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Different Strokes – A T2Diabetes Story

By Summer

I was compensated by Med-IQ through an educational grant from Sanofi to write about the realities of diabetes as a chronic disease. All opinions are my own.  I didn’t grow up with the best relationship with food, and without much of an education surrounding good nutrition. I grew up in the 80s and 90s when…

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I’m Fat Because. . . All Your Preconceived Notions Challenged

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I was compensated by Med-IQ through an educational grant from Novo Nordisk, Inc. to write about the realities of obesity as a chronic disease. All opinions are my own. Back in May, I realized that my efforts to lose weight and improve my health were not working. Working out, eating “right”, none of it was…

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5 Foundations for Reaching Ultimate Health and Wellness

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There has never been a better time to improve your health and wellness. None of us are getting any younger, and there are many exercise plans and nutritional recommendations to help us live our best life. These five essential principles can help anyone to feel great and enjoy good health. Live Drug-free Although many people…

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Diabetes & Me – What Does the Future Have in Store?

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I was compensated by Med-IQ through an educational grant from Sanofi to write about the realities of diabetes as a chronic disease. All opinions are my own. Since I last wrote about my health and my continued, rollercoaster of a weight loss journey, I have lost 20.2 lbs! I know people say this type of…

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Filed Under: Health, Obesity

A Non-Smoker’s Guide to Life

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I was compensated by Med-IQ through an educational grant from Pfizer, Inc. and the Coverys Foundation to write about smoking cessation. All opinions are my own.   “You can’t smell it, It’s going out the window!” That’s what my mom used to tell me back in the 80s and 90s when I’d complain while she…

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I am not my Body. An Ode to My Health.

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I was compensated by Med-IQ through an educational grant from Novo Nordisk, Inc. to write about the realities of obesity as a chronic disease. All opinions are my own. When I hear someone say the words, “I see you” they invoke such a strong emotional response for me. I immediately feel a lump build in…

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Filed Under: COVID, Health, Mental Health, Obesity, Uncategorized

How We Can Take Charge Of Health At Home

By Summer

We don’t have anything if we don’t have our health—–good health makes every aspect of our lives more enjoyable. With recent events sending us all back home, many of us find ourselves without resources, locations, and support that we had previously drawn on for support. How can we take charge of our health once more,…

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How to Help an Adult Child with Mental Illness

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As parents, you raise your children with the hopes that they’ll grow up to be happy, healthy, and amazing adults. Of course, you know that life won’t always be rainbows and sunshine, but the hope is that you’ve provided them with a solid foundation that will help them to navigate and triumph in times of…

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Handling the Overwhelming Emotions of the Coronavirus Pandemic

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For the past two months, most Americans have been sheltering in place to try and slow the spread of the coronavirus. As a result, just about every aspect of life has changed. Some are working from home, millions are unemployed, children are learning from home, and many establishments are closed. These dramatic changes are overwhelming,…

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Showing Love and Support to Others During Social Distancing

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Staying in touch with loved ones is never easy, but it feels even more challenging in this age of social distancing. Many people are having a really hard time feeling so isolated from friends and family. While staying apart is what is best for everyone’s health and safety, it definitely can take an emotional toll…

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