In 2010, I got the official diagnosis: spondylolisthesis. L5S1 Basically, itโs what happens when a vertebra decides to slip forward over the one beneath itโthink of it as my spine's version of a surprise move on the dance floor. Hereโs the kicker: I didnโt even know I had it. Turns out, the whole thing might... Continue Reading →
Man loses life after he decided to ride a roller coaster
My thoughts on the man who road the roller coaster and died
My Journey with Osteoarthritis
My Journey with Osteoarthritis This is just part of my storyโmy honest experience living with osteoarthritis. For over 30 years, Iโve endured the ups and downs of joint pain and stiffness in my knees, hands, and spine. The pain can come and go unexpectedly, but whatโs truly the hardest to manage is the stiffness. Sitting... Continue Reading →
September is Pain Awareness Month
Living with chronic pain.
Beating the Heat with Arthritis (Because Who Needs More?!)
Are you living with osteoarthritis like me or other types of arthritis in the Florida heat? Letโs just say, itโs an adventureโand not always the cool kind. High humidity and blazing sun often leave our joints feeling stiffer than a 2x4 and pain levels might spike like a fireworks display. If youโre autoimmune like RA,... Continue Reading →
What Is Lightning and How to Stay Safe – Lightning Safety Awareness Week
Living in Ohio most of my life I always loved a good storm, lightning although beautiful is very dangerous. Now that I live in Florida I hear more often people being struck by lightningโฆ So it got me thinking what is lightning.and what to do if someone is struck by lightningโฆ What is Lightning Lightning... Continue Reading →
Summer and Heat Stroke vs. Heat Exhaustion: What You Need to Know and How to Cool Off
As temperatures soar during the summer months, understanding how to protect yourself from heat-related illnesses is vital. Two common conditionsโheat exhaustion and heat strokeโcan be serious if not recognized and treated promptly. Hereโs what you need to know about the differences and the best ways to cool off. Whatโs the Difference? Heat Exhaustion:This occurs when... Continue Reading →
Understanding Juneteenth: A Day of Freedom, Reflection, and Action
I love history but honestly this was NEVER taught in elementary school, jr.high or high school. And I took as many history classes as I could, because I just love it. So What Is Juneteenth?Juneteenth, celebrated every year on June 19th, is a milestone in American history. It marks the day in 1865 when enslaved... Continue Reading →
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