Through the twisted hands of fate, I ended up having to use both braces and Invisalign in my lifetime. I had braces as a kid and the aligners as an adult. Why both you ask? Because I got the braces before my wisdom teeth grew in. So yes my teeth got straightened, but it all cameContinue reading “Are Braces or Invisalign Better?”
Category Archives: Health
How to Keep Medical Costs Low
One of the worst things about being in the United States is how costly it is to be sick or get treated here. Sometimes people can sink into tremendous debt to the point where they lose their homes. It is sad things are that way but maybe one day it can change, especially if weContinue reading “How to Keep Medical Costs Low”
Gene-Editing Closer Than We Think?
Toward the end of last year, it was revealed that two twin girls with edited genes had been born. This was the result of experiments conducted by a scientist named He Jiankui. At a gene-editing summit in Hong Kong, Jiankui presented details on what he had done which met with heavy criticism rather than support. However, the existenceContinue reading “Gene-Editing Closer Than We Think?”
Do I Have Smiling Depression?
Do you feel as if you have bouts of pronounced sadness when you are alone? Have thoughts of whether you are truly needed in this life? Feeling a lack of self-worth, self-esteem, and hopelessness? Yet do you hide it behind a cheery demeanor because you don’t want to burden others with your feelings? or feel asContinue reading “Do I Have Smiling Depression?”
Compete with Michael B. Jordan: How to Get Fit in 2019
#ComeAtMeMichaelB: How to Get Fit in 2019 Unbeknownst to Michael B. Jordan, I’ve been in competition with him in terms of fitness regimen since June of 2018. Although I don’t have the same resources, I’ve done my best with articles from the likes of Men’s Health found here. I’ve also looked at interviews he hasContinue reading “Compete with Michael B. Jordan: How to Get Fit in 2019”
Veganuary
Veganuary serves to inspire people to try being vegan for the month of January. Being vegan means you abstain from animal products and this abstinence can range from just your diet to the products used. For example, clothing, hygiene, and cosmetics. I was inspired to try being vegan after watching Netflix’s What the Health documentary. It showedContinue reading “Veganuary”
Do I Have A Right To Be Depressed?
People have this notion of what justifies depression but it’s not always so black and white. You shouldn’t have to fear that you are wrong to feel the way you do because others have it worse off. You’re allowed to feel how you feel without guilt. What can look like heaven to one person mayContinue reading “Do I Have A Right To Be Depressed?”
