide psychosocial benefits as well. Individuals who are [..}
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